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Youths Protest Economic Hardship in Niger State, March on Abuja-Kaduna Expressway

Youths have taken to the streets of Niger State to protest the pervasive economic hardship and spiralling inflation in Nigeria. The demonstration was initially scheduled to begin nationwide on August 1. However, on Monday, some youths in Niger State began their protest earlier, carrying placards with messages 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.’

The protesters are currently marching along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway in Suleja LGA, chanting anti-government slogans. The state governors and President Bola Tinubu have urged the youth to postpone the nationwide demonstrations planned from August 1-10. Additionally, law enforcement agencies have cautioned that the protests could be taken over by hoodlums and “unscrupulous agents,” posing a risk to public order.

NNEOMA UDENSI

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