Nigerian unions hold general strike over fuel subsidy removal

We examine the goals of the Occupy Nigeria movement as fuel subsidy protests continue to grip the country.

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[teddjosiah]

Nigerians are this week fighting for the rights of Kenyan, Ugandans, Somalians, South Africans, Zimbabwe & so many other African countries were youth are nothing but target practice for policemen. If occupy Nigeria fails then Africa is doomed forever and so are the generations to come.

[Darkzkin]

@progressNigeria I am not sure who you are affiliated with my brother, but I think your stance is a bit insensitive. We should not condemn the poor in Nigeria, but we should rather point the finger at the political elitist and their failure to provide the basic living necessities of Nigerians. Yes, the oil subsidy removal may seem warranted from a long term perspectives; however, should we make it hell on earth to arrive at such elusive future?

[MrTelaviv123]

How many people in Nigeria benefit from oil subsidies? How many of the population own their own cars.?

[MrTelaviv123]

Rather than rising up for subsidies, Nigerian should be uprising about corruption.That is what they should be uprising about.

[Flytruefreedom]

Nigeria is the country of Nigers.

[Koi880]

@fuckaljazeera23

There's no need to do that, those in the north will suffer since they have no natural resources whatsoever. Dont forget, we're all related unfortunately religion has been a bareer.

[chidebec]

labaran maku minister of information///Suck a bent dick! Look how good they look with funds embezzled and wanting more..Idiots!

[live215]

@fuckaljazeera23 yes I read a story about how the oil miinister has a 20 mill dollar mansion in austria its like okay just slap people more in the face. with your crooked practices.

[live215]

@fuckaljazeera23 In essence we need a whole reformation of the country at large, basically.

[efesmith1]

my friend you dont understand this so called old politicians are the course of our problem believe me fighting them is the only way write it down from now till another 5 years to come nigeria will for sure split no matter what anyone says or do

[Darkzkin]

@nosaokuns this movement is about the need to do more. Your expectations of what government should deliver is archaic and outdated. We the new generation know better, and we will get it. Either you are with the movement or you get the fuck out the way!!!!