#OCCUPYNIGERIA: Jungle Justice served Ojota style

by Perez N. Tigidam It was day 5 of the #OccupyNigeria protests at the Gani Fawehinmi freedom park Ojota, Lagos. I had gone out early with the hope of shooting a short documentary film on the #Occupy movement. The crowd at Ojota blew my mind away, I had not expected over a million people to show up and while I... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, NLC rally, Ojota, Perez N. Tigidam

January 20, 2012

“I never requested for the presence of the military,” – Governor Fashola

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Governor Tunde Fashola of Lagos State met with elders at Tunde Braithwaite’s house yesterday evening, after they were attacked with tear gas during their #OccupyNigeria protests in some parts of the state. The protests commenced at The State House where the elders and youth were received by the Deputy Speaker of National... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, freedom square, governor tunde fashola, lagos state, ojota park, tunde braithwaite

January 20, 2012

Flashback! See some of the remarkable photos from #OccupyNigeria January rallies

by Rachel Ogbu Re-live the OccupyNigeria protests/ rally – here we have photos from Benue and Lagos State (Ojota, Surulere and Ikoyi). Thanks to all our city correspondents including Vanessa Uduma.

#OccupyNigeria, FuelSubsidyRemoval

January 17, 2012

Subsidy through the Barrel of a Gun

Deji Agbeniyi We obviously have not discarded the military mentality even while we claim to practice democracy. After one week of nationwide strikes and protests, Nigerians today woke up to the brute reminder of the kind of fabric African Leaders are made of: Leadership dressed in a culture of colonial tactics , brute force ,ruler-ship by... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, Deji Agbeniyi, FuelSubsidyRemoval

January 16, 2012

Still Occupying Lagos…Day 5 – See Photos!

by Bankole Oluwafemi What: Fuel Subsidy Removal protest Where: Lagos When: (Day 5) 13 January, 2012

#OccupyNigeria, FuelSubsidyRemoval, NLC protests

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

#OccupyNigeria, FuelSubsidyRemoval, Pastor Tunde Bakare

January 16, 2012

NLC rejects FG’s N97 offer; FG drafts military to stop protests

Following a series of negotiations over the course of the week, Labour has once again emerged out of another meeting with the Federal Government on the issue of fuel subsidy removal. According to Labour representatives, the NLC has rejected the government’s latest offer of N97. Faced with the looming threat of an oil production shutdown... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, nigeria, nlc, pump price

January 15, 2012

The NLC Speaks: We Are Not Asking For Regime Change

Objectives of the Strikes and Protests The Labour Movement once again reiterate that the strikes, rallies and streets protests must be peaceful and that the objective is the reversal of the petrol (PMS) prices to their pre-January 1, 2012 level. We are therefore not campaigning for ‘Regime Change’ The Labour Movement is wedded to democracy,... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, fuel subsidy removal, nigeria, nlc, owei lakemfa

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

#OccupyNigeria, FuelSubsidyRemoval, NLC rally

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

#OccupyNigeria, Eromo Egbejule, FuelSubsidyRemoval

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

#OccupyNigeria, FuelSubsidyRemoval, pastor tony rapu

January 14, 2012

#OccupyNigeria: Nigerians in South Africa embark on peaceful demonstration march to Embassy – See Photos!

What: #OccupyNigeria South Africa rally Where: South Africa When: 13 January, 2012 Thanks to our citisen correspondent, Joshua Awesome.

#OccupyNigeria, South Africa Occupy Nigeria

January 14, 2012

Update from the Washington DC #FuelSubsidyRemoval protest

By Chris Ihidero About 45 Nigerians living in DMV (DC, Maryland and Virginia) gathered in front of IMF Office in 19th Street Washington DC to protest under a very cold temperature. World Bank/IMF media were on ground to record the event as we began singing the National anthem very passionately and our Nigerian Flag was... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, Washington DC, World Bank/IMF media

January 13, 2012

Video and photos from the #OccupyNigeria Calabar protests

What: #OccupyNigeria protest Where: Calabar When: Day 1 – 3 (9-11 January, 2012) Thanks to our city correspondent, Esther Eshiet

#OccupyNigeria, Calabar protests

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

#OccupyNigeria, FuelSubsidyRemoval, Rubbbin Mind

January 13, 2012

#OccupyNigeria takes on South Africa

by Hauwa Gambo Nigerians in South Africa are set to stage an #OccupyNigeria protest to show support for the anti-fuel subsidy removal movement. Tosin Adeyinka informed the house at the stake holders meeting in Pretoria recently that he had secured together with Festus Ogbeide, a protest permit from the Metropolitan Police. He advised that... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, south africa

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

#OccupyNigeria, deregulation, FuelSubsidyRemoval, NLC Strike

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

#OccupyNigeria, FuelSubsidyRemoval, NLC nationwide strike

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

#OccupyNigeria, FuelSubsidyRemoval, nlc

January 10, 2012

#OccupyNigeria: Some tips for protesters

by Dominic E. Obozuwa It is important, as Nigerians fight to reclaim their country tomorrow, to be careful and take some universally advised steps to keep the protests effective. 1. Be sure you are medically fit to join a protest. Can you endure the walk, standing for long and more especially, does your respiratory system... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, FuelSubsidyRemoval, Protests

January 8, 2012

#OccupyNigeria USA: Solidary protest to hold outside World Bank headquarters

by Hauwa Gambo To show solidarity with our Nigerian allies who are risking their lives in taking on the #FuelSubsidyRemoval, Nigerians in the US plan to join the NLC strike on Monday with a peaceful protest. According to a statement: Much of this oil extracted from Nigeria is destined for U.S. markets. U.S. activists plan to... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, FuelSubsidyRemoval, World Bank USA headquarters

January 5, 2012

Tribute: 22year old Mustapha Opobiyi is the first casualty of #FuelSubsidyRemoval

by Wilfred Okiche The first victim to lose his life as a direct result of the Federal Government’s removal of the subsidy on fuel has been identified as 22 year old Mustapha Muyideen Mofoluwasho Opobiyi. He was killed at Ilorin, capital of Kwara State during one of the #OccupyNigeria protests currently sweeping the nation. Reports... Read More

#FuelSubsidyRemova, #OccupyNigeria

Kola Oyeneyin, Nkem Uwaje, Seun Kuti & Others – Photos from Rubbin’ Minds last week

Why businesses should pay attention to #OccupyNigeria

#OCCUPYNIGERIA: Jungle Justice served Ojota style

“I never requested for the presence of the military,” – Governor Fashola

Flashback! See some of the remarkable photos from #OccupyNigeria January rallies

Subsidy through the Barrel of a Gun

Still Occupying Lagos…Day 5 – See Photos!

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

NLC rejects FG’s N97 offer; FG drafts military to stop protests

The NLC Speaks: We Are Not Asking For Regime Change

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

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

Pastor Tony Rapu says – “Occupy Till I Come”

#OccupyNigeria: Nigerians in South Africa embark on peaceful demonstration march to Embassy – See Photos!

Update from the Washington DC #FuelSubsidyRemoval protest

Video and photos from the #OccupyNigeria Calabar protests

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

#OccupyNigeria takes on South Africa

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

NLC #FuelSubsidyRemoval Strike: Round up of Day 3

Day 2! Photos from the Lagos anti #FuelSubsidyRemoval rally

#OccupyNigeria: Some tips for protesters

#OccupyNigeria USA: Solidary protest to hold outside World Bank headquarters

Tribute: 22year old Mustapha Opobiyi is the first casualty of #FuelSubsidyRemoval

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