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Aug
06
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Police Arrests Mastermind Of Russian Flag Displays During Hardship Protests

Police Arrests Mastermind Of Russian Flag Displays During Hardship Protests

Crime, News Flash, Security
Police Arrests Mastermind Behind Russian Flag Displays During Hardship Protests A man allegedly responsible for the widespread display of Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Kano has been apprehended by authorities. The tailor identified as Ahmed was arrested in Kano for being in possession of the flags. Ahmed, who is believed to be one of the masterminds behind the distribution of the flags, has been taken into custody for further interrogation. It should be recalled that a number of Nigerians participating in the protests across the country have been spotted waving foreign flags. This has raised concerns about the…
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Aug
06
2024
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Protesters Flying Russian flag Have Committed Treason – Defence Chief

Protesters Flying Russian flag Have Committed Treason – Defence Chief

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security
Protesters Flying Russian Flag Have Committed Treason – Defence Chief General Christopher Mustapha, Chief of Defence Staff, says those flying Russian flag in Nigeria have committed a treasonable offence. Speaking after an emergency security session with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock, the General vowed that the law would catch up with such people. Warning those calling for coup, Musa said the military had accepted democracy and regime change would never be allowed. “We wanted to brief Mr President on the situation on ground and we know that since the riot has started all the security agencies you can see…
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Aug
06
2024
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Hardship Protest: We Say No To Regime Change – Military Declares

Hardship Protest: We Say No To Regime Change – Military Declares

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Hardship Protest: We Say No To Regime Change – Military Declares Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has declared that the Federal Government will not accept any move to use the ongoing protest for change of government. Addressing State House Reporters after the Security Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the President’s office, the Defense Chief said the President is clear on his instructions that government would not accept anyone that wants to disrupt the peace and tranquility of Nigeria. He also rejected flying of any foreign flag in Nigeria, saying such act is treasonable.…
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Aug
03
2024
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DSS Arrests Protest Leaders In Katsina

DSS Arrests Protest Leaders In Katsina

Crime, News Flash, Security
DSS Arrests Protest Leaders In Katsina The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the leaders of the nationwide protest against bad governance held in Katsina State. According to local reports, Kabir Shehu Yandaki and Habibu Ruma, the two leaders of the “Struggle for Good Governance” protest, were invited to the DSS office in Katsina and subsequently detained. Similarly, Mujittapha Usman, who reportedly led the protest in Malumfashi Local Government Area was also arrested by the security forces. Some friends of the detainees who disclosed the development to the local media said the DSS contacted the duo by phone earlier…
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Aug
03
2024
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Gunmen Attack Army Checkpoint In Ebonyi

Gunmen Attack Army Checkpoint In Ebonyi

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Gunmen Attack Army Checkpoint In Ebonyi Suspected Gunmen have attacked a military checkpoint on Amangwu axis of the Amasiri-Owutu-edda highway in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi. DSP Joshua Ukandu, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Police Command in the state, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. Ukandu said the attack occurred in the early hours of Friday in the area. According to him, the information reaching us from Owutu Police Division reveals that some hoodlums attacked a military checkpoint on Friday morning. “It is not yet certain if there were casualties. The…
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Aug
01
2024
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Bomb Scare In Lagos On Eve Of Nationwide Protest

Bomb Scare In Lagos On Eve Of Nationwide Protest

Crime, News Flash, Security
Bomb Scare In Lagos On Eve Of Nationwide Protest An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was discovered at the fence of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service on Bank Anthony way, Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday. The object was discovered on the eve of the planned nationwide protest against the hardship in the land. The 10 days protest would start from August 1 to and end 10 August 10, 2024, according to the organisers. Our Correspondent gathered that the IED was allegedly dropped by a yet to identified person who drove to the spot in a…
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Jul
30
2024
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NYSC Suspends Biometric Clearance, CDS Over Planned Protest

NYSC Suspends Biometric Clearance, CDS Over Planned Protest

Education, News Flash, Security
NYSC Suspends Biometric Clearance, CDS Over Planned Protest The National Youth Service Corps has suspended the biometric clearance and the weekly Community Development Services for corps members nationwide. The corps noted that this was necessary in view of the planned protest billed to hold between August 1-10, 2024. This was disclosed in a memo sent to State Coordinators, Local Government Inspectors and Zonal Inspectors across the country. It read, “In furtherance to our earlier memo reminding corps members of the scheme’s policy prohibiting participation in any form of protest, all corps members are informed that biometric clearance and CDS activities…
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Jul
27
2024
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Submit Your Names, Addresses To Police – IGP Tells Protest Organizers

Submit Your Names, Addresses To Police – IGP Tells Protest Organizers

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Submit Your Names, Addresses To Police - IGP Tells Protest Organisers The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has urged all groups planning to participate in the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states. This initiative, the police chief stated, is intended to ensure a peaceful and incident-free protest. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, Egbetokun acknowledged the constitutional right of Nigerian citizens to peaceful assembly and protest. However, he emphasized the need for prior notification to guarantee public safety and order. Egbetokun said, “To facilitate a successful and incident-free protest,…
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Jul
27
2024
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FCT Police Deploy 4,200 Officers For August 1 Protest

FCT Police Deploy 4,200 Officers For August 1 Protest

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Security
FCT Police Deploy 4,200 Officers For August 1 Protest The police command in the federal capital territory (FCT) has deployed 4,200 officers ahead of a nationwide protest scheduled for August. The protest tagged ’10 Days of R@ge’ by organisers, the marches will reportedly commence on August 1. In a statement on Friday, Josephine Adeh, FCT police spokesperson, said the deployment of the officers is “aimed at ensuring public safety, protection of protesters, and preventing protests from being hijacked by non-state actors”.
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Jul
26
2024
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DSS Warns Against Nationwide Protest

DSS Warns Against Nationwide Protest

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DSS Warns Against Nationwide Protest The Department of State Services has warned the organisers of the planned nationwide protests against proceeding with them. The service said it uncovered a plan by some criminal elements to hijack the protest and cause unrest in the country. The military and police have also warned against the protest scheduled to be held from August 1 to 10 in response to the economic hardship experienced in the country. The DSS, in a statement on Thursday by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, described the motive behind the protest as political. Afunanya added that the plotters of the…
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