Nigeria has a rich history of protests that have significantly shaped the country’s political and social landscape. From pre-independence protests to modern-day demonstrations, Nigerians have consistently used their voices to demand change and justice. By Usman Mohammed Binji The Aba Women’s Riot of 1929: One of the most significant protests in Nigeria’s history was the Aba Women’s Riot of 1929. The riot was sparked by the imposition of a new tax on women, which many saw as an attempt by the colonial authorities to undermine traditional Igbo society. Thousands of women took to the streets, chanting and singing, and eventually…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State has vowed not to join the scheduled national protest organized by some Nigerian youths from August 1st to 10th. By Tom Garba, Yola During a special meeting at the party secretariat, the APC Chairman, Barr. Idris Shuaibu, addressed party stakeholders, the State Working Committee (SWC), and local government and ward officials. He advised them to shun the upcoming protest, labeling it as anti-people, anti-government, and against the good leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Barr. Shuaibu emphasized that they should rather celebrate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has made significant and historic…
The planned protest, scheduled to commence on August 1, 2024, has sparked concerns about the potential negative impact on Nigeria. Though the organizers of the protest remain unknown, the issue at hand affects millions of Nigerians. Hunger, insecurity, and rising costs of living have become pressing issues that require immediate attention. By Usman Mohammed Binji While protests are a way for citizens to express their grievances, history has shown that they can have devastating effects on countries. In many African countries and beyond, protests have led to violence, destruction, and the collapse of governments. It is, therefore, important to take…
In a shocking display of disregard for the future of young entrepreneurs in Nigeria and Africa, Ahmed Farouk’s recent comments against the Dangote Refinery have revealed a troubling agenda. His statements, filled with dangerous rhetoric and veiled threats, have the potential not only to undermine economic stability but also to border on treasonous. The Dangote Refinery represents a beacon of hope for economic transformation in Nigeria and across the African continent. Its establishment promises to create thousands of jobs, reduce dependence on imported petroleum products, and pave the way for a more self-sufficient energy sector. For young entrepreneurs, the refinery…
The Jigawa State Government has inaugurated the Organizing Committee for the National Orphans Qur’anic Recitation Competition, scheduled to take place from August 2nd to 12th, 2024. This move underscores the government’s commitment to successfully hosting the third edition of the annual event. The inauguration was led by the Executive Secretary of the State Bureau of Education, Dr. Mubarak Abdulwahab Hassan, who represented the Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi. Dr. Hassan charged the committee members to perform their duties with the highest standards of integrity and efficiency. The Governor emphasized that the members were selected based on their experience, honesty, and…
United States President Joe Biden led the condemnation after his election rival Donald Trump was wounded in a shooting incident at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday that also reportedly killed at least one bystander. Political leaders on both sides of the aisle slammed the violence minutes after the Republican candidate was rushed off stage by the Secret Service with blood running down his face. “There’s no place in America for this kind of violence. It’s sick. It’s sick. It’s one of the reasons why we have to unite this country… We cannot be like this, we cannot condone this,”…
World leaders reacted with shock to the wounding of Donald Trump in an assassination attempt against the former US president at an election rally. Presidents and prime ministers globally spoke out against political violence and expressed their support for those affected by the shooting on Saturday, which killed one bystander and left two other spectators critically wounded. Europe European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she was “deeply shocked” by the attack. “Political violence has no place in a democracy,” she said. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the shooting “despicable” and said “such acts of violence threaten democracy.” In…
The FBI has identified the shooter in the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Pennsylvania, US media reported early Sunday. “The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania,” the FBI said in a statement quoted by NBC and CBS. Meanwhile, an eyewitness to Saturday’s shooting at a Donald Trump rally told how a man next to him was shot dead during the apparent assassination attempt on the Republican presidential candidate.…
Former US president, Donald Trump, has spoken on his assassination attempt at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania. He was hit by a gunman on Saturday in a chaotic and shocking incident set to supercharge political tensions ahead of the polarising US presidential election. Hours after the incident, the Republican candidate said he felt the bullet rip through his skin. “Incredibly, such an act can take place in our Country,” Trump said on his Truth Social network hours later, in remarks sure to stoke the political hostility already engulfing the United States. “I knew immediately that something was wrong in that…
Donald Trump survived a weekend assassination attempt days before he is due to accept the formal Republican presidential nomination, in an attack that will further inflame the U.S. political divide and has raised questions about the security lapses. Trump, 78, had just begun a campaign speech in Butler, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles (50 km) north of Pittsburgh, on Saturday when shots rang out, hitting the former president’s right ear and streaking his face with blood. “Fight! Fight! Fight!” Trump mouthed to supporters, pumping his fist, as Secret Service agents rushed him away. His campaign said he was doing well and appeared to have suffered…