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STOP ATTACKING JOURNALISTS, IPI NIGERIA WARNS SECURITY AGENCIES

Friday August 2, 2024PRESS RELEASE The Nigerian National Committee of International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has observed with concern a series....

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IHRAAC Urges Adherence to Human Rights Amid Escalating Protests in Nigeria

Katsina Times Lagos, Nigeria – The International Human Rights Advocacy and Awareness Centre (IHRAAC) has issued an urgent call for the....

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#EndBadGovernace Protest: Amnesty International condemns killings of peaceful protesters

Amnesty International has condemned the killing of peaceful demonstrators in Northern Nigeria by the security forces for clamouring against economic....

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Wike declares govt’s readiness to dialogue with protesters

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has called on protesters to come for dialogue with the government instead of returning to....

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DSS Arrests Kabir Shehu Yandaki and Protest Leaders in Katsina Amid Rising Tensions

Zaharaddeen Ishaq Abubakar, Katsina TimesIn a swift operation, the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Comrade Kabir Shehu Yandaki,....

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Hunger Protest: Your Claims Are False And Defamatory, Shiites Respond To Kaduna Police PRO

The Youth Forum of the Islamic Movement in Kaduna has issued a strong response to statements made by Mr Mansur....

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Police may join forces with military to block violent protest — Police IG

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Olukayode Egbetokun, has placed all police units on red alert following incidences of violence recorded....

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Hardship: Shun planned nationwide protest, Tinubu’s aide urges S/East youths

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement South East, Mrs Chioma Nweze has urged youths in the....

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Katsina State Government Imposes Curfew, Bans Protests Statewide

Zaharaddeen Ishaq Abubakar, Katsina Times Katsina, Nigeria - August 1, 2024: The Acting Governor of Katsina State, Malam Faruk Lawal, has....

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Press Release: AUGUST 1 PROTESTS - SITUATION ROOM REPORT IPC condemns attacks on journalists during nation-wide protests

For immediate release, August 1, 2024The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos has condemned in strong terms the reported attacks on....