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Naijacentral NaijacentralNow we also have intelligence that a senator had to invite some security agencies to lead some of them to go and provide food for the protesters. That is sponsorship.
Naijacentral NaijacentralWhile in Aba, there were skeletal movements, but no mass assembly or protest anywhere. Though shops were closed and streets deserted. Aba remained peaceful as of the time of filing this report.
Similarly in the Ohafia area, there was no protest as the area was peaceful.
Earlier in the week the state Commissioner of Police, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, had revealed the preparedness of the police to ensure peaceful protest.
Naijacentral NaijacentralHoodlums loot the NCC Industrial in Kano State
Photos and videos circulating online show the hoodlums setting the building on fire and making off with valuable equipment like computers, furniture, and electronics.
Naijacentral NaijacentralTitled, “Imposition of Curfew,”, the statement noted that the bomb explosion prompted Governor Babagana Zulum, to consult with top security officials before implementing this measure.
Naijacentral NaijacentralI’m not here to fight you, I’m not here to ask you not to protest, it is your right. Like I said, I’ve been to over 100-500 protests,” he said.
The minister also assured that he would address the police regarding the shooting of canisters against the protesters.
Meanwhile, protesters have insisted they would not join the others at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, noting that a few days ago, a parallel protest had been held without interference by the police.
Naijacentral NaijacentralThe Eagles Square was observed to be empty as protesters at the National Stadium refused to enter the main bowl of the stadium for their protest.
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Naijacentral NaijacentralThere is a heavy presence of police officers at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos as Nigerians get set to hit the street to protest against bad governance.
Naijacentral NaijacentralWe will not be part of the protest because our peaceful coexistence in Agege cannot be compromised as we all know what happened during the 2020 EndSARS protest.
“Two police stations were burnt down so we don’t want such incidents to repeat themselves in Agege because the people of the council are already enjoying the dividend of democracy.”
Stakeholders at the meeting, including religious leaders, spoke in turns to advise against joining the protest.
Naijacentral NaijacentralEarlier , Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Foster Ihejiofor, also hailed the initiative.
“The ATASP-1 has been highly beneficial to the participating communities in Anambra State and contributed to the educational and health well-being of our people,” the governor said.
Naijacentral NaijacentralTo that extent, he said protests are a catalyst to change, to reshape agendas and to spark positive debate.
He said, “Today marks a crucial juncture in Nigeria’s political history and development. It is with utmost concern and unwavering resolve that I speak on behalf of NADECO USA regarding the forthcoming protest by the Nigerian people, dubbed ‘End Bad Governance In Nigeria.’
