Tag Archives: Protest
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...
#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...
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...
Ogun nurses protest alleged assault of colleague by doctor
Top Stories Tamfitronics ABEOKUTA (SUNDIATA POST)- Nurses at the State Hospital, Ijaye, Abeokuta, on Thursday, staged a protest over an alleged assault of a student-nurse by a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the hospital.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protesting nurses were led by the Chairman of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Ogun chapter, Adejoke Bello.NAN also reports that medical doctor was said to have slapped the student-nurse at the theatre suit on Sept. 24.The nurses said that all efforts between the time of the incident and now to seek redress from the state government had yielded no result.NAN reports that the angry nurses were chanting various songs to drive home their grievances, while also armed with placards bearing messages condemning the alleged act.Some of the messages read: “End bullying...
