Monday, August 5, 2024, marks the fifth day of the ongoing 10-day nationwide protests called by organisers to push for economic and political reforms in Nigeria.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
The protests, which started on Thursday, August 1, have been held in several states but have turned violent in some states, and has led to the imposition of curfews by the state governments.
In some states like Abuja where the protests have been peaceful, the police have used tear gas and live bullets to disperse protesters.
On Sunday President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation concerning the protests where he called its end.
Some Nigerians however were not impressed by his speech and stated that he had not made any tangible concessions.
Some of the demands of the protesters include the reversal of the removal of petrol subsidies and a slash in the salaries and allowances of public officials.
The protests led to the closure of many businesses, including banks and grocery stores, on Thursday and Friday. However, many businesses opened over the weekend as the protests grew thinner on Sunday.
There was heavy police presence at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, Lagos as at 8am.
There are no protesters in view though the demonstration was scheduled to start by 8am.
Lagos State Commissioner of Police Adegoke Fayoade is on ground with his men patrolling the park.
