Tunisia's President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali has stepped down after 23 years in power, amid widespread protests on the streets of the capital Tunis.

In a televised address, Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi said he would be taking over from the president.

A state of emergency was declared earlier, as weeks of protests over economic issues snowballed into rallies against Mr Ben Ali's rule.

Unconfirmed reports say Mr Ben Ali and his family have left Tunisia.

The reports suggest that the deposed president is looking for a place of asylum, with French media saying that French President Nicolas Sarkozy has turned down a request for his plane to land in France.

Earlier, police fired tear gas as thousands of protesters gathered outside the interior ministry.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12195025

i agree, the casualty from a popular uprising against a sitting govt in nigeria will be large. a nigeria govt wont think twice about kiling thousands to keep hold of power. There's an option that will bring down the govt & the entire political class fairly quickly and with minimal casualty, but it's not one i can discuss,,,publicly. and it doesnt involve a coup.

Missy85:

i agree, the casualty from a popular uprising against a sitting govt in nigeria will be large.

a nigeria govt wont think twice about kiling thousands to keep hold of power.

There's an option that will bring down the govt & the entire political class fairly quickly and with minimal casualty, but it's not one i can discuss,,,publicly. and it doesnt involve a coup.

Missy85:

I can be done for a 'high' state crime even for discussing it. Nigerian officianados wont dinstiguish btw 'discussing' and 'advocating.'

I'm convinced the SSS are active on this forum.

Missy85:

I can be done for a 'high' state crime even for discussing it. Nigerian officianados wont dinstiguish btw 'discussing' and 'advocating.'

I'm convinced the SSS are active on this forum.

Emzybrown:

The only way nigeria could be revolutionised is through a democratic process by forming a strong opposistion party with men and women of reputation that can challange the pdp.i dont think violence or any type of protest can effect change in nigeria because it will only lead to civilian bloodshed.

Missy85:

i agree, the casualty from a popular uprising against a sitting govt in nigeria will be large.

a nigeria govt wont think twice about kiling thousands to keep hold of power.

There's an option that will bring down the govt & the entire political class fairly quickly and with minimal casualty, but it's not one i can discuss,,,publicly. and it doesnt involve a coup.

Missy85:

I can be done for a 'high' state crime even for discussing it. Nigerian officianados wont dinstiguish btw 'discussing' and 'advocating.'

I'm convinced the SSS are active on this forum.

Missy85:

I can be done for a 'high' state crime even for discussing it. Nigerian officianados wont dinstiguish btw 'discussing' and 'advocating.'

I'm convinced the SSS are active on this forum.

Missy85:

Following weeks of riots by youths fed up with unemployment, alleged govt corruption, Tunisian President, who had been in power for 23yrs has FLED the country.

A lesson in people power?

Can we achieve in Nigeria what Tunisian youths have achieved for themselves or is the fear of death an impregnable barrier to fighting our own cause?

Pls provide a link if you can - I cant with my mobile.

OAM4J:

Yes, I am SSS. You have been classified as a person of Serious Security Interest. You need to see me asap for interrogation at my nearest house, after which I will declassify you.

OAM4J:

Yes, I am SSS. You have been classified as a person of Serious Security Interest. You need to see me asap for interrogation at my nearest house, after which I will declassify you.

Sagamite:

She has to be thoroughly assessed and be passed through immigration before SSS can interrogate her.

- Sagamite, Head Immigration Officer at "point of entry" (in all senses of the phrase)

doyin13:

This kind of revolution is much easier when there is a figurehead for the public to direct its anger.

Nigeria's corruption is quite democratic and especially so in this ''democratic'' dispensation.

There are no bars to accessing public funds. . .well, maybe there is. A secondary school leaving certificate.

So long as each Nigerian thinks there is a chance for him or her or a relative to have a turn at the loot
or some unscrupulous venture, it is simply not profitable to participate in a revolution where the costs
are life itself.

oyb:

tribalism is the problem

it will degenerate into tribe a is trying to get one over tribe b

Sagamite:

She has to be thoroughly assessed and be passed through in immigration before SSS can interrogate her.

- Sagamite, Head Immigration Officer at "point of entry" (in all senses of the phrase)

Katsumoto:


See these ashewos - Interrogation ati assessed ko, subjugation ati pressing ni.

Missy85:

OAM, Sagamite,,,abomination!!!

back to the point kia kia

OAM4J:

Chief, when/if am done with her, I will send her to you. Someone with such vital statistics information should not be allowed to walk around freely.

edicolove:

Sorry Sorry Nigerians posting cowardly posts here on NL. You guys just sit your asses here in front of your computer, insult the government all day and when someone suggest you come out for a revolution what do you say?

"well they might kill us ", "well we are not powerful enough", "well they will shoot at sight". Bloody Whining cowards! This is why Nigeria will never change. Because all of you are cowards and none of you should ever insult any politician again because you are all as guilty as them. Not willing to even give a foot for the struggle. Not willing to sacrifice anything. I guess many of you will not even come out to register let alone vote. You lot make me wanna cry. Where is your determination. I guess it is only on paper. You can post on NL i guess. It costs nothing.

I feel disappointed reading all the lousy cowardly posts above. Something has to happen and I guess sooner or later, the war will come to you guys and you will not be asking if you want to join or not. You will be forced to join or be destroyed. Why do we hate ourselves so much. Why do we hate our country so much. It pains me!

Kindly remind us what you have done in the revolution so far.