“No Going Back” – Omoyele Sowore Reaffirms Commitment to October 1 Protest
Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate and journalist, has confirmed that the Hunger protest planned for October 1 will take place across Nigeria. In a statement made on September 30 via X, Sowore insisted that the protest will proceed, despite opposition from the Federal Government and warnings from the Nigerian Police Force. “NO GOING BACK! […]
Peter Obi Criticizes Federal Government for Charging Protesters With Treason
Peter Obi, who once ran for president, has openly criticized the federal government under President Tinubu for accusing #EndBadGovernance protesters of treason. He pointed out that the government mishandled the situation, even though the citizens had given a month’s notice before the protest took place. Speaking in an interview with News Central on Monday, Obi, […]
Court Postpones Hearing on Wike’s Motion to Stop Hunger Protest
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has postponed the hearing on a suit filed by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, which seeks to limit the ongoing hunger protest. The court has adjourned the case until September 4, 2024. This came after the claimant’s counsel, Moses Ebute, served the motion on the respondents during the […]
EFCC Investigates Bank Accounts Linked to Protest Sponsors
Commission (EFCC) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the bank accounts of individuals and organizations suspected of sponsoring an upcoming nationwide protest against hunger. Collaboration with DSS The EFCC is reportedly collaborating with the Department of State Services (DSS) to gather extensive information on the alleged sponsors of the protest. A senior EFCC official, who […]
Hunger Protest Begins in Niger State Over Cost of Living Crisis
A large group of youths in Niger State took to the streets to protest against the ongoing cost of living crisis in Nigeria. Carrying placards with messages like “Enough is Enough,” “Stop Anti-Masses Policies,” “We Are Not Slaves In Our Country,” “Hardship Is Unbearable,” and “Fuel Subsidy Must Be Back,” they expressed their frustrations and […]
Nigerians Protest Hardship, Demand Tinubu’s Resignation
As Nigerians observe Democracy Day on June 12, many citizens protested the country’s current conditions. The protesters took to the streets to express their frustration with hunger and economic struggles. In Lagos, demonstrators in Ikeja called for President Bola Tinubu’s administration to step down. They cited the severe economic hardship, stating that “Nigerians can’t comfortably […]