protesters – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png protesters – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 #EndBadGovernment Protesters Arraigned for Treason https://www.theinfostride.com/endbadgovernment-protesters-arraigned-for-treason/ https://www.theinfostride.com/endbadgovernment-protesters-arraigned-for-treason/#respond Mon, 02 Sep 2024 20:30:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388414 Ten members of the #EndBadGovernance protest movement were arraigned on Monday before a Federal High Court in Abuja, facing serious charges of attempting to overthrow the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The alleged offences were committed during nationwide protests held between 1st July and 4th August 2024, and have been classified as treason under [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/endbadgovernment-protesters-arraigned-for-treason/feed/ 0 Sowore Condemns Tinubu Administration for Secret Detention of Peaceful Protesters https://www.theinfostride.com/sowore-condemns-tinubu-administration-for-secret-detention-of-peaceful-protesters/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sowore-condemns-tinubu-administration-for-secret-detention-of-peaceful-protesters/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2024 19:30:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387899 Prominent activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has launched a scathing criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, labelling it as “evil” following the covert detention of 75 peaceful protesters. These individuals, who participated in the EndBadGovernanceInNigeria movement, have been accused of attempting to overthrow the government. The controversy stems from the events following a series of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sowore-condemns-tinubu-administration-for-secret-detention-of-peaceful-protesters/feed/ 0 Femi Falana Demands Justice for Detained Protesters, Threatens Legal Action https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-falana-demands-justice-for-detained-protesters-threatens-legal-action/ https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-falana-demands-justice-for-detained-protesters-threatens-legal-action/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:30:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387569 Renowned human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has issued a stern ultimatum to the Nigeria Police Force, demanding that the detained protesters, currently remanded in prison custody, be formally charged in court by August 25 or face imminent legal action. Falana’s warning comes in response to what he describes as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-falana-demands-justice-for-detained-protesters-threatens-legal-action/feed/ 0 FG Should Address Complaints And Stop Seizing Protesters – PANDEF https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-should-address-complaints-and-stop-seizing-protesters-pandef/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 20:35:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236598 PAN Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF have blasted the Federal Government for attacking the Convener of RevolutionNow, Mr. Omoleye Sowore and other Nigerians, for their peaceful protest. The group said the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari should instead focus on the problems being talked about by the protesters. In a statement by the national [...]

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]]> Buhari Should End The Killings In Zamfara State – Protesters https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-should-end-the-killings-in-zamfara-state-protesters/ Sun, 07 Apr 2019 03:14:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230698 Indigenes of Zamfara have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to instantly put a stop to the killings and kidnappings presently sucking the life out of Zamfara State in Nigeria. The indigenes, who held a protest in Abuja on Saturday, spoke against the insecurity and apprehension in the country. The convener of the protest, Miss Fatimah Mustapha [...]

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]]> Hijacking Of The Mace By Protesters Was Senseless – Bukola Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/hijacking-of-the-mace-by-protesters-was-senseless-bukola-saraki/ Sun, 22 Apr 2018 01:26:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205368 Bukola Saraki has described the hijacking of the mace by protesters as a disgrace. The Senate President said “What happened was a disgrace. It made no sense if you think about it, and it was a very primitive adventure. “If they were looking for a routine change, it was better they followed due process.” “If [...]

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]]> I Am Not Against Protesters – Nyesom Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-not-against-protesters-nyesom-wike/ Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:16:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182658 Nyesom Wike has said that the people of the state believe in the unity of Nigeria. Governor Wike also promised to deal with any group planning to attack residents of River state. Wike also said “I am not against anyone who wants to protest any grievance but, there are channels for such protests.” Abia state [...]

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]]> Protesters Taking Over The Streets Will Not Be Tolerated – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/protesters-taking-over-the-streets-will-not-be-tolerated-okezie-ikpeazu/ Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:17:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182054 Okezie Ikpeazu is ready to meet President Buhari over the military operation in Abia State. This has been made known after the Governor announced that the military will pull out of some cities in the state. Ikpeazu, in a recent statementsaid “With the expected exit of soldiers from the streets, we must warn that we [...]

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]]> The Police Had No Right To Brutalize Protesters – Aliyu Abdullahi https://www.theinfostride.com/the-police-had-no-right-to-brutalize-protesters-aliyu-abdullahi/ Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:34:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177642 The Senate on Wednesday blasted the use of force by the Police in scattering protesters campaigning against the medical vacation of President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Tuesday. In a statement by the Chairman, Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, the Senate stated that though it was not in support the protest, [...]

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]]> Protesters Storm Ibrahim Magu’s Sack https://www.theinfostride.com/protesters-storm-ibrahim-magus-sack/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 22:03:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166884 Nigerians on the platform of Global Centre for Conscious Living Against Corruption have demanded the immediate removal of Ibrahim Magu as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The group lead by its president Gabriel Nwamba stormed the national headquarters of the EFCC early hours of Thursday, June 1, 2017. “Magu must [...]

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]]> Protesters Storm EFCC’s Office https://www.theinfostride.com/protesters-storm-efccs-office/ Tue, 23 May 2017 11:01:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165969 Scores of protesters on Monday stormed the Port-Harcourt office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to the anti-graft agency. The protest was said to be in support of Mr George Turnah, a former Special Adviser to erstwhile Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr Dan Abia. Turnah was recently [...]

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]]> Bukola Saraki Must Go – Yobe Protesters https://www.theinfostride.com/bukola-saraki-must-go-yobe-protesters/ Fri, 07 Apr 2017 09:12:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161223 A group of protesters in Yobe State have called for the sack of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The protest held on Thursday, April 6, in the Potiskum Local Government Area of the state. The protesters were seen carrying placards with messages such as “Saraki must go” and “Magu must be confirmed.” The placard refers to [...]

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]]> Angry Protesters Storm Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Residence https://www.theinfostride.com/angry-protesters-storm-bola-ahmed-tinubus-residence/ Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:06:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156064 National leader of the governing APC and former Governor of Lagos, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has asked for more time for his party to fulfill its electoral promises. Tinubu was speaking when a clutch of protesters led by Moremi Ojudu, paid him a visit on Monday. Moremi is daughter of Babafemi Ojudu, Special Adviser on [...]

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]]> Protesters Storm High Commission In UK https://www.theinfostride.com/protesters-storm-high-commission-in-uk/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:00:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=155849 Nigerians in the United Kingdom joined their folks back home in nationwide protests, but they took a different approach. They stormed the Nigerian High Commission in London, demanding to see President Muhammadu Buhari for five minutes. On Sunday, February 5, 2017, the Presidency announced that Buhari had asked for an extension of his leave indefinitely. [...]

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]]> 2face Idibia Is A Chicken – Protesters https://www.theinfostride.com/2face-idibia-is-a-chicken-protesters/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:41:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=155835 2face Idibia over the weekend pulled out of a nationwide protest against bad governance which he had championed. The protest is currently holding at the Surulere, Lagos and protesters have expressed their frustration and anger over the ‘Oya come make we go’ singer’s pull out. Some protesters clearly not pleased with him say “2face is [...]

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]]> Okezie Ikpeazu Shuns NLC Protesters In Umuahia https://www.theinfostride.com/okezie-ikpeazu-shuns-nlc-protesters-in-umuahia/ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 20:03:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=141314 Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Tuesday shunned the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) which protested the reported recent killing of workers in Nasarawa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workers, comprising of affiliate unions of the congress, marched to the Government House, Umuahia from the state assembly to [...]

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]]> Ike Ekweremadu Condemn Murder Of Biafra Protesters https://www.theinfostride.com/ike-ekweremadu-condemn-murder-of-biafra-protesters/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:17:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=130565 Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has condemned the recent killing of pro-Briafra protesters in the South-East. Ekweremadu also urged security agencies in the country to exercise caution when attempting to suppress protests to avoid unnecessary loss of life. The deputy senate president made the comment on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, in reaction to the violence [...]

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]]> Protesters Demand Bukola Saraki’s Resignation https://www.theinfostride.com/protesters-demand-bukola-sarakis-resignation/ Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:27:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=126822 A group of youths under the umbrella of the Citizens United for Peace and Stability (CUPS) have embarked on a protest march to the National Assembly to demand the resignation of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The protesters are also expressing their anger at the recent purchase of expensive vehicles by the Senate, according to Sahara [...]

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]]> Policemen Didn`t Shoot and Killed Pro-Biafra Protesters – IGP https://www.theinfostride.com/policemen-didnt-shoot-and-killed-pro-biafra-protesters-igp/ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:25:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107052 Reports in a section of the media that policemen shot and killed pro-Biafra protesters in some southeastern parts of the country has been dismissed as false by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olabisi Kolawole, described as untrue, several false [...]

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]]> #Africa > Military coup protesters killed in Burkina Faso https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-military-coup-protesters-killed-in-burkina-faso/ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 08:05:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/africa-military-coup-protesters-killed-in-burkina-faso/ Not less than three people have been killed and 60 injured during street clashes in Burkina Faso’s capital as protesters demonstrated against a military coup, a senior source in the main hospital has said. Witnesses said that soldiers fired warning shots on Thursday to disperse crowds gathering in the streets of Ouagadougou, who responded by [...]

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]]> #MoneyLaundering: Pakistan’s MQM party leader Altaf Hussain ‘held in London’ https://www.theinfostride.com/moneylaundering-pakistans-mqm-party-leader-altaf-hussain-held-in-london/ Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:03:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=46340 The leader of Pakistan's MQM party, Altaf Hussain, has been arrested in London on suspicion of money-laundering, reports said Tuesday as panic spread through his home city of Karachi and protesters torched vehicles. British police said only that a 60…

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]]> #BringBackOurGirls: Scores of Hooligans attack protest supporting Nigeria schoolgirls https://www.theinfostride.com/bringbackourgirls-scores-of-hooligans-attack-protest-supporting-nigeria-schoolgirls/ Wed, 28 May 2014 18:40:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=45262 Scores of young men armed with bottles and stones on Wednesday attacked women protesters staging a demonstration over the plight of Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram, an activist said. Hadiza Bala Usman, a leader of the Bring Back Our Girls…

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]]> #BringBackOurGirls: Missing schoolgirls protest at Nigeria presidency, US military in Chad https://www.theinfostride.com/bringbackourgirls-missing-schoolgirls-protest-at-nigeria-presidency-us-military-in-chad/ Thu, 22 May 2014 13:04:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=44168 Protesters on Thursday were taking their call for the release of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram to Nigeria's president, as US military personnel headed to Chad as part of the rescue effort. Demonstrators said they were intending to…

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]]> Nigeria’s missing schoolgirls campaign targets Defence Headquarters https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-missing-schoolgirls-campaign-targets-defence-headquarters/ Tue, 06 May 2014 21:39:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40825 Major-General Chris Olukolade stood outside the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja and raised his hands for silence, as 100 or so men and women sat in the road blocking traffic. In front of him opposite the Old Parade Ground, the protesters, most…

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]]> Odessa violence flares afresh as PM blames deaths on Russia https://www.theinfostride.com/odessa-violence-flares-afresh-as-pm-blames-deaths-on-russia/ Sun, 04 May 2014 17:58:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40373 Thousands of pro-Russian protesters assaulted Odessa's police headquarters Sunday, days after deadly clashes and a fire there killed dozens of their comrades in what Kiev charged was a Russian plot to "destroy Ukraine". The unrest in the southern port…

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]]> Nigeria protesters demand rescue of school girls kidnapped by Islamists https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-protesters-demand-rescue-of-school-girls-kidnapped-by-islamists/ Wed, 30 Apr 2014 21:25:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=39512 Nigerian protesters marched on parliament Wednesday to demand the government and military do more to rescue scores of schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram Islamists more than two weeks ago. Dubbed "a million woman march" and promoted on Twitter under…

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]]> Nigerian police fired tear gas at protesting teachers and students in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-police-fired-tear-gas-at-protesting-teachers-and-students-in-nigeria/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 19:02:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=39241 Nigerian police fired teargas at teachers and students and shot live rounds into the air as they tried to disperse a rally over college closures on Tuesday, protesters said. The march, in the capital Abuja, was called by two academic unions who have…

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]]> All World Cups have delays, says FIFA president https://www.theinfostride.com/all-world-cups-have-delays-says-fifa-president/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 21:55:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38354 FIFA president Sepp Blatter has played down concerns over Brazil's hosting of the World Cup by saying he's never known a host nation get everything ready on time. Blatter, who was greeted by placard-wielding protesters in Hong Kong, urged people to…

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]]> Riot police and protesters clash in Venezuela’s capital https://www.theinfostride.com/riot-police-and-protesters-clash-in-venezuelas-capital/ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 07:45:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=37263 Fresh clashes erupted in Venezuela's capital, with hooded anti-government protesters hurling rocks and Molotov cocktails at riot police who returned fire with rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon. Four people were reported injured in the unrest…

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]]> Global oil prices rises on resurgent Ukraine tensions https://www.theinfostride.com/global-oil-prices-rises-on-resurgent-ukraine-tensions/ Tue, 08 Apr 2014 13:36:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=34114 Global oil prices advanced on Tuesday on renewed Ukraine tensions after pro-Russian protesters seized government buildings in the eastern city of Donetsk. New York's West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for delivery in May won 77 cents to $101.21 per barrel…

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]]> Venezuela street battles leave seven injured https://www.theinfostride.com/venezuela-street-battles-leave-seven-injured/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 22:23:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=32993 Venezuelan riot police fired water cannons and tear gas Thursday at stone-throwing student protesters in the capital Caracas, leaving at least seven injured. Demonstrators had initially been riled by armed vigilantes they link to the government after…

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]]> Turkish riot police fire water cannon at Ankara protesters https://www.theinfostride.com/turkish-riot-police-fire-water-cannon-at-ankara-protesters/ Tue, 01 Apr 2014 14:19:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=32312 Turkish police fired water cannon at protesters in the capital Ankara Tuesday complaining about irregularities in Sunday's local elections. More than 1,000 people demonstrated outside the elections authority in the city, where Prime Minister Recep Tayyip…

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]]> One dead in gun attack on Thai protesters https://www.theinfostride.com/one-dead-in-gun-attack-on-thai-protesters/ Tue, 01 Apr 2014 14:14:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=32308 A Thai anti-government protester was shot dead and several others wounded Tuesday when their convoy was attacked on a busy expressway, officials said, reigniting tensions in Bangkok after weeks of relative calm. The victims, supporters of a militant…

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]]> Police, protesters clash in Madrid: AFP journalist  https://www.theinfostride.com/police-protesters-clash-in-madrid-afp-journalist/ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:27:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=30117 Violence broke out at a mass demonstration in Madrid late Saturday when dozens of youths began throwing projectiles at police, who responded by charging at them. Tens of thousands of people marched on the Spanish capital in a mostly peaceful protest…

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]]> Polling stations firebombed in deadly Bangladesh vote https://www.theinfostride.com/polling-stations-firebombed-in-deadly-bangladesh-vote/ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 11:22:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8217 Thousands of protesters firebombed polling stations and stole ballot papers as deadly violence flared across Bangladesh Sunday during a walkover election boycotted by the opposition. Police said at least 13 people had been killed and more than 200 polling…

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