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News Sport Weather World Service Languages Low Graphics version | Change edition About BBC News | Feedback | Help News Front Page Africa Americas Asia-Pacific Europe Middle East South Asia UK Business Health Science/Nature Technology Entertainment ----------------- Have Your Say In Pictures Week at a Glance Country Profiles In Depth Programmes LANGUAGES MORE > Last Updated: Sunday, 10 October, 2004, 12:09 GMT 13:09 UK E-mail this to a friend Printable version Nigeria union leader 'released' Oshiomhole has led national several strikes Adams Oshiomhole, the president of Nigeria's main union body, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has been freed. An NLC official told the BBC they had spoken to him and were expecting to see him soon. Mr Oshiomhole was picked up by the secret police at the airport of the capital, Abuja, early on Saturday. The union has called for a general strike on Monday over rising petrol prices - a result of the government decision to lift fuel subsidies. Mr Oshiomhole has led two widely observed general strikes in the last 18 months over fuel price increases. Nigeria is the largest producer of crude oil in Africa, but two-thirds of the population live in poverty. No reply The NLC's acting general secretary, Salihu Lukman, told the BBC Mr Oshiomhole had been released: "We don't know when he was released or where, but we have heard from him and expect to see him soon." Mr Oshiomhole was picked up by state security service operatives on the tarmac of Abuja's domestic airport, bundled into a car and driven away for questioning. Petrol prices are a contentious issue in Nigeria The state security services say Mr Oshiomhole was allowed to go home on Saturday, after answering questions over what they describe as a misunderstanding with field operatives. One hour after the arrest, the NLC president told the BBC by mobile phone he had been released. He asked to be called back half an hour later, but his phone was then switched off. NLC officials, however, insisted they had not seen him and voiced what they call "legitimate concerns" for his life and safety. E-mail this to a friend Printable version LINKS TO MORE AFRICA STORIES SelectNigeria union leader 'released'Somali MPs set to pick president'New' giant ape found in DR CongoZimbabwe 'to curb' rights groupsKenyan ecologist wins Nobel prizeIvory crackdown agreed in AfricaUN to investigate Darfur genocideBlair back after Africa troop vowNigeria's women go homeUN launches key anti-polio pushG Bissau mutineers deny coup plotChad being 'cheated of oil dues'Al-Qaeda 'behind Egypt bombings'Blair urged to return treasuresTaking arms against the swarmsTackling oil burns in NigeriaAiding Darfur: A nurse's storyWhat do Africa's children want?Do you have a story to tell?Send us your pictures of AfricaProgrammes and schedules  SEE ALSO: Nigeria unions warn over oil hike 27 Sep 04  |  Africa Oil production restarts in Nigeria 08 Jul 04  |  Business In pictures: Nigeria fuel strike 10 Jun 04  |  Photo Gallery Nigeria's press anger over petrol hikes 10 Jun 04  |  Africa Nigeria tackles fuel subsidies 18 Jul 03  |  Business Country profile: Nigeria 17 Dec 03  |  Country profiles RELATED INTERNET LINKS: Nigerian government NLC The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites TOP AFRICA STORIES NOW Nigeria union leader 'released' Somali MPs set to pick president 'New' giant ape found in DR Congo Zimbabwe 'to curb' rights groups News alerts | E-mail services | Desktop ticker | Mobiles/PDAs Back to top ^^ News Front Page | Africa | Americas | Asia-Pacific | Europe | Middle East | South Asia UK | Business | Entertainment | Science/Nature | Technology | Health Have Your Say | In Pictures | Week at a Glance | Country Profiles | In Depth | Programmes BBC Homepage >> | BBC Sport >> | BBC Weather >> | BBC World Service >> About BBC News | Help | Feedback | News sources | Privacy & Cookies Policy | About the BBC

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