Police surround Gani Fawehimi Park
Heavy police presence reported at Gani Fawehimi park, Ojota, Lagos. Protesters were prevented from gaining access to the park to gather and protest.
Ibadan follows suit, protest ends
Protesters in Ibadan, Oyo state, started their march at the University gate and ended it in Bodija market.
Femi Aborisade, human rights activist and lawyer, addressing protesters in Ibadan.
Port Harcourt protesters 'not allowed' to converge
According to Channels Television, police dispersed protesters in Port Harcourt, making it impossible for them to gather — or even protest.
Like Lagos, protest ends in Abuja.
Short-lived? Yes. Impactful? Only time will tell.
The Abuja protest is over.
In similar fashion, the pro-Buhari group of protesters also leave the Aso Villa entrance - one by one.
In Abuja, the #ISTANDWITHNIGERIA protesters are back to Unity Fountain, leaving behind the pro-Buhari group, whose leaders were addressing their supporters.
Organisers of Lagos protest thank the police for providing security while it lasted. Protesters mill out, and head their separate ways, having voiced their disgruntlement.
Charly Boy: Nigerians to march again in March
While addressing the crowd, Charly Boy said a mega rally is coming up next month.
"Any government agency that is not working well will be shot down, even Abuja," he thundered.
Lagos protest over!
Protesters in Lagos have started leaving from National Theatre, Iganmu, after being addressed by Charly Boy, Seyi Law, others.
Odinkalu: Corruption has gone from bad to worse
On the other side of the Aso Villa entrance in Abuja, Chidi Odinkalu, human rights activist, says corruption has gone from bad to worse.
"We are asking the government to fix energy, fight corruption. That is our demand! We want to reiterate that our leaders have failed us. They are not keeping their elected promises. Enough is enough."
Success: Nigeria's integrity tied to Buhari's
Olayemi Success of Buhari Volunteer Network says the President needs support. He said he was voted on the basis of his integrity and if he fails, Nigeria will lose its integrity.
Anti and pro-government protesters meet.
Buhari Volunteer Network meet #ISTANDWITHNIGERIA protesters at Aso Villa entrance. Both groups are presently protesting.
Lagos protesters throng National Theatre, Iganmu.
The protesters in Lagos are now at the National Theatre, where the march is expected to end, after being addressed by the organisers and leaders of the protest.
Back in Abuja, the #ISTANDWITHNIGERIA protesters have arrived the entrance of Aso Villa.
Lagos commissioner spotted on protest train
Security had been a major cause of concern in the days leading to the protest. Fatai Owoseni, Lagos police commissioner, is present with his officers to maintain law and order.
Ibadan set to join in
In Ibadan, Oyo state, protesters have converged on the University of Ibadan, gearing to march out.
In Abuja, those protesting against the current economic situation are under the aegis of #ISTANDWITHNIGERIA, while the pro-government protesters belong to the Buhari Volunteer Network.
In Lagos, the protest is being led by Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria while in Abuja, two groups are protesting.
The take-off point in Lagos is National Stadium, Surulere, while in Abuja, it is Unity Fountain.
Welcome to TheCable's coverage of the nationwide protests holding in Abuja, Lagos and some other states.
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