Ibadan Protesters Face Harassment on Day 2 of “End Bad Governance in Nigeria” Protest
On August 2, Ibadan witnessed a continuation of the “End Bad Governance in Nigeria” protests, with demonstrators rallying for the second consecutive day. The atmosphere was charged with energy and determination as residents came together to voice their discontent with the current governance. However, the protest took a concerning turn when some participants reported instances […]
Protesters Block Major Road in Agbor Park Over Hunger Crisis
In Agbor Park, Edo State, a significant demonstration unfolded as part of the #EndBadGovernance movement, bringing traffic to a standstill and drawing attention to a pressing issue: hunger. The protesters, who were visibly frustrated and resolute, blocked a crucial road, effectively cutting off access to the area. Their primary grievance was the severe lack of […]
Lady Missing After Leaving Ibadan for Lagos
A young woman named Sonia has been reported missing after embarking on a journey from Ibadan to Lagos. Sonia, who is a student at Lead City University in Ibadan, Oyo State, left for Lagos on Thursday afternoon, August 1, 2024. Her friend, Tobi, revealed that Sonia boarded a vehicle from the university but never reached […]
Blackout in Bayelsa as Vandals Damage Electricity Lines
Bayelsa State is currently grappling with a significant power outage due to the vandalism of two critical electricity transmission towers, T98 and T99, situated in the Igbogene community of Yenagoa Local Government Area. This unfortunate incident has disrupted the delivery of electricity to the state, which depends on the 132kV lines from Owerri in Imo […]
Day 2: Protesters Keep Gathering at Ojota Freedom Park Under Tight Security
Protesters have returned to Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota, Lagos, on Friday to continue their demonstrations. The #EndBadGovernance protest, which began yesterday with a massive turnout, has once again drawn many people to the park, showing the continued determination of the participants. On Friday, there was a strong police presence at the protest site. […]
Nigerian Army Responds to Claims of Substandard Meals for Soldiers in Yobe
The Nigerian Army has recently addressed concerns raised by a viral video that claimed soldiers stationed in Kanama, located in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, were being provided with substandard meals. The video, which quickly gained traction online, depicted a small portion of semovita (semo) served to a soldier, prompting allegations that the […]
Peter Obi Responds to Misleading Videos and Calls for Unity
Peter Obi, a well-known Nigerian politician, recently addressed a series of misleading videos circulating online. These videos falsely portrayed him as calling for violence and leading a protest in Abuja. One video appeared to show Obi supporting the End Bad Governance protest, while another suggested he was inciting conflict in Nigeria. In reality, Obi’s comments […]
Atiku Urges FG to Arrest Those Demanding Forced Relocation of Igbos from Lagos and Southwest States
Former Vice President and presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has issued a strong call to action, urging the Nigerian government to arrest and prosecute individuals advocating for the forced relocation of Igbos from Lagos and other Southwest states. This comes in response to a recent social media post that promoted the mass deportation of Igbos, scheduled […]
Kano Police Arrest 269 Over Property Destruction During Protests
In recent news from Kano State, police have detained 269 people suspected of being involved in the destruction and looting of government and public properties during nationwide protests. According to SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the police spokesperson, a significant amount of stolen goods have been recovered, including 25-liter jerricans of vegetable oil, various stationery items, […]
Lagos State Government Condemns Forced Relocation Campaign Against Igbos
The Lagos state government has unequivocally distanced itself from a recent and controversial social media campaign advocating for the forced relocation of Igbos from Lagos and other states in the Southwest. This campaign was publicized on July 27 through an X user account, @Lagospedia, which suggested that there should be preparations to enforce the relocation […]