Economic activities are beginning to gather pace in some parts of Nigeria following the first day of the #EndBadGovernance protest. However, in key cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt in Rivers State, and Benin City in Edo State, protests continue as demonstrators demand improvements in the harsh economic conditions. In Lagos State, protesters gathered in Ojota,…
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 (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, have jointly called for an end to the #EndBadGovernance protests sweeping across the nation. Angry youths have occupied major cities including Lagos…
Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed profound dismay over the aftermath of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests, stating that the demonstrations have undone years of progress in the state. The Emir voiced his distress over the destruction of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) digital centre, a multi-billion naira facility aimed at equipping Kano’s youth with…
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…
