Police fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators in Abuja

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Police fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators in Abuja

At least three demonstrators have been killed in the Nigerian state of Kaduna, during nationwide protests against economic conditions. Nigeria is suffering its worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation, following reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu last year. He ended a fuel subsidy and currency controls, leading to the tripling of petrol prices and a spike in inflation. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja.

August 2, 2024