The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, has said that the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan abandoned plans to remove the fuel subsidy because of fears of Boko Haram attacks. The Jonathan government had considered scrapping the fuel subsidy, but widespread opposition — organised by political opponents — thwarted the move. The Occupy Nigeria [ ]
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