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#ENDHARSHIP:Live Update Across Nigeria as Demonstrations Enter Day 3 (Watch)
•••Organisers Shun Calls To End Protests
Across the country, economic activities have picked up but some of the protest organisers say they won’t back down from the demonstrations.
Nigerians have poured into the streets in major cities across the nation to protest against economic hardship despite the government’s last-minute push to prevent the demonstration.
Inflation has reached 34 per cent owing majorly to the twin policies of subsidy removal and floating of the naira. That has pushed the cost of basic items beyond the reach of millions of Nigerians.
Talks about the demonstration tagged #EndBadGovernance protest had gained momentum on social media, leading discussions among young Nigerians on digital platforms.
Authorities across the country had in the wake of calls for the protest rallied around to halt it. They warned that they might be hijacked by criminals. While they admitted to the challenges facing the nation, they urged the organisers to shelve the protest and give the government more time to address the issues raised.
But undeterred, the Take It Back Movement, one of the organisers of the protest said it was not going back on the rallies. Some of the demands of the protesters include the restoration of petrol subsidies and the forex regime. They also want the government to address food shortages, unemployment, and wasteful spending by those in power. Other are immediate reforms of the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with renewed vigour in the fight against corrupt politicians.
Channels Television is on the ground across states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and will bring you the latest developments about the #EndBadGovernance protest. Kindly refresh this page for live updates about the demonstration.
09:09 am: In Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, protesters are also sprinkling in at the Pleasure Park on Day 3 of the demonstrations.
08:51 am: Only a handful of protesters are in the Ojota area of Lagos State. Security operatives are also on the ground.
08:13 am: Borno state governor, Babagana Zulum, has lifted the curfew imposed in the aftermath of the Kaworu bomb blast that resulted in the deaths of 16 people and left several others critically injured.
07:50 am: The Taraba State government says it is opening a safe protest situation room.
06:33 am: Gov. Eno Commends Akwa Ibom Youths, Announces Monthly Support Programme
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commended youths of the State for distancing themselves from the nationwide protest thereby maintaining the peaceful ambiance of the state throughout the day.
In reciprocity of the gesture, the Governor disclosed plans by his administration to launch a social welfare programme that will provide monthly support for about 5,000 youths in the state.
Welcome to our Day 3 coverage of the #EndBadGovernance protest.
08: 46pm: Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has alleged that opposition politicians are using the #EndBadGovernance protests as political revenge because they lost elections. He urged Nigerians to give President Bola Tinubu time for economic reforms.
07: 56pm: Organisers of the #EndBadGovernance protests against economic hardship say the nationwide rallies which entered the second day on Friday will continue till President Bola Tinubu addresses their demands.
In an interesting twist, the Take It Back Movement said human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa does not speak for his group. However, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) had written security agencies to seek protection before the rallies.
07: 20 pm Economist Paul Alaje says N350bn lost daily to #EndBadGovernance protests nationwide. He also faults President Bola Tinubu’s petrol subsidy removal policies and electricity tariff hike amid naira devaluation.
05: 30pm: Emir Muhammadu Sunusi II urges the people of Kano to remain calm, saying the damage will cost the government a lot.
05: 00 pm: Human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa asked youths to immediately suspend the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests because it has been hijacked by fifth columnists.
03: 38 pm: Eighty-one suspected hoodlums have been arrested by Sokoto State Police Command in connection to the violence and vandalism that followed the nationwide protest against hunger in the state.
03: 15 pm: Defence chief General Christopher Musa said the Armed Forces will take action and won’t allow the looting and destruction to fester.
03:11 pm: ‘We Will Not Hesitate To Arrest Hoodlums’ Lagos CP Assures Protesters.
02:45 pm: No protest around Sabo Yaba, Ojuelegba, and UNILAG environs in Lagos State.
Business activities are almost back in full swing after Thursday’s #EndBadGovernance protest.
02:41 pm: Curfew imposed on Keffi Local Government area of Nasarawa State
The Chairmen of Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have imposed a curfew in the area, citing security reasons emanating from the protest.
In a statement issued to journalists on Thursday, the chairman of Keffi Local Government Area Muhammad Shehu said it became necessary to impose a dusk-down curfew in the area following the hijacking of the protest by miscreants.
02: 03 pm: The Imo State Police Command led by CP Danjuma Aboki moves around Owerri on confidence boosting and visibility exercises even as normal business activities have resumed in the state.
01:54 pm: President Tinubu Urged to Include Youths in Cabinet Amidst Protests
A young politician in Rivers State, Fubara Dagogo, has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider appointing young people to his cabinet amidst ongoing protests.
Dagogo stated this after receiving a nomination form from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) for the Local Government election scheduled for October 5 in the state.
01:41 pm: Some of the protesters in Port Harcourt have cleaned up the area where they stayed for the demonstrations.
01:26 pm: A concerned citizen also provided water and drinks to protesters at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
01:18 pm: Business Activities Paralysed, Movements Partially Restricted As Police Enforce Curfew In Katsina.
Business activities in Katsina State have been paralyzed with most business owners shutting down their shops in fear of being attacked or looted following the announcement of a curfew by the State Government after Thursday’s nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest.
Although the Katsina State Police Command said it has apprehended over fifty suspects in connection with the destruction and looting of government and public properties during the protest held in the state, movement of people and other items seem to have also been restricted in some vulnerable areas.
01:13 pm: Police authorities have arrested 392 suspected looters of NNC Park, Kano High Court, and other locations during Thursday’s #EndBadGovernance protest
01:02 pm: Security forces push protesters backward at Central Area, Abuja
12: 25 pm: Some popular Port Harcourt entertainers were spotted amongst the protesters. Police authorities in the state are also providing water and biscuits for the demonstrators.
11: 55 am: Security in the Kaduna metropolis remains fluid after yesterday’s protest and attack on the Government House.
The city centre, Barnawa, Sabon Tasha, and Gonin Gora in the southern part of the state capital remain calm and peaceful with few commercial and private vehicles seen moving along the major roads.
There is no real threat of any protest in those places presently, but roads look deserted with more pedestrians walking around and few bikes, and private vehicles.
11: 41 am: Protesters have reconvened at the Moshood Abiola Stadium after being dispersed by riot policemen at Berger roundabout in Abuja.
11:33 am: The protest is carnival-like in the Ring Road area of Benin City, Edo State.
11:23 am: Day two of the #EndBadGovernance protest continues in the Ojota area of Lagos State.
The state’s Information Commissioner Gbenga Omotosho addressed them, saying the government has heard their demands.
10:57 am: Nigerians Raise N1.8m For Protester Whose Son Dreams Of Becoming Programmer
Nigerians have raised N1.8m for a protester whose son dreams of becoming a programmer.
10:29 am: Business activities have resumed in Damaturu the Yobe state capital after the first day of protests.
Shops are gradually opening for their day-to-day sales. As of 10.20 am, no single protester was seen at the designated take-off points for the protest. The state government has yet to lift the curfew imposed on three local government areas.
10:23 am: The protesters are camped in front of the Federal Secretariat in Port Harcourt. From a handful of people at about 8 am, they are now a sizable number of about a thousand people.
They’re singing, dancing, and chanting. Security agencies are keeping a watchful eye on them.
10:16 am: Police disperse protesters with tear gas at Berger roundabout in Abuja.
11:13 am: Ijaw Community calls on protesters to sheath sword.
Members of the Ijaw community are asking organisers of the protest to sheath their swords and embrace peace in the overall interest of the nation
Addressing a news conference in Abuja, the chairman of the community, Alagba Ebifemowei says President Bola Tinubu is not oblivious to the hardship being experienced by Nigerians.
09:47 am: Protesters say they’re marching from Port Harcourt Pleasure Park down to the Federal Secretariat where they intend to hold a rally of sorts for today.
09: 47 am: Calm in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital
There are no protesters in sight at the Shendam Road where they converged yesterday. Vehicular movement and activities are picking up, unlike on Thursday.
There is a security presence around town. Security personnel have reinforced their presence around the Government House.
09:37 am: The streets of Jalingo, the Taraba State capital are busy and the markets are gradually opening. A visit to the popular Mile Six market shows the reopening of shops and markets around the vicinity.
09:23 am: Some parts of Abuja including the Aminu Kano Crescent in Wuse 2 and Banex Junction are deserted.
09:09 am: In Port Harcourt, Rivers State, protesters have converged at the Pleasure Park.
But in some parts of the city, activities have resumed as against the situation on Thursday when the capital and its surrounding areas were deserted.
Motorists and traders who had avoided business on the first day of the #EndBadGovernance protest have returned to their normal routines this morning, following the peaceful nature of the demonstration.
The attached video taken with my phone shows the usual hustle and bustle at the Rumuokoro Market in the Obio/Akpor metropolis.
08:25 am: Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has imposed a 24-hour curfew after violent demonstrations in some parts of the state.
07:45 am: Security operatives barricade the road leading to the Kaduna Government. Police authorities in the state are also warning miscreants against unlawful action.
7:30 am: There are no protesters at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja. No security personnel is also on the ground.
Welcome to our Day 2 coverage of the #EndBadGovernance protests.
11: 30pm: Katsina State Government imposed a 24-hour curfew in Dutsin-Ma LGA and 12-hour curfew in the remaining 33 LGAs.
09: 29 pm: Kano State police arrest 269 suspects in connection with violent protests.
08: 30 pm: IGP Says Cops Murdered, Injured In Protests, Puts Officers On Red Alert
At a briefing in Abuja, Kayode Egbetokun said some of his men were also injured by hoodlums who disguised as protesters.
The police boss also said some police stations in the country were razed by rampaging rioters.
07: 58pm: Wike further disclosed that security operatives have unraveled a sponsor of the protests, whom he alleged to be a federal lawmaker.
He says security operatives will invite the suspect for questioning very soon.
07: 44pm: Wike asks protesters to confine themselves to MKO Abiola Stadium
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned protesters in the nation’s capital to obey the court order restricing them to the MKO Abiola Stadium.
06: 44 pm: Benue’s Alia Thanks Residents For Shunning Protests
Hyacinth Alia sends his warm appreciation to the people of Benue, for heeding his words not to join the nationwide protest.
The governor particularly praises the organised labour, trade unions, civil society organisations, the youth, and other groups in the state for keeping to their word not to participate in the protest.
06: 25 pm: APC secretariat set ablaze in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital.
05: 57 pm: [Nationwide Protests] Curfew imposed in Karu LGA of Nasarawa State
A 6 pm to 6 am curfew has been imposed in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa state indefinitely.
The chairman of Karu James Thomas imposed the curfew to restore calm after the protest turned violent in the area resulting in destruction, looting, stealing, highway blockade, and vandalism in the Mararraba area, the border between the State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
05:56 pm: Police Arrest Eleven In Niger State, Tafa LGA Secretariat Partly Burnt, Other Valuables Damaged
Following the nationwide protest which commence today 1st August, some miscreants in the Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State have set ablaze some parts of the LGA located in Sabon Wuse.
Confirming the incident to Channels Television through a telephone interview, the commissioner of Police, Niger State Command Shawulu Danmamman said the criminals who had vandalised and looted some properties belonging to the local government were arrested along Abuja-Kaduna road.
The Commissioner of Police, who was in the local government to see firsthand hand the extent of damage, said the police will not watch hoodlums disrupt the peace and stability of the generality of the people in the name of protest.
05:43 pm: [Protests] Cops Tear-Gassed Hoodlums, Won’t Allow Anarchy – Police
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