Reports on the burial of Onyeka Onwenu, the legendary singer, dominate the front pages of Nigerian newspapers today. The Punch reports that Yusuf Bichi and Ahmed Abubakar, immediate past directors-general of the Department of State Services (DSS) and National Intelligence Agency (NIA), respectively,
The EndBadGovernance protest, which swept across Nigeria for 10 consecutive days, concluded last Saturday with mixed reactions from activists, lawyers, and the public. The nationwide demonstration aimed to draw attention to the growing hardship in the country and push for significant reforms from
Protesters in Abuja have taken to the streets for the grand finale of the EndBadGovernance movement, marking a significant moment in the nationwide outcry against soaring living costs. The one-million-man protest, which began on August 1, has spread across all 36 states, culminating
Commercial sex workers in Kano have called on organizers of the ongoing nationwide hunger protests to engage the Federal Government in dialogue to resolve their grievances. The protests, which have severely affected socio-economic activities, have left these workers without customers, exacerbating their struggle
The Delta Obedient Elders’ Council has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent address to Nigerians, accusing him of being out of touch with the country’s harsh realities. The statement, released on Wednesday by Chairman Chris Biose and Secretary Solomon Akeni, was in response to
The African Centre for Media & Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has expressed deep concern over the recent attacks on journalists covering the #EndBadGovernance protests in various parts of Nigeria. The group has called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and other security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made a heartfelt address to the nation on Sunday, August 4, 2024, amid widespread protests that have rocked several states across Nigeria. With a tone of grave concern, the President acknowledged the unrest and violence that have resulted in
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu for his silence during the ongoing nationwide protests demanding an end to hunger and poor governance. The protests, which began on August 1, 2024, have spread across major cities including Abuja, Lagos,
In Port Harcourt on Saturday, protesters blocked Governor Siminilaye Fubara’s convoy, demanding that he address their grievances. The demonstration is part of ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in the Niger Delta Region, which began on August 1, 2024. As Governor Fubara’s motorcade attempted to pass,
Tensions erupted at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Saturday as Nigerian police opened fire on demonstrators and journalists. The incident occurred during the third day of a 10-day protest demanding an end to poor governance in the country. According to reports,