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Two major concurrent crises are bringing Africa’s most populous country to its knees.
Crisis 1: Nationwide protests over a massive hike in fuel prices
Crisis 2: Sectarian and Communal Violence Between Christians and Muslims
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A Nigerian Spring?
Debate continues to rage in Nigeria over President Jonathan’s intention to remove fuel subsidies. One national publication cites a former Nigerian official as saying, “there is never a time the level of anger in society has risen to what is obtainable now.” Could anger over the threatened removal of the popular fuel subsidy be the catalyst that provokes broad-scale unrest?
The Fuel Subsidy Removal Protests for Dummies
Unions and social media-based activists and organisations, some external observers have expressed surprise at the intensity of resistance the “Occupy Nigeria” campaign has mounted against the removal of the fuel subsidy. From an outside perspective, it might seem like a dust-devil has been whipped up without why in the desert. In case there’s still any confusion, Jeremey Weate explains why there is so much anger and resistance.
President Jonathan Cuts A Pathetic figure
President Jonathan’s handlers did him a disservice Saturday night when he delivered another address to Nigerians on his controversial removal of the fuel subsidy. The camera did not close on his face, well enough, as he spoke. He appeared so distant from the people he was trying to persuade
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the rise of Boko Haram
The Christmas attacks by the group, whose name translates to "Western education is a sin," are the latest in a yearlong campaign of violence against Nigerian Christians and the Nigerian government. Just days before the holiday, more than 80 people were killed in clashes between Boko Haram and Nigerian security forces
Cushioning Effects of Fuel Subsidy Removal
At last, the fuel subsidy issue has been laid to rest with its removal by government January 1, 2012.
Sara-Wiwa's Daughter Goes Home
Throughout her childhood and early teens, Noo Saro-Wiwa spent every summer in Nigeria. The flight back always came as a shock, as was the arrival itself.
Fuel subsidy is More Than Economics
With Boko Haram in the North, the prospect of renewed militant activity in the Delta, and lack of security in Plateau state, why has the government decided to tackle a reform as difficult and contentious as the fuel subsidy now? The answer appears to be the prospect that the government could be short of money