January 16
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Nigeria unions suspend strike after fuel price cut
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Motorists queue for fuel at a petrol station in Lagos on 14 January 2012
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I PITY NIGERIA
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Say hello to the new occupiers
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Andy Burnham
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Nigerian Labour Unions "Suspend" Strike, Request Workers To Return To Work
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#OccupyNigeria Protesters Defy Labour/Federal Government Stage Massive Rallies In Kaduna
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Omar and Esele
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#occupynigeria protesters in ketu! Now this is bravery.........
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Now tell me we are not at war. Gej called in the National Guard o no sorry the war battalion.
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And this is how the deal with NLC was sealed
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yfrog Photo : http://yfrog.com/kk1phsyj Shared by dawisu
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Nigeria eases fuel price increases
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Nigerians protest against the removal of the fuel subsidy
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Troops appear on streets as Nigeria president acts to cut fuel prices
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Nigerians have taken to the streets to demand the return of fuel subsidies in Africa's most populous nation
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PHOTO Nigerian Army in Combat Gear! GEJ Militarise LAGOS! Protesters trickling into Ojota Freedom park! #OccupyNigeria http://t.co/xjSprQpM
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Soldiers Flood Lagos Streets As Jonathan Orders The Army To Forestall #OccupyNigeria Protests
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Naw I so wish that thunder clears 'em all #OccupyNigeria
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Do not go to work! GEJ is trying PROVOKE violence against D PEOPLE! OCCUPY YOUR STREETS/Neighbourhoods! #OccupyNigeria http://t.co/RFGDmjJG
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Protests in Lagos
thewall.com
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8:49 am Jan 16, 2012
- Hundreds of gun-wielding soldiers has been deployed on the streets of Lagos in a desperate bid to forestall peaceful protests scheduled to continue today
- The deployment of soldiers comes on the heels of President Goodluck Jonathan's planned broadcast Monday morning in which he will announce the reduction of fuel prices to N97 a liter
- President Jonathan will be held responsible for any casualty that results from his decision to unleash soldiers
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Nigeria cuts fuel prices after national strike
cnn.com
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9:48 am Jan 16, 2012
President Goodluck Jonathan made the announcement Monday. Minutes later, the federal government ordered all civil servants to report to work, or risk losing their jobs. Union sources, however, said they will resume strikes on Monday -- but they are asking…
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Strike-hit Nigeria 'to drop price of petrol'
bbc.co.uk
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9:48 am Jan 16, 2012
The fuel price rise has hit many Nigerians hardNigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has announced an immediate drop in the cost of fuel, following a week of strikes after prices doubled. Mr Jonathan said the price would drop by around 30% in recognition…
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Nigeria troops appear; president offers concession
yahoo.com
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9:48 am Jan 16, 2012
LAGOS, Nigeria – For the first time since protests erupted over spiraling fuel prices, soldiers on Monday barricaded key roads in Nigeria's commercial capital of Lagos as the president offered a concession to stem demonstrations that he said were being…
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Nigeria partially reinstates fuel subsidy - FT.com
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10:56 am Jan 16, 2012
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Nigerian Army Education Corps: Hacked By NaijaCyberHactivists
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Nigerian President Rolls Back Price of Gasoline - NYTimes.com
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1:52 pm Jan 16, 2012
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BREAKING: Labor union announces suspension of strike over fuel prices in Nigeria. -EF
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Nigeria unions suspend strike after fuel price cut http://t.co/EzB2ANSO
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#singing Holiday is over x 2! No more Subsidy, No more protesting! Goodbye Labour, Goodbye Union, I am going to earn my daily salary! Chorus
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BREAKING: #Nigeria's Kano NLC boycott their national body on calling off strike, say they will continue #OccupyNigeria protests.
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The strike is over... But the struggle continues. Nigeria MUST change.
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Delta political leaders intervened in the alleged plot to bomb some oil installations by Ijaw opposed to the removal of fuel subsidy: Punch
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All we want is a better Nigeria. Give us that and we will shut up. We might even reelect you. Ignore us at your own inevitable peril.
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We will change Nigeria. By constant peaceful nonviolent protesting in every area of influence we have, and by voting.
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Nigeria has given me reason to make more conscious music... The Fight for a better society continues! #OccupyNigeria
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What happens to the subsidy funds that is in the budget till March? Just an honest question? Should we not stay at 65 till then?
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Nigerians voted 4the leaders we have. But the issues are still not being addressed. Nlc can call off d strike.. But do u have light at home?
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BBC, CNN demand explanation for SSS invasion of Lagos offices - http://t.co/agAkTk3c@occupynigeria@savenigeria@bbcnewshour@cnn@samisarhan
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The problem in Nigeria is constant, blatant, corrupt, failed leadership. And apathy. Citizens who r so used to it, we dont care anymore.
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The leaders we have live like gods in paradise. I'm not exxagerating. Download the 2012 budget for Nigeria. Google it. Its free to access.
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Fashola asks Jonathan to withdraw soldiers from Lagos streets @occupynigeria#occupynigeria@renoomokri@savenigeria
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Nigeria must change. Nigeria must improve. The strike, for us, was always ONLY a tool. Part of the puzzle, not the end of the story.
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Anytime you face a camera or the press tell the world about the injustice in Nigeria #OccupyNigeria
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The British Broadcasting Service on Monday afternoon confirmed the invasion of its Lagos office by State Security Service agents.
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Labour can call of d strike but only Nigerians hav d power to call of d Protest. One Lov. One Nigeria. One Voice. #OccupyNigeria
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The NLC was only "concerned" with the fuel price. Which is why they wld try to play this reduction as a win.
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Labor has lost its relevance in the history of nigeria.
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GEJ is not smiling. Soldiers fire bullets at Palmgrove, Police fire teargas, SSS invades CNN office. The dictator shows his hand...
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And this is how the deal with NLC was sealed http://t.co/cpBnwcOO
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I know labour leaders were not bribed. They were threatened with treason. They couldn't stand it! #occupynigeria
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Fashola live on LTV kicks against soldiers on Lagos streets. And ask Godluck to withdraw the soldiers. #OccupyNigeria
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At exactly 13hours ago, soldiers began to occupy Lagos and Fashola is just speaking now. Wise up Lagosians #occupyNigeria
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"Democracy is a contest of ideas." Governor Fashola asks the Commander-in-Chief to withdraw the military from Lagos' streets. #OccupyNigeria
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Fashola frowned at the deployment of military personnel in Lagos observing that Lagosians have been peaceful in their conduct
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This was all planned before hand. Labour worked hand in hand with Goodluck Jonathan #OccupyNigeria
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So that is how Demola in Lagos died in vain? #occupynigeria
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Jega, NLC, I wonder who's next!
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President Jonathan has approved that the EFCC review with immediate effect all payments made in respect of subsidies on petrol and kerosene.
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BREAKING: #OccupyNigeria protesters defy Labour/Federal government stage massive rallies in Kaduna.
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NLC decided yesterday. That's why the tyrant set soldiers on the streets of Lagos to forestall reactive protests. #OccupyNigeria
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Somewhere far from #Nigeria in Aso Rock, they're popping champagne. In real Nigeria, they're burying the dead. #OccupyNigeria
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Newest millionaires in Nigeria jst called off the strike
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Labour suspends strikes, mass protests - http://t.co/Y7AbpPfy
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Labour called off the strike, only Nigerians can call off the protests #OccupyNigeria
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Certain sell-outs/people shld be made to eat their 'N65 or nothing' banners.
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Labour don finish dem part. What about us? *Martyr Muyideen Mustafa was murdered on Jan. 3rd, while labour joined the protest on Jan. 9th*
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NLC & its leadership start resigning right now. We need true Unions who take d mandate of the people seriously & execute it. #OccupyNigeria
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Nigeria labor unions say they'll suspend strike over fuel prices after president agrees to some subsidies: http://t.co/G8pnxgfB -EF
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We have been betrayed by NLC/TUC
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How did the FEC get N97? Diezani's age(52) + Ngozi's age(58) minus the number of years PDP has ruled Nigeria 110-13 = 97. Prove me wrong.
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NLC/TUC calls off strike.
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The House of Reps has again called on FG to reverse the price of petrol to N65 per litre.
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Breaking News: BBC lagos office also invaded by Nigerian Secret Police SSS operation led gun wielding by Marlyn Ogah. #occcupyNigeria
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BREAKING: #Nigeria's Police fire tear gas and shot into the air to disperse 500 #OccupyNigeria protesters in Lagos.
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Colleague @fidelisMbah of @BBCWorld says: "Secret police invades BBC and CNN office in Lagos."
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Team from @AP, including myself, witnessed soldiers fire over heads of about 300 protesters in Lagos. Tear gas used. No injuries.
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NLC to address press in abj by 1pm @Channels_TV to show it live.
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Soldier in Lagos to protester. "Jonathan increased our salary only with 900 Naira,we are also suffering from fuel increase #occcupyNigeria
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Labour NECs to meet at 1pm today to plan its next line of action even as it has signalled its intention to meet the Belgore Committee on Wed
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The NLC has suspended street protests and rallies just as it asks Nigerians to sit at home in continuation of its strike action.
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Soldiers on the streets of Lagos confirm that they have been ordered to stop the protests from taking place.
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#occupyNigeria: shame on d police cos GEJ jst called u people useless n incompetent
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If u blame Dbanj for making u vote for GEJ, it says so much about ur retarded mind.
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Association of Nigerian Witches and Wizards that supported Jonathan during election wants him to return to N65 else he will hear from them
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GEJ increased salary of d military & gave them sept back payment, now set them against Nigerians. #occcupyNigeria
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#occupyNigeria: How I wish GEJ can put amenities in place as fast as it took him to put soldiers in place
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[BusinessNews] Labour Leaders Schedule a Meet for 1pm as Army Occupies the Streets to Forestall Protests http://t.co/MuThuE2v
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Fuel Price didn't reduce from N140 to N97. No, it increased from N65 to N97 per litre..Don't get confused!!!! @occupynigeria #FuelSubsidy
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Message to GEJ - when u finish running round in circles, it is the will of God that will stand.
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Hw did D FEC get N97?Diezani's age (52) + Ngozi's age (58) minus D number of years PDP has ruled Naija (13)=97 @omojuwa @ogundamisi @elrufai
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You must lack a medula oblangata for telling me to keep quiet because I am abroad. My family lives in Nigeria and it remains my destination
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#occupyNigeria:GEJ We dont want nokia N97 we want nokia E65
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Fuel price wasn't reduced to N97 from N140....it was increased from N65 to N97
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Lagos protesters gathering at the Afrikan Shrine, Ikeja.
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RT @ynaija: Femi Kuti has thrown open the Afrika Shrine for Lagos Protesters #OccupyNigeria
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Femi Kuti has thrown open the Afrika Shrine for Lagos Protesters #OccupyNigeria
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BREAKING: The Federal Government in #Nigeria deploys more soldiers in Lagos & in major cities amid #OccupyNigeria strike.
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FLASH: Lagos protesters gathering at the Afrikan Shrine, Ikeja #OccupyNigeria
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At N65 five banks were robbed in Ogun state last year within an hour. At N97 every bank in your city will be robbed monthly.
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Don't be confused, the fuel price wasn't reduced from N141 to N97, it was increased from N65 to N97 #OccupyNigeria
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Army now on streets in force in Lagos against protests RT @MrBanksOmishore: Say hello to d new occupiers http://t.co/bcCtjYd9 #OccupyNigeria
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We have also said NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER, and we remain FIRMLY committed to seeing #occupynigeria through.
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BREAKING: #OccupyNigeria protests will continue despite reduction to N97 - Second Republic governor of Kaduna State says.
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"@eLDeeTheDon s: We don't fcuking use coins anymore....so who is #GEJ deceiving with his N97??? We both know he meant N100."
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Fuel Price didn't reduce from N140 to N97. No, it increased from N65 to N97 (per litre) Don't get confused.
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I tink GEJ is a Nokia addict..from N65 to N97.. GEJ pls we wnt nokia N63 if possible. N97 na slide fone & d flex deh always give problem.
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Everyone can protest how they choose, but Labour did not reach any N97 agreement. Rather, GEJ came out to announce it off his own bat!
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Does anyone wonder why we have extremists in Nigeria? When peaceful protests are no longer allowed #occupyNigeria
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Long live General Goodluck Jonathan,d Supreme ruler of Nigeria and errand boy IMF and World Bank
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At N97 the only thing that has changed is that the cabal now has more money and Nigerians suffer more #OccupyNigeria
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In 2015, we must ensure PDP no longer exist in Nigeria. You all have a choice #occupyNigeria
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If we accept N97, we'll get screwed both ways. We'll pay double and we'll give GEJ an excuse for subsequent underperformance #occupynigeria
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Is NorthWest Nigeria only area now without military deployed on streets...?
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"@MzEllatyra: GEJ we don t want nokia N97.we want nokia E65"
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Now that the streets are full of armed men, intending foreign investors should feel safe in Nigeria. Come one, come all
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This is bigger than GEJ now. Our country is slipping away from us into the hands of tyrants, including governors, rtd soldiers & businessmen
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Mr.President Sir, we know you are slow at acting so we will wait another week for you to reach N65. Thank you sir
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Apart from elections i don't remember the last time I saw military on streets of Lagos like this... #OccupyNigeria
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GEJ NOW RUNS A PRIVATE ARMY side by side D Nigerian Army, USING MILITANTS to Harass Citizens violates Our TRUST! #OccupyNigeria
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IBB has urged GEJ to seize the opportunity offered by the ongoing national strike to initiate the restructuring of the federation.
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BLUF-P, weekend, called for investigation into the ?1.3trn quoted as cost of subsidy for PMS by FG, noting that the actual amount was ?300bn
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Several military checkpoints seen in Lagos this morning, several 'area boys' roadblocks as well. Tension in the air #Nigeria
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Nigeria 'to drop price of petrol' http://t.co/KquxvU0I
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Nigeria cuts fuel prices after strike http://t.co/pBMpTTml
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Today is a sad day for Nigeria. A day when a democratically elected President told d same people who elected him to go fcuk demselves.
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