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Rescue Movement Urges Tinubu to Respect Citizens’ Right to Peaceful Protest
The Rescue Movement for New Nigeria has issued a call to President Bola Tinubu to uphold citizens’ rights to peaceful protest.
In a statement made by Rev. Emmanuel Olorunmagba, the National Media Director and Publicity of the group, the organization emphasized this point during an emergency meeting of its Board of Trustees on Sunday.
Olorunmagba outlined that the group, also known as Rescue the Vulnerable Initiative, had convened to address the ongoing conflict between the Nigerian government and its citizens, particularly the youth preparing for a nationwide peaceful protest.
The meeting concluded with a strong message to the government, urging it to prioritize addressing critical issues facing the nation such as widespread hunger, unprecedented unemployment, escalating insecurity, rampant kidnapping, and a plummeting currency value.
The group stressed that instead of attempting to suppress citizens’ fundamental rights to protest and self-expression, the government should focus on tackling these pressing challenges.
They highlighted that in a democratic society, the rights to peaceful assembly and free speech are fundamental and must be protected.
Recent actions, however, have raised concerns about increasing intimidation, harassment, and potential suppression of these rights by government agencies.
The Rescue Movement for New Nigeria called on the government to attentively listen to the grievances of its people and respond with concrete and meaningful actions to address their concerns.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reportedly deployed 1,889 personnel across Kano State ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
This was done to ensure the safety of people traveling in and out of the state during the festive period.
In a statement, the agency said: “The special patrol is part of routine operational measures introduced during festive periods when there is usually high traffic volume on major roads.”
“The aim is to reduce road traffic crashes, minimise congestion, and ensure the safety of lives and property during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.”
The All Progressives Congress Lagos State chapter has released the names of its candidates for the House of Representatives in the 2027 elections.
The winners of Ikeja, Agege, and Ikorodu federal constituencies are James Abiodun Faleke (Ikeja Federal Constituency), Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa (Agege Federal Constituency), and Babajimi Benson (Ikorodu Federal Constituency).
Others include Muftau Egberongbe (Apapa), Moses Olanrewaju (Amuwo-Odofin), Adeyemi Alli (Mushin I), Moses Oluwatosin Fayinka (Mushin II), and Fuad Kayode Laguda (Surulere I).
It has been reported that the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.
Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.
FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.
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