News
Latest News
news bulletin
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Other News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Beirut
30
o
Bekaa
31
o
Keserwan
30
o
Metn
30
o
Mount Lebanon
28
o
North
33
o
South
30
o
Live
Video
Audio
Schedule
shows
العربية
watching now
La Ekher EL Omr
SUBSCRIBE
Home
Notification
Live
Video
Audio
shows
Beirut
30
o
Bekaa
31
o
Keserwan
30
o
Metn
30
o
Mount Lebanon
28
o
North
33
o
South
30
o
News
Programs
The News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Programs
Documentaries
Lebanon’s Centennial
News Bulletin
The Untold History
Talk Show
Series
Sports
Variety
Other
Comedy
Oldies
Breaking News
Latest News
Highlighted News
Most Read
Videos
العربية
Watch the latest programs and the latest developments on your favorite screen
Shows
Join millions of followers
Who We Are
Contact Us
Advertise With Us
Careers
Channel frequencies
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Nigeria accuses protesters of treason and incitement against military
World News
2024-09-02 | 07:31
High views
Share
Share
2
min
Nigeria accuses protesters of treason and incitement against military
Nigeria on Monday charged ten people with treason and conspiring to incite the military to mutiny following last month's nationwide demonstrations that saw thousands take to the streets to protest against a cost of living crisis.
The protests were met with a deadly crackdown by security forces, and Amnesty International said at least 13 people were killed. Security forces denied using lethal force.
The ten men were arraigned in the Abuja Federal High Court and entered a not guilty plea. They face the death penalty if convicted, human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong said.
State prosecutors said in court papers seen by Reuters that the protesters intended to destabilize Nigeria and "conspired together to commit felony, to wit, treason."
Prosecutors also laid five other charges against the accused under the country's penal code, including inciting the military to mutiny, burning government buildings, and disturbing public peace.
Lawyers for the protesters sought their release on bail, which was opposed by the state. The court will make a ruling on Sept. 11, when their trial is expected to begin.
Amnesty urged the government to unconditionally release all the people arrested during the protests. It said the trial was meant to unlawfully justify detaining protesters.
"These are blatantly trumped-up charges that must be immediately withdrawn," said Isa Sanusi, director for Amnesty International Nigeria.
Nigerians blame economic reforms by President Bola Tinubu, in office since May 2023, for economic hardship, worsened by double-digit inflation after the currency was devalued and the cost of petrol and electricity rose.
Reuters
World News
Nigeria
Protesters
Demonstrations
Military
Treason
Next
Biden, Harris campaign in Pennsylvania as Israel crisis escalates
Finland plans to ban Russians from buying property
Previous
Related Articles
d-none hideMe
0
World News
00:43
Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles, Ukraine's military says
World News
00:43
Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles, Ukraine's military says
0
Israel-Gaza War Updates
2024-09-01
Israeli military identifies 6 hostages after bodies found in Gaza
Israel-Gaza War Updates
2024-09-01
Israeli military identifies 6 hostages after bodies found in Gaza
0
World News
2024-08-30
UK expresses concern over Israeli military operation in West Bank
World News
2024-08-30
UK expresses concern over Israeli military operation in West Bank
0
Middle East News
2024-08-30
US military rescued two civilian Iranian mariners last week
Middle East News
2024-08-30
US military rescued two civilian Iranian mariners last week
Recommended For You
d-none hideMe
0
World News
10:04
Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure hostage deal
World News
10:04
Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure hostage deal
0
World News
09:13
Germany extends trusteeship over Rosneft assets, sources tell Reuters
World News
09:13
Germany extends trusteeship over Rosneft assets, sources tell Reuters
0
World News
07:58
Biden, Harris campaign in Pennsylvania as Israel crisis escalates
World News
07:58
Biden, Harris campaign in Pennsylvania as Israel crisis escalates
0
World News
06:09
Finland plans to ban Russians from buying property
World News
06:09
Finland plans to ban Russians from buying property
Subscribe to our VOD
SUBSCRIBE
Our visitors readings
d-none hideMe
0
Lebanon News
07:02
Lebanon's FM Bou Habib tells Greek Ambassador: Early recovery projects in Syria key to resolving Syrian refugee crisis
Lebanon News
07:02
Lebanon's FM Bou Habib tells Greek Ambassador: Early recovery projects in Syria key to resolving Syrian refugee crisis
0
Israel-Gaza War Updates
2024-08-30
Israeli army announces killing of Hamas commander Wissam Hazem in Jenin
Israel-Gaza War Updates
2024-08-30
Israeli army announces killing of Hamas commander Wissam Hazem in Jenin
0
Middle East News
2024-08-27
Top US general states risk of broader war eases after Israel-Hezbollah exchange: Reuters
Middle East News
2024-08-27
Top US general states risk of broader war eases after Israel-Hezbollah exchange: Reuters
0
Lebanon News
2024-07-28
Lebanese PM Mikati reports: Ongoing international communications to safeguard Lebanon amid Israeli threats
Lebanon News
2024-07-28
Lebanese PM Mikati reports: Ongoing international communications to safeguard Lebanon amid Israeli threats
Videos
d-none hideMe
0
News Bulletin Reports
2024-08-26
LBCI Exclusive: Canada's Ambassador to Lebanon supports UNIFIL mandate renewal, aims to strengthen LAF capabilities
News Bulletin Reports
2024-08-26
LBCI Exclusive: Canada's Ambassador to Lebanon supports UNIFIL mandate renewal, aims to strengthen LAF capabilities
0
Lebanon News
2024-08-25
Hezbollah reveals footage of strikes in second phase of 'Day of Arbaeen' operation
Lebanon News
2024-08-25
Hezbollah reveals footage of strikes in second phase of 'Day of Arbaeen' operation
0
Lebanon News
2024-08-25
Hezbollah publishes new video revealing Israeli sites targeted in retaliation for assassinating its commander Fouad Shokor
Lebanon News
2024-08-25
Hezbollah publishes new video revealing Israeli sites targeted in retaliation for assassinating its commander Fouad Shokor
0
Lebanon News
2024-08-19
Israeli strike targets car in southern Lebanon, leaving one dead and several injured (video)
Lebanon News
2024-08-19
Israeli strike targets car in southern Lebanon, leaving one dead and several injured (video)
0
News Bulletin Reports
2024-08-13
Lebanon's authorities uncover five bodies in Kfarshima house: Here are the details
News Bulletin Reports
2024-08-13
Lebanon's authorities uncover five bodies in Kfarshima house: Here are the details
0
Lebanon News
2024-08-11
Lebanese Army finds main body of missile from Israeli Strike in Miryata forests
Lebanon News
2024-08-11
Lebanese Army finds main body of missile from Israeli Strike in Miryata forests
0
Lebanon News
2024-07-31
Mohammed Khair: Nine buildings damaged in Israeli attack; demolition planned for severely affected ones
Lebanon News
2024-07-31
Mohammed Khair: Nine buildings damaged in Israeli attack; demolition planned for severely affected ones
0
World News
2024-07-21
Full Transcript: Trump's Coordinator of Arab Relations Discusses Plan to Win Arab Voters and Achieve Peace
World News
2024-07-21
Full Transcript: Trump's Coordinator of Arab Relations Discusses Plan to Win Arab Voters and Achieve Peace
0
Lebanon News
2024-07-18
Two dead in Israeli airstrike on Jmeijmeh, south Lebanon (Video)
Lebanon News
2024-07-18
Two dead in Israeli airstrike on Jmeijmeh, south Lebanon (Video)
Most read
d-none hideMe
24 hours
7 days
Month
1
Lebanon News
06:24
Grand Jaafari Mufti slams Samir Geagea, defends Resistance
Lebanon News
06:24
Grand Jaafari Mufti slams Samir Geagea, defends Resistance
2
Israel-Gaza War Updates
00:56
Khalil al-Hayya to Al Jazeera: There is no agreement without Israeli withdrawal from Philadelphi, Netzarim, and Rafah
Israel-Gaza War Updates
00:56
Khalil al-Hayya to Al Jazeera: There is no agreement without Israeli withdrawal from Philadelphi, Netzarim, and Rafah
3
Lebanon News
07:02
Lebanon's FM Bou Habib tells Greek Ambassador: Early recovery projects in Syria key to resolving Syrian refugee crisis
Lebanon News
07:02
Lebanon's FM Bou Habib tells Greek Ambassador: Early recovery projects in Syria key to resolving Syrian refugee crisis
4
Middle East News
05:32
Iranian FM warns Western allies of consequences if Netanyahu's "criminal provocations" continue
Middle East News
05:32
Iranian FM warns Western allies of consequences if Netanyahu's "criminal provocations" continue
5
Lebanon News
03:20
Israeli gunfire targets truck in south Lebanon; driver survives
Lebanon News
03:20
Israeli gunfire targets truck in south Lebanon; driver survives
6
Lebanon News
09:31
UNIFIL condemns civilian deaths, calls for diplomatic resolution
Lebanon News
09:31
UNIFIL condemns civilian deaths, calls for diplomatic resolution
7
News Bulletin Reports
12:40
Unit 8200's Influence: Israeli Tech Entrepreneurs Thrive in Silicon Valley with Cybersecurity Expertise
News Bulletin Reports
12:40
Unit 8200's Influence: Israeli Tech Entrepreneurs Thrive in Silicon Valley with Cybersecurity Expertise
8
Israel-Gaza War Updates
04:26
Al-Qassam Brigades claim responsibility for attacks on Israelis in West Bank
Israel-Gaza War Updates
04:26
Al-Qassam Brigades claim responsibility for attacks on Israelis in West Bank
Download now the LBCI mobile app
To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world
Google Play
App Store
We use
cookies
We use
cookies
to make
your experience on this
website better.
Accept
Learn More