Kaduna state governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai was at Social Media Week on Thursday and in a panel session, he spoke extensively on the Audu Maikori/Southern Kaduna killings issue. We would be surprised if he didn’t. As expected, the question of his highly controversial and now that we know, very confusing 2012 tweet was raised by... Read More

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May 23, 2016

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‘I did not protest against subsidy removal in 2012’ | Pastor Tunde Bakare has a story to tell you

The General Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly and close ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has fautted the Federal Government for not consulting extensively before removing the subsidy on petrol which skyrocketed the price. Addressing pressmen over the hike in the price of petrol on Sunday, the pastor said the Save Nigeria... Read More

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2012, bakare, Economics, government, jonathan, policy, strike, subsidy

May 14, 2016

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Uche Briggs: #OccupyNigeria was never about the character of GEJ

My brother, Ayokunle Odekunle, touched on the need for fuel subsidy removal and for our many differences, I agree on the underpinning thinking of his article: the issue of fuel subsidy is too important to be left to feed the wanton desires of a PDP-APC rivalry. We are equally thrust in the melee and we... Read More

2012, APC, Ayokunle Odekunle, fuel subsidy, GEJ, PDP, uche briggs

May 12, 2016

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The revolt against #OccupyNigeria: @Chukudebelu’s timeline cries out against hypocrisy

An enormous barrage of reactions has trailed the announcement of the removal of subsidy by the Federal Government. On January 1, 2012, the administration of Goodluck Jonathan announced the removal of fuel subsidy for the first time. Subsequent to the announcement, the whole country cried foul and took to the streets in an #OccupyNaija protest... Read More

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May 12, 2016

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Fayose has words for the FG over subsidy removal

The Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, has lambasted the federal government over its decision to increase the price of fuel from N86.50 to N145. Fayose, who spoke through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, noted that the move by the federal government was a demonstration of insensitivity and hatred towards Nigerians.... Read More

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2012, APC, Buhari, Fayose, FG plans to increase fuel price, Fuel, hardship, increase, nigerians, PMS

May 12, 2016

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#OccupyNigeria: 4 reasons Nigerians will (probably) not take to the streets this time

Nigerians had a welcome gift on the first of January 2012: the removal of fuel subsidy. A bold -even for the otherwise timid administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan- and unprecedented move that set the price of everything, from food to transport, sky-high. Nigerians, across all 36 states, took to the streets to protest the... Read More

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2012, 2016, Buhari, fuel subsidy, jonathan, nigeria, occupy nigeria, protest

December 24, 2013

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SaharaReporters’ waiver scandal allegations are false – Okonjo-Iweala

by ‘Jola Sotubo The website Sahara Reporters yesterday published an article claiming that the First Lady, Patience Jonathan had received waivers on a number of BMW vehicles last year. However, according to the office of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the allegations are totally false. In a statement released... Read More

2012, bmw, Finance Minister, ngozi okonjo iweala, Patience Jonathan, press release, statement, waiver

July 23, 2013

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Opinion: Jonathan, Boko Haram and the game of musical chairs

by Obademi Ayodeji Until recent times, it seemed to the public eye that the Nigerian government, in all its colossal might, was flagrantly defied by a sect; in the paradoxical manner of a heavyweight champion being pummelled senseless by a school-yard bully. In the Nigeria Economic Report issued by The World Bank in May 2013,... Read More

January 25, 2013

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Her royal HOTNESS: Miss Bum-bum 2012 heats up Times Square – See (sexy) Photos

No matter how hot you think she is, rest assured that she’s freezing her little bumbum right off. Carine Felizardo, dubbed “Miss Bumbum 2012” last month in a spicy South American booty pageant, paraded around Times Square on Thursday afternoon, braving New York’s ungodly cold weather in nothing but a skimpy two-piece bikini. The buxom... Read More

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January 6, 2013

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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Occupy Nigeria: Are we better off today?

by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu We may be under the illusion that 2013 has started on a more proper note. We’ve made our resolutions and Mr. president has promised to surprise us this year. But the truth remains that it is almost impossible to ever make progress without looking at the past. 2012 started off on quite... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, 2012, 2013, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Fuel Price, nigeria, occupy nigeria, poverty, President Goodluck Jonathan, Protests

January 2, 2013

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Opinion: Unpaid goon of the cabal

by Oluseun Onigbinde 2012 has ended. My President has gotten N161bn for stabilize fuel in festive period. Yet I still queue to buy at N110 per litre. The Cabal and its kindred in government houses will always be among us. Either they lurk with greasy palms around Apapa Jetty or they sit in decrepit office... Read More

#Aluu4, 2012, Borno, Budgit, Cabal, dana crash, farouk lawan, Mubi Killings, Oluseun Onigbinde, yobe

January 1, 2013

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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Goodbye to the disaster that was 2012 (Y! FrontPage)

The final and I believe the most important lesson of 2012 is that despite all of Nigeria’s doom and gloom, there is still incredible opportunity. You can’t imagine how glad I am that 2012 has finally come to an end. It was nothing short of a nasty gruesome year. Between Boko Haram, the airways and... Read More

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December 28, 2012

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Why you should hold out on sex… 12 life lessons from 2012

by Erin Joy Henry So here we are, another year comes to a close. Recently I spent some time reflecting on 2012. It was a big year for me: I finally listened to my yearning to leave my New York City box dwelling and move to California. I went back to school to study... Read More

2012, 2013, creativity, Life Lessons, Moving, New Years 2012, New Years Eve 2013, Relationships, Self-Worth, Women News, Women's News

December 27, 2012

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YNaija reviews the performance of federal ministries in 2012 (Vol. 2)

by Joachim MacEbong This is the second and concluding part of the review of federal ministries in 2012. You can check through the first part HERE. Mines and Steel: We always hear about how Nigeria is rich in mineral resources, but little has been done to exploit it. The truth is that there’s no real... Read More

2012, agriculture, education, Goodluck Jonathan, Mines and Steel, Petroleum, Power

December 27, 2012

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YNaija reviews the performance of federal ministries in 2012

by Joachim MacEbong Much has been said about the size of government and the cost of governance at every level, and many continue to wonder if Nigeria gets value for all the money that goes into maintaining its public service every year, which is the lion share of the budget. A lot of this money... Read More

2012, agriculture, education, Goodluck Jonathan, Mines and Steel, Petroleum, Power

December 24, 2012

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Tolu Ogunlesi: The definitive list: Nigeria’s Top 5 good news items for 2012 (YNaija FrontPage)

Read my most recent YNaija piece for details. For the masses of Nigeria, every squabble between the members of an oppressive elite is good news. What better way to end the year than on a note of good news. I get accused all the time, by deeply and genuinely patriotic Nigerians, of not being positive... Read More

2012, boko haram, Folorunsho Alakija, nigeria, olusegun obasanjo, tolu ogunlesi, YNaija Frontpage

December 18, 2012

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MI is glad 2012 is ending soon: Click to read 10 reasons why

MI lists events he thinks are the most tragic in 2012 In a matter of weeks, 2012 will be over. It was a tragic year for many Nigerians. Starting from the very first day of the year, Nigerians were hit by both human and natural disasters, highlighting the scorching symptoms of chronic corruption in the... Read More

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November 7, 2012

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#AmericaDecides: President Obama’s victory speech (Full transcript)

Here’s the full transcript from President Obama’s acceptance speech on Wednesday morning, Nov. 7, 2012. OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Tonight, more than 200 years after a former colony won the right to determine its own destiny, the task of perfecting our union moves forward. (APPLAUSE) OBAMA: It moves forward because... Read More

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November 7, 2012

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Gbemisola Abiola: America 2012: Still chasing the democratic ideal #AmericaDecides

by Gbemisola Abiola A beyond the surface scrutiny of her political system mirrors out ‘incriminating evidence’ which apparently plays against the common rhetoric, that the light of perfection cast on America’s democracy somewhat fades. In four out of every five conversations about the American elections, the greatness of America’s democracy is touted. Never mind that... Read More

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October 1, 2012

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For the Records: Full text of the 2012 Independence Day broadcast by President Goodluck Jonathan #Independence52

AN ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR, ON THE OCCASION OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY ON MONDAY, 1st OCTOBER, 2012. 1. Beloved countrymen and women, on this day, fifty-two years ago, our founding fathers brought joy and hope to the hearts of our people when they won independence for our great country.... Read More

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September 11, 2012

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We can’t believe this man will be 70 this November (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene With our gaze constantly fixed on the November #America2012 elections, we can’t help but notice how fit the US Vice President, Joe Biden appears to be as he sprinted out to address delegates at the recently concluded Democratic National Convention (DNC). Go get ’em Joe!

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September 3, 2012

Eromo Egbejule: Suppose the world ends today… (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I’d hate that I hadn’t tried to protest the actions or inactions of government and my fellow citizens and that indirectly I’d been involved in the demolition at Maroko and the eventual end of the world. Life is too short to “remove USB safely”. Or so I have heard. Remember that 2009 Roland Emmerich hit... Read More

2012, death, disaster, Eromo Egejule, life

September 1, 2012

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13 Nigerian artistes make short-list for Channel O Music Video Awards

by Stanley Azuakola The ninth edition of The Channel O Music Video Awards will be holding on November 19, 2012 in Kliptown, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. The organisers of the awards, which is one of Africa’s most prestigious, have announced the nominees in all fourteen different categories. In all, 13 Nigerian artistes got nominations with D’banj, Brymo,... Read More

2012, 2face idibia, and Mo’Cheddah, Brymo, channel o music video awards, D'banj, Davido, Flavour, Ice Prince, most gifted, nominees, Orezi, PSquare, tiwa savage, Wande Coal, wizkid

August 20, 2012

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Stunning: National Geographic announces winners of 2012 photo contest (See Photos)

Photographer Camila Massu said: ‘My sister in the south of Chile. We are sitting at home next to the fireplace in our southern lake house when it suddenly began to pour uncontrollably. Had to rush into the lake to take this snapshot!’ by Isi Esene The 2012 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest winners have... Read More

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August 15, 2012

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Not-so-Sweet November: British immigration says Africa’s runaway athletes have just 3 months free pass

by Isi Esene It’s no longer news that several African athletes competing in the London 2012 Olympic Games have chosen to bail out from their country’s Olympic teams. The London Olympics organisers have been inundated with reports of several absconding African athletes but the Local Organising Committee (LOC) has expressed its inability to take punitive... Read More

2012, africa, british, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, guinea, Immigration, IOC, ivory coast, Judo, London, olympics, swimmer

August 9, 2012

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We.Are.Shocked: “Our Olympics performance is disappointing,” says Sports minister

by Isi Esene In a rare display of self-criticism, the government of Nigeria today in London expressed its disappointment at the performance of the Nigerian contingent to the ongoing London 2012 Olympics. The position of the government was articulated by the minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Adullahi at a press conference tagged ‘Nigeria Olympic Review’... Read More

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July 30, 2012

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Okonjo-Iweala broke the law – House of Reps

by Isi Esene The spat between the House of Representatives and the Executive arm of government continues to linger with the House firing another shot the Executive’s way. The House yesterday faulted claims purportedly made by the minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iwela’s that 56 per cent of the 2012 Budget has been effectively implemented. The... Read More

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July 14, 2012

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For the Records: The Edo State 2012 Budget of Continuity

EDO STATE GOVERNMENT. FY2012 BUDGET OF CONTINUITY 1 Table of Content Budget Summary ……………………………………………………………………………. 2 Revenue ……………………………………………………………………………. 3-17 Recurrent Expenditure …………………………………………………………………………… 18 -22 Capital Receipt …………………………………………………………………………… 23 – 31 Consolidated Revenue Funds Charges ………………………………………………………………………….. 32 – 33 Capital Budget o Summary …………………………………………………………………… 35 o Agriculture ………………………………………………………………………….. 36 – 37 o Fisheries …………………………………………………………………………… 38 o... Read More

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June 25, 2012

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Global Citizen: Obama, the underdog

by Robert Kuttner Co-founder and co-editor, ‘The American Prospect’ Ten of twelve states that most polls consider to be in play this year are states that Obama carried in 2008. Those would be Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Colorado, Virginia, New Mexico, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, and New Hampshire. The two toss-ups that McCain won are Missouri and... Read More

2012, America, elections, latinos, obama, Politics

El-Rufai, we hear you, but this explanation is too little too late

‘I did not protest against subsidy removal in 2012’ | Pastor Tunde Bakare has a story to tell you

Uche Briggs: #OccupyNigeria was never about the character of GEJ

The revolt against #OccupyNigeria: @Chukudebelu’s timeline cries out against hypocrisy

Fayose has words for the FG over subsidy removal

#OccupyNigeria: 4 reasons Nigerians will (probably) not take to the streets this time

Son of Africa’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija welcomes baby boy

SaharaReporters’ waiver scandal allegations are false – Okonjo-Iweala

Opinion: Jonathan, Boko Haram and the game of musical chairs

Her royal HOTNESS: Miss Bum-bum 2012 heats up Times Square – See (sexy) Photos

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Occupy Nigeria: Are we better off today?

Opinion: Unpaid goon of the cabal

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Goodbye to the disaster that was 2012 (Y! FrontPage)

Why you should hold out on sex… 12 life lessons from 2012

YNaija reviews the performance of federal ministries in 2012 (Vol. 2)

YNaija reviews the performance of federal ministries in 2012

Tolu Ogunlesi: The definitive list: Nigeria’s Top 5 good news items for 2012 (YNaija FrontPage)

MI is glad 2012 is ending soon: Click to read 10 reasons why

#AmericaDecides: President Obama’s victory speech (Full transcript)

Gbemisola Abiola: America 2012: Still chasing the democratic ideal #AmericaDecides

For the Records: Full text of the 2012 Independence Day broadcast by President Goodluck Jonathan #Independence52

We can’t believe this man will be 70 this November (PHOTO)

Eromo Egbejule: Suppose the world ends today… (30 Days, 30 Voices)

13 Nigerian artistes make short-list for Channel O Music Video Awards

Stunning: National Geographic announces winners of 2012 photo contest (See Photos)

Not-so-Sweet November: British immigration says Africa’s runaway athletes have just 3 months free pass

We.Are.Shocked: “Our Olympics performance is disappointing,” says Sports minister

Okonjo-Iweala broke the law – House of Reps

For the Records: The Edo State 2012 Budget of Continuity

Global Citizen: Obama, the underdog

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