Anger grows as Nigeria fuel strike enters 3rd day (Reuters)

Posted on the January 11th, 2012 under General News by admin

Demonstrators gather at a burning barricade during a protest against the elimination of a popular fuel subsidy that has doubled the price of petrol, at Gwagwalada on the outskirts of Nigeria's capital Abuja January 9, 2012. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT MILITARY)Reuters – A bitter showdown between Nigeria’s government and unions with popular backing enters its third day on Wednesday, with workers vowing to stay on strike unless a motor fuel subsidy is restored, and authorities threatening to withhold their pay.



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