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The Global Coalition for Security and Democracy in Nigeria and the African Action Congress’ (AAC) revolution protest tagged ‘ Days of Rage’ which ought to take place across the country on Monday to demand a better Nigeria organized Omoyele Sowore,others  has the following as demands National protest against ruling class, its policies Key Demands*All governments must pay the N30,000 minimum.* …

The Federal Government has declared Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th August as Public Holidays to mark the 2019 Eid-il-Kabir celebrations. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Barr. Georgina Ekeoma Ehuriah, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion and called on all Nigerians, at home and in diaspora, “to use the period …

President Muhammadu Buhari will swear in ministers on August 21, 2019, following the conclusion of the nominees’ screening by the Senate. The President forwarded the ministerial list to the National Assembly on July 23, 2019. The list contained 43 names, 14 of whom served as ministers in his first term in office. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet …

The Nation newspapers Correspondent in Cross River, Mr Nicholas Kalu, has regained freedom. Mr Kalu was arrested yesterday in Calabar, during the #RevolutionNow protest, organised by activists who believe that the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari has failed the masses. Mr Kalu told Vanguard that he was arrested at about 9.00 am on Monday and held in police …

Omoyele Sowore, a Nigerian activist and publisher who was arrested on Saturday, has spoken from detention. Mr Sowore maintained a spirit of defiance when associates visited him in the custody of the State Security Service on Monday evening, two days after his arrest, according to Sahara Reporters, his media platform. “I am pleased that the peaceful #RevolutionNow protests went ahead,” …

•Police brutalise 70-year old woman, as exercise turns violent in Osun•One shot, Police arrest 12, including journalists•Pro-govt protesters mobilise to disrupt protest •Mailafia, 7 presidential candidates, others call for Sowore’s release•Revolution has failed — Presidency Angry youths and facilitators of the Revolution Now protest, yesterday, defied threats of security agencies to hold demonstrations in four states of the country and the …

Our Citizenship Under Attack and the indices of human progress are on a steep decline In a worrying trend, speaking out is becoming more dangerous in Nigeria as curbs on free speech, and repercussions for taking stances opposed to the government of the day are on the rise. First, it was publisher Jones Abiri, who was arrested and held by …

Despite the heavy rainfall in Abuja, #RevolutionNow activists on Monday stormed the National Human Rights Commission, Maitama, to protest against the poor security situation and other social issues in the country. The protesters had planned to hold the rally at the Unity Fountain, but our correspondent gathered that they were forced to change the venue following the lockdown of the …

—Says Peaceful protest different from incitement for revolution—Tells those behind the planned revolution to unmasked themselves The Presidency yesterday said that the only way to change government in a democracy was through electoral process This came on the heels of the African Actor Congress, AAC in the February 23 Presidential election, planned revolution spearheaded by the Presidential Candidate of the …

Security agents have surrounded the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, in anticipation of the #RevolutionNow protest march scheduled to hold today. The security agents have the OP MESA vans parked around the stadium, The PUNCH can confirm. The Operation MESA or OP MESA, as it is commonly referred to, is a joint Internal Security Operational platform made up of the Army, the Navy and …