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Sowore Leads FearlessinOctober Protest on Independence Day
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has arrived at the Ikeja under bridge in Lagos to lead the EndBadGovernance protest scheduled for today, Tuesday.
The well-known human rights activist was seen with a large group of demonstrators holding placards, calling for an end to the worsening economic situation in the country.
Sowore, one of the main organizers of the protest, had previously announced plans for a nationwide demonstration on October 1.
The protest aims to pressure the government to address the severe economic crisis affecting millions of Nigerians.
The movement is expected to take place across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), coinciding with the nation’s 64th Independence Day celebrations.
The gathering is not just a call for economic reforms but also a demand for accountability and better governance.
Protesters are using the symbolic date of Independence Day to highlight the gap between Nigeria’s potential and the current struggles of its citizens.
Sowore and his fellow demonstrators hope to ignite meaningful change through peaceful advocacy, pushing for solutions to the growing economic challenges the country faces.
As the protest gains momentum, many Nigerians across the nation are joining the movement, seeking to draw attention to the pressing need for reforms and better leadership.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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