Get out of the kitchen, Sister! Join Ms. Fawehinmi, Funmi Iyanda, Kathleen Ndongomo & More to #OccupyNigeria

by Onyinye Muomah The day before the Monday protests, I had not totally made up my mind to be at the Gani Fawehinmi park, Ojota. I knew I wanted to be there- no, I had to be there. The subsidy removal issue concerns me too. This is my country. My future depends on its welfare.... Read More

January 11, 2012

“Stop the excessive use of force” – Minister of Youth tells police

by Chi Ibe The Minister of Youth Development has issued an official statement following the deaths of young people during the protests across the country. Full text of the release is below: The Honourable Minister of Youth Development and Acting Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has urged security agents to exercise utmost restraint on the on-going... Read More

January 11, 2012

Day 2! Photos from the Lagos anti #FuelSubsidyRemoval rally

What: NLC’s anti Fuel Subsidy Removal rally (Day 2). Where: Lagos. When: 10 January, 2012

#OccupyNigeria, FuelSubsidyRemoval, nlc

January 11, 2012

Photo of the Day: The Official #OccupyNigeria Comb

by ‘Ifreke Inyang This is the most popular sign by Nigerian protesters in the #OccupyNigeria rallies – a show of strength, a display of power, an emphasis on solidarity. As it turns out, this popular Nigerian comb has been in solidarity for year Send us other chuckle-worthy pictures from or of the protests!

January 11, 2012

#FuelsubsidyRemoval: Photos from Day 2 of the Abuja Rally

By Ifreke Inyang and Dominic Obozuwa What: NLC / Occupy Nigeria anti fuel subsidy rally. Where: Abuja. When: Tuesday, 10 January, 2012.

FuelSubsidyRemoval, Photos from the Abuja Rally

January 11, 2012

YNaija Editorial: For Demola & Others Dearly Departed – May Their Deaths Count for Much and a New Nigeria

…may their deaths count for much and a New Nigeria Our hearts go out to those who have lost their loved ones – it is our prayer that these deaths would not be in vain. Yesterday, the news filtered in, first as a rumour, then it was confirmed- it was the first casualty from... Read More

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January 10, 2012

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: NLC strike Day 2!

by Seyi Lawal Reports that the death toll has risen since the anti-fuel subsidy removal strike by the NLC began on 9 January, 2012 has become a source of concern to the nation. Today, day 2 of the trike, over 30 vehicles were burnt in Kano government house and reports claim that the death toll... Read More

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January 10, 2012

Minted! U2, Bon Jovi, Lady Gaga are world’s highest paid musicians

by Wilfred Okiche Forbes magazine recently released their annual list of the world’s 25 highest paid musicians. Veteran rockers, U2 topped the list with total earnings of $195 million generated mostly from their world tour which began two years ago. Due to a global decrease in album sales, most of the artistes and bands on... Read More

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January 10, 2012

#BBViral: New “Subsidised” Names

by Seyi Lawal This is going around on Blackberries – as Nigerians try to smile through their anger. So, here – new Igbo names! (1.) Chukwubusubsidim-Male (meaning-God is my Subsidy) (2.) Nkechisubsidilanyi-Female (meaning-d one that God has Subsidised for us/His subsidy is more than sufficient for us) (3.) Chinwesubsidi-Female (meaning-God owns All Subsidy) (4.) Subsidibuifeoma-Female... Read More

January 10, 2012

“Does it make sense to ask people to resume at 5am?” Dangote Group and Access Bank deny forcing staff to work

by Seyi Lawal Yesterday, viral social media broadcasts indicated that companies including the Dangote Group and Access Bank had ordered their staff to resume at work today or risk being fired. Said one of the broadcasts: “Obajana Cement Plc, a subsidiary of Dangote Cement, issues ultimatum to workers, resume work by 5.30am tomorrow or be... Read More

January 10, 2012

#OccupyNigeria: Some tips for protesters

by Dominic E. Obozuwa It is important, as Nigerians fight to reclaim their country tomorrow, to be careful and take some universally advised steps to keep the protests effective. 1. Be sure you are medically fit to join a protest. Can you endure the walk, standing for long and more especially, does your respiratory system... Read More

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January 10, 2012

#InCaseyouMissedIt Hot Stuff: Davido drops video for ‘Dami Duro’

by Wilfred Okiche Red hot pop star Davido has opened his 2012 campaign with a brand new video for his sophomore record, ‘Dami Duro’. The song has been a hit on the party scene for a while now so we are not surprised that for the shoot, he headed straight for the clubs. The video... Read More

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January 10, 2012

Vintage Henry! Thierry scores winner on second debut

by ‘Ifreke Inyang It was written in the stars. Thierry Henry, arguably Arsenal’s favourite son, grabbed the goal that sent the North London team into the fourth round of the FA Cup. Henry, whose loan deal was confirmed just over the weekend, came on in the 68th minute of the game, as Arsenal laboured against... Read More

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January 10, 2012

Scene! See photos from the Boxing Vs. HIP HOP fight night

by Hauwa Gambo What: BOXING Vs. HIP HOP FIGHT NIGHT Where: The Oriental Hotel terrace When: 26 December, 2011

Boxing vs. Hip Hop Fight Night

January 10, 2012

He speaks! Dbanj (kinda) opposes #FuelSubsidyRemoval… Too Little, Too Late?

by Wilfred Okiche If there has been one boogey-man for some of the young people, especially on social networks, angry about the fuel subsidy removal by the government of President Goodluck Jonathan, it has been pop icon and music entrepreneur Dapo Oyebanjo, known as D’banj. It is easy to understand. He endorsed the president, re-mixed... Read More

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January 10, 2012

Hot Stuff: GT the guitarman pulls on the strings this year with new single, ‘Excuse me sir’

by Chi Ibe Under his new record label, Ember entertainments, GT the guitarman releases his first single off the sophomore; ‘Excuse me sir’. According to the artist cum record label owner, he was simply lending his voice to the cries of the Nigerian people. “… something the legendary Abami Eda woulda done if he was alive” .... Read More

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January 10, 2012

“Too Legit To Quit!” – @MCHammer actively supports #OccupyNigeria protests

by Hauwa Gambo Legendary American entertainer MC Hammer has taken a very keen interest in the #OccupyNigeria rallies that have taken over the nation in opposition to fuel subsidy removal. Unlike other observers like economist Jeffrey Sachs and CNN star Jim Clancy who have only briefly touched on the subject, Hammer has taken time over... Read More

January 10, 2012

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: Group hails Nigerian protesters – condemns “unprovoked attacks”

By Chi Ibe Yesterday, Nigerians across the country turned out in their tens of thousands under the leadership of organised Labour and Civil Society groups, as well as notable Nigerians such as Tunde Bakare, Retired Col Hameed Ali, Prof Pat Utomi, Dr Tunji Braitwaithe, and entertainers like KWAM 1, 9ice, Banky W, Sam Dede, Ras Kimono, and Femi Kuti. The... Read More

Building Leverage and Unity on Fuel Subsidy Struggle (BLUF

January 9, 2012

The GEJ Subsidy Address: “Did he say enough?”

By Henry Okelue Government seemed to be fast running out of options. With the stark realities of the immediate consequences of the withdrawal of the subsidy on petrol hitting home, with ordinary Nigerians getting stuck at holiday destinations without enough money to make the return trip because of general increases in transportation, goods and... Read More

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January 9, 2012

Hot Stuff: Terry G is back with ‘Akpako Master’ Part 2

by Chi Ibe We’ve missed him but thankfully, he’s back. It’s no other than the ‘King of the Streets,’ Terry G! He drops a new mix which is a sequel to his major 2011 hit – ‘Akpako Master’. Click here to enjoy! Terry-G

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January 9, 2012

Something New: Mimi takes on Afrobeat with new single, ‘You Make Me Wanna’

by Seyi Lawal Following up with the success of her first single ‘An Angel’, Mimi was inspired by Afro beats music so recorded another new smashing Afrobeat single titled, ‘You Make Me Wanna’. Mimi is currently a student at London College of Fashion. Studying fashion design, she’s a fashion enthusiast who believes “music causes... Read More

‘You Make Me Wanna’, Mimi, Something New

January 9, 2012

#TheOccupyNigeriaTimeline: “Seven Days & Seven Nights” – Get the full gist from last week!

By Eromo Egbejule SUNDAY – JANUARY 1, 2012 Previously unknown to many Nigerians, Reginald Stanley becomes popular when as Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), he announces by means of a press statement, the removal of the existing fuel subsidy. Also, he announces that fuel, mainstay of the Nigerian economy, would... Read More

January 9, 2012

#FuelSubsidyRemoval, the government and the people, all in last week’s news…with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola “…our police now have the opportunity to shine and show themselves again by manhandling protesters…” Shun SURE, embrace CURE Protesters in Nigeria have rejected the government’s Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment (SURE) document, releasing their own document, CURE, which outlines how to successfully cure what they call “the madness plaguing this government.” They... Read More

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January 9, 2012

VIDEO: Right timing? Eedris Abudulkareem drops ‘Jaga Jaga’ part 2

by Seyi Lawal Last week, some people asked for a theme song to the #FuelSubsidyRemoval protest taking place today, well, ask no more! Thanks to Eedris Abdulkareem, everyone can now hit the streets chanting: ‘Na jaga jaga b dat o!’ let’s hope it catches on, at least that was his plan. This is the second part to Eedris’s 2004... Read More

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January 9, 2012

From the Bloggers: On subsidies, strikes and scandals.

by Wilfred Okiche It was all about the removal of fuel subsidy and it’s resultant effects this week. The blogosphere was alive and buzzing and there were screaming headlines like; ‘New Year shock’, ‘So Goodluck is daring Nigerians’, ‘GEJ disrupts protesters’, ‘Presidential lies’, ‘Showdown- Government vs. the suffering masses.’’ Also, the very upsetting news from the... Read More

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January 9, 2012

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: From Flavour, a song for the march!

by Chi Ibe Flavour has released a new tune titled “Nigeria Ebezina“. It’s his thoughts, in music, on the fuel subsidy removal. We’d say, It’s quite catchy, also considering the space within which this was produced. Save for the sound of people supposed to be wailing at the end – quite weird. But we like... Read More

“Nigeria Ebezina“, Flavour, FuelSubsidyRemoval

January 9, 2012

Civil Society Organisations say: “Nigerians’ right to protest NOT subject to any court order”

by Chi Ibe Civil Society Organisations, under the aegis of Building Leverage and Unity on Fuel Subsidy Struggle (BLUF), call on Nigerians to disregard the alleged National Industrial Court order stopping NLC from embarking on strike action in reaction to the removal of fuel subsidy. in a statement released recently, they said: “We call... Read More

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January 9, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: President Jonathan is not in South Africa

by Hauwa Gambo Dr Reuben Abati, the Presidential special adviser on Media and Publicity, has denied rumours that President Goodluck Jonathan travelled out of the country to South Africa. He insisted that the President has been in Nigeria, and today has been very busy attending to matters of state. President According to a recent statment,... Read More

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Get out of the kitchen, Sister! Join Ms. Fawehinmi, Funmi Iyanda, Kathleen Ndongomo & More to #OccupyNigeria

“Stop the excessive use of force” – Minister of Youth tells police

Day 2! Photos from the Lagos anti #FuelSubsidyRemoval rally

Photo of the Day: The Official #OccupyNigeria Comb

#FuelsubsidyRemoval: Photos from Day 2 of the Abuja Rally

YNaija Editorial: For Demola & Others Dearly Departed – May Their Deaths Count for Much and a New Nigeria

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: NLC strike Day 2!

Minted! U2, Bon Jovi, Lady Gaga are world’s highest paid musicians

Scene! Big Boyz All Star at the Swe Bar

#BBViral: New “Subsidised” Names

“Does it make sense to ask people to resume at 5am?” Dangote Group and Access Bank deny forcing staff to work

#OccupyNigeria: Some tips for protesters

#InCaseyouMissedIt Hot Stuff: Davido drops video for ‘Dami Duro’

Vintage Henry! Thierry scores winner on second debut

Scene! See photos from the Boxing Vs. HIP HOP fight night

He speaks! Dbanj (kinda) opposes #FuelSubsidyRemoval… Too Little, Too Late?

Hot Stuff: GT the guitarman pulls on the strings this year with new single, ‘Excuse me sir’

“Too Legit To Quit!” – @MCHammer actively supports #OccupyNigeria protests

Scene: See photos from yesterday’s #FuelSubsidyRemoval NLC rally

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: Group hails Nigerian protesters – condemns “unprovoked attacks”

The GEJ Subsidy Address: “Did he say enough?”

Hot Stuff: Terry G is back with ‘Akpako Master’ Part 2

Something New: Mimi takes on Afrobeat with new single, ‘You Make Me Wanna’

#TheOccupyNigeriaTimeline: “Seven Days & Seven Nights” – Get the full gist from last week!

#FuelSubsidyRemoval, the government and the people, all in last week’s news…with a pinch of salt

VIDEO: Right timing? Eedris Abudulkareem drops ‘Jaga Jaga’ part 2

From the Bloggers: On subsidies, strikes and scandals.

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: From Flavour, a song for the march!

Civil Society Organisations say: “Nigerians’ right to protest NOT subject to any court order”

#InCaseYouMissedIt: President Jonathan is not in South Africa

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