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FearlessOctober1 Protest: Organizers Defiant Despite Police Warning
Organisers of the #FearlessOctober1 protest have declared that the police, Department of State Services, and the military would not stop them from embarking on the demonstration as planned.
The organisers have also written to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to request security during the demonstration, noting that protest is a fundamental right they would not submit to any state agent.
Nigeria will celebrate its 64th independence on Tuesday, October 1, the day some Nigerian youths have taken to protest the hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy and the devaluation of the naira.
The National Coordinator of the Take It Back Movement, Juwon Sanyaolu, and Director of Mobilisation of the group, Damilare Adenola, said mobilisation efforts had begun, adding that Nigerians were mobilising from different parts of the country for the protest.
“We have also written to the Inspector General of Police, informing him of our protest locations and reminding him of the constitutional duty of the police to protect protesters as opposed to the repression we have witnessed in times past,” said Sanyaolu.
The group explained that the FCT protest would be held at the Eagle Square, the same venue of the Independence Day parade, while the Lagos protest would take place at the Ikeja Under Bridge.
The organisers noted that the protest would be across the country, adding that only ‘immediate reversal of fuel subsidy removal’ would dissuade them from the demonstration.
The IG, Egbetokun, had directed the Force zonal and state commands to deploy men from Monday to strategic locations until a stand-down order was given.
Egbetokun also directed that the policemen should dress in camouflage with hats, even as he asked the Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police to engage and discourage available civil society groups and individuals from participating in the protest.
However, a leader of the protest, Omoyele Sowore, said the youth were not afraid of the police, adding that the protest would hold as planned.
Sowore explained that the reported fear of some people about the possibility of violence during the protest was not true.
“Nobody has expressed to us or anyone that they’re afraid because they know we are not violent protesters; maybe you should ask that of the government,” he added.
Lawyer to the organisers, Deji Adeyanju, said it was wrong for the police to summon protesters who were exercising their right.
“The police do not have the right to summon protesters like they are currently doing. It is the responsibility of the police to protect the protesters anytime they embark on a demonstration. The protesters are not political parties; security agencies should not harass them,” he stated.
The counsel noted that the crackdown on #EndBadGovernance protesters in August was to discourage people from participating in further demonstrations in the country.
He, however, said the arrest and detention of some of the demonstrators would not deter youths from joining the #FearlessOctober1 protest.
Adeyanju said, “The government plans to discourage people from coming out to protest; that is why they are still detaining our comrades who participated in the August protest. But that will not dampen the morale of the youths on the #FearlessOctober protest.”
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I have been diagnose of mouth tumor and will undergo surgery soon – Comedian Jarvis
By Francesca Hangeior
Fast rising Nigerian comedienne Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, Popularly known as Jarvis has opened up on her recent health challenges after she was diagnosed with a tumor inside mouth.
Speaking in a viral video, Jarvis said that she is expected to undergo surgery in the coming weeks and the tumor has made it difficult for her to speak hence the reason why she took a break from her AI content.
She added that samples from the tumor has already been sent for histology and she is awaiting the diagnosis before she would undergo the surgery.
She said, “I was told that I have a tumor inside my mouth, which was very uncomfortable. I initially thought it was a toothache, but the doctor said it was a tumor in my jawline.
“The doctor recently took a sample from it to take for histology before they will know which type of tumor it is and book me for the main surgery. I am told that the results are already out, and I am praying it’s not something that will be very bad.”
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EU prepares for climate month
By Francesca Hangeior
The European Union (EU) has commenced a series of strategic events to mark its Climate Month ahead of COP29 taking place in in Baku, Azerbaijan, next month.
The organisation said the events are part of efforts to foster sustainability through climate action.
The EU Climate Month, with the theme “Opportunities for Growing Green Together,” features a series of impactful events aimed at highlighting the importance of collaboration between the EU, Nigeria, and other key stakeholders in promoting sustainable development.
Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS Massimo De Luca said these events, organised within the framework of the EU’s Global Gateway Strategy, showcase how the EU is creating opportunities for innovation, green growth, and shared climate responsibility.
Senior representatives of European investors and Nigerian public and private entities already active or about to enter the green bond market recently gathered in Abuja to deepen understanding of opportunities in the Nigerian Market, ahead of the imminent launch of the EU Global Green Bonds Initiative, anticipated to spur green investments totalling up to €15-20 billion.
De Luca said: “EU Climate Month reflects our deep commitment to driving sustainable solutions in partnership with Nigeria.
“Each event is an opportunity not only to share knowledge and best practices but also to inspire innovation in tackling climate challenges. Our goal is to foster lasting, impactful change through collaboration, empowering both Nigeria and the EU to grow green together.
“This initiative is part of the EU’s Global Gateway Strategy, which focuses on investing in sustainable infrastructure globally. Through these efforts, we aim to support green growth, particularly in key sectors like energy, climate-smart agriculture, and digitalisation, contributing to Nigeria’s sustainable development goals.”
De Luca added: “In this context, the EU-Nigeria Climate and Energy Dialogue revolved around Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Energy Transition and access, carbon pricing, monitoring and reporting of emissions, and the upcoming 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29).
“The recently launched Nigeria Methane Emissions Reduction Programme will focus on building the capacity of stakeholders for measuring and monitoring emissions from the oil & gas sector, agriculture and waste. This October, it will bring together the stakeholders of the oil and gas sector, including international oil companies (IOCs), indigenous oil companies, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and others, to reduce methane emissions. Methane contributes to ozone layer depletion, negatively impacts climate change, and poses health risks to communities.
“The training of Nigeria’s climate negotiators for COP29 aims to enhance the knowledge and negotiation skills of climate leaders and advocates.
“The Nigeria Energy Support Programme (NESP) III event will mark the launch of the third phase of this flagship project providing 360 degrees support to the renewable energy and energy efficiency sector in Nigeria. It will be held together with the latest novel initiative brought to Nigeria by the EU, Get.Invest, which will develop the renewable energy investment pipeline.
“The support for sustainable aviation fuel programme will focus on decarbonising the aviation sector by promoting the use of sustainable fuels, such as biofuels (plant-based), instead of conventional crude oil-derived fuels. This event is part of a bigger EU multi-country intervention, for which Nigeria was prioritised.
“The Global Gateway is an EU strategy to invest in sustainable infrastructure projects worldwide. In Nigeria, the initiative is focusing on sectors such as energy, transport, digitalisation, agriculture/climate smart value chains, as well as health and education.”
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