Nigerian President Demands End to Deadly Protests Amid Economic Hardship

Nigeria's President has called for an end to mass protests against economic hardship, which have been ongoing for a fourth day in cities including Lagos. The protests have been marked by clashes with police, resulting in the deaths of at least nine protesters, according to Amnesty International. The President, in a televised address, acknowledged the concerns of the protesters, but defended his economic reforms, which are being blamed for the hardships. At least seven people have died and over 700 have been arrested since the protests began.