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Suspend #EndBadGovernance Protests, Embrace Dialogue, Tinubu Urges Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to suspend the #EndBadGovernance protests and embrace dialogue.
During a broadcast on Sunday, the President assured Nigerians that his administration is focused on good governance despite the socio-economic challenges confronting Africa’s most populous nation.
Tinubu expressed pain over the loss of lives and properties in some states during the nationwide protests, saying the destruction of public and private assets sets the nation back “as scarce resources will be again used to restore them”.
He also commiserated with the families and relations of those who died in the protests.
“We must stop further bloodshed, violence and destruction,” he said.
The President said his administration won’t allow a few politically minded people to tear down the country under the guise of protests.
“As President of this country, I must ensure public order.
In line with my constitutional oath to protect the lives and property of every citizen, our government will not stand idly by and allow a few with a clear political agenda to tear this nation apart.
“To those who have taken undue advantage of this situation to threaten any section of this country, be warned: The law will catch up with you. There is no place for ethnic bigotry or such threats in the Nigeria we seek to build,” he said.
‘FG Will Address Your Concerns’
“Fellow Nigerians, I have heard you loud and clear. I understand the pain and frustration that drive these protests, and I want to assure you that our government is committed to listening and addressing the concerns of our citizens.
“But we must not let violence and destruction tear our nation apart. We must work together to build a brighter future, where every Nigerian can live with dignity and prosperity.
“I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states,” he added.
Protesters’ Demands
Since the protests started on Thursday, opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Tinubu’s contenders in the last election ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have loudly called on him to address defiant youths who have taken to the streets to express their displeasure over the wobbling economy and the attendant hardship in the country.
Prices of food and basic commodities have gone through the roof in the last months, as Nigerians battle one of the country’s worst inflation rates and economic crises sparked by the government’s twin policies of petrol subsidy removal and unification of forex windows.
Propagated on social media, the #EndBadGovernance protests against economic hardship planned for 10 days entered its third day on Saturday as resilient youths pushed on, insisting that Tinubu meets their demands.
Some of the protesters’ demands include the restoration of petrol subsidies and the forex regime. They also want the government to address food shortages, unemployment, and the wasteful spending of those in power.
Other demands are a reduction of the President’s cabinet and general cost of governance, immediate reforms of the electoral umpire INEC and anti-graft agency EFCC with renewed vigour in the fight against corrupt politicians.
The protests turned awry in Kano, Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Jigawa, Nasarawa and other states where rampaging hoodlums took advantage of the situation and burned vehicles, and looted warehouses and private stores.
Police said seven persons died during incidents around the protests but denied that security agents killed any of the victims.
Till Day 3, policemen were seen dispersing protesters using tear gas, even as civil society organisations condemned the action of the police.
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State.
It was gathered that Buhari will be laid to rest tomorrow, Tuesday, in Daura, as his body arrived Nigeria today.
Buhari passed away at a clinic in London, where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness, at 4:30 pm on Sunday.
His former media spokesman, Garba Shehu, disclosed this via X on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Governor Radda of Katsina State has announced the burial arrangements for late President Muhammadu Buhari who passed away yesterday in a hospital in London.
Addressing journalists during a press briefing in Katsina, Governor Radda revealed that, following consultations with the late President’s family and close associates in London, it has been agreed that the remains of the former leader will arrive Katsina tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, by 12 noon.
He further disclosed that the burial will take place in Daura, the hometown of the late President, by 2:00 p.m. on the same day.
Governor Radda expressed deep condolences on behalf of himself, the Government, and the people of Katsina State, to the family of the late President and to all Nigerians mourning the loss of a national icon.
“We pray Almighty Allah to grant his soul eternal rest and reward him with Aljannatul Firdaus,” the Governor said.
“We also condole His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the passing of his predecessor.
May Allah give us the strength to bear this great loss.”
The Government of Katsina State is coordinating with federal authorities and the family to ensure a befitting and dignified farewell for the late elder statesman.
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed shock and profound sorrow over the news of the passing of His Excellency, former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday in the United Kingdom at 82 years.
In his condolence message, signed by Christian Aburime, Secretary to the state Governor, Soludo remarked that the demise of the former president marks the end of an era as he was a towering figure in Nigeria’s history and a dedicated patriot of our country.
He said, Buhari’s life was characterised by an unyielding commitment to integrity, discipline, and the pursuit of a better Nigeria.
“From his early days as a military officer to his tenure as Head of State and later as a democratically elected President, he consistently demonstrated a profound love for Nigeria and its people”.
“Of particular recall was his popular stance against public indiscipline as executed with War Against Indiscipline (WAI) campaign during his first coming as military head of State”.
The Governor further recalled President Buhari’s contributions to national development as pivotal and unforgettable.
His administration’s efforts in security, infrastructure, and the fight against corruption were notable.
He said, Buhari championed initiatives aimed at strengthening our economy, improving agricultural output, and ensuring the welfare of all Nigerians.
Governor Soludo also added that beyond his policy achievements, President Buhari was a man of immense personal conviction.
His steadfastness, even in the face of daunting challenges, served as an inspiration to many.
He was a leader who believed in the unity and potential of Nigeria, tirelessly working towards a nation where peace and prosperity would thrive for all.
Therefore, Governor Soludo conveys his sincere condolences to the Buhari family, the Federal Government, and all Nigerians on the death of President Muhammadu Buhari, praying that Almighty Allah grants his soul eternal rest and comforts all who mourn him.
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