Author: Festus Adeloye

The nationwide hardship protest in Kano has escalated into violence, with hoodlums taking advantage of the situation to loot shops and offices. What began as a demonstration against economic difficulties quickly devolved into chaos as mobs attacked businesses across the city. The looters were seen ransacking properties, removing valuables such as chairs, computers, and other equipment. Stay tuned for more details…

Hundreds of youths have begun the #EndBadGovernaceInNigeria protest in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The protesters gathered at the Rumuola Junction along Aba Road and gradually built up to over 100 before starting the protest. As they moved several other youths who were waiting patiently in several strategic areas joined as the number of protesters continued to swell. The youths some carrying placards now numbering over 500 are marching through the busy Aba Road heading to the Government House, Port Harcourt. Some of the inscriptions on their placards read, “We say no to bad governance in Nigeria”, There is…

MTN Nigeria’s network services experienced a slowdown on Thursday morning, coinciding with the commencement of nationwide protests against bad governance. The disruption affected a substantial number of MTN’s subscribers, who expressed frustration and speculated about the cause of the slowdown on X (formerly Twitter). MTN has not yet commented on the issue. However, the timing of the slowdown has raised speculation among users about a potential link to the government’s efforts to manage communication during the protests. @Sunnyjoflife tweeted, “All of a sudden, MTN Network is not working properly on the 1st of August. These people know what they’re doing.…

In recognition of the fundamental and guaranteed constitutional rights of citizens to assemble and protest, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN has directed all the Chairmen/Chairpersons of the 130 Branches of the NBA to ensure that their respective Human Rights Committees take up observed or reported cases of breach of fundamental right(s) of any citizen, harassment, intimidation or torture perpetrated by law enforcement agents, the protesters or other identified members of the public in the course of the protest. Chairmen/Chairpersons of NBA Branches have also been directed to set up Situation Monitoring…

Protest against the President Bola Tinubu led government over bad governance has erupted in Kano State. The protesters who are mostly youth stormed the entrance of the Kano State government house chanting “Bamuyi” which implies “no to bad governance” and “chanji muke so” meaning “we want change”. They were seen displaying placards carrying different inscriptions to convey their messages of displeasure against bad governance. The protesters were seen matching from different parts of the state towards the state road down to government house. Similarly, protest in support of the government is also taking place. Meanwhile the Pro-Tinubu protesters took over…

Dozens of protesters have gathered at the Ikeja underbridge in Lagos. They are singing, dancing, and planning to march to other areas in Ikeja. The organisers, many of whom are young people, have expressed frustration with economic conditions and have announced a series of demonstrations. There is a significant security presence, including patrol vans, anti-riot trucks, and police vehicles.

Lagos is currently under a heavy security presence as the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1st commences. Roads and streets are noticeably deserted, save for a few commercial buses. Security personnel, including the CP Tactical Squad from the Lagos State Police Command, have been deployed to strategic locations across the metropolis. The usually bustling BRT terminals are empty, and businesses such as banks,eateries, fuel stations, and supermarkets remain closed. While no protesters have been sighted as of 7:30 AM, armed personnel from the Rapid Response Squad are stationed throughout the city. Surveillance is being conducted by a police helicopter, and…

Hunger protesters on Thursday converged on the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. This is in compliance with a court order restricting them to the facility. Protesters gathered as early as 6 am singing solidarity songs. Present at the stadium are heavily armed security operatives. Activists and groups had declared the protest in response to the economic hardship. The protests are expected to last for 10 days.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun on Wednesday addressed a virtual conference with Senior Police Officers from across the country, focusing on critical issues of preparedness, deployment, and the maintenance of law and order during the planned nationwide protest in the country. In his address, the IGP emphasized the importance of maintaining a high level of alertness and professionalism within the force, noting that the safety and security of the nation depended on the vigilance, gallantry, and readiness of our officers in the Police and other security agencies. The IGP highlighted the need for continuous preparedness and strategic…

The Presidency has said cabals and enemies of Nigeria opposed to President Bola Tinubu’s innovative policies and youth-inclusive government are behind tomorrow’s proposed protest. Special Adviser to President on Student Engagement, Sunday Asefon, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during a town hall meeting on the proposed protest. The meeting was convened by the Chairman, Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments, Mr Osahon Okunbo. According to Asefon, the cabals and bad elements are behind the move for protest because they are uncomfortable with the progress the Tinubu government was making. He said: “They are used to a system where ministers are…