August Protests: Heavy Security as Protesters Rally in Abuja, Rivers, Lagos, and Bayelsa
On August 1, 2024, Nigeria witnessed a significant protest movement across several major cities, with a strong security presence ensuring order. Citizens gathered in Abuja, Lagos, Rivers, and Kaduna to express their dissatisfaction with the current economic conditions and demand urgent action from the government. In Abuja, the protests were particularly visible at the MKO […]
IGP Denies Involvement in Circulating WhatsApp Message on Protests
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has officially denied any connection to a WhatsApp message currently making rounds on social media, which discourages protests in Lagos. The message, which has raised several questions about why protests frequently target Lagos and suggests starting from one’s own state, has been declared false by the police. […]