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Osogbo Sees Gradual Resumption of Business Amid Peaceful Protests
As the nationwide protest entered its second day on Friday, security measures remained heightened, with commercial banks still closed and guarded by security personnel. Business activities in Osogbo began to resume, with markets like Akindeko Market, MDS Shopping Complex, and Orisunmibare Market reopening after being shut down on Thursday. A foodstuff seller at Orisunmibare Market, Alhaja Fausat Akanbi, noted that shop owners had closed their stores the previous day out of caution, recalling the looting that occurred during the EndSARS protest in 2020. However, she expressed relief that the protest remained orderly and peaceful.
Commercial driver Kamoru Hakeem praised the peaceful nature of the protest, highlighting that the absence of violence and hoodlums contributed to a positive experience. Protesters regrouped on Friday at the Freedom Park in Osogbo and marched toward Olaiya Junction. Coordinators Ajala Adetunji of the Coalition of Concern Nigeria Citizens and Waheed Lawal, Chairman of the Osun People’s Coalition Society, urged protesters to maintain peace and avoid violence, warning that any offenders would be dealt with by security forces.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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