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Hunger protesters gathered at Abuja's Moshood Abiola National Stadium, protesting economic hardship. Security forces closely monitored the protest, which is set to last for ten days. On Thursday, hunger protesters gathered at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, following a court order...
UK-based Nigerians began the #EndBadGovernance protest in London, demanding significant reforms in Nigeria. Protesters called for changes to the constitution, governance, and economic policies, emphasizing the need for better leadership and anti-corruption measures. The demonstration is set to...
IGP Kayode Egbetokun orders police to decisively handle arsonists and troublemakers during #EndBadGovernance protests starting August 1. The protests address economic hardship and hunger. Police are on high alert, with firm directives to protect lives and properties. Inspector General of Police...
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urges residents to avoid participating in the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, reflecting on the damages from the 2020 EndSARS protests. He argues that patience and support for President Tinubu's economic policies are needed for progress, not demonstrations...
Aribemchukwu, daughter of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, was found murdered in her Lagos home. Three domestic staff have been arrested in connection with her death. The tragic incident occurred on July 31, 2024, raising concerns about the safety of household employees. On the morning of July...
Ghana’s High Court has banned planned protests against rising living costs, citing security concerns. The injunction prevents civil society groups from demonstrating in Accra from July 31 to August 6. This decision reflects a broader trend of suppressing youth-led protests across Africa amid...
Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore accuses Lagos police of planting an IED in Ikeja to discredit the #EndBadGovernance protest. The police had deactivated the device found near a police station. Sowore and others claim this move is a government ploy to undermine the protest and justify a...
The Lagos State Police deactivated an IED in Ikeja just hours before the nationwide hunger protest. Skepticism abounds as citizens question the timing and authenticity of the threat, viewing it as a tactic to discredit the protest. Social media reactions highlight deep mistrust of government...
A video showing Nigerian police preparing for the August 1 hunger protest on the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge has gone viral, sparking widespread social media reactions. Critics highlight the irony of deploying hungry officers to manage a protest against hunger, reflecting deep-rooted systemic issues...
Ogun state students have condemned the August 1 nationwide hunger protest, arguing it misrepresents their struggles. The protest, aimed at addressing food price hikes, received mixed reactions on social media, with many questioning the authenticity and effectiveness of the demonstration. Ogun...
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