The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olarenwaju Ishola, has issued a stern warning ahead of the planned October 1st nationwide protest organized by civil society groups in response to the economic hardships faced by Nigerians. During a town hall meeting on Friday, attended by traditional rulers and religious leaders across Lagos, CP Ishola cautioned individuals … Read more
A woman drew attention during nationwide protests against severe economic hardship in Nigeria on Thursday by carrying an empty pot on her head, symbolizing her struggle with hunger. The woman, visibly emotional, stood out among the hundreds of protesters at the gathering. Her cries of “Ebi o, ebi o,” which translates to “hunger, hunger” in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a protest against the escalating hunger crisis in Nigeria has officially begun in Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State. A significant number of activists assembled at the Ikeja underbridge on Wednesday, marking the commencement of the #EndHunger protest. This demonstration aims to draw attention to the growing food insecurity affecting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded N200,000 as the national minimum wage following the removal of fuel subsidy. According to Naija News, an NLC leader stated this during the protest which started under Ikeja under-bridge in Lagos. NLC had given the government a seven-day … Read more