Occupy Nigeria protesters It appears a government crackdown has begun on members of the Occupy Nigeria Group in Abuja. Members of the group are being chased by an armed team of security operatives, comprising soldiers and policemen, at their protest/occupy ground at Wuse II. -ThisDay wp_posts
THE presidency on Sunday denied giving orders for the arrest of the key leaders of the mass protests against the removal of the subsidy on petrol. There was widespread speculation at the weekend that President Goodluck Jonathan had ordered the arrest of the convener of the Save Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare; Lagos lawyer, […]
At last, after marathon talks between the Federal Government and Labour, President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday reduced petrol pump price to N97 per litre. The offer was the thrust of a presidential broadcast this morning. The President made the announcement in a national broadcast this morning, the second time, he would be addressing the nation in […]
Dr. Leonard Karshima Shilgba, Yola, Nigeria – Jan. 15, 2012 – I urgently appeal to Nigerian labor, organized civil society, national assembly, and indeed all Nigerians to listen to me. I request Nigerians who either have agreed or are considering agreeing with government’s arguments on the benefits of removal of fuel subsidy to please give […]
By Hakeem Babalola, Budapest, Hungary, Jan. 15, 2012 – Certain things make a government a government. Trust, sensitivity and timing are three attributes any worthy government should possess. Even an unworthy government must strife and probably endure the pain – of possessing TST. A government without TST is like committing a sin of rebellion. Notice […]
Toronto – Dozens came out to the freezing cold temperatures in Toronto Saturday as part of the international Occupy Nigeria movement. Since the violent protests began in the West African nation, thousands of Nigerians have showed their support for the protesters. Nigeria’s Oil Subsidy & Upheaval Samuel Okocha of Digital Journal has reported throughout January […]
Okey Ndiribe & DANIEL IDONOR – January 13, 2012 ABUJA—A possible end to the ongoing nationwide strike action was in the offing last night after the Federal Government agreed to temporarily revert to the pre-New Year price of N65 per litre of petrol. At a marathon meeting attended by President Goodluck Jonathan, organised labour, the […]
The ice has finally been broken between labour unions and the Federal Government over the removal of fuel subsidy with a meeting scheduled for this evening, THISDAY can report. Ahead of the tripartriate negotiation in Abuja involving the Executive, National Assembly leadership and the unions, the Jonathan Administration is considering a mechanism aimed at subsidising […]
Protesters mostly youths yesterday took the on-going nation-wide strike against fuel subsidy removal to a frightening level when they burnt buildings belonging to Niger State Government and influential indigenes. A policeman died when the dust settled. Former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s (IBB) campaign headquarters on Mobil Roundabout, State Development Company and INEC office, were […]
Govt remains open to dialogue Anyim, Adoke warn Labour THE imperative of a united and prosperous Nigeria has underlined appeals to President Goodluck Jonathan who has come under increasing pressure from eminent citizens including some former heads of state to rethink the issue of the removal of the fuel subsidy. Former Presidents Shehu Shagari and […]
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