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As momentum builds for the planned nationwide protests against poor governance and economic hardship, protesters have outlined their demands. Dockaysworld reports that these protests are set to occur across all states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, in August. Recent spikes in food and commodity prices have exacerbated Nigeria's economic crisis, following the government's removal of petrol subsidies and the unification of foreign exchange rates. In response, Nigerians are taking to the streets to voice their concerns. Protesters have vowed to continue their demonstrations until significant changes are made. They have also stated that if any protester is harmed, they will not relent until President Tinubu and his cabinet resign. Protesters’ Demands: 1. **Fuel Price Reduction:** Reduce petrol pump price to N100 per liter. 2. **Address Insecurity and Hunger:** Close all IDP camps and resettle the campers to combat insecurity and hunger. 3. *

On Thursday, the Federal Government initiated the reconstruction and expansion of the Sango, Ota/Idiroko Expressway. In preparation for the project, numerous buildings marked for demolition are being taken down along the 64-kilometre stretch of the deteriorating Ota-Idiroko Road. A local resident informed our correspondent via WhatsApp that both landlords and tenants whose properties were slated for demolition felt powerless as the process began. "This is currently happening at Oju-ore, Ota, towards the border. Many buildings from Oju-Ore to Owode-Atan, extending to the Idiroko border, are being demolished. The Federal Government has started the road expansion and reconstruction," the source shared with our correspondent. Earlier in the week, the National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) urged the Federal Government to urgently address the collapsed Lagos-Sango Ota-Abeokuta expressway. The students specifically called on the Minister of Works