Nigeria, Dec. 17 -- Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Lagos have commenced a protest against rising insecurity, hours after the union's leadership held a late-night meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The protesters gathered at the Ikeja underpass early in the morning on Wednesday, carrying placards and chanting slogans demanding urgent action to curb violent crimes and kidnappings. Some of the messages read, "Federal Government No More Excuse and Rhetoric, End Insecurity Now!"

Others held banners calling for the protection of workers and the safety of Nigerians.

Participants also wore aprons with the words "NLC" as they marched under the bridge, drawing attention from commuters and passer...