Protests, discontent mar Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebrations

Oct. 3, 2024 - Guardian Nigeria

As the country marked the 64th anniversary of its existence, citizens took to the streets across several states to protest worsened economic hardship. Ajala made this disclosure while reviewing the conduct of the Independence Day ‘EndBadGovernance’ protest in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, during a chat with journalists.

MEANWHILE, mixed reactions trailed President Tinubu’s nationwide broadcast on the anniversary. The President promised that the event would focus on key issues such as education, employment, innovation, security, and social justice.

REACTING, to the President’s promise of a youth confab, the Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) welcomed the decision cautiously...