Electoral Act: This Is Just a Warning — Isaac Fayose Speaks During Protest at NASS
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Electoral Act: This Is Just a Warning — Isaac Fayose Speaks During Protest at NASS

Businessman Isaac Fayose has described Monday’s protest at the National Assembly complex as only the beginning of a larger movement. Politics Nigeria reports that a cross-section of Nigerians converged on the National Assembly on Monday morning to demand that electronic transmission of election results be made compulsory. Despite several clarifications by the Senate following reports that it rejected electronic transmission of results, the protesters insist that lawmakers must be clear by explicitly inserting the phrase “real-time electronic transmission” in the proposed legislation. Senate announced earlier that it would hold an emergency plenary session on Tuesday to address the concerns raised. Speaking to journalists at the protest ground, Fayose said the decision reached at the emergency sitting would determine whether the protest would continue. He said, “We all know what happens in a collation room. A collation room is a room...
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Thousands protest in New York and Washington – as it happened
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Thousands protest in New York and Washington – as it happened

Politics tamfitronics Politics tamfitronics Thousands of New Yorkers march against Trump's re-electionThousands of New Yorkers have gathered for the Protect Our Futures march, protesting Donald Trump’s re-election as president. Labor unions, immigrant rights groups and LGBTQ+ advocates held aloft a banner reading “We Won’t Back Down” as they marched outside the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Columbus Circle this afternoon.Here’s some footage from the ground:#BREAKING: Thousands of NYers gather at Columbus Circle for the #ProtectOurFutures march!We're clear-eyed about the danger posed by a second Trump administration & we're ready to stand shoulder-to-shoulder to fight back against his dangerous policies.¡Sí se puede! pic.twitter.com/ysh9oIzSKO— Make the Road NY 🦋 (@MaketheRoadNY) November 9, 2024"}}">#BREAKING: Thousands of NYers gather at Columbus Circle for the #ProtectOurFutures march!We're clear-eyed about the danger posed by a second Trump administration & we're...
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#EndBadGovernance protest: Proceeding stalled as 4 children slumps in court during trial
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#EndBadGovernance protest: Proceeding stalled as 4 children slumps in court during trial

Top Stories Tamfitronics There was a mild drama at a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, as no fewer than four children, among the 76 defendants, billed for arraignment over their involvement in the August #EndBadGovernance protest held across the country, collapsed during their trial.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protest, which began on Aug. 1 to demand for good governance, ended on Aug. 10.The Inspector-General (I-G) of Police had, earlier charged 11 of the protesters before Justice Emeka Nwite of a sister court on alleged treason, intent to destabilise Nigeria, conspiracy to commit felony and inciting mutiny, among others, which are punishable under Section 97 of the Penal Code.The protesters were arrested in Abuja, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Gombe over the 10-day protest which resulted in violence and killings...
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Ogun Nurses Protest, Call For Action After Doctor Allegedly Assaults Student Nurse
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Ogun Nurses Protest, Call For Action After Doctor Allegedly Assaults Student Nurse

Top Stories Tamfitronics Top Stories Tamfitronics Nurses at the Ogun State Hospital in Ijaye, Abeokuta, supported by colleagues from other parts of the state, braved heavy rain on Thursday to protest the alleged assault of a final-year student nurse by Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Nurudeen Adekunle.Naija News gathered that the incident reportedly occurred on September 24 when Dr Adekunle allegedly slapped the student nurse in the theatre.Despite efforts to resolve the issue through government channels, the nurses claim no meaningful progress has been made.Led by the state Chairperson of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Adejoke Bellothe protesters carried placards with messages such as “End Bullying of Nurses,” “Respect for Nurses,” and “Justice for Nurses.”Their demonstration aimed to call attention to the alleged misconduct and demand action.Speaking on behalf of the group, Bello...
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