Re: Ngige's warped sense of history
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Igboeli Arinze
Recently, I have had the biggest misfortune of reading the worst kind of an article laced with all sorts of vices that a writer ought to seriously avoid, an article laced with hatred, lies, and empty in its entirety, such a piece came out from the hands of one Okechukwu Aziatika an otimkpu(praise singer) of Governor Peter Obi, who with
Look who’s ruling.
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Anthony A. Kila
Though those that are paid to represent and act on behalf of the citizens of this great country have decided to celebrate its democracy day last month, it is this week, of June of 12, that many of us continue to believe democracy should be celebrated and reflected upon. And though most of us still privately provide for our own
Sule Lamido, Obasanjo's Beautiful Bride
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Theophilus Ilevbare
The horse-trading ahead of the 2015 elections barely two years away took centre stage on Democracy Day as ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo decided to show up else where instead of the Eagles Square he was invited alongside other former heads of state to commemorate May 29. We all saw the screaming headlines that
ANSU student riot and the need for realization of the social contract
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Nnaemeka Kevin Umenzeakor
Security is one of the features of a democratically stable State. I write this little piece which also serves as a rejoinder to a question addressed to my facebook wall by a Friend "Ezebue Onochie" who happen to be a fellow 2012/13 Political Science Graduate of Anambra State University as regards to the recent ANSU Students Riot.
Who is afraid of Chris Ngige?
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Arinze Igboeli
Recently, I had the biggest misfortune of reading the worst kind of an article laced with all sorts of vices that a writer ought to seriously avoid, an article laced with hatred, lies, and empty in its entirety, such a piece came out from the hands of one Okechukwu Aziatika an otimkpu(praise singer) of Governor Peter Obi, who with every turn of events
Anambra 2014: PDP aspirants’ presumptions
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Obi Ogadi
Interesting times are here again, and I am enjoying every beat. It is a period when real and fly-by-night politicians mount the podium to propound real development paths; channel serious messages for keeps; display distorted understanding of history, if not rewrite it; entertain; ridicule the electorate’s sense of judgement; and finally justify the
Lamentation as ex-Anambra deputy gov is buried
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Elombah.com
It was a day of lamentation, yesterday, as the remains of the former Deputy Governor of Anambra State and South East Chairman of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Dr. Chudi Nwike, were committed to mother earth, in his hometown, Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. At the burial politicians, friends and associates of
Catholic priest warns husband snatchers, decries victimization of Nigerian widows
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Obinna Akukwe
Women who specialize in snatching the husbands of others have been warned to desist from such acts or face the wrath of God. This was contained in the sermon delivered by Rev Fr Titus Imojeme at Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA) Port Harcourt yesterday. The priest who belongs to Makurdi Diocese, decried a recurrent
Group acknowledge the receipt of CJN's petition to Justice Gummi
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Olanrewaju Suraju
The Group, Civil Society Network Against Corruption has commended the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Aloma Mukhtar on her reform agenda in the Judiciary. In a letter dated 10th June 2013 and signed by the Chairman, the group acknowledged receipt of a copy of the query issued to Justice Gummi, over revelations in the book
2015 guber election: Akpabio plots to frustrate Eket Senatorial District*
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Isong Udoh
Fresh facts emerged over the weekend indicating that the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio is plotting to kill any moves that could make it possible for any candidate from Eket Senatorial District (ESD) otherwise known as Akwa Ibom South to clinch the top job in Akwa Ibom State An impeccable source revealed that soon after
Oshiomhole And PDP: The ogbemudia expose
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Nasamu Jacobson
I was fascinated by one opinion article headlined “Amaechi, Wammakko: Who’s next?” which appeared in a national daily on Friday June 7, 2013. The reason is that the article was published the same day some national newspapers also published comments by two-time governor of former Midwest and Bendel states and founding member of the Peoples
There will be a country, introducing Nigerians for change
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By E O \Eke
For several years, I have pondered on the reasons for inability of Nigeria to actualise its great potential and join the community of developed nations. About four years ago the idea of Nigerians for change first occurred to me as I continued to watch the insidious effect of corruption, ineffectual leadership , religious intolerance, toxic ethnic
June 12 and the struggle for a real democratic tradition in Nigeria.
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Jaye Gaskia
CONTEXT AND STRUGGLE: It is June 2013, and once again it is the anniversary of the June 12 1993 election and its outcome, one that has played a quite significant role in shaping the history of our democracy, and our popular struggles since then. But this is not just another anniversary, it is the twentieth!Perhaps now after 20 years,
20 years of June 12: Lagos ACN Laments the State of The Nation
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Joe Igbokwe
Lagos ACN has lamented that unless Nigerian leaders make conscious and spirited efforts to learn from our past mistakes and seek honesty ways to address them, our country will continue to backslide in the age of success. In a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary Mr. Joe Igbokwe, the Party says 20 years after June 12 Nigerian
Embracing climate-resilient and low carbon development in Nigeria.
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Oseloka H. Obaze
The titles purport yet another exotic, intrusive, gratuitous and externally-induced policy recommendation. However, the just released World Bank climate change reports on Nigeria are propitious and are of immense relevance and importance to Nigerian states, and particularly Anambra State, given its developmental needs, and ecological, economic
Ubah faults gov Obi on performance
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
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ONITSHA—A governorship aspirant for the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State, Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, yesterday, faulted the claim by Governor Peter Obi that his government had simultaneously developed all sectors of the state within the past seven years of his administration. Speaking with newsmen on his ambition at his Nnewi residence,
Kidnap and die oath administered to Anambra communities in seven deities
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Odogwu Emeka Odogwu
Kill or kidnap and die oath was administered to the people of Anambra East and Anambra West local government areas yesterday in seven dreaded shrines. The seven shrines accompanied by seven male virgins to the venue of the oath taking were Aro-Amamerulu of
Ribadu is an ethically-challenged hypocrites - Presidency
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Reuben Abati
State house press release The Presidency totally rejects the false, hypocritical and self-serving claim by Mallam Nuhu Ribadu at a lecture in Kaduna on Saturday that Nigeria under President Goodluck Jonathan is a “sinking ship” in which the yearnings of the masses are
IBB,Mark,Tambuwal,Oshiomhole, Tukur others for PCC Seminar
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Elombah.com
Former Military President ,Gen.Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida(rtd), ,Senate President, David Mark,Speaker of the House of Representatives,Aminu Tambuwal, Edo State Governor,Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Bayelsa State Governor,Seriake Dickson,FCT
June 12 1993: A Historical Necessity for Nigeria
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Joe Igbokwe
Alhaji Bashir Tofa, the Presidential candidate for the National Republican Convention (NRC) in 1993 Presidential Election who lost woefully and miserably to the late Chief MKO Abiola was in the news recently concerning that historic election. Tofa said that “the June 12 1993
Open Letter To The Leaders Of APC From All Progressives Youth Forum
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Abubakar Usman
In appreciation of your immense contribution to national development, unparalleled patriotism, loyalty to democratic ideals and basic principles of good governance; we, the youths supporting this unprecedented effort of merger, wish to once again show our
