Not a few people had to just wonder: ‘Day Five?’ We are out on the streets once more? Well, yes. Against the hopes of the people of Benue, the protests moved on to Day Five. On Day Five, Comrade Simon Anchaver assumed the unofficial office ‘Governor for the Day’ and was given the right to … Continue reading »
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NLC RALLY: OCCUPY NIGERIA: BENUE STATE – DAY THREE
Convergence as agreed was at Cool Off by 7am. The people had come ready to occupy. The doubled number of people was evident at a glance and impressive. Several came armed with their sleeping materials. The NLC officials announced that the day’s proceedings were to start with a march around town before the eventual re-convergence … Continue reading »
PICTURES OF BENUE RALLY
NLC RALLY: OCCUPY NIGERIA: BENUE STATE – DAY TWO
The convergence place was Labour House, Wadata. Time was 8am. The gathered protesters were addressed by the NLC leadership on the course of the action for the day. The movement was to head through the Police Headquarters Roundabout to High Level, then Modern Market (to close the market as reports had been gotten that the … Continue reading »
NLC RALLY: OCCUPY NIGERIA: BENUE STATE – DAY ONE
The general message was that the convergence was set for 6am at Labour House, Benue Crescent, Wadata, Makurdi. Several people had been warned not to come out for any reason other than the protests due to security reasons. In several parts of Makurdi, things were set to be business as usual. Several corporate organisations ordered … Continue reading »
