Youths took to the streets of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Tuesday to express their frustration over the country's economic challenges.
The protesters carried placards with various inscriptions and called on President Bola Tinubu to restore fuel subsidies.
He said this would help in reducing the rising cost of living, especially the sharp rise in food prices.
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Starting from Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Old Garage, the protesters marched through key areas of the city including Oke-Fiya, Dada Estate and Dele Yes Sir towards Ogo-Oluwa via Oba Adesoji Aderemi way and ended at Olaya Flyover Junction Happened. ,
Throughout the procession, participants sang solidarity songs to amplify their demands, while security personnel accompanied them to maintain peace and order.
The October 1 protests, dubbed #FearlessIn Oktober, are an extension of the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations held from August 1 to 10, inspired by the widespread economic hardship affecting many Nigerians.
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