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Nigeria Faces Protests Over Economic Hardships Aiming for Regime Change

Dulue Mbachu

Dulue Mbachu, an experienced journalist, covers business and politics for Allen Dreyfus.
  • State security police allege protests aim to topple President Bola
  • Tinubu Inflation and subsidy cuts fuel public discontent, prompting planned demonstrations

Abuja, Nigeria – Protests planned across Nigeria against economic hardships from August 1 aim to achieve regime change by toppling President Bola Tinubu, state security police alleged, threatening a crackdown on organisers.

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