Scheduled Broadcast Announcement
President Bola Tinubu’s urgent national address to Nigerians is scheduled for Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, made the announcement and urged all television, radio, and electronic media outlets to connect to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) for live coverage.
Urgent National Address
The demonstrations have experienced incidents, with reports of looting and unrest, particularly in northern regions like Kano. Law enforcement has actively engaged in curbing these disruptions and recovering stolen goods. Networks will rebroadcast this special address at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm, ensuring all citizens have the opportunity to tune in.
Continued Demonstrations Across the Country
In the backdrop of this forthcoming address, protests continue unabated in Lagos, Oyo, Abuja, and other states, where citizens express their dissatisfaction with the recent removal of fuel subsidies and the resulting surge in the cost of living. The protests, branded under the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria movement, have called for urgent governmental action.
Challenges of Maintaining Order
The demonstrations have experienced incidents, with reports of looting and unrest, particularly in northern regions like Kano. Law enforcement has actively engaged in curbing these disruptions and recovering stolen goods.
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