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Breaking: Protesters storm Lagos streets, demand end to bad governance

By Uchechi Ojo October 1, 2020462 views

As Nigeria marks its 60th Independence, some youths numbering about two hundred, hit the streets of Lagos State on Thursday, October 1 2020, to demand an end to bad governance and leadership in the country.

The youths who said they’re #RevolutionNow protesters lamented Nigeria’s socio-economic development has been mired by bad leadership after the country gained independence from Britain and after 20 years of steady Democratic rule.

However, the organizer, Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate was inclusive and similar protests are also taking place in some states across the country.

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