The streets of Nigeria have once again become a战场 of voices, as demonstrators return to demand government action to alleviate the soaring cost of living. In Abuja, the air is thick with tear gas as police clash with protesters, their chants for economic, political, and social reforms reverberating through the city. The aftermath of two days of protests has left a trail of violence and destruction, heightening fears across the nation. But one thing is clear: the people will not stand by and watch their country crumble.
In the heart of Nigeria, a cripping crisis is unfolding, with the skyrocketing cost of living at its core. At least four lives have been lost as Security Forces clash with protesters, who are taking to the streets to denounce soaring food prices. A youth-led movement has initiated 10 days of demonstrations, calling attention to the government's handling of what many are calling Nigeria's worst economic downturn in decades. DW's Christine Mundwa brings us this report from Lagos.
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