August 02
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance Day 2 - Defiant Protesters Return to Abuja Streets
The crowds in Abuja were much smaller than those on Thursday when hundreds of protesters expressed their grievances about the country's cost-of-living crisis. Read more »
Nigeria: $220m Fine - Nigerian Agency Accuses WhatsApp of Attempting to Sway Public Opinions
The regulator said it is unbothered by WhatsApp's exit threats over the $220 million fine. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery - Lawmakers Back Kyari, Ahmed Amid Calls for Removal
The lawmakers said the duo must be given a fair hearing in the ongoing investigation at the House of Representatives. Read more »
Nigeria: APC, Edo Govt Bicker Over Ownership of Rice Looted At Warehouse
Protesters looted the rice on Thursday during the first day of the nationwide protest against economic hardship in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Coca-Cola Nigeria Misled Consumers On Product Changes - Fccpc
FCCPC's investigation revealed that Coca-Cola and NBC had repeatedly violated the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Seals Electricity Distribution Company Over Unpaid Tax
"We are backed by the law to seal and take over their premises in order to ensure compliance, and that is what we executed this morning." Read more »
Nigeria: Why Bayelsa Currently Has No Electricity Supply - TCN
TCN said that presently, Yenagoa Metropolis and the entire Bayelsa are still without power supply. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Announces Curfew As Protest Turns to Looting Spree
Governor Namadi, in a broadcast, said the curfew is with immediate effect, but would be relaxed from 12:00 to 2:30 pm during the Jumm'at congregational prayers. Read more »
Nigeria: Police May Join Forces With Military to Block Violent Protest - Police IG
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun places police units on red alert as protest enter Day 2 Read more »
Nigeria: How Hunger Protest Hit States in Various Dimensions, Magnitudes On Day One
The hunger protest, with hashtag #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria, is planned to end on 10 August. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Despite Evidence to the Contrary, Nigeria's IGP Says Police Acted Professionally
Mr Egbetokun's claim of not breaching the fundamental rights of Abuja protesters contradicts the findings of journalists and witnesses who were present during the protest. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Asks Tinubu to Withdraw Duplicated Contract After Premium Times Report
CASER says the two recent contracts awarded by Mr Tinubu are a clear duplication of services that are meant to be at zero cost to Nigeria. Read more »
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: #endbadgovernance - Protests Turn Violent in Kano, Gombe, Abuja
In some cases, the violence was caused by the actions of security officials. Read more »
Nigeria: Heavy Police Presence as Dancing Protesters Defy Govt Appeals
The organisers have shunned appeals by the Nigerian government not to hold the protests. Read more »
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: 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: Court Orders Abuja Protesters to Restrict Demonstrations to Stadium
The judge ruled on Wednesday that those protesting in Abuja "are restrained by an order of interim injunction from gathering in any other place" apart from the Moshood Abiola… 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: Protest - Police IG Talks Tough, Threatens Clampdown On Troublemakers
The #EndBadGovernance protest is planned to hold nationwide from August 1 to August 10. It is being led by the Take It Back Movement. Read more »
Nigeria: Protest - Sultan Appeals for Calm, Prayers, Cautions Nigerians
Sultan Abubakar called on Muslim clerics to use Friday's Jumm'at prayer to calm nerves and pray for sustainable peace and restraint in the ongoing protest. 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: #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 »