Nigerians have taken to the streets nationwide to protest against hunger and economic struggles under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
According to Naija News, prominent human rights lawyers Femi Falana, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, and Deji Adeyanju, along with former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore and the Take It Back movement, have spearheaded a major protest against poor governance and economic hardship.
The protest, dubbed “Days of Rage,” is scheduled to take place across the country from August 1 to 10.
Stick with Blinkscoop News as we bring you updates of the nationwide protest against hardship and hunger…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have fired teargas on a group of protesters around the federal secretariat in Abuja — Nigeria’s capital city.
Protesters head to Alausa, Lagos seat of power, while heavy police presence has been spotted in Ojota, Lagos State.
Location: Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos
Update: Pro-government protesters have converged ahead of their rally. They are preaching against violent protests.
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Hardship protest: Ugbowo in Benin Edo State calm and peaceful… protesters gather at Akpakpava Road, near Ring Road, the designated venue.
following a court order that designated the stadium as their protest site.
Starting at 6 am, demonstrators filled the stadium, chanting solidarity songs. The area is heavily secured with armed personnel.
The protest, organized in response to ongoing economic difficulties, is set to continue for the next 10 days.
