August 1

National Assembly Tightens Security Nuts Ahead Of Nationwide Protest

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National Assembly Salary Cut

The National Assembly has introduced stringent security measures from August 1, 2024, due to a planned nationwide protest, restricting access and increasing security around the complex. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly Management notified the National Assembly Legislative Aides’ Forum (NASSLAF) on Tuesday about stringent security measures implemented around the National Assembly (NASS). These … Read more

Embrace Dialogue – Defence Minister Begs Organizers Of Nationwide Protest

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Defence Minister Organizers Nationwide Protest

Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar urges reconsideration of the planned August 1 protest, highlighting positive outcomes of President Tinubu’s reforms and ongoing economic recovery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that  the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has expressed his disagreement with the planned nationwide protest scheduled to begin on August 1, urging organizers to reconsider and … Read more

Nigerian Correctional Service Steels Up For August 1 Protests

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Nigerian Correctional Service Protests

The Nigerian Correctional Service has placed its K9, intelligence, and armed squads on high alert to prevent a repeat of the attacks on correctional facilities experienced during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) announced on Monday that its K9, intelligence, and armed squads have been placed on … Read more

Hardship: Lagos Students Sit Out Nationwide Protest

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Lagos Students Nationwide Protest

Lagos State students, led by NULASS President Alimi Lekan-Idris, opt out of the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1, urging dialogue instead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Students enrolled in tertiary institutions in Lagos State have expressed their stance on the planned nationwide protest set to begin on August 1. Nigerians, particularly the youths, have pledged … Read more

FG Hits Panic Button With A Rapid Response Meeting Ahead Of Nationwide Protest

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Emergency Meeting Nationwide Protest

The Federal Government has scheduled an emergency meeting to address the planned nationwide protest on August 1.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has scheduled an emergency meeting for Wednesday morning in response to a planned nationwide protest slated for August 1. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s plea to the organizers to postpone the … Read more

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