Tensions Rising In Nigeria Over Economic And Religious Issues

Fears Of Escalating Conflict In Nigeria -- Euronews

Tensions are rising in Nigeria over economic and religious issues.

At least one person has been killed in protests over the removal of a government subsidy on fuel that has led to a doubling of prices.

Trade unions have called for a national strike and mass demonstrations to shut down oil production unless the move is reversed.

Nigerians are worried that the spiralling cost of fuel will have a serious impact on their living standards.

But a potentially much more serious problem is rising tension between the mainly-Christian South and militant Islamists centred in the North.

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More News On The Turmoil In Nigeria

Fears of attack sweeps N. Nigeria as militant ultimatum expires -- Xinhuanet
Nigeria police hit in first attack since emergency decree -- AFP
Sect kills 3 despite state of emergency in Nigeria -- Boston.com/AP
Nigeria Government Rejects Boko Haram’s Ultimatum -- Voice of America
Nigerian troops on alert after Boko Haram 'warning' -- AFP
Nigeria: al-Qaeda-linked group gives Christians 3-day deadline -- The Telegraph
Nigerians fear state of emergency a cover for military abuses -- National Post/AFP
Nigeria's Islamists have the government dancing to their tune -- Remi Adekoya, The Guardian

Nigeria unions call for fuel subsidy strike, protest -- Reuters
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Sect kills 3 despite state of emergency in Nigeria -- Boston.com/AP
Nigeria Government Rejects Boko Haram’s Ultimatum -- Voice of America
Nigerian troops on alert after Boko Haram 'warning' -- AFP
Nigeria: al-Qaeda-linked group gives Christians 3-day deadline -- The Telegraph
Nigerians fear state of emergency a cover for military abuses -- National Post/AFP
Nigeria's Islamists have the government dancing to their tune -- Remi Adekoya, The Guardian

Nigeria unions call for fuel subsidy strike, protest -- Reuters
Nigeria union chiefs urge general strike amid fuel protests -- CNN
Nigerian unions threaten nationwide strike over spike in gas prices after fuel subsidy stopped -- Washington Post/AP
Nigerian Unions Call for Fuel Price Strike, Protests -- Voice of America
Nigeria fuel subsidy: Unions announce indefinite strike -- BBC

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