Labour calls off strike – “Count us out”, says civil society

Organised Labour have called off the nationwide strike that was called in protest of government’s removal of subsidies on the price of fuel. The decision was made known by the National Presidents of NLC and TUC respectively, Messrs Abdulwahed Omar and Peter Esele in a press conference given in Abuja earlier today. On whether all... Read More

Civil Society, nigeria, nlc, occupy nigeria, Strikes, TUC

January 16, 2012

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: Nollywood stars finally respond …And Action!

by Wilfred Okiche Nollywood actors and actresses have joined millions of Nigerians in protesting the decision of the federal government to remove the subsidy on fuel. The musicians wasted no time and took the side of the people. Chocolate City rapper/producer, Jesse Jagz rallied his colleagues on the morning of the first day of protests.... Read More

FuelSubsidyRemoval, nollywood

January 16, 2012

“This generation is different from the last” – Did Stanley Azuakola predict the revolution 3 months ago?

It is now a cliche, but it is still true – this generation is different from the last, and there is much to celebrate They will no longer patiently wait for salvation, they will enforce it. By Stanley Azuakola “NOTHING GOOD is happening,” declared an exasperated blogger in late 2009, at the peak of... Read More

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January 16, 2012

Still Occupying Lagos…Day 5 – See Photos!

by Bankole Oluwafemi What: Fuel Subsidy Removal protest Where: Lagos When: (Day 5) 13 January, 2012

#OccupyNigeria, FuelSubsidyRemoval, NLC protests

January 16, 2012

Oby Ezekwesili leaves World Bank in May – See The Official Release

Former Minister for Solid Minerals and then Education, noted mentor to several young leaders, and the driver for the viral phrase “The Turning Point Generation” has confirmed her decision to leave her position as Vice President of the World Bank for Africa to lead civil society engagements at home. It takes effect in May. Below... Read More

africa, Finance, Oby Ezekwesili, World Bank

January 16, 2012

“Why should we feel irritated when they sing and dance against what we have done?” – Fashola blasts Jonathan on miliary “occupation” of Lagos

A full excerpt of the speech as delivered by Babatunde Raji Fashola on military occupation of Lagos state: Dear Lagosians, For the past few days, I have monitored the developments related to the public protest against the increase in the pump price of petrol. During that period, I have at the invitation of my colleagues... Read More

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January 16, 2012

#BBViral: Some Nigerians are angry about Nigerians who are not angry enough!

by Seyi Lawal This BB broadcast went round quite a lot towards the end of last week… You Nigerians can be so annoying; we’ve not even started d struggle and ur already complaining of boredom at home. This is a fight we must fight to win. Anywayz for u bored guys, I have different... Read More

#BBViral, FuelSubsidyRemoval

January 16, 2012

Yes, Nigeria should be ruled by the street – A response to Paul Collier

Culled from The Kaleidoscope by Joachim MacEbong There has been an attempt to tag protesters as a mindless lot who are puppets on strings, but nothing could be further from the truth. There is an ideological similarity between the Tea Party and the protests in Nigeria, but it is not in terms of... Read More

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January 16, 2012

New Video: May D returns, this time to your screens with ‘Soundtrack’

by ‘Ifreke Inyang May D became the talk of the music industry when he became the first act to be signed onto P-Square’s record label. His first single, ‘Soundtrack’, earned him rave reviews and he also featured on the song, ‘Chop my money’ in P-Square’s Invasion album. He starts 2012 with the release of the... Read More

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January 16, 2012

Former CNN reporter Christian Purefoy detained by Security in Ojota… Now released

Early this morning YNaija first broke the news that Christian Purefoy, former CNN Lagos correspondent and now founder of online video startup Battabox, was picked up by government security operatives at Ojota. From his Twitter timeline, we gather that he first began to encounter Military road blocks at Orile Iganmu, and passed through four such checkpoints... Read More

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January 16, 2012

The 69th Golden Globe Awards… And the winners are…

by Wilfred Okiche The Golden Globe award, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was broadcast last night from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Hollywood A-listers from television and film turned up in their numbers to celebrate with the winners and stars such as Madonna, Angelina Jolie, Sofia Vergara and Reese Witherspoon... Read More

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January 16, 2012

New Video: Ebisan shares her ‘Love Story’

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Ebisan has released the video for her debut effort, ‘Love Story’. The clip which was directed by fast rising director, Ak One, features Nollywood’s new leading man, Joseph Benjamin. Ebisan and Benjamin play out the ‘love story’ brilliantly, as she remembers all the sweet memories they shared together before he decides to... Read More

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January 16, 2012

Video: Did T.B Joshua predict #OccupyNigeria?

by ‘Ifreke Inyang It is possible that Prophet T.B Joshua predicted the ongoing #OccupyNigeria protests. In an interesting Youtube video that is going viral, the Senior Prophet at the Synagogue Church of All Nations speaks to his congregation about the impending crisis. According to a brief description of the video posted, “On Oct 16th, 2011,... Read More

FuelSubsidyRemoval, Goodluck Jonathan, occupy nigeria, prophet t b joshua, synagogue church of all nations

January 16, 2012

“I sleep well at night” – Tunde Bakare speaks out on criticism

By Hauwa Gambo Since joining the fore runners of the anti-fuel subsidy removal campaign, outspoken pastor and Save Nigeria Group (SNG) Convener, Tunde Bakare has been under threats allegedly from the federal government. News that President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the SSS to arrest Bakare and three others including civil rights attorney, Femi Falana, ex-member of house of representatives, Dino... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, FuelSubsidyRemoval, Pastor Tunde Bakare

January 16, 2012

Save Nigeria Group Responds To FG’s Move To Deter Protests With Military

Following the NLC’s decision to cancel street protests and the sudden deployment of heavy military presence all over Lagos, one of the more prominent civil society groups at the fore-front of the Occupy Nigeria Movement, the Pastor Tunde Bakare led Save Nigeria Group has urged protesters to temporarily take refuge in their homes till appropriate counter-measures... Read More

fuel subsidy, Military, nlc, occupy nigeria, Save Nigeria Group, Tunde Bakare

January 16, 2012

95% of factories shut down, $34m-a-day losses & More: The last NUPENG/PENGASSAN strike

By Joachim MacEbong Following the government’s refusal to revert to the status quo of N65 per liter of petrol after removing subsidies on January 1st, and after a number of meetings with the NLC that were unable to reach a compromise, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) threatened to join... Read More

nlc, NUPENG, occupy nigeria, Oil, PENGASSAN

January 16, 2012

The Text Of President Goodluck Jonathan’s 7am Broadcast On The Deregulation Policy

YNaija has obtained the text of the national broadcast meant to be broadcast by President Goodluck Jonathan by 7: 00 AM Monday morning in Nigeria. The President was expected to address the nation yesterday by 9.00pm, but was deep in consultations with Labour and other government officials at the time. Said negotiations which consists of... Read More

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January 16, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt – The Budget and SURE documents that started everything

Two documents, Nigeria’s 2012 budget proposal, and the Federal Government’s SURE Plan have been at the center of ongoing and heated debate against the back drop of fuel subsidy removal and resulting national mass protests. Yet to be approved by the National Assembly, The 2012 budget is currently taking a lot of prods and pokes,... Read More

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January 16, 2012

NLC rejects FG’s N97 offer; FG drafts military to stop protests

Following a series of negotiations over the course of the week, Labour has once again emerged out of another meeting with the Federal Government on the issue of fuel subsidy removal. According to Labour representatives, the NLC has rejected the government’s latest offer of N97. Faced with the looming threat of an oil production shutdown... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, nigeria, nlc, pump price

January 15, 2012

Something New! – Aduke cries out: “Give us light, water, good roads to waka”

by Chi Ibe This newcomer has definitely landed the music scene at the right time with the words we want to hear. Her new single is a socio-conscious tune titled “Hear the Voice” and it comes 3 weeks after she dropped ‘Made In Lagos.’ This new song comes as a cry to the government at... Read More

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January 15, 2012

Dele Momodu on the ‘Subsidy gang’: “Nigeria is a Mafiadom, and most of our leaders are products of godfathers”

by Dele Momodu Culled from Thisday Live A good leader must know when to fight and retreat. Fellow Nigerians, I’m now convinced that we are in a bigger trouble than most of us realise. I have listened to, and watched carefully, the arguments, and the high drama, of members of The Kool and The Gang... Read More

Dele Momodu, FuelSubsidyRemoval

January 15, 2012

Entertainment news! Top ladies: Madonna, Riri, Berry and Beyonce all celebrated something last week

Entertainment news by Ade Dee Three strikes and out? Astonishing actress Halle Berry is ready to give marriage a third try. The Oscar winner is engaged to her long time sweetheart and “Dark Tide” co-star Olivier Martinez. Oliver reportedly “popped the big question” to her over the holidays by presenting her with a diamond-and-emerald... Read More

Beyoncé, Halle Berry, Madonna, Riri

January 15, 2012

Ten Things to Do During the Protest Break

The poet William Blake famously said “Think in the morning, act in the noon, read in the evening, and sleep at night”. We might find ourselves having to do a little more multi-tasking (sleeping) than Blake did in these trying times but the principle still applies. We’ll try to help you with a bucket list... Read More

FuelSubsidyRemoval

January 15, 2012

Something New: ‘Busy Body’ – Flyboiz feat. Samklef

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Flyboiz have dropped a new single titled ‘Busy body’, featuring arguably 2011’s best producer, Samklef. The track which was produced by Biano, is a clear message to people who make other people’s business theirs. Flyboiz is a music group made up of L.A.X, T.I.J and Shyce. L.A.X bears the vocal and singing responsibilities while... Read More

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January 15, 2012

The NLC Speaks: We Are Not Asking For Regime Change

Objectives of the Strikes and Protests The Labour Movement once again reiterate that the strikes, rallies and streets protests must be peaceful and that the objective is the reversal of the petrol (PMS) prices to their pre-January 1, 2012 level. We are therefore not campaigning for ‘Regime Change’ The Labour Movement is wedded to democracy,... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, fuel subsidy removal, nigeria, nlc, owei lakemfa

January 15, 2012

“We need to do something about Boko Haram” – Fela Durotoye

by Fela Durotoye As we have all witnessed over the last few, the path of national development is not always smooth one. On our journey to building our nation into all that God has blessed Nigeria to be, we will go through many rough patches but we must stay together, walk together... Read More

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January 15, 2012

#FuelSubsidyRemoval roundup: Lagos Deputy Governor’s House Occupied!

by Bankole Oluwafemi Members of the Occupy Nigeria Movement visited the Deputy Governor of Lagos State at her residence in Osborne, Ikoyi Lagos to voice deep seated concerns. “ We are not hoodlums”, they said. “We are lawyers, doctors, corporate professionals, students, teachers. This is a democracy, and we will be heard!” The deputy governor thanked the crowd... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, FuelSubsidyRemoval, NLC rally

January 15, 2012

Seven Days and Seven Nights – The #Occupy Nigeria Timeline (Part 2)

By Eromo Egbejule SUNDAY, January 8 Emergency session at the House of Representatives is called on Sunday afternoon; the outcome is a proposed suspension of removal of fuel subsidy. The National Assembly management website is hacked and defaced. In Niger State, Muslim brothers circle a church to protect the worshippers while they have a service; an... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, Eromo Egbejule, FuelSubsidyRemoval

January 15, 2012

#OccupyNigeria: Has Something Snapped? Fela Durotoye, Seun Kuti, Ugoma Adegoke & Others on Rubbin’ Minds 3pm today

This Sunday’s edition of Rubbin’ Minds, the leading national TV show for young Nigerians to discuss issues of national interest, we’ll be looking at events on the nation’s front burner in the past week. Rubbin’ Minds shows on Channels Television every Sunday at 3pm. The week’s show is captioned ‘Something Has Snapped’. Discussions between Labour and... Read More

January 15, 2012

Vote your favourite contestants into Nigerian Idol Top 10

by Chi Ibe If you missed out this week on voting your favourite contestant into the Nigerian Idol top 10, good news! You get another chance. Nigerian Idol has extended its voting lines for another week! If you loved their performances, now is the time to show your support: Vote your favourite contestant... Read More

Nigerian Idol Top 10

Labour calls off strike – “Count us out”, says civil society

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: Nollywood stars finally respond …And Action!

“This generation is different from the last” – Did Stanley Azuakola predict the revolution 3 months ago?

Still Occupying Lagos…Day 5 – See Photos!

Oby Ezekwesili leaves World Bank in May – See The Official Release

“Why should we feel irritated when they sing and dance against what we have done?” – Fashola blasts Jonathan on miliary “occupation” of Lagos

#BBViral: Some Nigerians are angry about Nigerians who are not angry enough!

Yes, Nigeria should be ruled by the street – A response to Paul Collier

New Video: May D returns, this time to your screens with ‘Soundtrack’

Former CNN reporter Christian Purefoy detained by Security in Ojota… Now released

The 69th Golden Globe Awards… And the winners are…

New Video: Ebisan shares her ‘Love Story’

Video: Did T.B Joshua predict #OccupyNigeria?

“I sleep well at night” – Tunde Bakare speaks out on criticism

Save Nigeria Group Responds To FG’s Move To Deter Protests With Military

95% of factories shut down, $34m-a-day losses & More: The last NUPENG/PENGASSAN strike

The Text Of President Goodluck Jonathan’s 7am Broadcast On The Deregulation Policy

#InCaseYouMissedIt – The Budget and SURE documents that started everything

NLC rejects FG’s N97 offer; FG drafts military to stop protests

Something New! – Aduke cries out: “Give us light, water, good roads to waka”

Dele Momodu on the ‘Subsidy gang’: “Nigeria is a Mafiadom, and most of our leaders are products of godfathers”

Entertainment news! Top ladies: Madonna, Riri, Berry and Beyonce all celebrated something last week

Ten Things to Do During the Protest Break

Something New: ‘Busy Body’ – Flyboiz feat. Samklef

The NLC Speaks: We Are Not Asking For Regime Change

“We need to do something about Boko Haram” – Fela Durotoye

#FuelSubsidyRemoval roundup: Lagos Deputy Governor’s House Occupied!

Seven Days and Seven Nights – The #Occupy Nigeria Timeline (Part 2)

#OccupyNigeria: Has Something Snapped? Fela Durotoye, Seun Kuti, Ugoma Adegoke & Others on Rubbin’ Minds 3pm today

Vote your favourite contestants into Nigerian Idol Top 10

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