Gov Yakowa, Azazi feared dead in helicopter crash---Vanguard

A military helicopter has reportedly crashed near Yenegoa in Bayelsa State, Saturday evening.

Governor Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State, former national security adviser, NSA, General Owoeye Azazi were said to be in the naval aircraft at the time of the crash.

Globacom with a new plan, Glo Gista

Globacom Nigeria has launched a new per second tariff plan which enables prepaid customers to pay less for talking more. If you are a Glo subscriber, you can now call another Glo number for 15k per secondinstead of the 25k per second which you pay when calling non-family & friends numbers on Glo Infinito and Glo GBAM but....

Eight Die As High Tension Cable Lands On Traders In Ibadan

Eight persons have died in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital after a distribution cable belonging to Power Holding Company of Nigeria snapped and landed on traders at the Apata Market.

FRSC Dismissed 100 Marshals for Corruption

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission, Mr. Osita Chidoka, said on Wednesday that 100 officials of the commission have been dismissed from the service for corruption.

Chidoka made the disclosure in Port Harcourt while addressing officers and men of the commission as part of activities marking his tour of FRSC formations in the South- south.

House of Representatives suspends Farouk Lawan

House of Representatives suspends Farouk Lawan over bribe scandal,  orders probe of Boniface Emenalo. Passes vote of confidence in Speaker, AminuTambuwal.

Farouk Lawan in police custody

The Chairman, House of Representatives ad hoc Committee on the investigation of the fuel subsidy regime, Farouk Lawan, has reported at the Louis Edet House, headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force.

Senate Approves UNILAG Renaming

Against public opinion and massive criticisms, the Nigerian Senate has approved the renaming of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to the Moshood Abiola University (MAU).

Nigerian Senate approved the renaming of the University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Against public opinion and massive criticisms, the Nigerian Senate has approved the renaming of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to the Moshood Abiola University (MAU).

Nigerian police fired tear gas at Crowd at Lagos plane crash site

LAGOS (AFP) – Nigerian police fired tear gas on Monday as a crowd surged at the site of a devastating plane crash in the country’s largest city of Lagos that killed all 153 people on board. A crowd trying to get a look at

Dana Official Confesses!‘ We Were Forced To Fly The Faulty Plane’

Cruise Nigeria has just learnt that an official of Dana Airlines who does not want to be named has just confirmed to Channels Television that the ill-fated Dana Air flight 0992, MC Donnell Douglas (MD 83) was faulty even before it took off from Abuja.

‘Pilot in Lagos crash that killed 163 an American’-CNN

The pilot of yesterday’s Dana Airlines commercial aircraft that crashed at Iju, Lagos, was an American a CNN report has said.

At least 62 bodies recovered from Nigeria Dana plane crash site

LAGOS-(AFP) – Rescue workers have so far pulled at least 62 bodies from the wreckage of a plane that crashed in Lagos, an official said as searches pressed on Monday at the site of the devastation.

Nigeria: Dana Aircraft Crash - Eyewitnesses Report One Survivor

Lagos — Eyewitnesses have told Daily Trust that a young girl was pulled out of the wreckage of the Dana aircraft that crashed in Lagos alive.

Lagos State Government has suspended the sack of the 788 doctors

The Lagos State Government has suspended the sack of the 788 doctors recently relieved of their duties from the government employment.

University of Lagos (Moshood Abiola University) closed for 2 weeks

The authorities of the University of Lagos (Moshood Abiola University) have announced the closure of the institution following rising protest over renaming by the president.

Hulk Move to Chelsea closer

Hulk's move to the Premier League edges ever closer, after he thanks Chelsea fans on Twitter

Liberia's former president Charles Taylor jailed for 50 years for war crimes

Liberia's former president Charles Taylor jailed for 50 years for war crimes

Students protest Jonathan’s renaming of UNILAG

Students of the University of Lagos have ,Tuesday morning, embarked on a protest against the renaming of the school by President Goodluck Jonathan.

Hazard Eden Signs for Chelsea fc

PARIS  (AFP) – Lille’s Belgian international playmaker Eden Hazard announced on Monday he had signed for Champions League winners Chelsea in preference to Premier League champions Manchester City and runners-up Manchester United.

United States cuts Demand for Nigeria Oil

Nigeria is losing the United States as its biggest oil customer amid surging output and refinery closures in North America, prompting Africa’s top producer to ship its crude twice the distance to Asia.

Eden Hazard Likely to move to Chelsea

Former United striker Louis Saha, also on Twitter, has claimed the starlet will play for the Champions League-winning Blues next season despite interest from elsewhere in England.

7,663 out of 35,823 Scored 200 and Above in OAU post utme

OAU and the just released post utme results ,out of the  35,823 that sat for the examination, 7,663 passed( scored above 200) and there is vacancy for only 5000 students.
Wish all the best.

University of Ibadan Post utme form for 2012/2013 session is out

Candidates that choose University of Ibadan as their first choice should check for detailed information at ui website here on this year post utme examination


The University Of Ibadan Has commenced the registration of students for her 2012 post- utme examination exercise. The UI post- utme form costs N2,000 and is purchased at
any; First Bank or Mainstreet Bank.

University Of Ibadan Post graduate Form 2012/2013 out

The general public and candidates interested in applying for post-graduate studies in the University of Ibadan can now apply here and click on post graduate

University of Benin Post graduate form for 2012/2013 out

The general public and candidates interested in applying for post-graduate studies in the University of Benin can now apply here

University of Benin Post Utme for 2012/ 2013 session form is out

University of Benin Post Utme for 2012/ 2013 session form is out, check the school website at http://www.uniben.edu/ for more info.

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Alamieyesigha Urges Federal Govt To Legalise Bunkering

Former Bayelsa State Governor Diepreye Alamieyesigha has advocated for the legalisation of bunkering in the Niger Delta.

Alamieyeseigha said foreigners are the masterminds of bunkering in the region.

You must dream. You must believe in yourself- David Luiz after UCL

You must dream. You must believe in yourself. You must have the heart to do it. When I was a child I thought about becoming a footballer and playing at the largest venue and this past weekend I did it. I played the biggest game in football along side some of the best players in the whole world. And in the end we came out winners.

Unilag HOD Died of Heart Attack

Just a week after the UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Sofoluwe, died of a heart attack, University of Lagos has lost a lecturer in the Department of Creative Arts, Chief E.A Bassey.

Spot-on Drogba the hero as Chelsea sink Bayern #TeamChelsea

MUNICH, Germany  (AFP) – Didier Drogba was the hero as Chelsea shattered Bayern Munich’s Champions League dream here on Saturday with victory in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out at the Allianz Arena.

Chelsea is King of Europe for 2011/2012 season

MUNICH, Germany (AFP) – Chelsea beat Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties to win the Champions League on Saturday after the two sides had been locked at 1-1 at the end of extra-time.

Bolaji Amusan, Mr Latin is Alive

In response to rumour online that the popular Comedian 'Bolaji Amusan' is dead has been reported to be rumour as the comedian has reply to confirm he is alive through his twitter account  @Mr_Latin

Lagos state Government sacked 788 striking Doctors

Lagos State government has this morning sacked 788 striking doctors who were in its employment. Nigeria Medical Association(NMA) has threatened to shut down all public health institutions in Lagos state  if the state government fails to recall sacked doctors.

Real Madrid Wins La-Liga Title for 2011/2012 Season

Real Madrid have won La Liga Title following their victory in the Basque country, but the battle to clinch Serie A continues in Italy as AC Milan have closed the gap on leaders Juventus

Henry Okah insists Goodluck Jonathan was Behind two Bomb attacks

Henry Okah, the detained leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), blamed for the 2010 Independence Day bomb that killed at least 10 people with many more injured, is to tell a South African court the attacks were sponsored by President Goodluck Jonathan.

Roy Hodgson is the new England coach

The English Football Association has confirmed the appointment of Roy Hodgson as the new England coach on a four-year contract. 

Boko Haram Hide out Raids by JTF

Gunfire and explosions rang out through Nigeria's main northern city of Kano on Tuesday as Nigerian forces battled Islamist militants in a raid on one of their hideouts, witnesses and the military said.

May Day Celebration; Heavy Security at Eagle Square, Abuja

Security was considerably increased in the vicinity of the Eagle Square in Abuja on Tuesday as Nigerian workers gathered to mark this year’s May Day.

Jamb to announce Cut off Marks by May 21, 2012

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced to make the official cut-off marks of various monotechnics and polytechnics nationwide.

Nigeria FG to print Permanent Voters cards for N2.6Billion

The Federal Government has approved the sum of N2.6billion for the Independent National Electoral Commission for the printing of 40million permanent voters’ card.

Nokia 103 Now in Nigeria

The most affordable phone the Fins have ever manufactured. Announced in Nigeria today, the Nokia 103 will cost just €16 and is aimed at developing markets.

Nigeria's finance boss Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in profile --BBC

The meteoric rise of Nigeria's powerful Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala - one of three candidates to be World Bank president - reflects the trajectory of her country's history.

Just as the former British colony has transformed itself into a dynamo for growth on the African continent since independence, the 57-year-old's life has changed markedly from humble beginnings.

Kaduna Easter Blast, Most Victims were not Christians

Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Youth Wing, Diji Haruna, has confirmed that more than 70 percent victims of Esther Sunday car bomb explosion in Kaduna were not Christians. Speaking while hosting Muslim youths to a refreshment to celebrate Easter Monday in Kaduna yesterday,

Former Governor of Kogi State Ibrahim Idris married his 13th wife

The new wife who is 27 years old became the 13th wife to former Gov. Ibrahim Idris. Ramotu a business woman trading in Senegalese cloth, before she met her husband at the Presidential villa. Mr Idris (68) was the governor of Kogi state for eight years, before handing over to Idris Wada the current Governor.

Goodluck Jonathan Commissioned Almajiri Model Schools in Sokoto

Today, in Sokoto, Sokoto State, I commissioned the first of several Federal Government Model Almajiri Schools for itinerant scholars commonly referred to as Almajiri. This is in fulfillment of the promises I made on this page in a note titled 'Fighting Insecurity With Education' on the 15th of November 2010.

Waec Examination questions and answer for Biology practical 2012/2013

Date for Biology examination:
Biology (obj&theory) 2:30-5:00
Thursday 12th april
Biology1 (practical) 9-11
Biology1 (practical) 11:30-1:30

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CBN Exempt Embassies And Donor Agencies from Cashless Policy

The Central Bank of Nigeria said it has exempted all embassies, diplomatic missions, multilateral and aid donor agencies in Nigeria from penalties and charges on cash withdrawal and deposits with regards to the cashless Nigeria project.

Andre Villa Boas Sacked by Chelsea Fc

Andre Villas-Boas has been sacked by Chelsea after the 1-0 defeat to West Brom.

A statement read: "Andre Villa-Boas has parted company with Chelsea Football Club today. The board would like to record our gratitude for his work and express our disappointmentthat the relationship has ended so early.

New NYSC posting Policy- Rural, Education and Agriculture

In a new policy thrust, the federal government said today that National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) postings will now be in the sectors of Rural Health, Primary and Secondary Education; Rural Infrastructural Development; and Agricultural Development.

Nigeria Foreign reserves drop again

Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday showed that Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves fell from $35.03 billion to $34.74 billion as of February 27, 2012.

Nigeria PHCN Privatisation to be completed in Third Quarter

ABUJA — The ongoing privatisation of the power sector, which has been on the table of the Bureau of Public Entreprises, BPE, for more than a decade, will be completed by the end of the third quarter, Minister of Power, Prof. Bart Nnaji, has said.

Nigeria Police Force Dismissed Zakari Biu

The Man indicted with the escape of Boko Haram suspect, Kabiru Sokoto, the mastermind of the Christmas Day bombing in Madala, Niger State, Zakari Biu was dismissed today from the Nigeria Police, He was until his dismissal, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation in Abuja.  

Nigeria Gets 5 more Universities, More subsidy buses, Power

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved provisional licenses for the establishment of five new private universities in Nigeria.

Multiple explosions in Maiduguri

MAIDUGURI-  Multiple explosions have  again rocked the popular Fish Market of Baga Road in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, killing eight suspected members of the Boko Haram sect while three persons were seriously injured.

8,159 students Graduated from Unilag Today

A total of 8,159 students graduated from the University of Lagos today. Out of the total number, 4,375 received first degrees while 3,784 received post graduate degrees. Of the first degree graduating students, 122 passed in first class division, with the Faculty of Engineering topping the list. The best graduating student is Edo State-born Akhigbe Iziren. He studied Engineering.

JAIZ Bank to open more branches in Nigeria

  Nigeria’s first non-interest bank, Jaiz, said it is targeting to open 13 branches from its current three before the end of the year.

Murtala Muhammed Scholarship 2012 for Graduates

London Metropolitan University is pleased to announce the award of a full tuition fee scholarship for a Nigerian student in the name of the Late General Murtala Muhammed in any of the university’s Masters programme (see list below).

 

Zambia is New African Champions

Congratulations to the Chipolopolo of Zambia for defeating Ivory coast in this year final of the AFCON 2012.

544 Expelled at ESUT

Enugu State University of Science and Technology, (ESUT) on Thursday announced the immediate expulsion of about 544 students.

Nine Dead as NURTW Factions clashed in Lagos

The  two-week battle between two factions of the Lagos State chapter of the National  Union of Road Transport Worker (NURTW) reached a climax on Wednesday as nine people reportedly lost their lives while several others sustained injuries.

Fighting in Onitsha

COMMOTION broke out,Thursday, as hundreds of Hausa indigenes resident in Onitsha fled to Asaba for refuge as a result of alleged attack on them by members of Movement for Actualization of Birafra (MASSOB ).

Nigeria Senate endorsed Post utme

The Senate on Thursday endorsed the Post-Universities and other Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) despite the controversy that has trailed its introduction by the nation’s tertiary institutions.

Fabio Capello resignation confirmed

(CNN) -- The English Football Association has confirmed that England national manager Fabio Capello has resigned from his post with immediate effect.

Fabio Capello resigned as England Coach

Now that Fabio Capello has resigned as England Coach, i think Harry to England, Mourinho to Spurs, Wenger to Madrid, Rodgersto Arsenal, Dyche to Swansea, Boothroyd to Watford, Capello toNorthampton

YOU LAZY INTELLECTUAL AFRICAN SCUM, PRIMITIVE & IGNORANT??

Wow! The white man has spoken.  Poor Africans, we are doomed!

The writer wanted to make a point, and the point is that Africans are intellectually lazy. He alluded to their lack of creativity and to the fact that Asians come to the West and borrow ideas and go back to Asia and replicate those ideas in their lands.

Nigeria FG Declares Monday 6th February Public Holiday For Eid-ul Maulud

Nigeria FG Declares Monday 6th February Public Holiday For Eid-ul Maulud.Source;

https://twitter.com/ntanewsnow/status/165092165461086208

Popular Lagos Mile 12 Market Shut

LAGOS — Lagos State Government, Wednessday, sealed the popular Mile 12 market, in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area, LCDA, over various environmental offences.

Make crazy amounts of Liberty Reserve in Dollars

Warning: This Mail Has The Intoxicating Effect To Suck In Stupendously Crazy Amount Of Dollars For You Into Your Liberty Reserve In 30 Days.

Inspector-General of Police, Hafiz Ringim Resigned

Following the failure of the Nigeria police boss to produce the on the run Boko Haram member that escaped from jail last week, Inspector-General of Police, Hafiz Ringim, and 6 DIGs forced to resign from the Police Force; AIG MD Abubakar to act as IGP.

Microsoft Nigeria Graduate Recruitment

The Microsoft Academy for College Hires, (MACH) is Microsoft’s graduate recruitment and development program that provides long term talent development for top new university graduates in our business. If you're passionate about technology and the impact we have across the world to millions of people every day, we could help you realize your own potential with us! 

Tokyo Faces Earthquakes

(CNN) -- Tokyo faces the possibility of being hit by a massive earthquake within the next four years, according to Japanese researchers.

Kano Blasts; Emir weeps during Jonathan visits

KANO—The pomp of royalty was set aside, yesterday, as the revered Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero broke down in tears as he recounted the loss of human lives that followed last Friday’s Boko Haram attack on the ancient city before a visiting President Goodluck Jonathan.

State House press release on Kano State Attack

President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed his condolences to all victims, including the management and staff of Channels Television, following the multiple bomb blasts and acts of violence which rocked the

English translation Boko Haram release after Kano attack

In the name of God the most Beneficent and the Merciful

We are those who are commonly known with the forbidden name "Boko Haram" while everyone know our true name is Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati Wal-Jihad (People Committed to the Propagation of the Prophet's Teachings and Jihad).

ASUU Strike likely to be called off on Monday

The Minister of Education, Professor Ruqquayatu Ahmed Rufa’i has assured that the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) would before long call off its strike, with the passage of the bill on the retirement age of professors from 65 years to 70 years.

Explosions rocks Jonathan Home town, Yenagoa

LAGOS (AFP) – Two explosions have rocked the home state of President Goodluck Jonathan,Yenagoa , but no casualties were reported, the governor’s office and the military said Saturday.

Channels Television reporter Enenche Akogwu in Kano explosions

We officially confirm the death of Channels Television reporter Enenche Akogwu in the #Kano explosion. He was 31 years old.

Boko Haram Attacks Kano State, Nigeria, Scores Dead,Many injured

The Jama’atu Ahlis Sunnati Lidda’awati Wal Jihad, known popularly as the 'boko haram', have claimed responsibility for the multiple attacks on formations of security agencies across Kano state.

Flour Mills of Nigeria Graduate Trainee Scheme

Job Reference:	GT 12
Position:	GRADUATE TRAINEE
Department:	Manpower Development
Job Details:	Graduate Trainee Scheme

UNIMAID 2011/2012 1st Batch Admission List out.

The candidates that wrote Post unified tertiary matriculation Examinations of the University of Maiduguri can proceed to check their admission status for the UNIMAID 2011/2012 1st Batch Admission List.

Chelsea transfer; Gary Cahill (Monday) completed his transfer to Chelsea.

He becomes the fifth current England international in the squad and having passed a medical examination on Saturday morning, watched his new team-mates beat Sunderland in the afternoon.

Breaking news; NLC Suspend Nation wide Strike #occupynigeria

Breaking news; NLC Suspend Nation wide Strike #occupynigeria

Picture of Protesters Defy Soldiers at Ojota

Live Updates; Day 6 of Strike in Lagos #occupynigeria

LAGOS: 9.20AM…Residents of Lagos woke up this morning to a heavily security clamp down as armed soldiers were seen manning strategic points across the city.

Jonathan Cautioned over arrest of protesters leaders #occupynigeria

Former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan helped prevail on President Goodluck Jonathan to jettison plans to have the State Security Services (SSS) arrest four leaders of the OccupyNigeria movement.

Soldiers Flood Lagos streets =#occupynigeria which way forward

President Goodluck Jonathan  has deployed hundreds of gun-wielding soldiers on the streets of Lagos in a desperate bid to forestall peaceful protests scheduled to continue today.

Strike Update; Sit at home order for today as Petrol now N 97/Litre

Following the reversal of petrol price to N97/Litre, the Nigeria Labour Congress. NLC has ordered a sit at home order today. While the strike will go on today, the NLC urges all to suspend the various protest across the country. President Jonathan is also expected to address the nation by 7am on Monday 16th January, 2012.

Jonathan full address to Nigerians on Subsidy, Petrol now N97/Litre #occupynigeria

Presidential Address On The  Implementation Of The Deregulation Policy In The Downstream Sector Of The Petroleum Industry, Sunday, January 15, 2012
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NLC Strike update; The FG is currently in a meeting with Labor leaders.#occupynigeria

The FG is currently in a meeting with Labor leaders. It's expected that President will address the Nation after" @channelstv

New update  UPDATE:Labor leaders unable to accept FG offer without consulting the NEC.They plan 2 make announcement on strike tonight”

Jonathan Addresses Nigerians Tonight #occupynigeria

ABUJA (AFP) – The Federal Government has reached a decision on how to move forward in a dispute over fuel prices that has caused a week-long strike which has shut down the country, the mediator in the crisis said Sunday.

Unibadan Rated the best in Research in Nigeria

The University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, has been rated the best of the nine Nigerian universities mentioned among the 62 institutions in Africa recognised for their research development.

About the failed NLC/FG meeting -#occupynigeria

The talks between the Federal Government and Labour represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja on Saturday 14th January, 2012 stalled due to differences on the methodology in finding a solution to the crisis.

Latest development on strike; Labour to meet top Govt officials

The talks between the Federal Government and Labour represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja on Saturday 14th January, 2012 stalled due to differences on the methodology in finding a solution to the crisis. 

How to get over N95,000 Free Airtime On your Airtel Sim with N100 #occupynigeria

How To get Free Bonus On Airtel Sim with just #100!
Step by step On how to Get 25,000+ Free worth Airtime Bonus with just N100 Recharge Card!

FG/NLC in fresh bid to end strike #occupynigeria

ABUJA (AFP) – The Federal Government panel in talks with trade unions over a spike in petrol prices was weighing its options Sunday to avert the continuation of a strike that has shut down Africa’s top oil exporter.

GEJ order arrest of #occupynigeria activists

In a bid to undermine the growing protest against his government's removal of fuel subsidy, President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the SSS to arrest civil rights attorney, Femi Falana, Fiery Lagos pastor, Tunde Bakare, ex-member of house of representatives, Dino Melaye and and Kaduna based activist, Shehu Sanni.

Facts You Must Know About Subsidy: Subsidy Made Simple (SMS) #occupynigeria

Pastor 'Tunde Bakare delivered this expose on Fuel Subsidy at The Latter Rain Assembly a few hours ago. Please read, digest, and share with as many people as you can. Enough is ENOUGH. click on the share button below

Stike continues tomorrow - Nigeria NLC #occupynigeria

ABUJA (AFP) – The Federal Government and union leaders ended talks late Saturday without a deal to end a week-old strike that has shut down the country, but a threat by workers to halt oil production was put on hold.

Sokoto Council office burnt by protesters #occupynigeria

As the anti-fuel subsidy removal entered its fifth day on Friday and in spite of the intensity of security around government buildings and other strategic places, some youths alleged to be members of opposition parties in Sokoto State took advantage of the protest to raze the Independent National Electoral Commission’s, INEC, office in Bodinga, the headquarters of Bodinga local government area.

The Labour-FG Meeting Details, Strike continues #occupynigeria

The hope of an early resolution to the ongoing impasse over the Federal Government’s removal of fuel subsidy was dashed on Saturday night as the government and labour negotiating teams were unable to reach a compromise at their meeting held in the State House, Federal Capital Territoty (FCT), Abuja.

PENGASSAN will not shut down - NLC President #occupynigeria

NLC President confirms that PENGASSAN will not shut down the oil platforms as earlier announced

Has Pengassan join the strike/shut down -Read more #occupynigeria

The Backbone of the Nigeria oil production has threatened to join NLC/TUC strike by 12 midnight on saturday in the struggle to return the fuel subsidy, so it is past 12 already, are they shutting down the upstream?

Latest Update on FG/NLC Meeting ----Deadlocked #occupynigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) -- The leader of a Nigerian labor union says it failed to reach a compromise with the government to end a paralyzing strike over fuel costs.

BREAKING news: Nigeria government, unions fail to reach compromise to end nationwide strike over gas prices @fuelsubsidy@occupynigeria

BREAKING news: Nigeria government, unions fail to reach compromise to end nationwide strike over gas prices @fuelsubsidy@occupynigeria 
source https://twitter.com/#!/AP/status/158314718468128768

Fire at National Assembly Abuja? Confirmation please

Heard that there is a fire at the National assembly complex at Abuja Right now, please, can anyone confirm this?

Nigeria Labour NLC/TUC/ FG meeting for 6pm today #occupynigeria

LAGOS (AFP) -The Federal Government and unions prepared for last-ditch talks Saturday to end a week-old nationwide strike over fuel prices and avert an oil production shutdown in Africa’s largest crude exporter.

Press release Save Nigeria Group #occupynigeria

Today is the 5th day of our ongoing civil protest against the oppressive policy of the Federal Government as they feed fat on our resources while expecting the citizens of our nation to fast and pray, and at the same time try hard to remove the crumbs the poor depend on for survival.

Quote of the Day

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is God'sgift, that's why we call it the present."~Joan Rivers. Don't be discouraged! God’s vision for your life, like photo film, needs time & darkness to develop.

Labour Declear Saturday, Sunday, rest days #occupynigeria

Organisers of mass protest/occupy Nigeria, the Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress and Civil Society groups have asked the protesters all over the country to stay at home on Saturday and Sunday to enable them to get enough rest and refreshment for the next week’s task.

Explosion rocks RSUST

Reports reaching me and which has been confirmed by Cool FM, Portharcourt, says there has been an explosion which was accompanied by a fire outbreak at the office of the Registrar of Rivers State University of Science and Technology.

Breaking News. Strike Continues As Meeting Between Labour And Fg Ends deadlocked #occupynigeria

There was no end in sight to the ongoing general strike in the country over the removal of fuel subsidy on Thursday night as the meeting between the Federal Government and organized Labour at the Presidential Villa, Abuja ended in a stalemate.

Breaking News on Labour FG Meetings, strike continues -#occupynigeria

..FG agrees to revert to N65 but Removal of fuel subsidy takes effect March 1st,2012 @ N120 per litre. Labour are saying N90/Litre long term, #occupynigeria saying N65/Litre or nothing. For now, strike continues, Next meeting saturday.

Is it true that GEJ Has reversed the price of petrol to N65/Litre-#occupy Nigeria

Please fellow Nigerians, what is the outcome of the meeting between GEJ And Labour Today? Has he agree N65/Litre?

Sit at Home order for Ojukwu Burial-Massob

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB has declared sit at home order on the day of the burial of the former Biafran warlord, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.
In a statement by the MASSOB Director of Information, Uchenna Madu, the order was a mark of honour and respect to their former leader who would be buried in his country home.

“As mark of honour and respect to His Excellency, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu MASSOB has declared sit at home ‘s on the 3rd February for Biafrans. All markets, shops motor parks, schools, airport, banks and offices shall be closed from 7am to 4 pm. Ndigbo residing outside Igbo land are mandated to observe the sit at home order as mark of loyalty to Eze Igbo.”

The statement further said “Ojukwu was a greatest Igbo man ever lived, he deserved the most suitable state burial. Ojukwu’s body shall lie in state at his Casabianca lodge, GRA, Enugu on 2nd February. Local and foreign dignitaries including a high- powered delegation of Nigerian government led by President Goodluck Jonathan and some AU/UN delegates will attend the ceremony”

Latest News on FG and Labour Negotiation #occupynigeria

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.

Jimoh Ibrahim; My company got no subsidy share #occupynigeria

My attention has been drawn to some statements from some miscreants linking my name to subsidy collection from the Federal Government. Ordinarily, we should ignore such uneducated and uncivilised statements, which is at best the imagination of some lawless gangsters.

News Flash On Strike;FG N120,Labour N90,#occupynigeria N65

FLASH: Labour ready to deal at N90. Government unwilling to go below 120N. Talks still ongoing at Aso Rock. Watch for the latest.

Jonathan,Iweala in Meeting with Labour over strike #occupynigeria

ABUJA  (AFP) – Labour leaders entered their first talks with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday since a four-day-old nationwide strike began and after oil workers vowed to shut down crude production.

Why the Govt will not revert to N65/Litre-Madueke #occupynigeria

Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, yesterday, gave reasons why the government would not revert fuel price to N65 per litre.

#occupynigeria NUPENG Threatens to Stop Oil Production

LAGOS (AFP) – Nigerian oil workers union, NUPENG, on Wednesday threatened to shut down crude production as a nationwide strike over soaring fuel prices pushed on for a third day.

KPMG Report that FG, NNPC kept secret -#occupynigeria

On Thursday December 1, the Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, cringed when the senate joint committee investigating the management of funds set aside for petroleum subsidy handed her a seven-day ultimatum to produce a secret forensic report on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation in her custody.

How fuel subsidy is calculated #occupynigeria

Hi guys, I've been seeing this question asked in many quarters and i just thought i shed some light on how subsidy is calculated and how the 2011 subsidy amount was arrived at, its just a simple calculation of volume and price

Labour Leader arrested in Enugu #occupynigeria

For trying to enforce the ongoing nationwide strike in protest against the removal of the oil subsidy by the Federal Government, a labour leader in Enugu State, Festus Ozoeze was yesterday arrested by the police and remanded in Enugu Prisons.

Subsidy update; Senate, Reps to resolve crisis soonest #occupynigeria

ABUJA- THE Senate and the House of Representatives, yesterday, expressed their resolve to end the current nationwide strike by organised labour against removal of fuel subsidy by government within 24 hours, following positive responses from both parties after series of meetings held in the past 72 hours

No Cause for Alarm Over North, South Attacks- Nigeria Army, #occupynigeria

The army headquarters in Abuja yesterday said there is no immediate cause for concern on the alleged reports of attack on northerners in southern Nigeria.

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Super Eagles 0 Angola 0- Final Score

The international friendly football match between the Senior Men’s Team of Nigeria, known as Super Eagles, and the Senior Men’s Team of Angola, known as Palancas Negras, will now take place at the National Stadium, Abuja on Wednesday, the Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed.   

Remi Tinubu, other senators attacked in Ibadan #occupynigeria

Oluremi Tinubu, a senator and wife of leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria,Bola Tinubu, and four other senators escaped death by the whiskers in Ibadan on Wednesday after angry mob attacked their convoy

#occupynigeria PDP Niger Burnt by peaceful prostester

Protesters early this morning in Minna, the capital of Niger State, set fire on the Tanko Beeji building, where the chamber of Niger State PDP is.Another building also belonging to a PDP senator has also been burnt down.

Ngozi Okonjo Bought N1.2 Billion House in Abuja #occupynigeria

...... That is according to point blank news, read below:

As Nigerians groan over fuel subsidy removal, one of the proponents and architect of the controversial policy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has just purchased a massive home in Maitama, Abuja for a whooping N1.2 Billion, pointblanknews.com investigation has revealed.

NNPC Levi Resigned, check out the secret #occupynigeria #cabal

I just got this message purported to be Levi's sign off words: Dr Levi Ajuonuma ( Group General Manager, Corporate Affairs of NNPC):