Fashola Blows Hot Over Military "Occupation" Of Lagos

"It is not disputable that the citizens who have gathered in several parts of Lagos like Falomo, Ikorodu and Ojota to mention a few have largely conducted themselves peacefully, singing and dancing while they expressed their displeasure at the way that we have taken decisions that affect them.

That in my view should not offend those of us in Government. The majority of...

FULL TEXT OF STATEMENT SUSPENDING THE STRIKE

In the past eight days through strikes, mass rallies, shutdown, debates and street protests, Nigerians demonstrated clearly that they cannot be taken for granted and that sovereignty belongs to them.

 

In the last twenty four hours, the Labour Movement and its allies who had the historic responsibility of coordinating these mass actions have had cause to review the various actions and decided that in order to save lives and in the interest of national survival, these mass actions be suspended.

We note the major successes Nigerians scored in these past days in which they rose courageously as a people to take their destiny in their hands.

First, the Federal Government that chorused...

NLC/TUC Calls Off Nationwide Strike

The decision was reached after wide consultation and they will take the rest of their case to the Belgore Committee. Comrade Omar and Comrade Esele appreciated Nigerians for their support.

SOLIDARITY FOREVER!

Why Would Anyone Want To Arrest Me? - Pastor Bakare

The heat is on in Lagos and many parents are already calling their children to return home from the streets in order to avoid 'stories that touch'. Major streets in the mega city are presently a shadow of themselves. Things are not the same any more in Eko, a source said.

Multi sources have also confirm that the Convener of the Save Nigeria Group, SNG, Pastor Tunde Bakare and some of his close men (and women) are...

Pres. Jonathan Reduces Fuel Price To N97... Selling N100

President Goodluck Jonathan said he has seen the sufferings of Nigerians and that he feels their pains, 16 days after the sufferings started. Consequently, he said after wide consultations, the price of a litre of fuel will now be N97 at the filling stations.

However, the few marketers who are willing (yet) to...