In Lagos, the police have confirmed that they will strictly enforce a court order confining protesters to specific locations on the city’s outskirts. The directive comes as a preventive measure …
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Nigerian NGO Urges Government to Ban Plastic Bags for Environmental Protection
According to a non-governmental organization that advocates for sustainable development, plastic bags are a major source of environmental pollution in Nigeria. The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has called …
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As night descended around 7 pm, tension brewed among the students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS). Small groups conversing near the Health Centre mirrored the rising unease, stemming from …
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In 2020, the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic and a global outcry against police brutality, highlighted by America’s #BlackLivesMatter and Nigeria’s #EndSARS movements. These initiatives demanded an end to …
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By Mark Engler and Paul Engler / WagingNonviolence.org What is ideology? And why does it matter in social movements? In comparison with their counterparts in Europe, Latin America and other …
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The Evolution of Activism in Nigeria: Blending Tradition with Technology
In the heart of West Africa lies Nigeria, a nation celebrated for its vibrant tapestry of cultures, dialects, and historical narratives. Central to Nigeria’s identity are traditions that have endured …
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The need is to cultivate individuals who can manage both sides of the push-and-pull.
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By Matey Nikolov / WagingNonviolence.org In the music video for the song “Lee 199,” Rap Against Junta artist 882021 raps over a powerful combination of animated sequences and video recordings of police …
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By Mark Engler and Paul Engler / WagingNonviolence.org He has been called one of the most original political thinkers of the 20th century. Historians point out that “If academic citations and internet references are …
