Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 2nd November, 2024.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration for detaining and prosecuting #EndBadGovernance protesters who are minors.
Naija News reported that minors were on Friday arraigned by the Nigeria Police for alleged treason. The minors were said to have been arrested by Nigeria Police during the August hunger protest.
Four of the malnourished minors detained for three months over #EndBadGovernance protests slumped during an appearance in the courtroom.
Reacting in a statement to Naija News, Atiku described the video showing the moment the minors slumped as disturbing.
Atiku, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, said he finds it reprehensible that Tinubu, who claims to have fought for Nigeria’s democracy and had led protests, now demonizes those who decide to…