Thursday, November 21, 2024

Nationwide Protests Enter Day-5 As Organizers Prepare To Address World Press Conference

The ongoing nationwide hardship and hunger protests in Nigeria have entered their fifth day, with organizers gearing up to address a world press conference today at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, Lagos state. The protests, which commenced on Thursday, August 1, and are slated to end on Saturday, August 10, 2024, have been marked by increasing tensions, heavy police presence, and a rising death toll.

In a bid to quell the protests, Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos-Bukuru metropolis, effective from midnight of yesterday.

This move comes as the death toll in the protests rises to 18, with Niger state recording the highest casualty of six.

Amnesty International has condemned the clampdown on peaceful protesters, alleging that Nigerian security forces have sent 109 protesters to prison.

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The organization’s accusations have added to the growing concerns about human rights violations in the country.

As the situation continues to unfold, organizers of the ‘End Bad Governance in Nigeria’ protests are set to address a world press conference, where they are expected to outline their demands and respond to the government’s handling of the protests.

The conference is scheduled to take place at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, Lagos state, and will be closely watched by local and international observers.

The protests have brought Nigeria to a standstill, with many citizens demanding an end to the worsening cost-of-living crisis under the Bola Tinubu administration.

As the situation continues to deteriorate, all eyes are on the government’s response to the protesters’ demands and the international community’s reaction to the unfolding crisis.

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