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Youths in Niger State protest economic hardship, inflation
Youths in Niger State have taken to the streets to protest against the pervasive economic hardship and spiraling inflation in Nigeria.
The nationwide protest was originally scheduled to commence on August 1.
On Monday, youths in Niger State began their demonstration, carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Fuel subsidy must be back,” “Enough is enough,” “Stop anti-masses policies,” “We are not slaves in our country,” and “Hardship is unbearable.”
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The protesters are currently marching along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway in the Suleja Local Government Area, chanting anti-government slogans.
State governors and President Bola Tinubu have repeatedly appealed to youths to cancel the August 1-10 demonstrations. Additionally, law enforcement agencies have warned that the protests could be hijacked by hoodlums and “unscrupulous agents.”
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