2024-08-02 09:00:08
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Protesters in Nigeria Demand Change Amidst High Cost of Living

Protesters in Nigeria have taken to the streets to voice their frustrations over the high cost of living, including food inflation and tripled fuel prices. The protests, sparked by an online campaign, have seen both peaceful demonstrations and violent clashes with the police in cities like Abuja and Kano.

The protesters are demanding an end to bad governance, corruption, and economic hardships. Nigeria's high poverty levels and rising insecurity have further fueled the discontent.

The government's attempts to quell the protests, including warnings of violence and promises of job opportunities and wage increases, have not appeased the demonstrators. As tensions continue to rise, it remains to be seen whether the government will address the protesters' demands or further restrict their rights.

Al Jazeera
1. August 2024 um 16:19

Photos: Protesters in Nigeria demonstrate over high cost of living

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Protesters in Nigeria, including factory worker Jite Omoze, demonstrate over high cost of living, including 40% food inflation and tripled fuel prices, after online campaign; police use tear gas to disperse crowds in Abuja and Kano, where protesters set fires and looted, amid concerns over protest violence, following government policy changes on fuel subsidy and currency; protesters also marched peacefully in Lagos and demonstrated in several other states.
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2. August 2024 um 08:31

13 people killed as Nigerians protest high cost of living: ‘we are hungry’ | South China Morning Post

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Deadly protests over high prices in Nigeria; 13 killed in crackdown. Curfews, economic disruption. Amnesty condemned violence, citing past protests. Unrest may impact Tinubu's agenda. Similar protests in Kenya led to parliament storming. 40% of Nigerians live in extreme poverty.
Al Jazeera
2. August 2024 um 08:07

‘Nigerians are tired’: Protesters fed up with bad governance, soaring costs

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Thousands are protesting poor governance, corruption and the increasing cost of living in Africa’s most populous nation. Lagos, Nigeria – Armed with a protest sign, 20-year-old Samuel Adeleke joined a crowd of angry Nigerians gathered in Ikeja, the heart of Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos, on Thursday morning. Passing through nearby residential areas, the few hundred protesters raised placards decrying the high cost of food and rising cost of living, while pumping their fists in the air and..
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