End Bad Governance: Protest breaks out in Lagos over hardship, insecurity

Author: Sunday DennisPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

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End Bad Governance: Protest breaks out in Lagos over hardship, insecurity

Hundreds of protesters staged a fresh #EndBadGovernance protest in Lagos on June 12, 2026, using Democracy Day to demand government action on economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, and rising cost of living. Human rights lawyer Femi Falana joined the protesters. Pro-government supporters also demonstrated in support of ongoing economic reforms.

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