Author: Vincent Osuwo

Protesters shouted down Ayodele Olawande, Minister of State for Youths Development, as he came to Eagles Square in Abuja to address them.  The demonstrators continued to shout “hunger dey” as the minister attempted to address the gathering, stopping him from speaking. However, after quelling the crowd, the minister stated that he was not seeking to shut down the demonstration, identifying himself as a comrade who had attended between one hundred and five hundred marches. “I’m not here to fight you; I’m not here to ask you not to protest; it is your right. Like I said, I’ve been to over…

The Borno state government has declared a 24-hour curfew amid the ongoing hunger protests across the nation. This was announced by Nahum Kenneth Daso, Spokesman for the Police Command, on Thursday. Daso mentioned that the curfew was on the basis of security concern following the bomb explosion of Wednesday. Chronicle NG reports that a bomb exploded at a local tea joint in the state on the eve of the nationwide protest, killing 16 people, police confirmed. Suicide bomber kills many as hunger protest begin In his statement, the police spokesperson said the curfew was declared in the interest of peace.…

The Minister of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has condemned the looting of the yet-to-be commissioned Nigeria Communication Commission industrial park in Kano State by protesters. The minister, in a statement on X on Thursday, lamented over the setting ablaze and looting of the property by hoodlums under the guise of protesting. Chronicle NG reports that protesters broke into the industrial, looting valuables. The hunger protest that began all over the country today took a sad turn as aggrieved youths broke into the office of the NCC in Kano State, looting valuables. Goods worth millions of Naira…

Protesters have broken into the Nigeria Communication Commission, NCC, in Kano State, looting valuables. The hunger protest that began all over the country today took a sad turn as aggrieved youths broke into the office of the NCC in Kano State, looting valuables. The protesters raided the Digital Innovation Park, slated for launch next week to support technical talent acceleraton. Goods worth millions of Naira were reportedly looted, as the looters could be seen carting away with laptops, computers, chairs, and other valuables. The “hunger protest,” aimed at drawing the attention of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to certain pressing…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police stationed at the Eagles Square in Abuja have dispersed protesters with canisters and pepper spray. At 10:30 a.m., police fired canisters after firing warning non-lethal rounds at the ground. Following the warning shots, an enraged demonstrator approached the police officers, holding up a baby and daring them to shoot. As other demonstrators joined her, they confronted the officers and challenged them to shoot. In response, police used pepper spray and tear gas canisters to disperse the protesters. As of the time of reporting this post, it was unclear whether the police had detained the unidentified…

A suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber detonated a device in a marketplace in Kauri, a rural village in the Konduga region of Borno State, North East Nigeria.  The bombing occurred at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, in the market area, which is open every night and is normally crowded, according to the Daily Trust. Boko Haram has often terrorised the regions, which are mostly roadside communities along the Bama-Maiduguri road. This is just one of countless attacks on communities in recent months. According to local sources, there were many casualties, including a policeman and one woman, who were killed…

Nigerians were shocked and thrown into mourning over the death of famous singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu.  Onwenu died on Tuesday night at Reddington Hospital in Lagos after collapsing during the 80th birthday party of Emzor Pharmaceuticals CEO, Mrs Stella Okoli, where she performed. Many dignitaries attended the high-class event, including the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential contender, Peter Obi, who took to his X account on Wednesday to explain how physicians tried to save the legendary musician and campaigner. Speaking on Onwenu’s last moments, Obi wrote, “Yesterday provided a very devastating moment for me as I witnessed a tragic event…

The Lagos State Police Command apprehended two people and discovered a massive cache of weapons in the Mushin region of the state.  According to a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday, the tactical unit reacted to a complaint regarding armed persons on Agoro Street in Mushin at 1 a.m. The squad apprehended Sherrif Mustapha, 42, and Suturat Lateef, 28, while one other suspect fled. The statement read, “This morning at about 1am, responding to a distress call about the presence of armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin, our tactical team based in…

Hunger protesters gathered at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Thursday as nationwide demonstrations begin. This is in accordance with a court order that restricts them to the institution. Protesters gathered as early as 6 a.m., singing solidarity songs. Security personnel with heavy weapons are present at the stadium. Activists and groups organised the demonstrations in reaction to economic hardship. The demonstrations are anticipated to extend for ten days. With protests set to begin today, August 1, 2024, Nigerians, mainly youths, have lamented the hardship in the country since President Bola Tinubu was sworn in on May 20,…

With protests set to begin today, August 1, 2024, Nigerians, mainly youths, have lamented the hardship in the country since President Bola Tinubu was sworn in on May 20, 2023. Aggrieved over the hyperinflation, insecurity, and alleged wrong economic policies implemented by the Tinubu administration, youths have vowed to protest nationwide, demanding change. Despite several quarters urging the youths and intending protesters to shelve their grievances and give the Tinubu-led federal government more time, the youths have remained undaunted in their resolve to protest. Clamouring with the hashtag #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, the youths are demanding a reversion of the pump price of…