Nigerians decry ‘anti-poor’ measures in new protests against the ...
WEB13 hours ago · Ilorin and Abuja, Nigeria – For the second time in two months, angry protesters in several cities across Nigeria are trooping out to denounce biting economic hardship in the West African country ...
Nigeria’s independence anniversary is marked by protests and ...
WEB16 hours ago · People protest against economic hardship on the occasion of Nigeria's 64th independence anniversary, in Lagos Nigeria, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/ Sunday Alamba) The Associated Press
Nigeria’s independence anniversary is marked by protests and ...
WEB17 hours ago · ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerians on Tuesday staged protests against economic hardship as the West African nation marked its 64th independence anniversary with its president calling for patience. Police fired tear gas to disperse some of the protesters, resulting in clashes.
Anger meets tear gas as Nigeria hardship protests fizzle out
WEB14 hours ago · Rex Elanu, a chicken farmer and activist at the protest in Abuja, has seen the price of poultry feed soar under Tinubu. "It's a failed state, we must be sincere with ourselves," the 39-year-old ...
Nigeria protests: President Tinubu demands end to deadly unrest - BBC
WEBAug 4, 2024 · Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appealed for protests to end after “bloodshed” during three days of demonstrations over a deepening cost of living crisis. At least seven people have died and...
Violence erupts as Nigerians protest hunger across the nation
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Protests erupted in multiple cities across Nigeria Thursday as frustrated citizens took to the streets, voicing their anger over increasing hunger and “bad governance.”
Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests ...
WEBAug 2, 2024 · At least nine people were killed by security forces as protesters clashed with police during mass demonstrations over the country’s economic crisis, a rights group said Friday, while authorities said a police officer was killed and several others injured.
Police fire gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests over Nigeria…
WEBAug 2, 2024 · ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Security forces fired gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests across Nigeria on Thursday as thousands, mostly young people, poured onto the streets to rally against the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. At least two people were reported killed.
Nationwide Protests Over Hunger Rock Nigeria - The ... - The New York Times
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Nigerians struggling to afford food and earn a living have taken to the streets in nationwide protests that have already left at least 13 people killed, according to Amnesty International.
Hundreds protest across Nigeria over soaring cost of living, fuel ...
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Nigerian troops and police have tightened security in Lagos and the capital, Abuja, as nationwide protests over the rising cost of living kicked off and are expected to continue for 10 days.