The prices of some perishable food items have plummeted by about 50 percent amid the ongoing nationwide hunger protest, according to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The protest, marked by the hashtag #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria, is scheduled to continue until August 10, aiming to draw the Federal Government’s attention to the severe economic hardships…
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command fired tear gas canisters at a group of protesters gathered at Ibom Plaza on Friday. The protesters were continuing the nationwide hunger protest for the second consecutive day. Among those affected was a journalist from the New Nigerian Newspapers in Akwa Ibom State, who was teargassed while…
By Ayomide Otitoju Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has called for the arrest and prosecution of individuals promoting genocidal threats against Igbos in Lagos. This comes amidst a surge in social media posts with a hashtag urging Igbos to vacate Lagos and other South-West states. Obi, a former…
Lagos, Nigeria — Youth groups in Lagos State have called on traditional rulers in Yoruba land to support the $20 billion Dangote oil refinery, emphasizing its importance as a major investment in the region. The youths, representing the Lagos Advocacy Group, Lekki Empire Advocacy Forum, and Yoruba Youth Advocacy Forum, expressed their gratitude to President…
Lagos, Nigeria — Amid the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests sweeping across the country, internationally acclaimed musician Burna Boy has firmly denied any affiliation with politicians. His statement comes in response to widespread rumours and accusations circulating on social media. Addressing the allegations on social media platform X on Thursday, Burna Boy stated, “No politician has ever…
Lagos, Nigeria — On Thursday, human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa condemned security agents for provoking peaceful #EndBadGovernance protesters across Nigeria. Adegboruwa, who represents the Take It Back Movement, one of the protest organizers, warned that confrontations by security forces could escalate the demonstrations and urged law enforcement to act professionally. In his statement, Adegboruwa praised…
Abuja, Nigeria — On Thursday, the police pledged to uphold law and order and prevent anarchy as the #EndBadGovernance protests continued in various parts of the country. Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi, speaking on Channels Television’s The August Protests show, assured the public that no live ammunition had been fired at peaceful protesters, and that tear…
Lagos, Nigeria — On Thursday morning, police deployed tear gas to disperse defiant#EndBadGovernance protesters at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos. The site, which gained symbolic significance during the #EndSARS protests against police brutality in 2020, was initially quiet but soon became a focal point for demonstrators rallying against hunger and economic hardship. By 11 a.m.,…
Potiskum, Yobe State, In a wave of nationwide protests under the #EndBadGovernance movement, seven mass transit buses were set ablaze on Monday in Potiskum, the headquarters of Potiskum Local Government Area. The incident took place at the local government secretariat, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing demonstrations. Eyewitnesses reported to Channels Television that a…
