Niger Needs A Mass Struggle Against Inequality, not a Coup
As in Nigeria, the mass of the population in Niger suffer horrendous poverty. The military coup will not help these people. It is also likely to see more repression against the much-needed mass movement against poverty and the other anti-people policies. However, an invasion by Nigeria would only make matters so much worse.
Many...
What Does a Mass Protest Look Like?
The following video reminds us what a mass protest looks like. This was the last time we saw a major national general strike when Goodluck Johnathan threatened to increase the price of fuel from N65 to N200 in early 2012. The eight-day general strike resulted in the fuel price being increased by less than 50 percent.
MASS RESISTANCE AGAINST DIRECT TAXATION IN NIGERIA, 1927-1928
“IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HISTORY, THEN YOU DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING. YOUARE A LEAF THAT DOES NOT KNOW IT IS PART OF A TREE.” AFRICAN PROVERB
Under Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement, the IMF holds annual bilateral discussions with member nations. An IMF staff team visits the country, collects...
We Need a Mass United Campaign Against Anti-People Attacks
We need a united campaign against anti-people attacks. We need a mass campaign that unites both those trade unions that are prepared to lead action and those progressive civil society organisations that have the ability to organise at the grass-roots.
Socialist Bulletin July 2023 Edition
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No Attacks on the Labour Movement! Condemn the Burning of NLC President’s House!
Socialist Labour condemns in the strongest possible terms the burning of Comrade Joe Ajaero’s House in Lagos at the weekend. The entire building was razed to the ground without a pin salvaged, but thank fully no lives were lost.
Whilst the full might of the DSS and the police are used to personally protect...
Fuel Subsidy Corruption is Centred on the NNPC – Izielen Agbon
Since 2016, the NNPC has been operating a Direct Sale Direct Purchase (DSDP) arrangement. Under this arrangement, NNPC exported crude oil to approximately 16 oil trading companies. In return, the oil trading companies imported refined products (including petrol) of the same value for NNPC. These products were then sold to oil marketers...
CATALOGUE OF LOOTING & BRIGANDAGE IN NIGERIA – THE MAIN SUBSIDIES ARE FOR THE RICH
This article indicates the mass of income that Federal Governments have not bothered to collect. This forms a massive subsidy for the corrupt elite.
Socialist Bulletin June 2023
The June edition of Socialist Bulletin is available for free download. Read and share!