strike in Nigeria over the elimination of a fuel subsidy

A general strike in Nigeria over the elimination of a fuel subsidy has brought the country to a standstill.

Shops, offices, schools and petrol stations around the country closed on the first day of an indefinite strike.
In Lagos and other cities, thousands marched against the removal of the subsidy, which has doubled fuel costs.
Police fired on protesters in Kano in the north, reportedly killing two and wounding many. Another demonstrator died in a clash with police in Lagos.

A general strike in Nigeria over the elimination of a fuel subsidy has brought the country to a standstill.

Shops, offices, schools and petrol stations around the country closed on the first day of an indefinite strike.
In Lagos and other cities, thousands marched against the removal of the subsidy, which has doubled fuel costs.
Police fired on protesters in Kano in the north, reportedly killing two and wounding many. Another demonstrator died in a clash with police in Lagos.
President Goodluck Jonathan has said the subsidy was economically unsustainable.

President Goodluck Jonathan has said the subsidy was economically unsustainable.