August 1: Banks, petrol stations, shops shut down as protests begin in Ibadan
Economic activities in most parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital were on Thursday paralysed as a result of the nationwide protests against hunger and scarcity of essential commodities across the country. DAILY POST reports that the nationwide protests commenced in Ibadan Thursday morning. It was learnt that some groups and organisations organised the protests which started at various locations within the ancient city. One of the groups started its protest in front of the University…
Deadly Explosion: 24-hour curfew imposed on Borno amid August protest
The Police in Borno on Thursday imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state in response to the suicide attack in Kawuri Village in Konduga Local Government Area that killed 16 people and injured 20 others amid the August protest in the country. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP, Nahum Daso, made this known in a statement released in Maiduguri. According to Nahum, the decision was made based on the bomb attack that killed many innocent citizens.…
Thugs beat lone #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protester in Ondo
There was a mild drama at the popular NEPA Roundabout Akure, the Ondo State capital on Thursday when an unidentified man on protest was attacked by some youths suspected to be thugs. According to an eyewitness who identified himself as Paul, the man parked his Toyota car by the roadside and put placards at the Read More
JUST IN: Borno imposes 24-hour curfew after bomb attack rocks market
The Borno State Government has announced an immediate 24-hour curfew across the state. This is in response to the tragic detonation of an improvised explosive device in Kawori Market, Konduga area of Borno State on Wednesday night. The explosion suspected to be carried out by a Boko Haram suicide bomber resulted in the deaths of Read More
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Anti-protesters attack PUNCH, Guardian, Sahara correspondents
Anti-protesters on Thursday attacked the PUNCH, Guardian, Sahara Asaba correspondents, Matthew Ochei, Monday Osayande, and a Pointer reporter Lucy respectively in Delta State. The protest was peaceful around 10 am until the anti-protesters arrived at about 11:20 and started chasing the protesters away amidst security agencies. The PUNCH correspondent alongside the other journalists was taking Read More
Africa takes Maasai mojo to the Olympic Games
Team Kenya’s attire, stunning Maasai-inspired kits, was designed by Nairobi fashion brand Kovu Couture.
ACT-Wazalendo calls for improved infrastructure to unlock Pemba
ACT-Wazalendo, the opposition party, has emphasised the need for a fully-fledged port and airport to unlock Pemba’s economic potential.
Minister reacts as protesters set govt building on fire, loot items in Kano
The Minister of Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani has lamented the turn of events at the ongoing nationwide protests in Kano. DAILY POST reports that the nationwide hunger protests tagged #EndBadGovernance started today August 1 to August 10 2024 A group of protesters participating in the ongoing protest have destroyed and looted a building in Kano state. However, reacting to the development in a post on his official X on Thursday, the Minister of Digital Economy, Bosun…
EndBadGovernance: Abeokuta youths throng MKO stadium to protest
A handful of youth on Thursday thronged the Moshood Abiola stadium, Abeokuta, the state capital to express their grievances and concerns on the economic hardship facing the country. The #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest is scheduled to occur in all 36 states as well as the Federal Capital Territory between August 1 and August 10. DAILY POST observed that youth who came in few numbers arrived at the stadium at at past 11 am carrying placards with various…







