Organisers of the June 12 protest, Take It Back Movement, have released a list of venues across the country where Nigerians will converge for a scheduled protest. The exercise was to protest against worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and what the organisers described as the shrinking civic space under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking in an interview with The PUNCH on …

The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Organising Committee has demanded the dismissal of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in response to the killing of protesters. This demand was made during a candlelight symposium held in honour of the victims at the Rights House in Ikeja, Lagos State, on Friday. Recall that the committee, based at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota, …

The organisers of the ‘End Hunger’ protest in Lagos have announced plans to resume their demonstration at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, on Monday, 5 August 2024, despite recent comments from President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Sunday, by Hassan Taiwo, Ayoyinka Oni, and Adegboyega Adeniji on behalf of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Organising Committee, the group expressed disappointment that it …

A pro-democracy civic organisation, the Take-It-Back Movement has written to Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, requesting police coverage for their protests scheduled from 1 to 10 August to ensure a safe and secure environment for all participants. The group also unveiled eight venues for public events, including meetings, rallies, and processions, aiming to ensure these events are conducted peacefully …