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Oct 1: Police deploy in states as organisers insist on protest

“The Federal Government is appealing to all Nigerians to remain calm and refrain from any acts of violence as Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence anniversary and 25 years of unbroken democracy. The post Oct 1: Police deploy in states as organisers insist…

2024-09-30 06:00

October 1 protest: Police man flashpoints, APC, opposition clash

State commands of the Nigeria Police Force have deployed men in flashpoints as organisers of the October 1 protest insist on going ahead with the demonstration on Independence Day as planned, findings by The PUNCH have shown. If the protest holds, it will be …

2024-09-30 00:25

October 1: Cout order restricting protest to two venues still stands — Lagos

The Lagos State Government has maintained that the court directive restricting protest to two designated venues in Lagos still stands. The state reiterated this as organisers gear up for the upcoming October 1, 2024 protest in Lagos and other states. Advising…

2024-09-29 19:24

October 1 protest will hold at Eagle Square, organisers tell police

Organisers of the #FearlessOctober1 protest have declared that the police, Department of State Services, and the military would not stop them from embarking on the demonstration as planned. The organisers have also written to the Inspector General of Police, …

2024-09-29 00:52

Elderly Nigerians take on gruelling work amid children’s neglect

Absence of children as a result of death or abandonment is making the elderly jump on menial jobs to survive. They see it as a lifeline and last resort amidst ineffective pro-elderly policies in the country, BABATUNDE TITILOLA reports Seven days a week, Muiba…

2024-09-29 00:02

Be hopeful, sustainable plan available, Sanwo-Olu tells Nigerians

As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Nigerians to be hopeful in the country, assuring there is a sustainable plan to sustain economic stability and enhance the well-being of the ci…

2024-09-28 10:36

Police invite supporters, organisers of #FearlessOctober protest

Ahead of the protest slated for October 1, 2024, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, held a town hall meeting with stakeholders and security agencies at the Command’s headquarters in Ikeja. This was revealed in a video shared by the Com…

2024-09-28 00:08

How £50 bet made me dump Liverpool for Man United – Shan George

Veteran Nollywood actress Shan George shares her knowledge of Nigerian sports and her allegiance to Manchester United in this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE hat sparked your interest in sports, and which sports did you participate in growing up? I’ve been a l…

2024-09-27 23:50

October 1 protest: Lagos CP meets stakeholders, police invite Oyo AAC chair

Ahead of the protest slated for October 1, 2024, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, has held a town hall meeting with stakeholders and security agencies at the command’s headquarters in Ikeja. This was revealed in a video shared by the…

2024-09-27 15:11

Organisers gear up for Oct 1 protest, demand police protection

The #EndBadGovernance Movement has called on the Lagos State Police Command to provide security for peaceful protesters during the upcoming October 1, 2024 protest. The movement made the request during a press conference held on Thursday at the International …

2024-09-27 00:41