Police fired warning shots into the air at the popular Top Medical Junction in the Tunga area of Minna, the Niger State capital, to prevent protesters from blocking a major road. Earlier, the police had used tear gas to disperse the protesters, who later regrouped and attempted to mount a roadblock on the busy thoroughfare. […]
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Youths in Zamfara Protest Against Economic Hardship, Demand Better Governance
A large group of youths has gathered on the main road in Zamfara’s capital city, preparing to march toward the Government House. The protest, which started today and is expected to continue until August 10, is a response to the worsening economic conditions in the country. Nigerians have taken to the streets to voice their […]
Lagos Protest: Demonstrators March Against Economic Hardship Amid Heavy Security
Protesters have taken to the streets of Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub, to voice their dissatisfaction with the country’s worsening economic conditions. The protest, which began today, has seen a large number of youths converging at the Ikeja Underbridge, with plans to march towards Ojota. The demonstration is set to continue until August 10. The protests […]
BREAKING: Protesters Occupy Pleasure Park in Port Harcourt Over Hunger Crisis
A large group of protesters have gathered today at the iconic Pleasure Park in Port Harcourt, staging a demonstration to bring attention to the ongoing hunger crisis in Nigeria. The protest, which had been announced earlier, saw crowds assembling early in the day, waving the Nigerian flag and holding banners emblazoned with messages demanding urgent […]