Hunger Protests Final Day Live Updates: One Million-Man Planned March
The #EndBadGovernance protests' organisers are prepared to stage a one-million-man march to wrap up the 10-day demonstration against the government's economic policies as hundreds of police and security agencies have been deployed to man major cities in the country.
So far, the protests have been marred with attacks on journalists and protesters as the organisers continued to demand the reversal of the fuel subsidy, an increment in the new minimum wage to N250,000, and suspension of the constitution, among many others.
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Katsina relaxes curfew
The Katsina State Government has reviewed the curfew imposed across the state, relaxing the restriction from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am to 10:00 pm to 5:00 am.
Daily Trust reported that the initial curfew was imposed due to the hunger protests that turned violent in parts of the state, with a 24-hour curfew in Dutsinma Local Government Area and a 7:00 pm to 7:00 am curfew in the other 33 Local Government Areas.
Delta protesters make fresh demand
The Delta state youths gathered at the Effurun Roundabout to mark the final day of the 10-day #EndBadGovernance protest. They held placards with messages demanding the release of detained protesters, action against insecurity and banditry, and solutions to hunger and insecurity.
According to The Punch, the protesters sang solidarity songs to press their demands, while security operatives were present to ensure the protest remained peaceful and prevent hijacking by hoodlums.
Youths present their demands to Plateau governor
A coalition of youths in Plateau State presented a charter of demands to Governor Caleb Mutfwang in Jos on Saturday, August 10, to be forwarded to President Bola Tinubu.
According to Daily Trust, this came as youths in Plateau, along with other Nigerians, continued their nationwide protests, with many marching on major streets in Jos, the state capital.
Kano, Kaduna, Kano residents shun 1m-man march protests
On Saturday, residents of Kaduna, Kano, and Katsina States went about their daily activities, ignoring the planned one-million-man nationwide protests. Despite the call for protests, the states witnessed a usual bustling of socioeconomic activities.
The Nation reported that markets, motor parks, supermarkets, and other economic activities continued uninterrupted, showing no signs of the proposed protests. The residents seemed oblivious to the protests, going about their routine public and private activities as usual.
Hunger protests to resume on October 1
The organisers of the hunger protests across the country have said that the protest will resume on the first day of October.
Omoyele Sowore made this known in an interview on Saturday morning, August 10.
See his statement here:
Kaduna government outlaw illegal possession
The Kaduna Security Council has warned that individuals disguising themselves as protesters to commit crimes and loot properties will not be tolerated.
The council, through the Overseeing Commissioner, Samuel Aruwan, stated that unverified processions are not allowed in the state due to concerns for public safety and security.
Protests continue in Ibadan, Abeokuta, Abuja
Protests have restarted in several cities, including Abuja, Ibadan, Akure, and Abeokuta, after a brief pause due to raids and arrests of organizers.
According to Vanguard, the hunger protest, which started on August 1, initially generated widespread enthusiasm but began to lose momentum before the resurgence of protests on Saturday.
Protesters avoid MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja
The #EndBadGovernance protest is entering its final day today, August 10, but there are no protesters visible at major protest grounds in Abuja, Nigeria's capital.
Despite the absence of protesters, the city is heavily flooded with security operatives, mostly from the Nigeria Police Force, indicating a high level of preparedness for potential unrest.
Poland begs Nigeria to release its citizen
The Polish government has appealed to Nigeria to release seven Polish citizens arrested in Kano for allegedly raising the Russian flag during a recent protest. Deputy Foreign Minister Jakub Wisniewski made the plea to Nigeria's charge d'affaires in Warsaw.
The Nation reported that the arrested individuals, a lecturer and six students from Warsaw University, were in Nigeria to participate in a Hausa language program. They were detained for reportedly hoisting the Russian flag during a hunger protest, prompting the Polish government to intervene on their behalf.
Photos: Tension as more protesters gathered in Abuja
The TakeItBackMovement has gained more momentum in Abuja as many protesters joined the one million-man march in the Nigerian capital.
The movement, which is one of the protest organisers, shared images of the development on Saturday, August 10.
See the pictures here:
Protesters troop out in Abuja, photos, videos emerge
Omoyele Sowore, the Action Alliance Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2023 election and one of the leaders of the ongoing nationwide protest, shared photos and videos of demonstrators on day 10 of the protests.
Sowore took to his X page on Saturday, August 10, to announce the commencement of the wrap-up demonstration.
See the video and photos here:
Peaceful protest is not a crime
Amnesty International has insisted that staging a peaceful protest in Nigeria is not a crime, as the country's constitution makes it permissible.
The organisation made the claim in a tweet on Saturday, August 10, which is the last day of the nationwide hunger protests in Nigeria.
See the tweet here:
