General Strikes in Nigeria Last Just Two Days: What’s the secret, by Jibrin Ibrahim For the last three decades, virtually all general strikes called by the NLC and its affiliates have lasted exactly two days. The first day is always massive. Electricity and water supply would be cut, airports and hospitals barricaded, offices closed and life would grind to a standstill. In the night of the first day, there will be a long meeting between the unions and government. Government will not meet the key demands of the unions. Nonetheless, something...