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Nigerians protest end of fuel subsidies
Protesters in the northern Nigerian city of Kano have faced police violence as they demonstrated against skyrocketing prices for fuel.
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Nigerian elections reflect social and economic conflicts
Nigeria’s recent presidential elections saw significant fraud and widespread violence, highlighting the nation's intense social and economic conflicts.
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PSL WikiBrief: Shell oil planted spies in the Nigerian government
A 2009 diplomatic cable published by Wikileaks revealed that the oil giant Shell has staff secretly operating in every key…
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Nigeria indicts Dick Cheney for bribery
Recently, Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission indicted former U.S. Vice Pres. Dick Cheney for a bribery plot involving Halliburton…
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Nigerian government halts amnesty program
On Oct. 4, the Nigerian government formally ended its amnesty program for militants in the Niger Delta. The program had…
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European toxic waste dumped in Africa
In one of capitalism’s latest crimes against the people of Africa, dealers from Europe and the United States have been…
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What’s behind recent pipeline attacks in Nigeria?
After years seeking justice, victims of Royal Dutch Shell in Nigeria may be getting their day in a U.S. court…
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Behind the growing instability in Nigeria
As oil prices continue their dramatic rise, public interest in oil-producing countries is growing. Nigeria—the world’s sixth largest oil producer—is…
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Drug giant Pfizer sued for killing Nigerian children
The state government of Kano, Nigeria, filed criminal charges against the U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer in July for improper drug…
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Four-day general strike paralyzes Nigeria
A four-day general strike in Nigeria ended on June 23, with the government conceding on most of the workers’ demands.…
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