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Nigerian authorities warn against calling for coup after protests

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Nigerian police restrict demonstrators from convening for a sixth day of protests against the government, in Lagos, Nigeria, on Aug 6, 2024. [Reuters]

While nationwide protests appeared to have ebbed Tuesday, the Nigerian government said it will not tolerate calls for coups after some protesters in northwest Kano and Kaduna states waved Russian flags while marching in the streets Monday.

Nigeria's Defence chiefs told journalists that hoisting the Russian flags amounts to treason.

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