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The return of petrol subsidies is one of the major demands of the protesters. President Tinubu announced the removal of subsidies on petrol last year, triggering Nigeria’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.PREMIUM TIMES delivers fact-based journalism for Nigerians, by Nigerians — and our community of supporters, the readers who donate, make our work possible. Help us bring you and millions of others in-depth, meticulously researched news and information.
In Abuja, on Thursday, the atmosphere of the peaceful protest changed as pro-government protesters arrived at the venue of the protest in 11 coaster buses. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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