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EiE celebrates 11 years of Inspiring Actions, One Person at a Time
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.“–…
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5 things to expect from NCC’s knee-jerk price regulation
It has finally been confirmed that the Nigerian Communications Commission has directed that all telecommunications and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to raise the floor prices of data to 0.90k/MB from this…
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Japheth Omojuwa: This is why Nigerians aren’t joining this strike like they joined #OccupyNigeria
by Japheth Omojuwa Having spent a whole week in Germany travelling through villages in Lusatia, Brandenburg and attending lectures in Berlin studying the German Energy Mix for the purpose of…
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Reno Omokri always has something to say, and so he has attacked #OccupyNigeria protesters
Former social media aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan and founder of Mind of Christ Christian Center, Reno Omokri has attacked the #OccupyNigeria protests which erupted in January 2012 following the…
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Oby Ezekwesili takes a stand on why #OccupyNigeria was more than about fuel subsidy
Following the removal of the subsidy placed on petrol by the Federal Government on Wednesday, May 11, many Nigerians have taken a bitter trip down memory lane to January 2012…
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Joachim Mac-Ebong: Those attacking #OccupyNigeria 2012 protesters are wrong – very wrong
by Joachim Mac-Ebong This is the morning after the evening before, when the government announced an upward review of petrol prices to a maximum of N145 per litre. Minus some…
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#OccupyNigeria: What Nigerians are saying about fuel subsidy removal
In January 2012, Nigerians, regardless of ethnic or religious affiliation, displayed an uncommon solidarity when they came out in mass to protest the removal of fuel subsidy by the administration…
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“It’s better to remain in Nigeria and fight for our right” – Ohaneze Ndigbo
The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has been informed by the youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, that secession won't favour…
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We will bring peace and security to Nigeria – GEJ assures
by Iyobosa Omoregie President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that his administration would restore peace and security to every part of the country. The President gave the assurance on Friday,…
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Nigerian woman abducted and gang-raped in India
by Anike Jacobs A 35-year-old Nigerian woman has been gang-raped in a moving car in Delhi, India. The woman was found unconscious in Mayur Vihar area in east Delhi around…
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Remembering Occupy Nigeria: See 8 pictures that depict the uprising
by Adedayo Ademuwagun This week makes it exactly three years since the Occupy Nigeria uprising of January 2012. It went down as one of the most significant periods in Nigerian history.…
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If you love poverty, vote for Jonathan – Prof. Osinbajo tells Nigerians
by Kolapo Olapoju According to Professor Yemi Osinbajo, only the lovers of poverty and penury will vote for Goodluck Jonathan to be re-elected as president in 2015. The running…
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Good times: World Bank to inject N322billion into Nigeria’s power sector
by Azubuike Azikiwe The World Bank has pledged to support the Nigeria Power Sector Reform with $1.75 billion (N322,962,500,000) According to the Bureau of Public Enterprises, the monetary support…
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“Elections are not won on Twitter”? | As Aregbesola wins, Joachim MacEbong interrogates this statement
by Joachim MacEbong This is a famous jibe of some people (most of whom lean toward the PDP) against those they call ‘social media activists’, ‘bloggers’ and so on.…
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Perry Brimah: $20 Billion stolen, now we all cannot buy shoes #OccupyNigeria
by Peregrino Brimah With $20 billion stolen, Nigeria could have purchased 40,000 Armored Personnel Carriers, APC’s to successfully finally decimate Boko Haram and be prepared for any future battles within…
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From Berlin with love: Blogger, Japheth Omojuwa frees your timeline, turns lecturer in Germany (PHOTOS)
by Akan Ido Following in the footsteps of Psquare's Peter Okoye, popular blogger, Japheth Omojuwa has started a career lecturing students in one of Germany’s top universities, Freie Universitat of Berlin.…
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Japheth Omojuwa: #OccupyNigeria – Fueling the Nigerian awakening for active citizenship (Y! FrontPage)
We cannot continue to throw our empty bowls before the West and expect that we will attain prosperity on their charity. We must endure the pain and pleasure of earning…
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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Let’s talk about irresponsible government (Y! FrontPage)
by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Ebuka Obi-Uchendu I was in the car with my brother’s driver heading out to get fuel and noticed the queues were back sometime last week. We…
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#OccupyNigeriaAnniversary: “Hope is not a strategy, let me tell you why #OccupyNigeria failed” – @LagosHunter
by @LagosHunter The occupiers had no stamina, after a mere five days, they took a break to ‘refresh’ and restock. A revolution is spontaneous and very serious business, there is…
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#OccupyNigeriaAnniversary: “Are we the younger generation any different for those we condemn?” – Chioma Chika
- Chioma Chika shares her experience at the London protest. No doubt it was a brilliant effort but the only thing I could think of all the way home was…
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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…
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Kikiowo Ileowo: My own problem with D’banj is different
by Kikiowo Ileowo In loving memory of those who died during the Occupy Nigeria protest between the 2nd and 13th of January 2012. Unlike many others, the aim of this…
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Temie Giwa: The kabal and their overlord (YNaija FrontPage)
I have news for Mr. President; the Nigerian people do not find these findings “incomplete or useless”. It confirms all that we have suspected about his administration since the beginning.…
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Chude Jideonwo: Social media and great accomplishments
Social Media helps us look beyond the narrow; it helps us do great things. by Chude Jideonwo My team stands at a truly privileged position: with YNaija, one of the…
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The piece everyone’s talking about! How To Become A Nigerian ‘Activist’ 101
by Elnathan John (Editor's Note: Article is posted with author's permission) You stare at the Nigerian on CNN; at his gleaming forehead. He is taking his time answering questions about…
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YNaija Editorial: What happened to the right to peaceful protest?
On Saturday, the security forces were at it again. Peaceful protesters, under the joint action force, had gathered to officially mourn the lives that were lost during the #OccupyNigeria rallies.…
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YNaija Editorial: Where we agree with Femi Fani-Kayode
It is impossible to imagine a nation more in self-denial than our dear country. Nigerians like to speak about what would or would not happen “in civilised societies” in…
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#OccupyNigeriaReview: We select the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ – Where do Sanusi, Bakare, el-Rufai, Channels TV, Funmi Iyanda & Dban’j fall?
Funmi Iyanda by Wilfred Okiche The #OccupyNigeria battle may be over but who can forget in a hurry those long days of uncertainty that played like a movie, the key…
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Opinion: Why we shouldn’t take Femi Fani-Kayode seriously
Photo credit: Nigerians Abroad By Kemi Omosanya FFK, who should know better, is fanning the fires of a breakup of the country. Femi Fani-Kayode is a lawyer and…
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#OccupyNigeriaReview: “I daresay, the war is still on!”
Photo credit: Ayyaantuu News Online by Cheta Nwanze We may have lost this battle, but the war for the soul of our country is still there to be…
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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