Welcome to TheNGblog! Join us for live updates and comprehensive coverage of the ongoing nationwide protests in Nigeria. Our team of seasoned journalists will keep you informed with the latest developments throughout the day.
The nationwide hardship/hunger protest, planned from Thursday, August 1 to Saturday, August 10, 2024, is organised by Nigerians frustrated with the country’s worsening economic conditions and high cost of living.
In response, the government has taken several measures, including the deployment of hundreds of police officers in Abuja and other states to maintain order and prevent potential violence.
Human rights groups have criticised attempts to halt the protests, emphasising the importance of protecting peaceful demonstrations.
The protests have sparked widespread anxiety among government officials, who are concerned about the potential for unrest and are urging for patience and constructive dialogue to address the issues​.
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VIDEO: Lagos protesters mobilising at Ikeja
VIDEO: Lagos protesters mobilising at Ikeja under bridge #EndBadGovernanceProtest pic.twitter.com/S2vzYfyrbN
— Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) August 1, 2024
Pro-government protesters converge in Alausa, Lagos
Pro-government protesters have converged in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, ahead of their rally.
According to pictures from The Cable, the pro-government supporters are preaching against violent protests.
Location: Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos
Update: Pro-government protesters have converged ahead of their rally. They are preaching against violent protests#EndBadGovernanceProtest #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria #protest24 pic.twitter.com/atA4jIhTgQ
— TheCable (@thecableng) August 1, 2024
Abuja protest to start from Eagle Square
A social media post by Abiodun Sanusi, a journalist and member of the ‘Take It Back’ movement, said Abuja protesters would converge at the Eagle Square.
Sanusi wrote on X:
“As Nigerians unite for accountability, transparency, an end to the pervasive issues of bad governance plaguing our nation, Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s government, join us at the Eagle Square in Abuja to #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria.”
#EndGovernanceInNigeria: As Nigerians unite for accountability, transparency, an end to the pervasive issues of bad governance plaguing our nation, Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu @officialABAT’s government, join us at the Eagles Square in Abuja to #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria pic.twitter.com/Oyf25iB0TO
— Abiodun Sanusi (@AbiodunSanusi01) July 31, 2024
Sanwo Olu speaks on claims protesters want to overthrow Tinubu
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos, has described some narratives suggesting that the planned nationwide protest in August is a ploy to overthrow the Bola Tinubu government as “troubling”.
In an address on Wednesday evening, July 31, Governor Sanwo-Olu stated that while the intentions of the organisers may be noble, even peaceful events can turn violent without warning.
Protest in Nigeria: Police detonate explosive device in Lagos
On the eve of the protest, the Lagos police command anti-bomb squad reportedly deactivated an improvised explosive device (IED) in Ikeja area of the state.
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson of the Nigeria police force (NPF), said the device, which was wrapped in a bag, was dropped by the roadside from an unregistered vehicle along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way....[CONTINUE READING HERE ▶▶]
PRESS RELEASE
POLICE FOIL IED ATTACK IN LAGOS, AS NPF ALERTS PUBLIC TO STAY VIGILANT, REPORT SUSPICIOUS OBJECTSIGP Commends EOD Personnel for Expertise
Following a recent incident involving the dicovery and successful detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on 31st… pic.twitter.com/aN526Lf8Wz
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) July 31, 2024
Protest in Nigeria August 2024: What’s the latest?
Police operatives are ready to provide adequate protection for peaceful and lawful protesters in Nigerian states.
Security agents acknowledged the right of the citizens to engage in peaceful protest but warned that it must not turn violent.
Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police (IGP), also cautioned against spreading fake news.
PRESS RELEASE
PROTEST: IGP ADDRESSES VIRTUAL CONFERENCE WITH SENIOR OFFICERS, HARPS ON ALERTNESS, PROFESSIONALISMWarns Against Spread of Fake News
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu EGbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on Wednesday 31st July, 2024, addressed a virtual… pic.twitter.com/7u89saS4sD
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) July 31, 2024
Lagos: Protesters clash in Ojota
There was a face-off between those protesting against the economic hardship and some individuals siding with the government.
The clash happened at Ojota, one of the approved venues in Lagos state for the demonstration.
Channels Television shared a video of the quarrel.
'Pro' And 'Anti' #Endbadgovernance Protesters Face Off In Ojota#EndBadGovernanceProtest pic.twitter.com/H7djnvVIuL
— Channels Television (@channelstv) August 1, 2024
Nigerian protests: Kano agitators vandalise public facility
Some protesters in Kano state destroyed traffic lights.
Kano-born Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential aide, shared a video on X showing two of the vandals on Thursday, August 1.
After this protest, Kano will take a long time to heal completely. This is not a protest, but vandalism and destruction. pic.twitter.com/AyoxkF6MKv
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) August 1, 2024