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Oronto Douglas speaks on the Kano blasts
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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy