Protest in Nigeria August 2024 LIVE Updates Day 8: NLC Tables Demand In Fresh Statement
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FCT, Abuja - The nationwide hardship/hunger protest — slated for Thursday, August 1 to Saturday, August 10, 2024 — continues today, Thursday, August 8.
Omoyele Sowore, a prominent activist believed to be one of the organisers of the ‘End Bad Governance’ demonstration in Nigeria, said on Wednesday, August 7, that its "grand finale" will be held on Saturday, August 10.
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Protest a wake-up call to northern leaders - Bala Mohammed
Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi state, has said the 'End Bad Governance' protest is a “big wake-up call” to the leaders in northern Nigeria to bring good governance to the people.
Governor Mohammed asked the FG to stop giving excuses and address Nigerians' challenges.
Protest loses steam, but Lagos women show up
Women are leading the charge on Day 8 (Thursday, August 8) of the 'End Bad Governance' protests.
According to an NGO, EiE Nigeria, the women shrugged off attempts by police operatives to disperse them.
Hardship protest: NLC, TUC told to declare general strike
Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto, a Lagos-based activist who is one of the organisers of the 'End Bad Governance in Nigeria' protest, on Thursday, August 8, asked the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to declare a two-day strike.
Soweto's call follows the invasion of the NLC headquarters in Abuja by Nigerian security forces.
Nigerian protest: Sowore, others, put on watchlist
The Nigerian government has reportedly put Omoyele Sowore and other organisers of the ‘End Bad Governance’ protest under surveillance.
According to News Central TV, the government has imposed a freeze on their bank accounts.
Protest: 'Obidient' elders knock Tinubu
Delta 'Obidient' elders have said the alleged “insensitive speech” of President Bola Tinubu to toiling Nigerians at a moment of great expectations from him showed that he is out of touch with the reality of the country.
Reacting to issues from the ongoing 'End Bad Governance' protest across the country, the 'Obidient' council, in a statement by its chairman, Chris Biose; and secretary, Solomon Akeni; urged President Tinubu to “desist from his grandstanding” and address realistic issues that affect the masses.
Vanguard newspaper noted the 'Obidient' elders' stance.
Protests: Kaduna govt relaxes curfew
Following a review of the security situation, the Kaduna state government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew to bring relief to citizens who have been under curfew since August 4, 2024.
Samuel Aruwan, the state commissioner for internal security and home affairs, on Wednesday night, August 6, stated that the curfew will now be in effect from 6 pm to 8 am daily, allowing citizens to move freely and carry out their legitimate activities.
NLC demands reversal of alleged ill-conceived policies
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded the reversal of policies that have allegedly led to the current economic crisis.
NLC urged the federal government to implement policies that prioritise the welfare of the people, create jobs, and ensure fair distribution of resources.
This was contained in a communique jointly issued by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero and the general secretary of the union, Emmanuel Ugboaja, on Wednesday night, August 7.
End Bad Governance: Protest leader confirms grand finale date
Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2019 and 2023 Nigerian elections, said the 'End Bad Governance' protest will continue on Thursday, August 8.
In a social media post, the media entrepreneur said a special edition and grand finale of the protest will be held in several states on Saturday, August 10.
