Nationwide protests against economic hardship and high living costs have commenced today, Thursday, August 1, 2024. The demonstrations have begun in various cities across Nigeria and are expected to continue until Saturday, August 10, 2024.
The protests are fueled by widespread frustration with the rising cost of living and challenging economic conditions. Participants are rallying in several locations across the country, making their voices heard on this pressing issue.
Below are live updates on the unfolding events across Nigeria:
11:48 AM – Ibadan, Oyo State: Youths from the Oyo State Coalition Against Hardship have gathered in Ibadan, led by Comrade Akeem Lawal, known as ‘Aluta’. The protest began at 8:45 am from Iwo Road. So far, the demonstration has been peaceful.
Protesters at the Ongoing #EndBadGovernance Nationwide Protest in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital. pic.twitter.com/SVep5HMCaM
— Nigerian Tribune (@nigeriantribune) August 1, 2024
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11:38 AM – Kaduna State: Protesters in Kaduna have joined the ‘End Bad Governance’ movement, with demonstrators marching through Tudun Wada street.
#endbadgovernance Youth turned out enmasse in Kaduna to protest pic.twitter.com/wzNIQoRfmd
— Africa Independent Television (@AIT_Online) August 1, 2024
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Here we’re!!!#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria pic.twitter.com/mJQC62fLyS
— Mallam jabir (@Mallam_jabeer) August 1, 2024
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11:29 AM – Abuja: Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has clashed with the FCT Police Commissioner, Benneth Igweh, over a high court order restricting protests to the National Stadium. Adeyanju argued that the order lacks clarity on whether gatherings are permitted inside or outside the stadium. Watch the exchange on Arise News.
Nationwide Protest: 'You Will Have to Carry Us Inside the Stadium', Deji Adeyanju Replies FCT CP
Lawyer and Human Rights Activist, Deji Adeyanju trades words with the Commissioner of Police for FCT, Benneth Igweh on the order by a High Court in Abuja that restricted protesters… pic.twitter.com/S0XHy3zzdq
— ARISE NEWS (@ARISEtv) August 1, 2024
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10:17 AM – Rivers State: In Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital, ‘End Bad Governance’ protesters have taken to the streets. AIT footage shows demonstrators singing the old national anthem, dismissing the new one.
#Endbadgovernance protesters in Port Harcourt singing the old Anthem pic.twitter.com/EET1stgN9v
— Africa Independent Television (@AIT_Online) August 1, 2024
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9:44 AM – Kano State: Protesters have assembled in Kano, with footage shared by Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE) showing large crowds taking to the streets.
KANO! 🔥 Momentum builds in the ancient city as protesters gather to demand change! The people will not be silenced! #EndBadGovernance pic.twitter.com/S5V5mmcVO7
— EiE Nigeria (@EiENigeria) August 1, 2024
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8:33 AM – Lagos State: Protesters have assembled in Ikeja, chanting songs about hunger. Vanguard Newspapers footage shows demonstrators mobilizing under the Ikeja bridge.
VIDEO: Lagos protesters mobilising at Ikeja under bridge #EndBadGovernanceProtest pic.twitter.com/S2vzYfyrbN
— Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) August 1, 2024
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Pro-government supporters have also gathered in Alausa, Ikeja, 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
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