The Nigerian police used tear gas to disperse crowds in Abuja and Kano as citizens in various cities protested against the rising cost of living.
The country is grappling with high inflation and a devalued currency following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to end fuel subsidies and liberalize the economy.
Dubbed #EndbadGovernanceinNigeria, the movement gained momentum through online activism, although authorities cautioned against emulating violent protests seen in Kenya.
With food inflation at 40% and fuel prices tripling in a year, many Nigerians are feeling the financial strain, while concerns about safety during protests also linger.
In Kano, protesters resorted to burning tyres in defiance…
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