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“Count me out!” National Youth Council president refutes reports that they support #FuelSubsidyRemoval

by 'Ifreke Inyang Wale Ajani is President of the National Youth Council, he recently spoke with YNaija on the reason his organisation is supporting the removal of fuel subsidy.  "I am doing…

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“We will hold the Presidency accountable for the action of its thugs” – says NUC, TUC

by Seyi Lawal Lagos Protests Day 2 with Femi Kuti and Femi Falana See below, an official release from organised Labour on the alleged and confirmed incidents of violence against…

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

by Onyinye Muomah Funmi Iyanda at the Lagos Rallies The day before the Monday protests, I had not totally made up my mind to be at the Gani Fawehinmi park,…

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“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…

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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    

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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…

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#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.  

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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…

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#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…

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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…

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Scene! Big Boyz All Star at the Swe Bar

Tj,Ben,Yinka   What: Big Boyz All Star Where: Swe Bar, Lagos When: 7 January 2012 Sound Sultan   Mr & Mrs Temitope Gini (1)   Penzaar   Splash & Gini…

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#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)…

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“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…

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#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.…

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#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…

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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…

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

  Akeem Akinade_Winner   by Hauwa Gambo What: BOXING Vs. HIP HOP FIGHT NIGHT Where: The Oriental Hotel terrace When: 26 December, 2011   Akeem Akinade, vs Jude Imode  …

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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…

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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,…

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“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.…

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

What: NLC Rally Where: Lagos When: 9 January, 2012  

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#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…

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

  Photo credit: Foreign Policy 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…

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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…

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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,…

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#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…

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#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…

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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…

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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;…

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#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…

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