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January 16, 2012

“I sleep well at night” – Tunde Bakare speaks out on criticism

By Hauwa Gambo Since joining the fore runners of the anti-fuel subsidy removal campaign, outspoken pastor and Save Nigeria Group (SNG) Convener, Tunde Bakare has been under threats allegedly from the federal government. News that President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the SSS to arrest Bakare and three others including civil rights attorney, Femi Falana, ex-member of house of representatives, Dino... Read More

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January 15, 2012

Something New! – Aduke cries out: “Give us light, water, good roads to waka”

by Chi Ibe This newcomer has definitely landed the music scene at the right time with the words we want to hear. Her new single is a socio-conscious tune titled “Hear the Voice” and it comes 3 weeks after she dropped ‘Made In Lagos.’ This new song comes as a cry to the government at... Read More

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January 15, 2012

Dele Momodu on the ‘Subsidy gang’: “Nigeria is a Mafiadom, and most of our leaders are products of godfathers”

by Dele Momodu Culled from Thisday Live A good leader must know when to fight and retreat. Fellow Nigerians, I’m now convinced that we are in a bigger trouble than most of us realise. I have listened to, and watched carefully, the arguments, and the high drama, of members of The Kool and The Gang... Read More

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January 15, 2012

Ten Things to Do During the Protest Break

The poet William Blake famously said “Think in the morning, act in the noon, read in the evening, and sleep at night”. We might find ourselves having to do a little more multi-tasking (sleeping) than Blake did in these trying times but the principle still applies. We’ll try to help you with a bucket list... Read More

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January 15, 2012

#FuelSubsidyRemoval roundup: Lagos Deputy Governor’s House Occupied!

by Bankole Oluwafemi Members of the Occupy Nigeria Movement visited the Deputy Governor of Lagos State at her residence in Osborne, Ikoyi Lagos to voice deep seated concerns. “ We are not hoodlums”, they said. “We are lawyers, doctors, corporate professionals, students, teachers. This is a democracy, and we will be heard!” The deputy governor thanked the crowd... Read More

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January 15, 2012

Seven Days and Seven Nights – The #Occupy Nigeria Timeline (Part 2)

By Eromo Egbejule SUNDAY, January 8 Emergency session at the House of Representatives is called on Sunday afternoon; the outcome is a proposed suspension of removal of fuel subsidy. The National Assembly management website is hacked and defaced. In Niger State, Muslim brothers circle a church to protect the worshippers while they have a service; an... Read More

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January 15, 2012

DEBATE! Paul Coller vs Joachim Mac-Ebong: Are Young Nigerians fighting the wrong battle?

Not only was the petrol subsidy a scam that benefited elites, it mortgaged Nigeria’s future: oil was burnt up with nothing left behind. Nigeria is being gripped by the power of the street. Around the world the street has discovered its power, but it can dance to many different tunes. In North Africa it has... Read More

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January 15, 2012

Pastor Tony Rapu says – “Occupy Till I Come”

Culled from his Facebook page. “It should be acknowledged that some pastors have opened the door to criticism through uncritical alignment with politicians.” Following the Government’s removal of the subsidy on petroleum products, Nigeria has been convulsed by widespread protests. Citizens are taking to the streets and airwaves to air their vehement opposition in the... Read More

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January 15, 2012

Faith Naija: ‘Heal the Land’ – Darwin Hobbs

by ‘Ifreke Inyang This song speaks to us in Nigeria at this very moment. At a time when there is so much upheaval and uncertainty, one scripture we should tap into is 2 Chronicles 7 v 14, which says, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek... Read More

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January 14, 2012

The meeting between Labour and the Federal Government collapses again

by Hauwa Gambo Labour says no compromises on N65. Meeting deadlocked. Strike continues. This follows pressure from members of the public – who followed the meeting via social media and have been calling the phones of members of the TUC and NLC. Strike continues Monday. YNaija has confirmed from organisers of Ojota and Falomo protests that... Read More

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January 14, 2012

Throwback Hit: General Abacha’s coup address

By Wlfred Okiche There is anger in the land, yes. The Federal Government’s fuel subsidy removal decision has been a bitter pill to swallow even too much to bear. We are enraged, justifiably so. Enough is finally enough! While we protest, while we scream, while we threaten, while we tweet and while we regret, let... Read More

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January 14, 2012

#FuelSubsidyRemoval: We are ready to die!

By Dominic E. Obozuwa The Police, SSS, Mobile Police and Brigade of Guards led by the CSO of GEJ have been molesting and beating up peaceful protesters in Abuja, Nigeria. It would be recalled that NLC had advised that protesters remain peaceful; to which degree; the protesters in Abuja have resolved to employ... Read More

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January 14, 2012

Twitter Roundup Xtra: Michelle Obama launches Twitter account. Is Patience Jonathan next?

by ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Three days back, we officially welcomed the First Lady of the US, Michelle Obama to Twitter. Although the account had been registered since November 2011, the first tweet was posted recently posted. It said: “We’re excited today to launch @michelleobama as a new way for you to connect with First Lady, Michelle Obama... Read More

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January 14, 2012

#YourTurn: (Fuel Subsidy Removal) My Stand!

by Asiwaju Dayo Israel Friends, over the last few days, I have been bombarded with series of phone calls, text messages and Blackberry messages from friends, admirers and fans across the world. The concerns have been the same; “what is your opinion on the fuel subsidy issue?” and “why have you been silent?” ... Read More

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January 14, 2012

Ifreke Talks Sports – When Stephen Keshi Occupied the Stadium

by ‘Ifreke Inyang The friendly game between the Super Eagles Team B and the Angolan National team had been announced since last year. But most people expected the game to be called off, as a national strike had started on Monday. It wasn’t. Stephen Keshi’s new look team which was made up of domestic league... Read More

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January 14, 2012

#FuelSubsidyRemoval / NLC rally: Abuja enters ‘Day 4’, see photos

What: NLC, #OccupyNigeria Rally Where: Abuja When: 13 January, 2012 Thanks to our city correspondent, Paul Ukonu.

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January 14, 2012

Something New: ‘Oh no (I cry)’ – Waconzy

by ‘Ifreke Inyang In the face of all the trouble going on in the country, Waconzy has decided to release a track titled: ‘Oh no (I cry)’. With this new song, he speaks out against bad governance while also encouraging Nigerians that all will be well. Watch the video:

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January 13, 2012

NLC Chairman in Abia escapes lynching

Abia State chairman of NLC, Comrade Sylvanus Eyeh, yesterday escaped being lynched by angry workers who accused him of sabotaging ongoing nationwide strike in the state. Eyeh and other labour leaders had scheduled to hold their first rally in the state and directed the workers to assemble at the School Road Primary School for its... Read More

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January 13, 2012

Last Week on #RubbinMinds: “Yes, we will Occupy!”

by ‘Ifreke Inyang The question asked last week on #RubbinMinds, was: “Shall we occupy?” It was a pertinent question as the NLC and TUC prepared to go on strike this week. The guests on the show included Gbenga Sesan, Cheta Nwanze, Ferdinand Adimefe, Sewedo Nupowaku and celebrities like Banky W, Sasha, 2face Idibia, Sound Sultan, Seun Kuti and eLDee the Don. The general consensus in the... Read More

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January 13, 2012

#YourTurn: For the love of Nigeria – Thoughts from the Gani Fawehinmi Park

by ‘Lakunle Jaiyesimi The embodied spirit of ‘Abami eda’, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti descended on the souls of #OccupyNigeria protesters on day 2 of the protests, who became embodied and joined the Ojota thousands protesting the fuel subsidy removal amongst other demands. With regards to the essence of this rally, the conscientious lawyer, Femi Falana claimed... Read More

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January 13, 2012

#FuelSubsidyRemoval poem: 167 million rape victims

by ‘Yoma Onosemuode How dare you talk over my head this time again? How dare you look down on me with your thoughts? Was this what you said at the beginning? I wonder how we came this far in no time From being high with expectation to being so low in performance ... Read More

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January 12, 2012

NLC warns: “We will hold the Presidency accountable for the action of its thugs!”

By Hauwa Gambo The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has congratulated the Nigerian masses a successful day of strikes, rallies and mass protests. The reports from across the country show that Nigerians remain resolute in their resolve that the increase in the price of PMS (petrol) of between N141 and N220... Read More

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January 12, 2012

“Who’re you calling a spoilt rich kid?!” – The guys from ‘The Island’ occupy the streets for 3 days now!

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Citizen Kola Oyeneyin, who is the CEO of Venia Business Hub in Lekki, sent YNaija images from the #OccupyNigeria protest from Falomo though Bourdillon, Inner Ikoyi, Onika, TBS and Government House at Marina. Thanks to our citizen correspondents, here are some of the pictures from those who protested in and around the Island. ... Read More

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January 11, 2012

Government says: Protest or strike, Fuel Subsidy removal is here to stay!

By Chi Ibe Today the Federal Government directed all federal civil servants to report and end the ongoing anti fuel subsidy strike that began on Monday 9 January, 2012. It also guaranteed that its controversial deregulation policy was here to stay, saying it would not revert the pump price of fuel from N141 to N65. The... Read More

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January 11, 2012

NLC #FuelSubsidyRemoval Strike: Round up of Day 3

by Seyi Lawal Protests picked up today considering reports from yesterday that claimed it was business as usual in some areas in Nigeria. Protests started peacefully in Kano and picked up in Sokoto. Some business folks who opened their stores in Akure were forced to shut down as the rally went into full swing and Aba lawyers... Read More

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January 11, 2012

“We too are Nigeriaans”: See comments from celebs at the Lagos Rally yesterday

by ‘Ifreke Inyang “The thief wey dem dey thief since. Dem interview Okonjo wahala yesterday for BBC…” -Dede Mabiaku TOSYN BUCKNOR I walked from Yaba! It’s a serious issue and I made sure the accident will not deter me. It’s important not to talk the talk but to walk the talk. SEUN KUTI There was... Read More

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January 11, 2012

“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 what my conscience asks me to do, so I ignore the abuses.” Is it true that the National Youth Council supports the removal of fuel subsidy?... Read More

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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

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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.

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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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