The nationwide protest against hardship in Nigeria entered day 5 today, August 5. This was despite President Bola Tinubu addressing the nation on Saturday, with many describing his speech as far below expectation.
We bring you live updates in text, photos and videos of the protests.
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Photo from Kebbi State
By Haruna Aliyu
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Protest: Kaduna govt imposes curfew on Kaduna, Zaria
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo
The Kaduna State Security Council has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria metropolis, following a hijack of the ongoing protest by hoodlums who attacked and looted shops on Monday.
A statement issued by Samuel Aruwan, the Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, explained that the Kaduna State Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, following a review of the security situation in the State, notified citizens that there was sufficient evidence to clearly indicate that the ongoing protest has been hijacked by criminal elements who have resorted to looting of shops and destruction of private and public property.
“In view of this unfortunate development, the Kaduna State Security Council has unanimously resolved to impose a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolises and environs with immediate effect.”
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Kano relaxes curfew
By Bashir Bello, KANO
The Kano State Government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew in the state to six hours daily.
The state’s Commissioner of Information, Baba Dantiye, who announced this on behalf of the government, said the curfew was relaxed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dantiye said the curfew was relaxed to allow residents to go about their day-to-day activities and legitimate business.
He said the curfew will resume fully after 2 p.m.
Recall that the state Governor, Abba Yusuf declared the curfew on Thursday evening after the protest was hijacked by hoodlums, leading to loss of lives and properties in the state.