Fuel-price protests in Nigeria
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Fuel-price protests in Nigeria

Updated 1115 GMT (1915 HKT) January 6, 2012
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Union and civil rights activists march in Lagos, Nigeria, to protest the removal of petrol subsidies by the government. AFP/Getty Images
Protesters march in Lagos, over an increase in fuel-prices, photographed by iReporter Samuel Osabuohien. courtesy Samuel Osabuohien
Bystanders watch as protestors try to set fire to a car tire in the middle of Ikorodu Road in Lagos. AFP/Getty Images
This photo of protests on Ikorodu Road was taken by iReporter OKshorty1. courtesy OKshorty1
OKshorty1 said he heard about the protest on Twitter. "The aim of the protest was to disrupt vehicular movement, shut down gas stations and ask people to go back home. The mood was one of anger and frustration towards the Government for doing this on New Year's Day." courtesy OKshorty1
iReporter Boma Taiu took this photo of protests in Ibadan, Nigeria. "The poor are suffering," he said. courtesy Boma Tai
iReporter Paul Utho took this photo of the protests in Ikorodu Road, Lagos. "The people are tired of this insensitive government," he said. courtesy Paul Utho