Relative peace has partially returned to Ibadan, Oyo State’s capital, on the second day of the nationwide protests. Unlike other cities where unrest has escalated, […]
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Police Fire Teargas at Abuja Protesters; Security Tightens Amid Nationwide Demonstrations
On Friday, August 2, police deployed teargas canisters to disperse protesters gathered at Berger roundabout in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The authorities directed […]
Wike Alleges Senator’s Sponsorship of Anti-Government Protests
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has alleged that a senator is behind the protests against the government, though he did not name the […]
Naked Protester Joins Nationwide Demonstrations in Lagos
Amid nationwide protests against economic hardship in Nigeria, an unnamed man made a bold statement by going naked in Lagos on Thursday. A viral video […]
Minister Wike Meets President Amid National Protests
As nationwide protests erupted on Thursday, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, was seen at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Our correspondent observed […]
Jigawa Governor Imposes 24-Hour Curfew Amid Protest Violence
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has imposed a 24-hour curfew following the outbreak of violence during the first day of nationwide protests. Describing the […]
Protest Day 2: #EndBadGovernance Protesters Converge in Lagos Amid Heavy Police Presence
Protesters participating in the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations in Lagos have gathered at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota to continue their ten-day protest. The protest, which […]
Counter-Protester Claims N5000 Payment for Demonstrating Against Anti-Hunger Protests
A counter-protester revealed that they were promised N5,000 to demonstrate against the anti-hunger protests. Speaking to a Punch correspondent in Abuja on Thursday, the unnamed […]
Hoodlums Loot Kano ICT Centre Amid Nationwide Protests
Hoodlums have looted the newly built Nigeria Communication Commission Industrial Park in Kano State as the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest began today. The vandals targeted the Kano […]
Sokoto Hunger Protest Turns Chaotic Amid Destruction and Underage Involvement
The initially peaceful hunger protest in Sokoto state devolved into chaos, marked by the burning of tires and the destruction of the pavement wire separating […]