Author: Akintayo Adams

Economic activities in the historical city of Ìbàdàn, the Oyo State capital, were largely disrupted on Thursday due to nationwide protests against hunger and the scarcity of essential commodities. The protests began Thursday morning in various locations across Ibadan, organized by multiple groups and organizations. Demonstrations started in front of the University of Ibadan, at Iwo Road, Mokola roundabout, and Dugbe. Major parts of the city saw commercial banks, petrol stations, shopping malls, markets, shops, schools, government establishments, and other public infrastructure closed. Traders at the spare parts market in Araromi Gate warned their colleagues not to open their shops.…

Protesters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja are marching towards the Central Business District and Presidential Villa. hundreds of the protesters, mostly northern youths, are currently marching from Berger Junction and Wuse Market towards the Central Business District. “We are marching to the (Presidential) Villa. Bad governance must end,” Daily Post reported one of the protesters as saying. Demonstrations are ongoing in various parts of the country and it’s scheduled to end on the 10th day of August, 2024. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Policemen, on Thursday, tear-gassed defiant #EndBadGovernance protesters at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos. The Lekki Tollgate, now a symbol for civil demonstrations since the #EndSARS protests in 2020, was initially deserted as protests against hunger and hardship took place across Nigeria. However, by 11 am, protesters arrived at the Lekki Tollgate carrying placards expressing their dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. They chanted solidarity songs, lamenting the widespread hunger and urging the government to take swift action. “We just want the country to be stable. People are hungry. People are dying. We are not coming to fight; we only want…

Children aged 8-13 and youths took the bull by the horns and hit the streets of Jalingo on Thursday afternoon to protest the prevailing hardships. “Bamu ai, bamu ai,” which translates to “We don’t agree, we don’t agree,” was chanted by the children to draw attention to the challenges being faced by Nigerians. The protest started on the well-known Hamaruwa Way and moved towards the flyover bridge, a significant city landmark. The participants, mainly children and teenagers, were outspoken about their grievances, calling for immediate action to alleviate their suffering. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online…

Afrobeat musician Kizz Daniel has debunked rumors of a breakup with his wife. Speculation arose after he was reportedly caught with another woman in his studio, leading to rumors that his marriage had ended. Amid these rumors, Kizz Daniel posted on his official page requesting a refund for all his expenses. However, on Wednesday, he added to the confusion by sharing pictures of himself and his wife on social media. In what appears to be a promotion for one of his songs, Kizz Daniel featured his wife in the photos, further dismissing the breakup speculations. Get instant and latest news…

Police officers, on Thursday, assaulted and injured a reporter of a a Nigerian news outlet, PREMIUM TIMES, covering the #EndbadGovernance protest in Abuja. The protest turned chaotic after police fired teargas at the demonstrators. Yakubu Mohammed, the reporter, was struck with gun butts and batons by police officers, resulting in head injuries. He was then arrested and briefly detained in a police van near the Head of Service Building in the Secretariat area of Abuja. Despite wearing a press vest and presenting his identity card, Mr. Mohammed was told by the officers that they were not concerned about his ID,…

Gunshots were fired into the air at the popular Top Medical Junction in the Tunga area of Minna, Niger State capital, when protesters attempted to block the road. Earlier, police had used teargas to disperse the protesters, but they tried to reassemble and mount a roadblock on the busy road. To disperse the crowd, police officers fired shots into the air. Upon arrival at the scene. Report noted that policemen and vigilantes removed stones that the protesters had used to barricade the road. Security operatives, including police, military, Nigeria Immigration Service, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, have taken…

Hunger protesters, as early as 6:00am, on Thursday began meeting at designated spots across the Federation. This is in fulfilment of the nationwide demonstration that has gained traction over the past one month. Protesters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) converged on the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Recall, it was reported that protesters in the capital city have been restricted by the Court to the MKO Abiola Stadium. In the Ojota area of Lagos State, Protesters are not in sight. However, men of the Lagos State Police Command are fully on ground. In Rivers State, protesters have commenced meeting…

The Naira recorded its first gains, in recent days, against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market. Data from FMDQ showed that the Naira appreciated to ₦1608.73 per dollar on Thursday from ₦1621.12 on Wednesday. This represents a ₦12.39 gain against the dollar at the foreign exchange market compared to the ₦1621.12 traded on Wednesday. However, in the black market, the Naira depreciated between ₦1610 and ₦1605 per dollar on Thursday from ₦1600 the previous day. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has limited participants in the August 1 hunger protest against the federal government to the MKO Abiola stadium, also known as the National Stadium. Justice Sylvanus Oriji issued this order on Wednesday in Abuja, following an ex-parte application by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Chief Ogwu James Onoja argued the application, requesting an interim injunction to prevent the five leaders of the protesting groups from gathering or parading along any roadways, streets, offices, and public premises within the FCT from August 1 to 10. The minister also sought an order…