Gunshots were fired by the Police to disperse residents of Minna, the Niger State capital, who were protesting against the rising cost of living.

As early as 7am on Monday, a group of women blocked Minna-Bida Road at the popular Kpakungu roundabout to express their grievances over the rising cost of food items.

They were later joined by men, who stopped vehicles from moving.

Efforts by the police to control the crowd almost resulted in violence as protesters asked police to leave, forcing the police to fire several shots in the air.

One of the youths, Ibrahim Gana, said rice was sold at the cost of N2,000 per mudu at Minna markets while maize was N1, 000 per measure.

“The Federal Government needs to take action to reduce the hardship being faced by the poor Nigerians. Things are becoming unbearable,” he said.

Spokesperson of the Niger State Police Command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, could not be reached as at the time of filing this report.

over the rising prices of essential commodities such as rice, flour, sugar and cement.

Investigations by our correspondents in Kano, Kwara, Ebonyi, Oyo, and Lagos states as well as Abuja revealed challenging situations for various groups of people, with some residents resorting to prayers while others calling on the government to take decisive control measures.

In Kano, a 50kg bag of sugar at Singer Market is now selling at N73, 000 as against N62, 000 sold in early January.
A bag of cement, which was N5, 500 in the beginning of January 2024, rose to N7, 300 as of Thursday.

According to a civil servant and a father of five, Malam Shehu Usman, the current situation is beyond explanation. He described the price hikes as something that needed divine intervention.

“We have to turn to God and seek his forgiveness, because what is happening goes beyond human explanation. Imagine an increase of N10, 300 within 30 days on a 50kg bag of rice and no one is saying anything?

“To many of us, life has never been so difficult than what we are going through presently. Many households cannot afford three meals in a day,” he said.

Another resident, Isah Bello, said his major concern is on how people will cope with the situation during Ramadan when Muslims observe fast. He stressed the need for the authorities to do the needful before things get out of control.

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Tinubu should bring back subsidy on petrol that is the only solution for now，its the only thing the masses enjoy.They can devise other means of paying for the subsidy like taxing the rich through property and income taxes.

Critical Mass slowly but surely been gathered!

Honestly, I wonder how families of 8 and over cope in this critical time

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah

I thought Nigeria stopped eating three times a day since 20+ years

It is becoming more unbearable by the day and sooner or later the police and military combined wouldn't be able to handle the uprising that will occur against this clueless government.

Very soon 2027 will come and you will still see most of the protesters that will still vote for APC and this same wicked government for just 1k, maggi, and packet of salt.

I know it would start from the North and spread to engulf that entire region.
It started with Kano bread sellers and now this,before you know it the whole North would be engulfed in protest and if the security agencies and goverment miscalculate in their response the whole country will be in turmoil.
The hardship is just too much.
The fatal error was fuel subsidy removal and Naira devaluation without deep thought of the consequences and safety measures.
The goverment should pray and hope it doesn't engulf the entire North,the region that ironically is the only one that can make the government sit up because once you handle them with the same harsh,brutal tactics you employ in the SOuth particularly the SW and SE,you unleash more anger and mayhem.

They must not forget to protest against Fulani herders who are destroying farmlands, farm produce and killing farmers all over the nation which is the main cause of food scarcity and high food prices. Fulani are the problem of Nigeria.

Ance4Liverpool:
Very soon 2027 will come and you will still see most of the protesters that will still vote for APC and this same wicked government for just 1k, maggi, and packet of salt.

The thing is I honestly don't see this goverment lasting till 2027 with the way things are going.
Imagine,even me I am seething with anger here,there has not been light for 2 days and I am expected to buy fuel in a harsh business environment where very little,if anything is coming in.
Assuming I am not composed due to education,do u think I won't join such mass protest in my area?
The hardship,unlike in previous goverments cannot be endured till 2027,it's too much,that is why this case is different.
Fuel very high,naira devalued causing further severe rise in prices of goods and services.
The transport cost alone that has risen by 100% at least has further affected virtually anything and anybody that moves.

accordadoga22:
Hehehe

This is what some people want for this country because one party animal who has turned a football fan lost an election.

Whether there is war or not because of the current hardship in the country, Biafra won't be achieved.

Hardship or not, Tinubu till 2031, Shettima from 2031 to 2039, Wike from 2039.

People from a region that are not pleased can go and hug transformer.

There is hunger in the land but we hope things get better soon

where is your humanity

Breakfast wey never go round na him them dey make noise?

Army should do their usual thing. By the time 7 people fall for ground, the rest go run.

accordadoga22:
Hehehe

This is what some people want for this country because one party animal who has turned a football fan lost an election.

Whether there is war or not because of the current hardship in the country, Biafra won't be achieved.

Hardship or not, Tinubu till 2031, Shettima from 2031 to 2039, Wike from 2039.

People from a region that are not pleased can go and hug transformer.

How are people even coping now?

There is hunger in the land but we hope things get better soon.

,I have never seen a better coward than some of you. People dey protest for Niger state, rather than attack them,you dey attack anoda person... Chai!

War don start and na from north!!!!!!!! After enjoying trillions from buhari agric loans.

Lol, this is only the beginning. We are still in Genesis yet they’re crying blood, then I wonder what will happen when we get to Revelation 😂😂

LordBiden:
Tinubu should bring back subsidy on petrol that is the only solution for now，its the only thing the masses enjoy.They can devise other means of paying for the subsidy like taxing the rich through property and income taxes.

Hahaha, so you’re not aware your tinubu is still paying subsidy?

Based on current exchange rate and international oil price, fuel won’t be less than 1000 naira per liter. Dude has destroyed whatever is left of Nigeria.

Make una Dey play sha.

As a Yoruba Muslim , I will never vote again base on religion or tribe

Chai, see utter delusions and cowardice. A protest is happening in Niger state, northern Nigeria but this thing is lamenting about Biafra and some people. What has hunger and protests in Niger got to do with them?

With people of low IQ like this, it’s no surprise why an empty character likeThiefnubu is ruling and destroying their lives.

Spit!

accordadoga22:
Hehehe

This is what some people want for this country because one party animal who has turned a football fan lost an election.

Whether there is war or not because of the current hardship in the country, Biafra won't be achieved.

Hardship or not, Tinubu till 2031, Shettima from 2031 to 2039, Wike from 2039.

People from a region that are not pleased can go and hug transformer.

How are people even coping now?

There is hunger in the land but we hope things get better soon.

accordadoga22:
Hehehe

This is what some people want for this country because one party animal who has turned a football fan lost an election.

Whether there is war or not because of the current hardship in the country, Biafra won't be achieved.

Hardship or not, Tinubu till 2031, Shettima from 2031 to 2039, Wike from 2039.

People from a region that are not pleased can go and hug transformer.

How are people even coping now?

There is hunger in the land but we hope things get better soon.

Is Biafra the reason why your apc government sees you as a f.o.o.l,and treat you as such?

Them dey talk of country wen rough,you dey carry m.u.m.u talk enter inside

Coolsperm:
As a Yoruba Muslim , I will never vote again base on religion or tribe

Lies

Stop terrorizing Nigeria. This request is specifically directed at the Norther and Eastern Nigerians

Your terrorism activities is causing hardship

I felt very bad then on getting the announcement of Mahmoud’s presidential election result, I felt robbed, I felt devastated but right now I thank God each day that Peter Obi was not declared the winner cos

1. No matter what he does we all would not appreciate it much because most of us thought Tinubu have something better and great to offer.

2. Tinubu, APC their cohorts and supporters would use their media and do everything in their powers to discredit Obi and ensure that Nigerians see him less.

3. I am happy that majority of those who supported Jagaban are currently the ones calling for his head already.

Lesson1: Always ask for and fight for what you can handle.

Lesson2: Play not to play yourself at the end of the game…Tinubu played himself by bringing in Buhari who messed up everywhere leaving a huge mess that Tinubu can not fix however Tinubu can not complain nor blame anyone afterall he’s been the game master who single handedly made Buhari President and now made himself the president too so no complain other that to now show Nigerians how good he said he is at fixing Lagos to now fixing Nigeria.

In this life no be everything you must do with muscle.

God bless Asiwaju….God bless Nigeria

It has begun

accordadoga22:
Hehehe

This is what some people want for this country because one party animal who has turned a football fan lost an election.

Whether there is war or not because of the current hardship in the country, Biafra won't be achieved.

Hardship or not, Tinubu till 2031, Shettima from 2031 to 2039, Wike from 2039.

People from a region that are not pleased can go and hug transformer.

How are people even coping now?

There is hunger in the land but we hope things get better soon.

Lamentations of a coward. Even online you are scared to tackle the north. Coward. Hausa man will slap yoruba man, instead of yoruba man to slap back with jara, he will enter lgbo man business and be shouting uche uche you dey here, dem they slap me. Disgusting Coward

We will continue to loud it clear and sound.

Tinubu na total failure.
His Apc is the worst thing to befall this Country.

This is an incontestible reality.

Ance4Liverpool:
Very soon 2027 will come and you will still see most of the protesters that will still vote for APC and this same wicked government for just 1k, maggi, and packet of salt.

You are a sage. You said it all.

Cowbell chocolate is no longer surgery..... Think twice...

All those people that are kidnapping farmers in the North in the name of religion.

Hope they didn't join the protest

LordBiden:
Tinubu should bring back subsidy on petrol that is the only solution for now，its the only thing the masses enjoy.They can devise other means of paying for the subsidy like taxing the rich through property and income taxes.

Asin eh!

Subsidy is d only thing d masses benefit from govt and this bastard took it away without thinking.


See dem saying subsidy is bad bla bla bal...

But d money dey steal per month is way more than what they pay for subsidy.