Nigerian protests

  • #Endbadgovernance: Amnesty International demands immediate release of all detainees

    Global human rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the Nigerian Government for arraigning over 1,000 protesters in court. MEZIESBLOG recalls that the 10 days hunger protests turned violent in some states, leading to the arrest of several protesters. Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector-General of Police, on August 6, announced that the Police arrested some persons alleged to…

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  • Kremlin denies link to Kano protesters waving Russian flags

    The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has denied any involvement in the usage of the European nation’s flag by some persons during the #EndBadGovernance protest. Protesters in some northern states were spotted waving the Russian flag, raising concerns among authorities. But the country’s embassy in a Monday statement said neither the Russian government nor its officials…

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