Nigerians Hold Anti-Govt Protests Without Singer 2face
A coalition of civil society organizations under the umbrella of One Voice Nigeria has proceeded with the planned protest, despite the withdrawal of 2face Idibia.
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Nigeria:
#IStandWithNigeria Protest Records Low Turnout in Lagos, Abuja
Vanguard, 6 February 2017
The protest initiated and cancelled by hip hop artist, Tubaba, has attracted a lean turnout both at the National Stadium in Lagos and Unity Fountain, Abuja. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Tuface Denies Arrest Rumours
Premium Times, 6 February 2017
Innocent Tuface Idibia, Nigeria's award winning musician, has denied being arrested and detained by the State Security Services, DSS, over his earlier planned anti-government's… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Police Bar Anti-Govt Protesters From Presidential Villa
Premium Times, 6 February 2017
Police have stopped antigovernment protesters from reaching Nigeria's presidential villa in Abuja. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Aborted Nationwide Protest - Charly Boy, Seyi Law Vow to Continue the Struggle
Vanguard, 6 February 2017
Veteran entertainment personality and the self-styled 'Area Father' Charles Oputa, a.k.a. Charly Boy and ace comedian, Oluwaseyitan Lawrence, a.k.a Seyilaw have vowed to vow to… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Heavy Police Deployment As Protesters Gather At National Stadium
Guardian, 6 February 2017
The police on Monday took over strategic locations in Lagos metropolis in readiness for the anti-government protest initially planned by popular musician Tuface Idibia alias 2baba. Read more »
OneVoiceNigeria anti government protest at the National stadium, Lagos.
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Nigeria:
One Voice Nigeria On Protest Without Tuface Idibia
Vanguard, 6 February 2017
A coalition of civil society organizations under the umbrella of One Voice Nigeria Monday has proceeded with the planned protested without its chief covener -Tuface Idibia. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Why Nigerians Should Not Protest
Daily Trust, 5 February 2017
The president is sick. We know this because of how many times he has had to shut down and go to London. And I blame Nigerians for this. I blame Nigerians for their expectations and… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigerians Hold Anti-Govt Protests - - Live Updates
Premium Times, 6 February 2017
A protest to demand good governance and an urgent explanation for the country's economic downturn kicks off today simultaneously in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and other major… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Despite Tuface's Withdrawal, Anti-Govt Protest Continues, Group Says
Premium Times, 5 February 2017
A civil society group, EnoughisEnough (EiE) Nigeria, has vowed to stage its planned protest on Monday in Lagos and Abuja despite withdrawal by hip-hop star Innocent Tuface Idibia. Read more »
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The popular singer has cited "security challenges" as the major reason for cancelling the protest. Read more »