The Inspector General of Police Mr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has said the descent into looting and destruction that was witnessed on the first day of the planned nationwide protests is directly attributed to an absence of leadership, a disregard for advise provided by the force based on available intelligence and a disregard for court orders exercised by some of those who participated in it.

Leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Delta State Chapter, has directed its members in the state not to participate in the planned nationwide protest tagged #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria, scheduled to commence August 1st across the country. 

Kenya had for several weeks been literally in the eye of the storm over an anti-government protest triggered by the ill-fated attempt by President William Ruto to introduce a Finance law targeted at raising taxes.

Pro-Tinubu residents in Kano state have stormed the Audu Bako way and farm centre road in the state, saying the current administration needs more time to address challenges confronting the nation.

Following a fatal road traffic crash involving a Dangote truck on Wednesday on the Nyanya-Maraba highway, which claimed five lives and injured 14 others, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed has directed the immediate re-inspection and recertification of Dangote fleet nationwide.

A 24-hour curfew has been declared in Borno State amid the ongoing hunger protests across the nation.

In response to the regrettable events that unfolded during recent peaceful protests, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced the imposition of a 24-hour curfew throughout the state, effective immediately.

Men of the Nigeria Police on Tuesday dispersed a large crowd of irate protesters who attempted to gain entry into the Kano State Government House.