The protest against bad governance in Abuja has lost momentum by its third day, with demonstrators confined to MKO Abiola National Stadium and no protesters present on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the protest against bad governance in Nigeria’s capital city, initially scheduled from August 1 to August 10, has significantly lost momentum as it … Read more
Peter Obi urges President Tinubu to directly address Nigerians regarding protests against bad governance and economic hardship. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has urged President Bola Tinubu to directly address Nigerians regarding the ongoing protests against bad governance and harsh economic conditions. In a statement … Read more
The presidency argues that the hunger protest should focus on state and local government accountability rather than targeting the federal government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency has countered claims that the ongoing hunger protest is genuinely aimed at addressing bad governance in the country. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement to President … Read more
President Tinubu’s administration has taken multiple steps, including appeals for peace, engagement with organizers, and increased security measures, to prevent the August 1-10 hunger protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has taken proactive steps to halt a scheduled 10-day hunger protest organized by Nigerians demanding an end to bad governance … Read more
The popular afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has pleaded with Nigerians to always register their voices when they are face to face with government irresponsibility. Bearing his mind from his Instagram page, the multi-instrumentalist expressed his disgust and disdain for corrupt practices in Nigeria with attention on power and oil. Among other things, Kuti gave a … Read more