< 1 mn read Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Christopher Musa has promised that the Nigerian Army will intervene if the current protests escalate further. Musa made this statement while speaking with journalists on Friday about the extent of violence observed in the country. Since August 1, Nigerians have been protesting against economic hardships, hunger, and other socio-economic issues. […]
< 1 mn read Senator Ireti Kingibe, Chair of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, has refuted claims that she funded the #EndBadGovernance protest in Abuja. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike had alleged that a lawmaker was among those backing the anti-government demonstrations, with accusations of providing the protesters with food and water. Senator Kingibe clarified that […]
< 1 mn read The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has stated that it has not suspended or halted Arik Air’s flight operations. This clarification was provided in a statement by Mr. Michael Achimugu, NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection. Arik Air’s flights continue as scheduled, and the airline’s ability to operate its remaining aircraft remains intact. […]
< 1 mn read The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his silence during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. Starting on Thursday and continuing through Friday, Nigerians have been protesting across the country, calling for an end to hunger and poor governance. In a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the […]
< 1 mn read On Saturday, during the #EndBadGovernance protest at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja, police officers fired at both protesters and media reporters. The protesters, predominantly youths, had assembled at the officially designated site for the third day of the 10-day demonstration. At around 11:45 am, heavily armed officers arrived at the scene and instructed everyone […]
2 mn read The Borno Police Command reported that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Maiduguri led to the death of one man and injured 11 others with varying degrees of harm. Police Commissioner Yusuf Lawal provided this update in a statement on Friday, August 2, 2024. He explained that the explosion occurred during a protest against […]
2 mn read The Lekki Toll Gate has become a hot topic on X after reports emerged that protesters were arrested there and in various parts of Lagos, and subsequently taken to Panti. Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong claimed that the protesters were allegedly “seized by thugs at the Toll Gate” before being handed over to the police. […]
< 1 mn read Ughelli North Local Government Area in Delta State experienced heightened tensions on the second day of peaceful protests against poor governance. According to Vanguard, the situation escalated when police stationed at the Otovwodo area of the East-West road allegedly shot and injured an unidentified protester. The incident occurred as protesters, who were carrying placards and […]
2 mn read Hoodlums attacked the Red Cross office on the Maiduguri-Potiskum Road in Gujba, Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, causing significant property damage amid the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria nationwide protest. The attackers also set fire to three vehicles, including a Red Cross-branded Landcruiser and a bus. Chima Nwankwo, Coordinator of Communications and Advocacy for the Nigerian Red Cross […]
< 1 mn read A pro-government protester faced difficulties during an interview with a journalist and ultimately requested that the footage be discarded after failing to effectively defend government policies. Initially, the protester asserted that the economy was thriving and that crude oil production was high. However, when the journalist presented factual data that contradicted these claims, the protester […]
