Nigeria, Boko Haram and the US War on Terrorism, Part-3
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- Published on Friday, 10 May 2013 11:16
- Written by Nkem Ekeopara
The Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka towards the end of March this year warned that Nigeria is on the brink of another civil war and blamed the current Nigerian ruler Dr. Jonathan for the growing insecurity in the country. And Prince Bola Ajibola, a former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of Federation, said mid April
Ihonvbere turns truth on its head
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- Published on Friday, 10 May 2013 01:01
- Written by Abdul Mahmud
The advertorial titled, ‘’Edo PDP and bedroom-based election monitors’’, signed by Julius Ihonvbere, Secretary to the Edo State Government, and published by ‘The Nation’ newspaper of Wednesday May 8 2013 provides a sad reading. That a former university teacher who passes himself off as a professor could in a cavalier manner turn truth on its
Let’s negotiate Nigeria
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- Published on Thursday, 09 May 2013 21:14
- Written by Chido Onumah
“There is nothing exclusive in the term unity; unity for Nigeria holds out the best chance for progress when that unity is a unity of purpose rather than the present hollow approach to unity for sake of unity. For unity to be meaningful, it has to be creative, not the unity of Jonah in the whale but the unity of holy matrimony. The first can
Govs’ Akpabio, Orji’s Rift Over Completion of Uyo –Ikot-Ekpene-Aba, Umuahia Six lane Highway Continues
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- Published on Thursday, 09 May 2013 16:05
- Written by Obinna Akukwe
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio and his Abia State counterpart, Theodore Orji are yet to settle the rift caused by the refusal of the later to cooperate in the completion of the six lane Oron-Uyo-Ikot-Ekpene-Aba and four lane Ikot-Ekpene- Umuahia roads. Governor Akpabio has indicated willingness to complete
Nigerian Nollywood Industry: Making or Marring Leaders?
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- Published on Thursday, 09 May 2013 12:13
- Written by Aderonke Otegbayo
In less than two decades, the Nollywood has become a phenomenon that has helped in shaping perceptions of Nigerians and Nigerian society but the big question is “What effect has it had on Nigerians, is it positive or negative? Tune in your T.V set, what do you find there? Nudity, all in the name of entertainment. It is a fact
Co-Relation Between Democracy, Poverty And Insurgency In Nigeria
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- Published on Thursday, 09 May 2013 12:06
- Written by Umar Ardo, Ph.D
The popular saying of the South American priest that “the poor cannot sleep because they are hungry and the rich cannot sleep because the poor are awake” has a menacingly poignant relevance to the current insecurity situation in Nigeria. Ever since the return of democratic rule in 1999, the country has witnessed upsurge in civil
Governor Amaechi: Gird up your loins
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- Published on Thursday, 09 May 2013 11:53
- Written by Igwe Douglas
The prevailing political atmosphere in the Treasure Base of the nation, Rivers State of Nigeria occasioned by the schemes of desperate politicians who want to take over or have partially taken over the structure of the Peoples Democratic Party calls for serious caution, concern and preparedness not only on the part of the inhabitants of
The Uniqueness of Mr Umana: Thompson Essien Respond To Oscar Ekanem
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- Published on Thursday, 09 May 2013 11:50
- Written by OduduAbasi Edet
From Thompsn Essien - Dear Mr. Oscar Ekanem: If it is in truth that you are based and writing from Eket, I can authoritatively tell you that your voice does not represent the voices of the majority of Eket people. Let me inform you, and others who think like you, that I am against the concept of zoning in any definition. But because
Re: N2 trillion: Ngige queries Obi
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 22:12
- Written by Mike Udah
The Daily Independent Newspaper of Tuesday, May 7, 2013 has a news story headlined “N2 tr: Ngige queries Obi”. Appearing on page 4, it is about the remarks made by Senator Chris Ngige on the performance of the administration of His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi (CON), Governor of Anambra State. According to this report, Ngige
Sowore versus Doyin Okupe On Al Jazeera TV
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 17:23
- Written by Joe Igbokwe
I have just finished watching Al Jazeera Television where Omoyele Sowore, of Sahara Reporters, our own Professor Wole Soyinka and Dr Doyin Okupe, Senior Special Assistant on Media to President Goodluck Jonathan spoke on Nigeria’s political crisis and Boko Haram insurgence. The programme was anchored by Femi Oke of Al
RE: Arrest Dokubo, Kuku, Gov Aliyu, Arewa youths, others tell Police
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 11:04
- Written by Nnaemeka Onumonu-Uzoaru
One Rule for the 'born to rule' Masters and another for the Slaves: Arrest Dokubo, Kuku, Gov Aliyu, Arewa youths, others tell Police.
As usual the born to rule and their minions are now demanding blood but a perusal of
Nasir el-Rufai’s Book as Intellectual Fraud?
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 21:15
- Written by Chukwuma Soludo
Although there is no single definition of fraud, the online definitions that come to mind as one reads Nasir el-Rufai’s book (The Accidental Public Servant) is “fraud as course of deception, an intentional concealment, omission, or perversion of truth”, or “an intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual”.
Between Inordinate Ambition and Good Governance
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 16:50
- Written by Akintokunbo A Adejumo
A former member of the House of Representatives Hon. Mohammed Kumalia says inordinate ambition and ego are the causes of Nigeria's political crises. Kumalia stated this when he spoke on the topic 'Peace and Conflict Resolution' in Abuja Monday at a peace seminar organised by the Rotary Club of Wuse Central and the Rotary
Kassim Afegbua and the burden of defending evil
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 15:55
- Written by Palmer Ogheneyole Nathaniel
It has been proven that no task could be as daunting as defending what is generally seen as wrong and misnomer. It brings forth public opprobrium on the defendant of such actions and inactions, as it is often than not: a sure case of riddiculing one's self in cleaning-up the mess of others. The role of a media Aide in the African
Is the JTF Lying on the killers of General Shuwa?
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 12:58
- Written by Ogbuefi Blogs
Kai! this military Joint Task Force, JTF, is too much! Much as we appreciate your efforts in checking the terrorist, sometimes you fall short of speaking the truth. At one time they said they have killed Gen Mohammed Mamman Shuwa's killers and now they have arrested them. On November 15, 2012, JTF, operating in troubled Borno
The Suspension Of Traditional Rulers By Governor Imoke Is Commendable
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 12:36
- Written by Okoi Obono-Obla
The suspension of Ten Traditional Rulers in Obubra and Yakurr Local Government Areas of Cross River State, namely: Richard Ubi Uket of Mkpollo/Ukpewen Clan; Ogar Omini of Ikirele Clan; Orem Akpama Mbang of Etombe Eglige Clan; Akpama Egbe Isokon of Okuri Clan and Philip Effiong Effiom of Kedengha Clan; Eta Efoli Eke of
Revisiting the LGBT Debate
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 12:22
- Written by Philip Amiola
The volume of responses generated by my last article entitled, “Gays and Lesbians, We Will Not Keep Quiet!” has put me under responsibility to write a sequel to address genuine concerns raised by some of my readers. First of all, I want to state that my position on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) matters is not based on
Teaching Immorality In Schools
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 16:11
- Written by Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye
If anyone had told me a few years ago that a time will come in Nigeria when the authorities will approve the teaching of sexual immorality as a subject in junior and secondary schools, I would have thought that the person had lost his mind. But now, before our very eyes, it is happening, and I lack words to describe the shock among
Biafra: The Tithes and the Taunted Rejoicing
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 09:25
- Written by Ikechukwu Enyiagu
This piece takes a closer look at the principle of God's demand to tithing in the church; His view, intention and direction for its full utilization. It equally intends to highlight the place of the tither, who is qualified to tithe, who is qualified to receive the tithes, the right church and altar to tithe and the place of the church in the symbiotic
My Reaction on Ondo State Election Tribunal Judgment
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- Published on Sunday, 05 May 2013 20:50
- Written by Olukayode Ajulo, Esq
I salute the courage, and industry of the 3-man panel of judges and the erudition of the 5-hour judgment. The judgment in my humble opinion was not only well researched, it was duly considered as it captured and reflected all the facts of the cases as presented by the parties. As a senior lawyer, it is again my humble opinion that the
Champagne Nigeriana
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- Published on Sunday, 05 May 2013 13:55
- Written by Prince Charles Dickson
A ninth-grade teacher wanted to demonstrate the evils of liquor to his young students. He produced a glass of water, a glass of vodka, and two worms. "Now class, observe closely," he said as he dropped one of the worms into the glass of water. The worm wriggled about in the water, perfectly happy. The teacher dropped the
