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The Niger Delta: The curse of the black gold

independent.co.uk — The potential oil revenues were seen by many as the perfect launchpad for an independent Nigeria. It hasn't worked out that way. Instead, it has become the perfect launchpad for corrupt politicians and businessmen to enrich themselves at the expense of their people.

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  • DarkDx, on 08/02/2008, -1/+2I know there's a race joke hidden somewhere in the title mmm... lol
  • quomen, on 08/03/2008, -0/+1http://www.alphahousemusic.com/music/NIGER-PLEASE. ...
  • Ins4ne, on 08/02/2008, -0/+0Those poor probably won't see peace, and freedom in their land as long as there's the this source of war, death and destruction "OIL"
    coming out of the ground

    Regardless of how much of all the money and wealth actually does get in people's pockets

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