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January 10, 2012

Nigerian Strike Enters Second Day; At Least Three Protesters Killed 
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In Nigeria, a nationwide strike against soaring fuel costs has entered
its second day shutting down banks, schools and government buildings. On
Monday, police shot dead at least three protesters and wounded more than
two dozen after firing live ammunition and tear gas to disperse
demonstrations in Lagos and the largest northern city of Kano. The
musician Femi Kuti, the son of the late Fela Kuti, took part in the
strike in Lagos.

Femi Kuti: "If it is government of the people, by the people, no need to
copy America, let everybody bring their salary to the minimum wage of
18,000 naira [$110 U.S. dollars].''



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