In Nigeria, a nationwide strike against soaring fuel costs has entered its second day, shutting down banks, schools and government buildings. On Monday, police shot dead at least three protesters and wounded more than two dozen after firing live ammunition and tear gas to disperse demonstrations in Lagos and the largest northern city of Kano. The musician Femi Kuti, the son of the late Fela Kuti, took part in the strike in Lagos.

Femi Kuti: “If it is government of the people, by the people, no need to copy America. Let everybody bring their salary to the minimum wage of 18,000 naira [$110 U.S. dollars].’’