Newscenter Media News Many residents of Osogbo on Thursday defied early morning light rain and stormed streets for the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest against the poor state of the economy. The protesters had started their …
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I rather die on the street than die at home, says protester
A protester, Benjamin Chijioke, who is among many Nigerians who hit the streets on Thursday to protest hardship and the high cost of living, declared his reasons for his demonstrations. …
Read More »Algerian Olympic boxer advances to quarter-finals amidst gender eligibility
Controversial Algerian boxer Imane Khelif advanced to the quarter-finals of the women’s Olympic 66kg category after her Italian opponent retired just 46 seconds into their last 16 clash. Angela Carini …
Read More »No #EndBadGovernance protest in Kwara as workers boycott offices, banks shut
Major roads in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, were deserted on Thursday as both commercial and private vehicles were off the road. Although there was a heavy security presence at …
Read More »PICTORIAL: Lekki Toll gate under heavy guard as protests erupt in Lagos
Thursday witnessed a significant security presence at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos State as protesters gathered to demand an end to bad governance. The area was heavily fortified with …
Read More »#EndBadGovernance: Protesters destroy posters, pelt Gombe govt house
Some angry protesters on Thursday pelted stones at the Gombe State Government House, while the rest wreaked havoc at the Jekadafari axis of the Gombe Local Government Area. Recall that …
Read More »Foot injury sidelines Man Utd’s new signing Yoro, three others
Manchester United’s preseason preparations have been disrupted by a series of injuries to key players, raising concerns ahead of the new campaign. The club has confirmed four injuries during their …
Read More »#EndBadGovernance: Traders cautious, security heightened as Kogi remains calm
A morning tour of Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State, on Thursday revealed no signs of protests. PUNCH Online reported that the areas visited were clear of any gatherings. At …
Read More »# EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest: Yenagoa beefs up security
There is greater presence of security operatives and vigilantes at strategic points in Yenagoa. At Government House, Ekeki Motor Park, Nigerian Content Tower and Central Bank of Nigeria, Yenagoa Branch, …
Read More »Police fire tear gas at #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters in Kano
Nigerian police fired tear gas on Thursday to break up several hundred protesters rallying against the cost of living in the northern city of Kano, an AFP correspondent at the …
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