Live Updates: October 1 Protest Begins as Nigerians March Out on Independence Day

Today, October 1, 2024, marks Nigeria's Independence Day, but it's also a day of mass protests across the country. Nigerians are taking to the streets to demand an end to bad governance.

The protests, which have been planned for some time, are expected to draw large crowds in major cities, including Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan, and Port Harcourt, with people gathering at key locations such as Eagle Square, Ikeja Under Bridge, and Freedom Park.

As the situation unfolds, stay tuned for Legit.ng's live updates on the October 1st protests in Nigeria which have been tagged #FearlessInOctober.