The nationwide protests towards financial hardship and excessive dwelling prices have commenced, with demonstrations starting at this time, Thursday, August 1, 2024.
It’s now not information that demonstrations started at this time, Thursday, August 1, 2024, and are scheduled to proceed till Saturday, August 10, 2024.
These protests, pushed by widespread frustration with the rising price of dwelling and economic conditions, have seen participation from numerous cities throughout Nigeria.
Under are dwell updates on the unfolding occasions throughout Nigeria:
11:48 AM – Ibadan, Oyo State: Youths from the Oyo State Coalition Towards Hardship have gathered in Ibadan. Led by Comrade Akeem Lawal, often called ‘Aluta,’ the protest started at 8:45 am from Iwo Street.
The demonstration has been peaceable up to now.
Protesters on the Ongoing #EndBadGovernance Nationwide Protest in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital. pic.twitter.com/SVep5HMCaM
— Nigerian Tribune (@nigeriantribune) August 1, 2024
11:38 AM – Kaduna State: Protesters in Kaduna have joined the ‘Finish Dangerous Governance’ motion, with demonstrators marching via Tudun Wada steeet.
#endbadgovernance Youth turned out enmasse in Kaduna to protest pic.twitter.com/wzNIQoRfmd
— Africa Unbiased Tv (@AIT_Online) August 1, 2024
Right here we’re!!!#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria pic.twitter.com/mJQC62fLyS
— Mallam jabir (@Mallam_jabeer) August 1, 2024
11:29 AM – Abuja: Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju clashed with the FCT Police Commissioner, Benneth Igweh, over a excessive courtroom order limiting protests to the Nationwide Stadium.
Adeyanju argued that the order lacks readability on whether or not gatherings are permitted inside or outdoors the stadium.
Watch the trade on Come up Information.
Nationwide Protest: ‘You Will Should Carry Us Contained in the Stadium’, Deji Adeyanju Replies FCT CP
Lawyer and Human Rights Activist, Deji Adeyanju trades phrases with the Commissioner of Police for FCT, Benneth Igweh on the order by a Excessive Courtroom in Abuja that restricted protesters… pic.twitter.com/S0XHy3zzdq
— ARISE NEWS (@ARISEtv) August 1, 2024
10:17 AM – Rivers State: In Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital, ‘Finish Dangerous Governance’ protesters have taken to the streets.
AIT footage exhibits demonstrators singing the previous nationwide anthem, dismissing the brand new one.
#Endbadgovernance protesters in Port Harcourt singing the previous Anthem pic.twitter.com/EET1stgN9v
— Africa Unbiased Tv (@AIT_Online) August 1, 2024
9:44 AM – Kano State: Protesters have assembled in Kano, with footage shared by Sufficient is Sufficient Nigeria (EiE) exhibiting massive crowds taking to the streets.
KANO! 🔥 Momentum builds within the historic metropolis as protesters collect to demand change! The folks is not going to be silenced!
#EndBadGovernance pic.twitter.com/S5V5mmcVO7— EiE Nigeria (@EiENigeria) August 1, 2024
8:33 AM – Lagos State: Protesters have assembled in Ikeja, chanting songs about starvation.
VIDEO: Lagos protesters mobilising at Ikeja beneath bridge #EndBadGovernanceProtest pic.twitter.com/S2vzYfyrbN
— Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) August 1, 2024
Professional-government supporters even have assembled in Alausa, Ikeja, preaching towards violent protests.
Location: Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos
Replace: Professional-government protesters have converged forward of their rally. They’re preaching towards violent protests#EndBadGovernanceProtest #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria #protest24 pic.twitter.com/atA4jIhTgQ
— TheCable (@thecableng) August 1, 2024
7:59 AM – Abuja: Social media posts, together with one by journalist Abiodun Sanusi, point out that protesters in Abuja will converge at Eagle Sq..
Abiodun wrote on X
“As Nigerians unite for accountability, transparency, an finish to the pervasive problems with dangerous governance plaguing our nation, Nigeria beneath President Bola Tinubu’s authorities, be part of us on the Eagle Sq. in Abuja to #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria.”
#EndGovernanceInNigeria: As Nigerians unite for accountability, transparency, an finish to the pervasive problems with dangerous governance plaguing our nation, Nigeria beneath President Bola Tinubu @officialABAT’s authorities, be part of us on the Eagles Sq. in Abuja to #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria pic.twitter.com/Oyf25iB0TO
— Abiodun Sanusi (@AbiodunSanusi01) July 31, 2024