Nigerian protesters arrested for waving Russian flag

In northern Nigeria, around 40 people were arrested for waving Russia's national flag during protests against high living costs and perceived poor governance.

Amid a crackdown on such demonstrations, army chief Christopher Musa warned that flying foreign flags is a "treasonable offence."

The protests, spanning six days, have led to at least seven deaths and over 700 arrests.

Demonstrators, chanting "we are hungry," included a minority supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The arrests aim to curb rising support for Russia in Nigeria, which has traditionally been allied with Western powers.

President Bola Tinubu has urged patience, insisting his policies will eventually benefit the nation.