by Seyi Lawal Oronto Douglas, the Environmentalist and Special Adviser to the President on Research, documentation and Strategy, has called for Nigerians to be united in the face of adversity. He was referring to the multiple explosions that rocked the ancient city of Kano two days back. An update on his Facebook page read: “We... Read More

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January 17, 2012

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Save Nigeria Group (SNG) Press Release 17 Jan 2012

NEVER AGAIN! TEXT OF A PRESS CONFERENCE BY SNG AND ALLIES ON THE CITIZENS ACTION AGAINST CORRUPTION AND BAD GOVERNANCE TUESDAY 17TH JANUARY, 2012 AT THE SNG SECRETARIAT. Gentlemen of the Press, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, (1 minute silence in honour of all our fallen heroes, past and present) The general strike and citizens action... Read More

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January 17, 2012

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#FuelSubsidyRemoval: It’s Don Jazzy… Again!

While a lot of celebs have been catching heat for endorsing the President’s 2011 candidacy, Don Jazzy was practically getting thrown under the bus on Twitter for his overt involvement in the affair. Between the negative tweets and those in defence of him, the Mo’Hits maestro trended worldwide for a brief period, another milestone for... Read More

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January 16, 2012

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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

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January 12, 2012

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Deadlocked: Talks Between NLC And Federal Government Inconclusive

Talks between Labour and the Federal government have been described by the stakeholders involved as very fruitful, but as of now, inconclusive. It is said that the meeting saw a silent Jonathan with the Finance and Petroleum Resources Ministers taking the lead in the discussions. Labour president, Abdulwahed Omar admits that the government has agreed... Read More

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January 9, 2012

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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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December 18, 2011

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This Sunday on #RubbinMinds: Fuel Subsidy – Who’s fooling who?

by ‘Ifreke Inyang This week on Rubbin’ Minds, we will be tackling the issue of fuel subsidy and seeking to understand the general modus operandi. What do young people think? What will young people do? Earlier this week, EnoughisEnough issued a press release on the subject. Here’s an excerpt: “Despite the concerns raised by different groups... Read More

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December 12, 2011

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“Who’re ya trying to fool?!” Young Nigerians tackle Jonathan on fuel subsidy

The battle line appears to be drawn. Tomorrow, the president, Goodluck Jonathan is set to make real his decision to get rid of the subsidy on fuel. EnoughisEnough Nigeria, easily the premium voice for young people in politics, thinks it’s all bull, and says so without mincing words! See the release below: Despite the concerns... Read More

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December 1, 2011

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It was more about politics in last week’s news…with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola Last week, Nigerian politicians gave very dodgy statements that both amused and annoyed us. Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba argued that changing the name of the Nigerian Police Force was the answer to their many operational problems, Eight PDP governors and President Jonathan proved they could use Primary two spelling tests to make their... Read More

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November 12, 2011

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Low turnout, apathy and a hostile police force: 11-11-11 hunger strike fails to hit a nerve

By Mercy Abang & Hauwa Gambo What was expected to hold as a peaceful protest calling on the Nigerian federal government to call off its planned oil subsidy removal tagged #HungerStrike didn’t quite turn out as planned. For one, the young people were no more than 30 at best, and then the police ended... Read More

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November 10, 2011

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Youth council leader, Wale Ajani, remains in SSS custody after announcing anti-subsidy removal strike

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Earlier today, we reported that Wale Ajani was picked up by men of the SSS. In a statement following the arrest, Wale Salami on behalf of the The Coalition against Fuel Subsidy Removal wrote: “Apparently in a bid to halt the momentum gained by the ‘National Hunger Strike’ of Friday in Abuja, the State Security... Read More

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November 8, 2011

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Last Sunday on #RubbinMinds: The panel discussed oil stains and the government's fuel subsidy removal

by ‘Ifreke Inyang On the last episode of Rubbin’ Minds, the topic of discussion was ‘Oil stains’. Few weeks ago, the Federal Government announced their plans to remove fuel subsidy and called for a deregulation of the oil sector. This they claimed would save more money to carry out projects... Read More

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Oronto Douglas speaks on the Kano blasts

Save Nigeria Group (SNG) Press Release 17 Jan 2012

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: It’s Don Jazzy… Again!

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

Deadlocked: Talks Between NLC And Federal Government Inconclusive

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

This Sunday on #RubbinMinds: Fuel Subsidy – Who’s fooling who?

“Who’re ya trying to fool?!” Young Nigerians tackle Jonathan on fuel subsidy

It was more about politics in last week’s news…with a pinch of salt

Low turnout, apathy and a hostile police force: 11-11-11 hunger strike fails to hit a nerve

Youth council leader, Wale Ajani, remains in SSS custody after announcing anti-subsidy removal strike

Last Sunday on #RubbinMinds: The panel discussed oil stains and the government's fuel subsidy removal

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