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Have you ever wondered what it takes for a nation to rise up against its leaders? In the heart of Nigeria, a growing wave of discontent has sparked a series of nation-wide demonstrations. The trigger? President Bola Tinubu's decision to remove the fuel subsidy, announced during his inauguration last May.
The outskirts of Nigeria's capital saw chaos unfold as police fired tear gas at protesters who had lit bonfires and torched a police station. While the protests in Lagos were largely peaceful, the situation escalated quickly. "If they want to go out to protest, they should allow it to be peaceful," one observer noted. But peace was elusive that day.
This isn't the first time Nigerians have expressed their frustration over the rising cost of living. Previous appeals to the government have gone unanswered, and the current protests pale in comparison to the massive demonstrations against police brutality four years ago. Organizers believe that only the reinstatement of the fuel subsidy will bring people back to their homes.
"Why are so many people not on the streets today?" one activist questioned, calling them cowards. "You will see them behind their keyboards, behind their inner rooms, condemning the government of the day." While some stay silent, others have taken their message to the courts and the government, which has restricted protests to designated areas.
In the northern city of Kano, a curfew was imposed after shops and government buildings were looted and vandalized. Similar scenes played out in the Northeast State of Yori and Borno State, where police fired tear gas to disperse crowds. Now, a curfew is in place, but the spirit of protest remains unquenched.
Organizers have listed 19 demands, but they believe that meeting just one – reinstating the fuel subsidy – would be a good start. However, the government argues that state grants benefit only a few corrupt Nigerians, to the detriment of the rest. They urge protesters to give time for the president's policies to take effect.
The demonstrations are expected to continue daily until August 10th. As the nation watches, the question remains: will the government listen to the voices of its people? Stay tuned to our channel for the latest updates from Al Jazeera.
This article explores the growing tension in Nigeria over the removal of the fuel subsidy, capturing the emotions and actions of a nation in turmoil.
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