As the national strike/mass protest called by the Nigerian Labour unions enters the second day, Nigerians who are either participating in the ongoing protest or who are onlookers sent in firsthand information of the protest as it were in their areas. Excerpts:

Economic activities still grounded in Ilorin
By Ayeni, C.T, Ilorin

Here in Ilorin economic activities are completely paralyzed, bonfire were made at Offa Garage roundabout. Water supply is still cutoff as at 2pm of today, the day 2 of fuel subsidy removal protest.

No protest in Jigawa
By Halliru Audu, Dutse

The situation here in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, is very calm. There is no protest today, but only that commercial activities were grounded, banks, hospitals, market, transport services, and schools’ activities were totally shutdown.

Business picking up in Sokoto
By Tony, Sokoto

Sokoto State is very calm as if the people are tired of the protest. Some shops are opening right now as I am typing this message. It seems they are tired of staying at home. PHCN officials have resumed work and they have brought light, filling stations are opening. May God help us.

Deserted ever busy Makurdi road, Lafia, Nasarawa State

Security agents disperse protesters in Kaduna
By JB Samuel, Zaria

In Zaria, Kaduna State, protesters came out enmasse blocking the major road that lead from Zaria city to Dan-Magaji, burning tyres. However, the military in conjunction with the police came and dispersed the protesters at about 10 :55am.. meanwhile, banks and markets are closed. There was no commercial vehicles on the road.

In Kwara, prostesters ask Jonathan to resign
By Agboola Oloyin

Protest continued across the state capital. Some protesters were calling on the military to take over. They said Jonathan should resign

Protest continues in Lafia
By Musa Sarki, Lafia

Protest is going on peacefully in Lafia, Nasarawa State on the 2nd day. In most areas and streets, youths are preventing vehicles from moving. There is total compliance in Lafia. For example, the ever busy Makurdi road is empty.

No dull moment at Ibafo
By Usman Etafia, Ibafo

As early as 7am this morning,angry youths who are against the fuel subsidy removal by the federal government troop out in their thousands to block the ever busy Lagos/ Ibadan expressway, Ibafo, Ogun State. They mounted canopies at the center of the road while a DJ is on the stage playing all sorts of musics to inspire the youths who are making their request in a peaceful manner. Meanwhile, the ever busy road is deserted of vehicles.

No protest in Ahoada, Rivers State
By Kelgrin Kelly, Ahoada,

Though no protest here in Ahoada but most part of the town is free of  the usual vehicular movement. Some businesses and shops were under lock and key,as those who opened complained of low patronage due to the strike action,and high cost of goods. All banks here in Ahoada were also closed to customers,while the state general hospital Ahoada performed

A canopy placed at the centre of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibafo, by protesters

skeletal services to patients. The local government secretariat, Ahoada was also paralysed as most of the staff did not report for duties.

Meanwhile,security is tight as the various law enforcement agencies were sighted at strategic locations of the town.

Protesters raise the tempo in Kebbi
By Nura Teecha, Yauri.

In Yauri-Kebbi State, today’s protest recorded higher turnout than that of Monday. All shops are closed. Virtually all the adults and youths are taking part in the protest; saying that they are against the withdrawal of subsidy. The protest is well organised and peaceful.

Oyo records peaceful protest
By Akin Ajayi, Oyo

Peaceful demonstration took place in Oyo town. Bonfire was made at Oyagbe, Saabo, Akesan and Owode, powered by NAOS, NLC and artisan. They were saying subsidy must stay, sell fuel at 6o naira, remember you were not born with a silver spoon. However, every business activities in the area were paralysed.

Owerri is calm
By M. Precious, Owerri

It is calm in Owerri. Business is going on as normal! However, banks are not open, civil servants are at home though! Filling stations and other firms and businesses are open like its a normal day!