Nigeria’s "10 Days of Rage" Protests: A Cry for Better Governance and Economic Relief

Abuja, Nigeria – Thousands of Nigerians have taken to the streets, protesting against bad governance, corruption, soaring inflation, and the rising cost of living. The demonstrations, dubbed "10 Days of Rage," have been marked by violence, with reports of deaths, injuries, and arrests. The protests, which began on August 1, are expected to continue until August 10.

The protests, which have been inspired by similar movements in Kenya, are a reflection of the growing discontent among Nigerians with the country’s economic and political situation. The country’s most populous state, Nigeria, is Africa’s largest economy, but many citizens feel that the benefits of its resources do not trickle down to them.

The protests have been marked by violence, with reports of deaths, injuries, and arrests. The police have used tear gas and live ammunition to disperse protesters, while protesters have responded by looting and vandalizing public and private properties.

The government has responded to the protests by imposing a 24-hour curfew in several states, including Kano, which is the second-largest state in the country. The curfew has been enforced by the military, who have been accused of using excessive force against protesters.

The protests have also been marked by ethnic tensions, with some groups calling for the president, Bola Tinubu, to step down and for the military to take over power. The president has responded to the protests by pleading for an end to the demonstrations and insisting that he will not reverse any of his economic policies.

The protests have been criticized by some as being violent and destructive, while others have praised them as a necessary step towards bringing about change in the country. The government has been accused of failing to protect protesters and of using excessive force against them.

The protests have also been marked by divisions within the country, with some groups calling for the president to step down and for the military to take over power. The president has responded to the protests by pleading for an end to the demonstrations and insisting that he will not reverse any of his economic policies.

The protests are expected to continue until August 10, and it remains to be seen whether they will bring about any significant changes in the country.