Protests Erupt Across Nigeria Against Soaring Living Costs and Fuel Prices

Protests sweep across Nigerian cities as demonstrators voice grievances over escalating living expenses and fuel price hikes. The Nigerian police inspector general alerts to the risk of violent actions by protest influencers imitating events in Kenya.

Security forces are deployed to quell unrest and safeguard national infrastructure. Demonstrators in Minna, Katsina, and Lagos demand an end to bad governance, facing dispersal attempts with gunshots and tear gas.

The fuel subsidy removal triggering price spikes sparks nationwide demonstrations, revealing deep-rooted frustrations in impoverished regions. Amid government efforts to avert widespread protests akin to Kenya, religious leaders advocate for dialogue while protesters defy court restrictions.

Notably, a 'hunger day' mobilizes protesters in Abuja, emphasizing the severity of the economic challenges prompting public outcry.