The #FearlessInOctober protest, led by activist Omoyele Sowore, took place on October 1, 2024, with demonstrators raising various concerns about the state of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Protesters gathered in cities like Abuja and Lagos, demanding immediate action on issues such as the release of detained protesters from earlier demonstrations, including #EndSARS participants from 2020, as well as political prisoners like Nnamdi Kanu.
Key demands also included reversing the removal of fuel subsidies, creating job opportunities for youth, improving wages, and addressing widespread insecurity, terrorism, and banditry. Protesters expressed frustration over the rising cost of living, skyrocketing fuel prices, and the depreciation of the naira, all of which have severely impacted everyday Nigerians. Many of the demonstrators highlighted their desperation by chanting "We are hungry" during the protests.
These protests are part of a larger ongoing effort, including the #RevolutionNow movement, aimed at pressing for reforms in governance and economic management. Despite a heavy police presence, the organizers emphasized that the demonstrations were intended to be peaceful.