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…
On Wednesday, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, expressed optimism that the upcoming nationwide protest will proceed peacefully and orderly. Edun conveyed this sentiment during a ministerial press briefing in Abuja, where he discussed President Bola Tinubu’s understanding of Nigerians’ hardships amidst global inflation trends. Edun emphasized that the high…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has asserted that the state will not permit a recurrence of the 2020 #EndSARS protests. He made this statement while addressing the organizers of the ongoing anti-hunger protests, which highlight the economic difficulties faced by Nigerians since President Bola Tinubu’s administration began. In his address to Lagosians on Wednesday, Governor…
The House of Representatives Special Joint Committee investigating impediments in the petroleum sector has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to cease any plans to mortgage Nigeria’s future crude oil until its ongoing investigation is concluded. The committee, led by Ikenga Ugochinyere, the representative for Ideato South/Ideato North Federal Constituency, Imo State, initiated…
Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, has issued a powerful call for national unity and resilience as Nigeria navigates economic and social challenges. In a heartfelt press statement, the traditional ruler emphasized the importance of coming together as a nation, supporting leadership, and engaging in constructive dialogue to secure a brighter future for Nigeria….
President Volodymyr Zelensky has acknowledged that the upcoming U.S. presidential election poses a significant “challenge” for Ukraine, as he expressed in an interview with French media, including AFP. The United States, a crucial ally, has provided tens of billions of dollars in military assistance to Kyiv since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022….
