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FCT roads deserted, banks shut down as protests get underway

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FCT roads deserted, banks shut down as protests get underway

Economic activities in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT came to a standstill on Thursday following the commencement of the #EndBadGovernance protest.
TVN reports that Nigerians, particularly youths, who are angered by the prevailing economic situation in the country, are currently protesting across the 36 states and the FCT.
The protest, according to the organisers, is aimed at drawing the attention of both the federal and state governments to the economic situation.
TVN correspondents who monitored situations across the nation’s capital on Thursday morning observed that major roads were deserted with stranded passengers across the territory.
The ever-busy Berger Bridge and other places see a few vehicular movements. Banks and other financial institutions were also closed due to fear of attacks by hoodlums who may hijack the demonstration.
The popular Utako market was shut down, with several shops and plazas under lock and key.
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, had predicted that the protest could cost Nigeria an estimated daily loss of N400,000 if not properly managed.
The nationwide protest is expected to last for 10 days, according to the organisers.
There are fears that the protest may worsen the security situation in the country. However, TVN observed on Thursday that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies were at strategic places in the territory.

 
FCT roads deserted, banks shut down as protests get underway

Customers stranded as banks close over #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in Abuja

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Customers stranded as banks close over #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in Abuja

Banks in Bwari Area Council and along the airport road in the Federal Capital Territory didn’t open for business activity on Thursday leaving customers stranded.

This is due to ongoing protests to end bad governance in the country.

The protest, which began in the early hours of Thursday, aimed to draw attention to the hunger and low purchasing power of citizens.

A visit to several banks by our correspondents showed that banks were locked, with security officers barricading customers from accessing the banking halls.

At the First Bank of Nigeria branch, a private security guard said, “We are not open yet, we are still waiting for the order to do so.”

When asked why the bank remained locked at 9:30 am on a working day, he replied, “Today is different, you know what is happening in the country now.”

Similarly, branches of Zenith Bank, Polaris, Unity, and FCMB were closed, leaving customers unable to access cash.

“This is unfortunate. I have been standing here for hours waiting for money, but nothing is forthcoming,” a frustrated customer lamented.

The streets were deserted due to fear of violence erupting from the protest, and the major market in Bwari was also affected, with many residents opting for panic buying instead of venturing out.

A Point of Sale operator, Matilda, said, “I’m not in a hurry to open my shop this morning because many persons are still in their homes. People are not moving about now.”

Along the popular airport road, banks including GT Bank, Stanbic IBTC, United Bank of Africa and Zenith Bank were shut with staff asked to stay at home.

It was gathered that the instruction not to open a shop was based on a directive from the headquarters of all banks.

Our correspondent also observed heavy security presence at the banks despite closure and didn’t allow one of our correspondents to take pictures.

A security official said, “All the banks here didn’t open today. It was based on a directive from the headquarters of these branches. Even though you can see security personnel here, the banks were asked not to open for business.”

Customers who came for financial transactions were turned back.

Even the Automated Teller Machine Stands were shut.

According Online observed that less activities on the busy access road into the capital city with security patrol vehicles going around the city.

BREAKING: Protesters march towards Kano Government House

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BREAKING: Protesters march towards Kano Government House

Hundreds of young protesters have shut down the ancient city of Kano, in protest, carrying placards with different inscriptions.
The protesters commenced their actions from within the city, in places like Gama, Tudun Wada, Tudun Murtala, and other similar neighbourhoods. They came out en masse with their bodies painted in different colours.
In other areas, such as Hotoro, Maiduguri Road and Ahmadu Bello Way, teenage boys were seen carrying dangerous weapons while some of them were shouting, “We need urgent actions from government.”
There was a heavy presence of armed police officers and operatives of NSCDC and DSS in strategic locations. On Ahmadu Bello Way, police officers responded swiftly to confiscate weapons from the protesting youths.
TVN correspondent, however, was turned back on Ahmadu Bello Way because the protesters were said to have started being wild and violent.
The protesting youths, mostly under 20, were seen matching towards the Government House.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf was quoted as saying that if the protests become necessary, they should come peacefully to the Government House and submit their papers of demands, which he promised to take personally to the president.
BREAKING: Protesters march towards Kano Government House

Zamfara shuns #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest

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Zamfara shuns #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest

The ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in the country has experienced a low turnout in Gusau town the Zamfara state capital and other places in the state.

Checks by According have shown that there were insignificant numbers of protesters in some streets in Gusau town, while the protest did not hold in the remaining 13 local government areas of the state.

Commercial activities were going on, while fuel stations were dispensing the commodity to motorists without hindrance.

Similarly, civil servants working in government ministries and parastatals have reported to duty.

Commercial banks were however closed for fear of possible attacks by hoodlums.

Meanwhile, other states like Lagos, Kano and FCT have reported a significant number of protesters.

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    • Enugu residents observe sit-at-home to protest 

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    Enugu residents observe sit-at-home to protest 

    Residents of Enugu State on Thursday observed the nationwide anti-hardship and misgovernance protest through sit-at-home.

    Our correspondent who went around the state capital reports that economic and social activities were paralysed as residents deserted roads.

    Shops, petrol stations, malls, and event centres were completely shut down as of 10 am when our correspondent moved around the state capital.

    Although entrance gates of major markets in Enugu such as Ogbete Main Market, New Market, Abakpa Market, and Emene Market were thrown open, there was nobody in those markets.

    At ShopRite and SPAR Market, only security operatives were seen moving around.

    At Okpara Square, only fierce-looking soldiers and policemen were seen occupying the entrance and road leading into the square.

    While the gate of Enugu State High Court was open, no worker was inside except two security men at the entrance gate. At the Federal High Court, the gate was under lock and key.

    Speaking to our correspondent, a resident, Chinasa Omeke, blamed the situation in Enugu as a result of threats by the security agencies.

    “Our people are observing the protest through sit-at-home so that nobody will kill you. In Enugu State, the recent events have shown that Nigerian security agencies have levied war on Nigerian people who will come out to protest, which is their constitutional right,” he said.

    Meanwhile, at the time of filing this report, only a handful of vehicles were on the road.

    Senate President’s Office debunks reports of ‘eating while protesting’ comment

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    Senate President’s Office debunks reports of ‘eating while protesting’ comment

    The Communications and Strategy Office of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, issued a statement refuting media reports that Akpabio said he would be “eating while protesters are protesting”.
    The consultant in charge of the office, Sir Kenny Okolugbo described the reports as “uncharitable” and motivated to bring Akpabio into conflict with the Nigerian masses.
    According to Okolugbo, Akpabio was quoting the Managing Director of the NDDC, who stated that Niger Delta youths have never had it so good under the current leadership and would not be interested in regime change. Instead, they would “own the government” and be focused on benefiting from it.
    Okolugbo clarified that Akpabio’s statement was part of a larger message urging the people of the Niger Delta to exercise patience with the Tinubu administration, acknowledging that there is hunger in the land. He emphasized that Akpabio, as the most senior government official from the region, understands their pain and is advocating for calm.
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    Okolugbo noted that Akpabio never said “he and others will be EATING while the protesters will be PROTESTING”.
    He described the report as uncharitable, saying that its motive was to bring Akpabio in conflict with the Nigerian masses.
    Explaining further, Okolugbo opined: “He was only quoting the MD of the NDDC that said the Niger Delta Youths have never had it so good with himself and the Amnesty boss on the saddle that it was a government of the Youths who will not be interested in regime change rather will own the GOVERNMENT and will not protest but rather be eating.
    “The import of his visit was a declaration that the nine states of the Niger Delta will not be involved in any protest being the most senior government official from that region he feels their pain and that there is hunger in the land.
    “The people of the Niger Delta have been urged to exercise patience with the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. That one year is not enough to judge the performance of the administration.”
    The statement aimed to set the record straight and dispel any misconceptions about Akpabio’s comments, which were allegedly taken out of context to create a negative narrative.
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    Protesters shout down minister at Eagles Square

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    Protesters shout down minister at Eagles Square

    Protesters at the Eagles Square shouted down the Minister of State for Youths Development, Ayodele Olawande, who arrived at the Eagles Square in Abuja to address the protesters.

    As the minister tried to address the crowd, the protesters continued to chant “hunger dey”, preventing the minister from speaking.

    However, after quelling the crowd, the minister said he wasn’t attempting to shut down the protest, describing himself as a comrade who has attended between a hundred and five hundred protests.

    “I’m not here to fight you, I’m not here to ask you not to protest, it is your right. Like I said, I’ve been to over 100-500 protests,” he said.

    The minister also assured that he would address the police regarding the shooting of canisters against the protesters.

    Meanwhile, protesters have insisted they would not join the others at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, noting that a few days ago, a parallel protest had been held without interference by the police.

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    • Heavy security, empty streets in Osun as hunger protest kicks off

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    Heavy security, empty streets in Osun as hunger protest kicks off

    Streets in Osogbo, Osun State capital were largely deserted Thursday morning, just as participants in the end hunger protest began a procession from Freedom Park Area.

    Moving through the state capital before the protesters began their procession, our correspondent observed that shops, motor parks, and other business places were under locks and keys.

    Streets were also free of traffic, while security operatives were also observed at strategic points across the city.

    The usual early morning how hustling and bustling around Olaiya, Old Garage, Igbona and Ayetoro Areas were obliviously absent with few residents seen gathering in groups discussing.

    Addressing the protesters before the march took off, one of the leaders of the protest, Alfred Adegoke, urged the participants to remain peaceful.

    “We are here to participate in the protest and we must remain peaceful. Our presence is to send a signal to the leaders in Nigeria that we are not going to take more hardship.

    “We are here to tell them that we are capable of organising a peaceful protest. Let’s remain peaceful. We are all hungry and angry. People should come out and join us,” Adegoke said.

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    • PICTORIAL: Cross River residents shun #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest

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    PICTORIAL: Cross River residents shun #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest

    Despite the ongoing protests across the nation , Cross River State remains unaffected, with residents going about their daily lives as usual. A video captured by our reporter  Emem Julius on Thursday reveals a sense of normalcy, with people engaged in their regular activities, seemingly undeterred by the demonstrations. Security guards are also in strategic

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    EFCC recovers over N231bn during Tinubu’s first year in office, sets up Iimmigration fraud unit

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    EFCC recovers over N231bn during Tinubu’s first year in office, sets up Iimmigration fraud unit

    In its first year under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) claimed that it recovered more than N231.623 billion.
    The commission’s recoveries also included substantial foreign assets: US$70,260,544.18; £29,264.50 (GBP); €208,297.10; CAD$3,950.00; AUD$740.00; ZAR35,000.00; AED42,390.00; SAR247.00; and ¥74,754.00 (Yuan).
    Between May 2023 and May 2024, the EFCC said it processed 15,753 petitions and investigated 12,287 cases. Additionally, the commission said it has introduced an Immigration Fraud Section in several commands nationwide.
    The EFCC report states: “The anti-graft war under the Tinubu administration between May 2023 and 2024 has assumed a record-breaking dimension with unprecedented petitions of about 15,753.”
    The breakdown of the EFCC’s activities includes: Petitions (15,753); Cases Investigated (12,287); Cases Filed in Court (5,376); and Convictions Secured (3,451).
    The report further details: “The recoveries within the same period were N231,623,186,004.74; US$70,260,544.18; £29,264.50 (GBP); €208,297.10; CAD$3,950.00; AUD$740.00; ZAR35,000.00; AED42,390.00; SAR247.00; and ¥74,754.00 (Yuan).
    EFCC Chairman Mr. Ola Olukoyede noted that the recent reforms under President Tinubu have improved the agency’s effectiveness.
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    In a related development, the EFCC said it has established an Immigration Fraud Section in key cities including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano, in response to growing immigration fraud. This initiative aims to combat visa and immigration scams.
    During a visit by a delegation from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), led by Superintendent Rabhi Abdallah, Olukoyede highlighted the new section’s role. He explained, “Apart from what we have done in the foreign exchange market, two weeks ago we set up an Immigration Fraud Section… We have seen quite a lot of fraud in that area.”
    Abdallah, who was in Nigeria to discuss potential collaboration with the EFCC, indicated that the RCMP may join forces with the commission for joint operations and investigations. He noted, “The department that I am in charge of in the RCMP is in partnership with government agencies, which includes funding utilized for various peace operations and specialized investigations worldwide.”

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