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Anti-Fuel Hike Protest in Lagos, January 2012
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Photo 1 of 7Credit: John Abayomi/VanguardProtests against soaring fuel prices swept Nigeria this week. Petrol prices more than doubled in some areas after the government abolished a subsidy on the costs of fuel, on the grounds the system was infested with corruption. -
Photo 2 of 7Credit: John Abayomi/VanguardHundreds took to the streets to protest the fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government. -
Photo 3 of 7Credit: John Abayomi/VanguardAngry protesters barricaded major roads... -
Photo 4 of 7Credit: John Abayomi/Vanguard... Forcing many motorists to either turn back or find alternative routes. -
Photo 5 of 7Credit: John Abayomi/VanguardAnti-riot police trying to control a crowd. -
Photo 6 of 7Credit: John Abayomi/VanguardThe increase is expected to have an impact on prices of other goods and services... -
Photo 7 of 7Credit: John Abayomi/Vanguard...Bringing serious economic hardship to many low income earners.
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