October 1 Protests: Thousands Gather in Lagos and Abuja to Decry Economic Hardship and Rising Costs

As Nigeria marks 64 years of independence, thousands of citizens have taken to the streets in Lagos and Abuja to protest against the skyrocketing cost of living and economic hardship under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The protests, which have drawn attention both locally and internationally, were sparked by frustration over rising inflation, energy prices, and the impact of economic reforms. The protest, tagged “FearlessInOctober,” follows weeks of online mobilization and comes just after the August #EndBadGovernance demonstrations. Protesters in Abuja assembled in the Utako area, waving the Nigerian flag and carrying banners with slogans like “EndBadGovernance,” “DiasporaVoting,” and “EndHighLivingCosts.” Similarly,...

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