A Federal Government prosecutor, Rimazonte Ezekiel has claimed that all #EndBadGovernance protesters arraigned before the court on Friday are adults. The police arraigned 72 defendants for allegedly participating in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest, which took place between August 1 and 10 across the country. Many of the defendants were minors who were eventually granted N10 … Read more
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has taken over the case of the #EndBadGovernance protesters arraigned in the Federal High Court Abuja on Friday. He said that it is not within his power to vary the order of the court remanding the defendants in detention centres and adjourning the … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted the bail variation request of five #EndBadGovernance protesters in the sum of N5 million each. Recall that Justice Emeka Nwite had on September 11, granted the bail request of all 10 protesters in the total sum of N100 million naira. Some of the protesters arraigned and … Read more
The organisers of the proposed October 1 protest against hardship in the country have insisted they would proceed with the despite kicks by the Federal Government and warning by the Nigerian Police Force. Giving an update via his official X handle on Monday, a former presidential candidate and activist, who is one of the leaders … Read more
“I have heard you loud and clear. I understand the pain and frustration that drive these protests, and I want to assure you that our government is committed to listening and addressing the concerns of our citizens”. These were the words of President Bola Tinubu in a broadcast to the nation on the now-suspended #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. … Read more
The Federal Government says it has established an online feedback mechanism to enable Nigerians, especially people at the grassroots, air their opinions and contribute to governance. Mrs Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu, on Community Engagement, North Central, disclosed this during a town hall meeting with the people of Niger, on Sunday … Read more
The Take It Back Movement, a major organizer of the #EndBadGovernance protests, has announced a massive one-million-man demonstration scheduled for this Saturday across all 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Sanyaolu Juwon, the national coordinator of the movement, revealed this plan on Thursday in Abuja. He stated, “On August 10, … Read more
Nigerian government warned foreign powers against meddling in her internal issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to foreign countries against meddling in the nation’s internal affairs. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, issued the warning on Wednesday while briefing members of the Diplomatic … Read more
Emir Sanusi frowned at the destruction of property in Kano EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi ll, on Wednesday condemned the destruction of property at the Kano State Printing Press by hoodlums during the nationwide protests in the state. Sanusi stated this shortly after an inspection of the affected … Read more
Kano Street beggars appealed for an end to protest, saying they were hungry. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some street beggars in Kano have appealed to the organizers of the ongoing nationwide protests to sheath their swords in the interest of humanity. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to Keep Streets Safe from Extremist Leave … Read more
Different diplomats have commended Nigerian government approach to the nationwide protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Envoys of Côte d’Ivoire, Poland, Britain and the U.S. diplomatic missions have commended Nigeria’s strategic approach to the recent nationwide protests. The envoys disclosed this in separate remarks on Wednesday in Abuja when foreign affairs minister Yussuf Tuggar briefed … Read more
APC National Chairman, Ganduje said protests against government policies are not peculiar to Nigeria alone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, says challenges and protests against government policies are not peculiar to Nigeria. Ganduje reacted to the ongoing protest on Wednesday in Abuja, when … Read more
The Government of Kaduna State relaxed 24-hour curfew imposed on Kanduna and Zaria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Government, (KDSG), has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Kaduna and Zaria cities on Monday.. The Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, made the announcement in a statement issued … Read more
The DSS is investigating seven Polish nationals arrested in connection with #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services, DSS, says seven Polish nationals arrested in connection to the violent nationwide protest against hunger and hardships in Kano State are currently under investigation. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police … Read more
The National Orientation Agency said poverty would increase if the petrol subsidy is returned. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to map out survival strategies amid the economic fallout of the removal of petrol subsidy by the President Bola Tinubu administration. EDITOR’S … Read more
The presidency faulted Atiku over his comments on #EndBadGovernance protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has tackled former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his comments on the aftermath of the #EndBadGovernance protests against hunger and economic challenges. In a statement late Tuesday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga asked Atiku to act like opposition figures … Read more
The Rivers State Police Command says criminal elements have hijacked the hunger protests in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police in Rivers on Wednesday warned that criminal elements have hijacked the #EndBadGovenance protest in the state and targeting motorists and businesses. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement in … Read more
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang met with Muslim leaders and called for calm in Jos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has called on residents of the state, particularly youths to eschew violence and embrace peaceful coexistence. Mutfwang made the call during a meeting with Muslim leaders in the state, on … Read more
The Nigerian government has placed sponsors of protests in the diaspora on the watch list EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Comptroller General of Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, Kemi Nandap, says the sponsors of #EndBadGovernance protest in the diaspora are on a watch list and they will be arrested when entering the country. Nandap made … Read more
Lagos High Court has extended a protest restriction order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Lagos High Court, at Tafawa Balewa Square, on Tuesday extended an earlier order restricting protesters in Lagos to conduct their activities only at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park and Peace Park. Justice S.I . Sonaike gave the order following an application … Read more