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BANKS, BUSINESSES REMAIN CLOSED AS PROTESTS CONTINUE
As the the nationwide protests across the country continues to rage on, traders in most markets of Lagos and other parts of the country might have taken to just sit and watch.
The situation in Tradefair complex is almost same for Alaba, Ladipo, Computer Village and others remain sealed.
Cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt in Rivers State, and Benin City in Edo State among others, the protests have continued as the demonstrators demand for the betterment of the harsh economy.
In Lagos State, the protesters gathered in Ojota. Security operatives were on the ground to ensure a hitch-free exercise.
The state’s Commissioner for Information Gbenga Omotosho addressed them and assured them that the government would address their demands.
It was a similar situation in Port Harcourt. While residents of many areas in the city continued their daily activities, protesters marched from the Pleasure Park and camped in front of the Federal Secretariat.
These were later addressed by police authorities.
Abuja – hundreds of protesters converged at the Berger Roundabout. But police operatives fired teargas to disperse the demonstrators. They later reconvened at the Moshood Abiola Stadium.
Neighbouring Kaduna is, however, relatively calm with no signs of protesters on the streets.
The first day of the protest was largely peaceful across the 36 states and the FCT.
However, in states like Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Borno, Kebbi, Yobe, Niger, Katsina and others, there was violence, killings, and looting, prompting the governments to impose curfews on the state.
Days before the protests, calls for the demonstrations had reached a crescendo, especially on social media.
Young Nigerians, battered by the economic hardship that has seen the naira greatly devalued and the cost of essential items beyond the reach of millions, urged the government to restore the subsidy on petroleum and address other issues raised.Imo: The sit home was followed as major markets and streets were deserted.
