August 02
Nigeria: Protest - Katsina Govt Imposes 24-Hour Curfew As Police Detain 50
The police say 50 suspected miscreants are being held for alleged misconduct during Thursday's protest. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance Protests Day 2 (Live Updates )
This marks the second day of what the protest organisers christened the "#10daysofrage" demonstration. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Lagos Records Violence-Free Demonstrations As Protesters Recount Tales of Hardship
One of the protesters, Mojola Bankole, who described herself as a widow and breadwinner of her house, expressed frustration over Nigeria's failing economy. Read more »
August 01
Nigeria: 'There's No More P-Square,' Paul Confirms Latest Split
"I have over two hundred songs sitting there and don't know what to do with them. I'm not condemning anyone, but the fans need to start knowing the truth so they don't feel… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Anthony Chiejina On Global 'Influence 100' List for 4 Years Running
Global PR firm, PRovoke Media, has listed Anthony Chiejina, group head of corporate communications, Dangote Industries Limited, as one of the "100 most influential communications… Read more »
Nigeria: Old Mutual in Nigeria Announces Change of Name to Emple
Central to emPLE's purpose is empowering people by providing innovative financial solutions that enhance their freedom, security, and prosperity. Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - Hoodlums Attack Uncommissioned NCC Office in Kano
Police say protesters invaded the NCC centre, broke into offices, and looted state-of-the-art equipment worth billions of Naira Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - Hoodlums Block Roads Leading to Abuja
The hoodlums blocked the road and burned tyres. Read more »
Nigeria: #endbackgovernance Protest - Hoodlums Wreak Havoc, Attack Journalists in Kano
The marauding hoodlums were seen carrying off items such as office furniture, air conditioners, and metal signboards. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Disperse Protesters On Kaduna-Zaria Expressway
The protesters blocked a section of the Kaduna -Zaria- Kano expressway, causing a gridlock of trucks travelling to Kano. Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - 13 Arrested for Alleged Vandalism in Kano
Police say the suspects were arrested at the court premises Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - Protests Turn Violent in Kano, Gombe, Abuja
In some cases, the violence was caused by the actions of security officials. Read more »
Nigeria: Protest - Minister Laments Destruction, Looting of Innovation Park in Kano
There are reports of police brutality against peaceful protesters and journalists. Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - No Protests in Ekiti As Banks, Markets Open for Business
The state government had met with various interest groups including monarchs, student leaders, market women, artisans, drivers' unions and the security agencies with the goal of… Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram - Police Impose Curfew On Borno After Explosion Killed 16
Police say curfew imposed after bomb attack killed many innocent citizens Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - Youth Barricade Roads, Govt House in Sokoto
However, a combined team of security operatives prevented their entry into the Government House. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Protesters Take Over Streets in Taraba
The demonstrators chanted in Hausa: "Tinubu-Shettima bamuyi, meaning, "We don't want Tinubu and Shettima." Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - How Police Attacked Peaceful Protesters in Abuja
The police fired tear gas indiscriminately in an attempt to prevent the protesters from accessing the iconic Eagle Square ground in the Three Arms Zone of Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - 25 Groups Reportedly Shun Protest After Meeting With Reps Speaker
The groups said after engaging with Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and seeing the sincerity in his approach, they believe that dialogue is the way forward. Read more »
Nigeria: #hardship - 'POS Business, Our Only Employment in Nigeria' - Protester
He says 'the good jobs are reserved for children of the rich.' Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Police Attack, Injure Premium Times Journalist
The police officers hit Yakubu Mohammed with the butt of their gun and their batons until he sustained injuries on his head. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria- Protesters Block Keffi-Abuja Highway
Apart from blocking the highway, the protesters in their hundreds, also set fire to car tyres and threatened to beat up motorists who refused to retreat. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Embassy Fears Terror Attacks During Protests, Cancels Visa Appointments
The embassy asks its non-essential staff to stay home to avoid any disruptions the nationwide protests may cause. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribute - Onyeka Onwenu: the Songstress Who Touched Lives
"Onyeka Onwenu was one of the most outstanding songsters to emerge from the African continent, blessing several generations with countless soul stirring lyrics ..." Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Businesses Grounded in Uyo
The protest is yet to commence but retail stores were yet to open for business. Read more »