Top Stories From Protest Grounds Today (Featuring Tinubu, Police, Military, PDP, And More)

Top stories from protest grounds today feature President Bola Tinubu, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Military, the People’s Democratic Party, and more.

Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below:

Tinubu To Address Nigerians Amid Nationwide Protest

President Bola Tinubu is set to address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am.

Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s spokesperson, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Saturday.

Although he did not say the reason for the address, it is expected to focus on the ongoing nationwide protests.

Police Storm MKO Abiola Stadium, Open Fire at Journalists, ‘End Hunger’ Protesters in Abuja

Journalists and protesters on Saturday fled for their lives as heavily armed police men opened fire on them at the day 3 of the ongoing “End Hunger” Protest in Abuja.

The protesters had gathered in front of the the MKO Abiola Stadium in the nation’s capital, Abuja, chanting solidarity songs when the policemen arrived in about five hilux vans and ordered them to leave immediately.

Angered by their refusal to obey the order, the policemen opened fire on the protesters and journalists covering the event, thereby dispersing them.

Police Reportedly Shoot Man Dead in Abuja During Protest

A young boy was reportedly shot and killed by officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) as the #EndBadGovernance protest reached its third day.

The boy was allegedly shot at close range near Zenith Bank in Kubwa.

An eyewitness stated that the boy was not participating in the protest but was walking by when the police, who were targeting protesters from another location, fired their weapon.

Abuja Protesters Abandon Venue Amid Waning Momentum

The protest against “bad governance” in Abuja has lost momentum by its third day, with demonstrators confined to MKO Abiola National Stadium and no protesters present on Saturday.

To manage the protest, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) authorities secured a court order confining the demonstrators to the MKO Abiola National Stadium.

Despite the organizers’ request to use Eagle Square for their gathering, they were denied entry.

Drama As Protesters Block Governor Fubara’s Convoy In Rivers

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s motorcade faced obstruction on Saturday by protesters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The demonstrators demanded the governor step down and address them directly.

During the protest in Port Harcourt today, the crowd of protesters brandishing green branches and expressing their fervour, filled the streets while demanding an end to poor governance.

Media Coverage Encouraging Protesters – CDS Musa

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa says media coverage is encouraging protesters.

Gen. Musa urged the media to stop giving “undue publicity” to the protests by some groups.

“The media should not do this. This is not an election,” he told newsmen on Friday in Abuja.

Protest: ‘Reduce Fuel Price, Halt Naira’s Free Fall’ – PDP Blasts Tinubu

The PDP asked Tinubu to reduce fuel prices and halt naira’s free fall.

The opposition party blasted the president for his failure to address Nigerians despite the crippling nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja, on Saturday, the party demanded that Tinubu immediately address Nigerians on urgent steps being taken to reduce the price of petroleum products.

I Did Not Lead Any Protest In Abuja – Senator Kingibe Replies Wike

The Chairperson, Senate Committee on Women Affairs, Ireti Kingibe, LP, FCT, has debunked the allegation that she sponsored the protest in Abuja.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday said that security agencies in the territory had identified a senator as one of those sponsoring the anti-government protest.

The unnamed Senator was said to be supplying the protesters incentives such as food and water.

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