“Threats won’t stop August 1 nationwide protests, it’ll only make it popular” – Falana warns FG
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“Threats won’t stop August 1 nationwide protests, it’ll only make it popular” – Falana warns FG

Politics tamfitronics Prominent activist and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has stated that no threats from the government or any other quarters can prevent the impending nationwide protests scheduled to commence on August 1.Despite statements from various organizations and the presidency condemning the planned protests, Falana said the demonstrations aim to draw attention to the prevailing hardship in the country.Speaking on Channels TV on Tuesday, Falana urged the Federal Government to take a proactive approach by identifying the protest organizers and engaging them in productive dialogue.“They have a way of contacting themselves and I think the government can draw some lessons from the 2020 (#EndSARS) experience,” Falana said.“Identify those who are planning the protest and then engage with them productively,” he added.Falana dismissed the threats by government officials, stating, “Threats will not work. In fact,...
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Lagos State Government Reacts to Planned Protest, Issues Warning
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Lagos State Government Reacts to Planned Protest, Issues Warning

Politics tamfitronics The Lagos State Government has acknowledged the right of citizens to protest but warned against resorting to violence and destructive behaviour in the lead-up to the planned nationwide protests in August. The Secretary to the State Government Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin made the remarks during a meeting with local government secretaries on Tuesday.“It is a legitimate right for citizens to protest, but people should be wary that it does not turn violent and destructive,” Salu-Hundeyin said. “Lagos State has done so much for its citizens that nobody in the state should stand up and say they are going to break anything.”She added, “Sincerely, and I mean it; it is not because I am the Secretary of the State Government; I speak from my heart and God knows; there is no reason for anybody to cause...
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‘Nigeria Politics, Extremely Dangerous Enterprise For Women’ -Senator Natasha Akpoti Laments, Shares Her Challenging Political Journey
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‘Nigeria Politics, Extremely Dangerous Enterprise For Women’ -Senator Natasha Akpoti Laments, Shares Her Challenging Political Journey

Politics tamfitronics Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central Senatorial District has described the mode of playing politics in Nigeria as extremely dangerous for women.Speaking at the ECOWAS Female Parliament Association spotlight initiative titled: “Rethinking Women’s Proportional Representation in Governance: Case Study of Nigeria” on Monday, Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan highlighted the high cost of politics in Nigeria, which puts women at a disadvantage as most men are more financially stable than women in Nigeria.“Politics is extremely dangerous in Nigeria. In Nigeria, you can’t be gentle as a woman. I honestly wish politics in Nigeria would not be so tough because when a woman who is born to nurture becomes too tough, it’s not good.“I am so tough now that I rarely cry except maybe something...
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