The president said the state of emergency was to restore order after exhausting every dialogue options and protesters were not leaving the streets.
In September 2025, violent youth-led protests toppled Nepal’s government.
Mr Agbebaku said the decision became necessary amidst public outcry and protests.
President Andry Rajoelina has requested a one-year extension to address power and water shortages, promising to resign if the problems persist.
Angry youths, mobilised through social media, berated the government’s huge expenditure on the 2030 World Cup.
He added, “All we need to do is to support the administration so that we can grow together, and I am sure God will help us.”
Mr Okoko appealed to the youth for more patience with the government to implement its various policies and programmes.
“The state of our economy should be of concern to us as a people,” he pleaded.
Nigerians nationwide have hit the streets to protest against hunger and bad governance.
The Gazette reporters provide real-time updates as Nigerians take to the streets to protest amid worsening living conditions caused by President Bola Tinubu’s harsh economic policies.
