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Russian Government Denies Involvement In Kano Protests
The Russian government has responded to reports that Russian flags were displayed during protests in Kano on Saturday. Yury Paramonov, Press Secretary of the Russian Embassy in Abuja, firmly denied any involvement by Russia in […]
“5 Reasons To Think Twice Before Joining The Planned Protest”
Written by Odewaleadesoye As we approach the dates for the planned nationwide protests, I urge everyone to pause and consider the potential consequences of our actions. Protests are indeed a constitutional right, but we must […]
Protest: Hoodlums Invade Katsina Churches, Cart Away Equipment
No fewer than 205 chairs, musical instruments and other equipment worth millions of naira were reported stolen by hoodlums in Katsina State on the first day of the ongoing nationwide planned peaceful protest against hardship. […]
Warn Your Children Against Protest In Lagos, Sade Tinubu Ojo To Market Women
Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja General of Lagos, has urged market women in Dosumu Market, Lagos, to advise their children against participating in the planned August 1 hunger protest. In a […]
PHOTOS: Protesters Hold Sunday Service In Street Of Jos Despite Presidential Address
On August 4, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed the nation in response to the ongoing nationwide protests tagged “End Bad Governance in Nigeria.” In his speech, the president acknowledged the grievances of the Nigerian […]
Pandemonium In Borno As Immigration Officer Shoots Himself Thrice During Protest
There was pandemonium yesterday in Bulunkutu area of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital where an immigration officer accidentally shot himself thrice on the foot while barricading protesters. The sound of the gunshots further provoked the protesters who […]
August 1: Widespread Anger, Hunger Responsible For Planned Protest – Seyi Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the widespread anger and hunger across the country is the main reason for the planned protest. Makinde made this declaration while speaking at the grand finale […]
“Nigeria’s Economy On Path Of Recovery, I’m Not Afraid Of Protests” – Tinubu
President Tinubu said his administration will do more to meet the needs of Nigerians. President Bola Tinubu says the nation’s economy is on a gradual but steady path of recovery and assures citizens that his administration […]
Shelve Proposed Nationwide Protest, IG Tells Organisers
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, yesterday warned groups planning and mobilising for a nationwide protest against economic hardship in the country scheduled to begin August 1, 2024, to have a re-think and jettison the […]
No One In Tinubu’s Govt Can Stop Nigerians From Gathering For Protests – Ngelale
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has said that no one has the power or command to stop Nigerians from carrying out the planned nationwide #EndBadGovernanceainNigeria protest. Ngelale, who […]
Protest: Different Groups With Their Agenda – TonyeBarcanista
To prevent hijack of protest, nallow any individual or group to become the face of the protest. Generally, there are different people/groups with their different agenda hiding under the genuine concern of the general population […]
EndBadGovernance Protest: Nigerians Already Winning – Oby Ezekwesili
Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili has given an update on the ongoing nationwide protest. Ezekwesili said despite attempts by the Nigerian Government to muzzle the protest, Nigerians are already winning. She reminded the political class […]
Protest: You Don’t Know Where This Will End – VP Shettima Tells Nigerians
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has asked Nigerians to prioritize constructive action of how to solve the prevailing challenges in the country, instead of preparing for protest. The Vice President gave the advice on Friday when he […]
Protests: Don’t Allow Non-State Actors Destroy Nigeria – Yoruba Monarchs
Yoruba Obas Forum, a group comprising of monarchs from South West and North Central geo-political zones of Nigeria, has warned those planning to exploit the proposed national hunger protest to cause chaos in the country to […]
Anti-Government Protest: Threats Won’t Work – Femi Falana Tells FG
Activist lawyer Femi Falana said no threat from the government or any quarters can stop the looming nationwide protests scheduled to begin on August 1. NaijaChoice reports that some organisations and even the presidency had […]
Wole Soyinka Slams President Tinubu’s Address, Response To Protests
Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address to Nigerians regarding the ongoing protests across the country. In a statement released on Sunday, Soyinka expressed his disappointment and concern over the […]
Protest: Soldiers, Police, DSS, Others In Joint Show Of Force In Ibadan
Security agencies in Oyo State, on Tuesday, embarked on joint show of force in Ibadan metropolis, ahead of the planned nationwide protest. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the security agencies comprised the […]
Planned Protest: FG Begins To Sell 50kg Rice At ₦40,000
THE Federal Government on Monday said it has started to distribute an additional 10 trucks of 50kg rice to each state to be sold at designated centres at N40,000 This is as the Federal Executive Council, FEC, […]
Children Join In Maiduguri As Protesters Mount Roadblocks
A large number of children between the ages of 10 and 17 yesterday hit the streets of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to comply with the nationwide protest. They observed the peaceful protest under heavy […]
#EndBadGovernance: Sultan, CAN President Demand Immediate End Of Protests
The Nigeria Inter-religious Council (NIREC) headed by the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’adu Abubakar III, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria […]
Protesters Arrested In Uganda At Banned Rally Inspired By Kenya Protests
Scores of demonstrators have been arrested in the Uganda capital, Kampala, for taking part in a banned rally that has drawn inspiration from the youth-led anti-government protests that have roiled neighbouring Kenya for a month […]
Atiku Abubakar’s Son Spotted During Protest In Lagos
Lagos residents turned out in large numbers to protest what they describe as “bad governance,” with demonstrations taking place at Ojota, Ikeja Underbridge and Lekki despite stern warnings from government officials and a heavy police […]
Don’t Be Used To Lead Nigeria Into Anarchy – Akpabio Admonishes Protesters
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has appealed to protesters to exercise their right to protest peacefully, without resorting to violence and destabilising the country. Akpabio’s message comes after the signing of the National Minimum […]
‘Take It Back’ Movement Lists 8 Major Locations For August 1 Protests
EBUNOLU ADEGBORUWA SAN & CO Tuesday, July 30, 2024 The Inspector-General of Police, Nigeria Police Force Force Headquarters, FCT. Abuja. Dear Sir, RE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS/RALLIES/PROCESSIONS AND REQUEST FOR POLICE COVERAGE We act as […]
Nigerians Still Divided Over August 1 Protest Against Economic Hardship As Tensions Rise
With just three days to the August 1 countrywide protest against hardship and hunger, allegedly, brought on the country by some of the policies of the current administration of President Bola Tinubu, Nigerians are still […]
“Occupy Nigeria Protest Didn’t Turn Violent Because GEJ Didn’t Approve Use Of Force”
Occupy Nigeria protest didn’t turn violent because Jonathan didn’t approve use of force: Ex-SSS director “No matter how good their intentions are, I believe this protest will be hijacked eventually.’’ An ex-director of the State […]
Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park
A Lagos High Court has granted an exparte application filed by the State’s Attorney General, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Lawal Pedro seeking to restrict the proposed August 1 nationwide protest, in Lagos to the Gani […]
NCC Urged To Ensure Uninterrupted Internet Access During Protest
Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission to ensure uninterrupted internet access during the planned #EndBadGovernance protest. This follows outrage on social media, with many Nigerians sharing their experiences and […]
My Deductions From Meeting Between The IGP, Protest Organisers – Inibehe Effiong
I attended an ‘interesting’ meeting called by the Inspector General of Police to discuss the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests scheduled to commence on August 1. The meeting also had in attendance the Force PRO, Falana SAN, Adegboruwa […]
Protest: Police Arrest 212 Suspected Hoodlums, Recovers Fertilizers, Other Items
The Jigawa State Police Command has apprehended 212 individuals suspected of looting and vandalizing public properties in various parts of the state during the #EndBadGovernance protest. The state’s Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Abdullahi, revealed this information […]
Planned Protests: Suspend BBNaija – Human Rights Advocate
A wave of discontent is smashing across social media as Nigerian youths express their outrage over the BBNaija season 9 premiere, which is scheduled to coincide almost precisely with the highly anticipated nationwide protest against […]
Portable Loses 100,000 Followers Hours After Controversial Comments On Protests
Controversial street pop singer, Habeeb Olalomi, popularly known as Portable has faced severe backlash, losing 100,000 followers on Instagram within hours of making controversial remarks about ongoing protest in the country. In a video making […]
Lagos Students Shun National Protest, Plan Solidarity Walk
Students of some tertiary institutions in Lagos State have said rather than joining a nationwide protest scheduled for August 1 to 10, they have resolved to embark on a solidarity walk in support of the […]
Hunger: Come Out And Protest Peacefully – IYC Tells Niger Delta Youths
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has asked youths of Niger Delta extraction to file out and take part in the planned peaceful protest against bad governance slated to commence on August 1. President of the IYC […]
Man Loses Traditional Title For Supporting Hunger Protest In Minna, Niger State
The District Head of Bosso in Minna Emirate Council in Niger State, Alhaji Mu’azu Adamu Laka Bosso, has relieved one Abdullahi Isah, aka Biodun, of the title: Wakilin Matasan Bosso. In a letter titled: “Letter […]
‘Let Us Be Here Eating’: Akpabio Under Fire Over ‘Expensive Joke’ On Hunger Protest
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has come under heavy criticism for taunting those calling for protest over the economic hardship in the country. Nigerians, many of them young people, have called for demonstrations from August 1 […]
Sunday Igboho Kicks Against Planned Nationwide Protest
Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has kicked against the nationwide protests planned for August 1 over the hardship in the country. Igboho in a statement issued late last night, […]
Kano Boys Drag Out Gallon Of Oil From Army Truck During Protest (Photos)
During an “End Bad Governance” hunger protest in Kano, a group of boys took bold action by dragging a gallon of ‘Ororo’—vegetable oil—from a moving army truck. This incident occurred amidst a larger 10-day protest […]
Protesters Break Into Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers In The UK (Photos)
Police are largely outnumbered outside the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham This is the harrowing moment far-right protesters broke into the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, which provides accommodation for refugees on behalf of the government. […]
Panic Over Planned Protest Worrisome – Prof. Utomi
Political Economist, Prof. Pat Utomi has described the panic by the state actors on the planned protest from August 1, as worrisome. Utomi made the speech while addressing the at an unveiling of the ‘New […]
