Borno State imposed a 24-hour curfew amid nationwide hunger protests and a bomb explosion that killed 16 people. The curfew, announced by State Police Command spokesperson Nahum Kenneth Daso, aims to maintain order and address security concerns. Governor Babagana Umar Zulum urges residents to...
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.
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Nigerian activists, including Omoyele Sowore and Aisha Yesufu, have criticized Lagos State's use of the Oro festival to obstruct the planned August 1 nationwide protest. They argue that this move, intended to limit public gatherings, is a political maneuver that undermines both cultural...
APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, has urged former VP Atiku Abubakar to lead the August 1 nationwide protest, dismissing it as politically motivated. Basiru defended the Tinubu administration’s handling of economic issues and emphasized that the APC supports lawful dissent but...
The Nigerian government schedules an emergency meeting on July 24, 2024, to address the planned nationwide protest set for August 1, 2024. The meeting aims to manage public discontent amid rising economic hardships and inflation, despite recent wage increases. The protest, inspired by similar...
Nigerian workers' group AWC supports the August 1st nationwide protest against economic hardships, calling opponents "enemies of the people." They cite hunger, insecurity, and government failures as reasons. The protest is framed as a legitimate right and a potential turning point for national...
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