POLITICS

US Election 2020: Protests Rock New York, Portland And Other Cities

THE AFRI GIST November 5, 2020 0

Protesters have marched through the streets of several American cities in response to President Donald Trump’s ‘aggressive’ moves to challenge the outcome of the US presidential election. In Minneapolis, New York, protesters blocked a freeway, prompting arrests. In Portland, a large crowd Continue Reading

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#EndSARS Protests Will Return in Two Weeks if Issues Are Not Addressed, says Former Nigerian Minister

THE AFRI GIST October 30, 2020 0

There are fears that #EndSARS demonstrators will take to the streets of Nigeria in the next two weeks if it is perceived that the government has set up judicial panels across the country to buy time. Former Nigerian Minister of External Affairs Professor Bolaji Akinyemi expressed this when he featured on ARISE News on Wednesday […]Continue Reading

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Americans React To Arrest Of Soldier, Harrison Friday Who Supported Protesters

THE AFRI GIST October 25, 2020 0

The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday it had arrested one of its soldiers accused of encouraging his fellow troops not to fire on anti-police protesters, who have led a violent movement against Nigeria’s security forces in recent weeks. “The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of Lance Corporal Harrison Friday who had gone on social […]Continue Reading

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Obasanjo Speaks On EndSARS Protests, Urges Youths To Stop The Protests

THE AFRI GIST October 20, 2020 0

Obasanjo spoke when he visited Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife, at his palace in Ile-Ife, Osun state, on Monday. He described the #EndSARS protest as the product of an extensive agitation by the Nigerian youth. He said the youths are clamouring for a better life and there are several ways the government can show it […]Continue Reading

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#ENDSARS: It’s Your Right To Protest, Buhari Tells Youths

THE AFRI GIST October 20, 2020 0

Says younger generation should be allowed to exercise their freedom …Appeals hoodlums shouldn’t be allowed to hijack genuine concerns PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said that it was the right of the youths to protest and make certain demands from their leaders. The President also said that the young generation should be allowed to exercise […]Continue Reading

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ENDSARS: Protesters Hold Sunday Service Outside Lagos State Govt House (Photos)

THE AFRI GIST October 18, 2020 0

PHOTONEWS: Lagos Endsars Protesters Hold Protest Sunday Service Outside Lagos State Government House Continue Reading

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#EndSARS Protesters Raise Funds To Buy A Protester Prosthetic Leg

THE AFRI GIST October 18, 2020 0

Jane, a physically challenged Nigerian lady is currently feeling the warmth and kindness of Nigerians as she is now only a few thousand naira away from changing her life for the better.  Despite living with just a limb, this did not deter her from joining the ongoing anti-SARS protest. A photo of Jane at the […]Continue Reading

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Spain police arrest 51 people during Catalan protests

THE AFRI GIST October 16, 2019 0

Protesters hold Catalan pro-independence “Estelada” flags as they march on the Nacional 2 road in Sils, near Girona, on October 16, 2019, a day after police arrested 51 people across Catalonia overnight after violent protests over the jailing of nine separatist leaders for their role in a failed 2017 independence bid. (Photo by Pau Barrena […]Continue Reading