BREAKING: Protesters pull down National Assembly gate in Abuja, force their way in

Angry protesters have pulled down the gate of the National Assembly in Abuja.

Earlier, the protesters led by the leaders of the Organised Labour, Joe Ajaero of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Festus Osifo of the Trade Union Congress asked security operatives stationed at the legislative building to open the gates to allow the angry workers to express their displeasure.