Protesters

AGF Completes Release Process of Minors Charged with Treason in #EndBadGovernance Protests

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The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has completed the necessary documentation to release individuals detained in connection with the #EndBadGovernance protests, including minors facing treason charges. Sources indicate that these detainees are scheduled to be released at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. SaharaReporters confirmed late … Read more

BREAKING: Court Slams N10m Bail On 10 Hunger Protesters Over Alleged Coup Plot

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Court N10m Bail Protesters

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted bail to ten protesters accused of attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, imposing a N10 million bail on each defendant. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled on their bail applications, requiring each of the accused to provide one surety, who must be a property owner residing in … Read more

Hardship: Listen Protesters, Address Their Concerns – Senator Ireti Kingibe Tells Tinubu

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The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Senator Ireti Kingibe, has called on the federal government to address the demands and concerns raised by Nigerians during the recent 10-day EndBadGovernance protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on August 1, Nigerians took to the streets to voice their frustration over what they view as ineffective … Read more

Protesters Reportedly Storm Wike’s Residence in Port Harcourt

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The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters have stormed the house of former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt. Nyesom Wike, currently serving as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, had strongly opposed the protests in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that while the protests have subsided in Abuja, they continue to gain momentum in Wike’s home … Read more

BREAKING: Hoodlums Forcefully Disperse Protesters Around Sanwo-Olu’s Office in Lagos

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Protesters marching in Alausa, the government seat of Lagos State, have been forcibly removed from the streets. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is located in Alausa, where protesters, who have been defying the court-approved protest venue at Freedom Park in Ojota since Thursday, were gathered. Around noon, hoodlums armed … Read more

Protesters Comply with Curfew, Hoodlums Clash With Security In Plateau

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Court N10m Bail Protesters

Protesters in Plateau State comply with the curfew, while hoodlums clash with security forces in parts of Jos, leading to arrests and efforts to prevent violence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that protesters in Plateau State have complied with the government-imposed curfew in the Jos/Bukuru metropolis, though hoodlums have taken to the streets in parts of Jos. … Read more

Edo Govt Orders Police to Arrest Protesters Blocking Major Roads

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The Edo State Government has directed security agencies to arrest #EndBadGovernance protesters who block major roads, obstruct vehicular traffic, or extort motorists. Chris Osa Nehikhare, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, issued this directive on Sunday in a statement released in Benin City. Nehikhare stated that anyone arrested would face the full extent of the … Read more

Drama as Protesters Block Governor Fubara’s Convoy in Rivers

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Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s motorcade faced obstruction on Saturday by protesters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to Channels Television, the demonstrators demanded the governor step down and address them directly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that today marks the third day of nationwide protests in Nigeria over the rising cost of commodities and hunger under the … Read more

BREAKING: Hunger Protest: Policemen Teargas Journalists, Protesters in Abuja

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Police have fired teargas canisters at protesters gathering at the Berger roundabout in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG  reports that Journalists reporting on the protest were also targeted with teargas at a different location where they were assembled. Protesters demanding an end to bad governance in Nigeria have moved from the Abuja National Stadium to the … Read more

Breaking: Court Restricts Protesters To MKO Abiola Stadium

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Breaking; Court Restricts Protesters to Abuja Stadium A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has restricted participants in the August 1, hunger protest against the federal government to the MKO Abiola stadium, also known as National Stadium. Justice Sylvanus Oriji issued the order on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering ruling in an ex-parte application … Read more

Lagos Govt Recognises, Respects Citizens’ Right To Protest – Sanwo-Olu

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the meeting with CSOs on the planned protest on Thursday, July 26, 2024

Sanwo-Olu says the Lagos government recognises and respects the citizens’ right to protest. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has acknowledged that every Nigerian citizen has the constitutional right to protest and express themselves. EDITOR’S PICKS Lekki-Epe Corridor: Lagos Suspends E-call-up System – All The Details FG Agency NBS Feeding Nigerians … Read more

El-Rufai In Cross Hairs As Protesters Storm Kaduna Govt House [PHOTOS]

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Political Stories

Protesters under the banner of Kaduna Citizens Watch for Good Governance (KCWGG) have stormed the State Government House in Kaduna, demanding the probe of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Eko Hot Blog reports that the KCWGG protesters who stormed the Kaduna government house on Thursday sang solidarity songs while carrying placards. Some of the placards have … Read more

‘Reopen Matawalle’s Case’ – Protesters Storm EFCC Headquarters

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Reopen Matawalle’s Case'

Protesters storm EFCC demanding reopening of investigations into former Zamfara Governor Bello Matawalle. Court dismisses Matawalle’s suit over official vehicles, siding with Zamfara State Government. EFCC vows to pursue corruption cases, assures protesters of logical conclusions. Protest, EFCC, Corruption, Investigation, Matawalle, Court Ruling, Official Vehicles, Zamfara State Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Protesters stormed the … Read more

No Room For Violence – Biden Talks Tough As Chaos Engulf US Campuses

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Biden

Chaos and arrests erupt at US college campuses, notably UCLA.  Police intervene to dismantle protest camps, resulting in numerous arrests. President Biden condemns violence while affirming the right to protest. Eko hot blog reports that In a dramatic turn of events, police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters across several college campuses on Thursday, Biden culminating in … Read more

Protest In Benue Over Recent Killings In Gwer West LGA

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Residents of Gwer West LGA in Benue State protested recent killings by alleged herdsmen. They blame the government for not enforcing the Anti-Open Grazing Law. Lawmakers in the constituency condemn the brutal killings, which claimed 26 lives. Eko Hot Blog reports that Residents of Gwer West Local Government Area in Benue State gathered on Tuesday … Read more

Russian Protesters Take Stand Against Putin In ‘Noon Rebellion’– Defiance Echoes Across The Nation

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Eko hot blog reports that In a bold display of dissent, thousands of Russians gathered at polling stations nationwide to Russian protesters expected re-election of President Vladimir Putin. EDITOR’S PICKS: BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto, Kidnap Several Tsangaya Students Katsina Children Take To The Street, Protest Over Abductions, Killings Bandits Using Abducted Kaduna Pupils, Teachers As … Read more

Protesters Storm National Assembly Over Sachet Alcohol Ban

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Sachet Alcohol ban

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notable coalition of civil society organizations made their grievances known on Wednesday by staging a protest at the National Assembly over the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control‘s (NAFDAC) recent prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets. The protest, orchestrated by the Coalition Against Economic … Read more

JUST IN: Chaos At PDP Headquarters As Protesters Call For Immediate NWC Members Resignation

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Protesters on Monday stormed the headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja demanding the resignation of the party’s National Working Committee. The group, under the aegis of the PDP National Back Up arrived at Wadata Plaza, the national secretariat of the party demanding the immediate resignation of the acting … Read more

FCT: Protesters Back Wike On Demolition Threat, Send Warning To All Ministers

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Wike

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group of protesters under the aegis of ‘The Natives’ on Wednesday backed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his threat of demolition illegal structures in the FCT, saying the former governor of Rivers State was merely assuring Nigerians he would follow due process. This online … Read more

JUST IN: Senate Reacts As Protesters Pull Down NASS Gate

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Senate Protesters

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has reacted to the ongoing nationwide protest by organized labour, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). It was earlier that the Abuja chapter of organized labour, on Wednesday, stormed the National Assembly complex and, in the process, broke down the entrance gate. … Read more

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