Why Occupuynigeria May Fail.


''Young Nigerians rushed into protests, organized labour was unprepared for what hit it and there was no scale up of national economic shutdown because of ethnic divisions and improper coordination. This was the government’s game plan and like fools, the rest of society played its script’’ Adebayo Alonge (Public Affairs Analyst) On January 1, 2012, … Continue reading Why Occupuynigeria May Fail.

Off The Precipice And Into Blood.


‎"The regime of subsidy on petrol has come to an end. This is a bold stance I have taken and the international community has applauded me while some misinformed Nigerians are playing politics with it. I will not back down, I will not resign, and nothing will happen.” President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (President, Federal Republic … Continue reading Off The Precipice And Into Blood.

Fuel Subsidy Protester Shot In Ogba, Ikeja 09/01/2012


(Body of Ademola Aderinto, 25 years old)    Reports say that Police attacked protesters at Ogba,Ikeja, Lagos. One person has been confirmed dead and three others i.e.  Alimi Abubakar, Ela Bujor Samuel  and Idera  were wounded. (Ademola Aderinto as he was being assaulted, moments before his death) Please share let us honour their memory. The … Continue reading Fuel Subsidy Protester Shot In Ogba, Ikeja 09/01/2012

Promises,promises (Akpan54’s comment on article in the Economist)


Anyone who expects any fundamental change in the way Nigeria is ruled clearly has no understanding of who these rulers are, and why (or how) they got into positions of power. Mr Johnathan, for example, is a direct beneficiary and product of the very system he claims to want to reform. How very likely is … Continue reading Promises,promises (Akpan54’s comment on article in the Economist)

Text Of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Address To The Nation On 07/01/2011 On The Removal Of Fuel Subsidy.


State House Here is the copy of another national broadcast slated for 9:00 PM Nigerian time by President Goodluck Jonathan tonight. Dear Compatriots: 1.     A week ago, I had cause to address Nigerians on the security challenges we are facing in parts of the country, which necessitated the declaration of a state of emergency in … Continue reading Text Of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Address To The Nation On 07/01/2011 On The Removal Of Fuel Subsidy.