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Nigerians raised N1.8 million for Ogwu Chijioke, a protester whose son aspires to be a programmer. Chijioke, who participated in the #EndBadGovernance protests in Lagos, shared his struggle to support his son's education. The crowdfunding effort, inspired by his viral video, achieved its goal...
The #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano turned violent, with demonstrators looting the State High Court, destroying case files, and vandalizing vehicles. The protest spread to the Kano Government House, where demands were made. Governor Abba Yusuf condemned the violence and called for peaceful...
A lawyer criticized an APC supporter for paying 7,500 dirhams rent for her daughter's education in Dubai amidst widespread hunger in Nigeria. The comment has sparked outrage, highlighting the disconnect between government supporters and citizens' realities. The #EndBadGovernanceProtest continues...
Kano police have arrested 269 suspects involved in the destruction and looting of government and public properties during recent protests. The authorities recovered stolen goods and stressed the importance of adhering to the 24-hour curfew. CP Dogo warns that violence and misinformation will not...
Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police condemned the violence and looting during the first day of the EndBadGovernance protest. Despite warnings, widespread unrest resulted in deaths and property damage. The police are on high alert, urging protestors to respect court orders and cooperate with...
Protesters stormed former President Muhammadu Buhari’s residence in Daura, Katsina State, blocking major roads as part of a nationwide demonstration against bad governance led by President Bola Tinubu's administration. Despite official warnings, Nigerians across multiple states and the FCT...
Shehu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, joined the #EndBadGovernance protest in Ojota, Lagos. His participation drew mixed reactions on social media, highlighting ongoing demands for better governance and transparency in Nigeria. Shehu Atiku Abubakar, son of former...
Rasheedat Adu, LCDA Chairperson, allegedly offered N50,000 bribes to journalists at the #EndBadGovernance protests in Lagos. Only two journalists refused the offer, sparking a debate on media integrity. Adu's attempt aimed to influence coverage favorably towards the government's policies...
On Thursday, Nigeria Police used teargas to disperse peaceful protesters at Abuja’s Eagle Square. The demonstration, aimed at addressing economic hardships, escalated when teargas were fired at journalists. Social media reactions condemned the police's actions, demanding accountability and...
Protests at Abuja's Eagle Square intensified on Thursday when Minister Ayodele Olawande was drowned out by chants from #EndBadGovernance demonstrators. Despite his attempt to engage, the crowd resisted and faced police teargas. The unrest reflects growing discontent over economic hardships and...
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