The nationwide hunger protests entered day seven on Wednesday, August 7, with security concerns rising over the raising of Russian flags. The protests started on Thursday, August 1, and are expected to last until Saturday, August 10. The protesters are angry about the rising cost of food and other essential items, which has left many struggling to survive. The situation has been exacerbated by the country's economic woes, including a weakening currency and soaring inflation. The government has responded to the protests by imposing curfews and deploying security forces to maintain order, but the demonstrators remain defiant, insisting that their voices will be heard. Live updates as hunger protests entered day 7 Photo Credit: @mobilisingniger, @officialABAT Source: Twitter 10:52 AM Presidency knocks Atiku over hunger protests comment Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president, has been tackled for speaking against the security agencies in their measure to stop hunger protesters from violence. Bayo Onanuga, the spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, faulted the former PDP presidential candidate's position on the constitutional right to protest. The presidency stated that the constitution spelt out limitations for protests and urged Atiku to emulate his counterparts in the UK and condemn the looting of public and private businesses during the protests. See the statement here: 10:41 AM Hunger protest: Atiku knocks security agencies Atiku Abubakar, the PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, told service chiefs and military commanders that it was inhuman to use lethal force against peaceful protesters. The former vice president maintained that those who authorised the use of lethal force would be held accountable, even after their service years. He, however, kept mum on some protesters waving Russian flags in some parts of the north. See his tweet here: 9:45 AM Three northern politicians under probe for alleged sponsoring raising Russian flags Following the raising of Russian flags by some protesters in some parts of the north, the security agencies have reportedly identified four politicians sponsoring the move. The Punch reported that sources disclosed that the northern political bigwigs under investigation are from Kaduna, Kano and Katsina. The sources further revealed that the accused politicians are instrumental in the 2023 elections and have been identified as conniving with foreign countries to influence unconstitutional change of government in Nigeria.
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