Nigeria’s national strike closes port

The strike entered its fifth day today (Friday) after talks yesterday between the government and union leaders failed to end the dispute.

With thousands of fuel protesters attempting to force their way into government buildings, there is no sign of let up or a relaxing of tensions in the West African country; several states have imposed curfews, some up to 24-hours.

In some areas police have been quick to act to control the crowds, firing teargas into crowds to disperse the protesters, while in other areas soldiers and police have been seen clapping as protesters marched by. Lagos and several other cities including the capital Abuja and Kaduna are reported to have been brought to a standstill.