The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap, has directed all Zonal Heads, State Command Comptrollers, and Divisional Immigration Officers nationwide to intensify surveillance at the borders. She also announced the “temporary suspension of all leave applications”. The directives were contained in a statement titled, ‘Planned protest: CGIS expresses readiness to secure Nigeria’s borders’, by the service public …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged the Nigerian government to set a clear timeframe for addressing citizens’ grievances rather than merely attempting to suppress protests. Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, emphasised the need for decisive action on pressing issues such as inflation, unemployment, corruption, insecurity, and the erosion of institutional integrity. “Inflation, unemployment, corruption, and …

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday said despite the hardship Nigerians are facing due to the Federal Government’s economic reforms, they should prioritise constructive action over protest. Shettima made this appeal when he announced the Federal Government’s participation in the Grand Challenges Nigeria Project during a high-level meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The global health initiative was designed to …

The Lagos State Government has distanced itself from the rumoured upcoming Oro festival scheduled for 1 to 15 August 2024, coinciding with the #EndBadGovernance protest. The government likened it to other religious activities held across the country. An X user, @lagospedia, had on Wednesday posted that the Oro festival would hold in Lagos from 1 August, saying “This traditional Yoruba …

The Borno State Police Command, on Thursday, warned residents against taking part in the planned nationwide protest. The command stated that the state of emergency on insecurity still in force in Borno automatically bans protests or any form of mass action. This was contained in a press statement signed by Nahum Daso, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, issued on behalf …

The Trade Union Congress, TUC, of Nigeria, on Thursday said it was not part of the planned national protest over hardships and hunger scheduled to take place on August 1. But TUC also said it was the constitutional right of any Nigeria that has any grievances to protest and advised the police and other security agencies not to intimidate those …

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reiterated its commitment to improving the security and protection of lives and property at the sub-national level. A nationwide protest, set to take place from 1 to 10 August, has been generating tension and a variety of responses from Nigerians. Numerous groups expressing interest in leading the campaign stated that the protest was sparked …

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, explained on Wednesday why the Federal Government opposed planned protests over prevailing economic realities in Nigeria. He said while Nigerians have the constitutionally guaranteed right to protest, the government was aware some people were planning to hijack the demonstration to cause trouble. Idris, who stated this when he received the Charismatic …

The Federal Government has assured that the issues prompting the proposed nationwide protest will be resolved to ensure peace and stability in the country. Some groups and individuals had been mobilising for nationwide protests scheduled for August 1 in response to the economic hardship in the country. In response to the proposed protest, the Secretary to the Government of the …

Following proposed national planned protest by youth organizations, Arewa House, Centre for Research and Historical Documentation convened a one-day roundtable discussion with representatives from various sectors, which includes religious leaders, youth groups, students’ unions, trade unions, traditional leaders, state government representatives, security agencies, academicians, opinion influencers, and media organizations. In a communique sent to newsmen and read by the Director …