Armed police officers have dispersed Buhari-Must-Go protesters who were demonstrating on the streets of Abuja on Nigeria’s 61st independence day anniversary.
The protesters had in the early hours of Friday stormed the Dantata Bridge on the popular Airport Road in Abuja, demanding the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari.
The protesting youths, who were wielding large banners and placards, made bonfires in the middle of the road while chanting “Buhari must go”
Heavily armed policemen were said to have stormed the area, fired tear gas canisters, and dispersed the protesters with a hot chase.
As of the time of filing this report, it cannot be ascertained if anyone had been arrested for the protest which coincided with the nation’s 61st Independence Anniversary.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed sadness over the death of his Senior Special…
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye has condemned a social media post that made offensive claims about…
Jehovah’s Witnesses have updated part of their teaching on blood transfusion, now allowing members to…
A video making rounds on social media shows a heated argument between a civilian and…
A disagreement over the properties left behind by Adebayo Alao-Akala, former governor of Oyo state,…
Two people lost their lives after a fuel tanker and a tipper truck crashed along…