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“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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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#FuelSubsidyRemoval roundup: Lagos Deputy Governor’s House Occupied!
The Deputy Governor's resident 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. “…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Throwback Hit: General Abacha’s coup address
Photo credit: Leadership 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…
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#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,…
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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…
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#YourTurn: (Fuel Subsidy Removal) My Stand!
Photo credit: Youth Hub Africa by Asiwaju Dayo Israel Friends, over the last few days, I have been bombarded with series of phone calls, text messages and Blackberry messages…
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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…
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#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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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…
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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…
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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…
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#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…
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#FuelSubsidyRemoval poem: 167 million rape victims
Photo credit: Annie Kelly by ‘Yoma Onosemuode How dare you talk over my head this time again? How dare you look down on me with your thoughts? Was…
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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…
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“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…
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Government says: Protest or strike, Fuel Subsidy removal is here to stay!
credit: NBF News 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…
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NLC #FuelSubsidyRemoval Strike: Round up of Day 3
From Kaduna 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…
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“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…
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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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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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#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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