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August 1: Anyone kicking against protest is your enemy – Workers tell Nigerians

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The All Workers Convergence (AWC) has strongly affirmed its support for the planned nationwide protest scheduled to begin on August 1st, denouncing anyone who opposes it as an “enemy of the people.” Here are the key points from their statement:

  1. Support for Protest: AWC considers the protest against bad governance, hunger, and insecurity as a legitimate right of the people. They argue that given the current challenges Nigerians face, such protests are necessary.
  2. Criticism of Opponents: The group categorically states that anyone who opposes the planned protest is viewed as an enemy of the people. They emphasize that in a situation like Nigeria’s, participating in protests becomes a collective duty, and it is considered antisocial not to participate.
  3. Reasons for Protest: AWC highlights the pervasive hardship and bad governance in Nigeria as reasons why the protest is necessary. They describe it as a revolt against hunger and a rebellion against hardship, asserting that the people have lost hope in the current system.
  4. Call for Action: The statement calls for unity among organizers of the protest and asserts that they will proceed with the planned protest without hesitation. They see protest as a fundamental human right and a duty of all citizens to bring about change.
  5. Specific Criticism: AWC criticizes the governance under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that it has brought untold hardship to Nigerians and suggesting that governance has collapsed under his leadership.
  6. Emphasis on Rights: The group stresses that protest is not a crime but a lawful act, and they express solidarity with Nigerians who are mobilizing for the protest.

In essence, the AWC’s statement underscores their firm stance in support of the upcoming protest, portraying it as a crucial step towards addressing the profound challenges facing Nigeria, particularly under the Tinubu administration as they perceive it. They frame the protest as a movement to emancipate Nigeria from corruption, bad governance, and exploitation.

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Police must pay transport fares, says AIG

” No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police(AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, speaking with transporters at Obalende garage, Lagos State, on Wednesday.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.

Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende garage during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.

He stressed that relations between police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.

“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.

“I don’t collect money from officers. We don’t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,” he said.

(Vanguard)

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Tinubu scurries to Jos after Mutfwang’s security brief

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave for Jos tomorrow to commiserate with the state government and residents over recent deadly gun attacks that lefts dozens dead.

This was following Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s security briefing to the President on the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State.

During the meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Governor Caleb Mutfwang told Mr President that although security forces have restored calm after fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left more than a dozen dead and many others injured.

He said that investigations are continuing to determine the identities or motives of the attackers who are yet to be apprehended .

Presidency source said that President Tinubu was initially scheduled for a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport on Thursday.

From Jos, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.

On Saturday, April 4, he will visit Ogun State to commission projects including the cargo airport.

He will then return to Lagos during the Easter holiday to commission several state infrastructure projects, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge.

Before heading back to Abuja, the president will visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to commission projects completed under Governor Duoye Diri.

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JUST IN: Tinubu Heads to Jos Tomorrow, Postpones Ogun Trip for 5-State Visits

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow embark on a visit to Jos, Plateau State, as the first leg of a five-state tour across the country.

The Presidency announced that the President has postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State to enable him to commence the series of official visits.

Details of the remaining four states in the tour are expected to be released by the Presidency in due course.

The development comes as President Tinubu continues nationwide engagements aimed at assessing development projects, interacting with stakeholders, and addressing key national issues in the respective states.

Further updates on the itinerary will be communicated as the visits progress.

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