Chinua Achebe (Ugonabo Ogidi ) Goes Home
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 18:35
- Written by Joe Igbokwe
All roads lead to Ogidi in Anambra State , Nigeria the home town of the late (Ugonabo) Professor Chinua Achebe on Wednesday May 23 2013 for the sage’s final burial. People from all walks of life will be heading to Ogidi to mourn the one they loved so much, the former life president of Ogidi Town Union, Professor of Letters, Leader,
Amnesty and Surrender for Boko haram? Not yet Mr President!
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 18:31
- Written by Ogbuefi Blogs
Ogbuefi Ndigbo learnt that President Goodluck Jonnathan has offered an amnesty to Islamist militants who surrender and claim that Boko Haram are now 'in disarray'. No, not yet my president! Way too early to be talking about surrender. The fight has just begun. The militants are going to hit back and they are only at the moment
Nigerian Military blockades boko haram base, says Clampdown To Go On As 3 Soldiers Are Killed
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 17:16
- Written by Admin
The military operation in the North East has left 17 people dead on the fifth day of a push to crush the Boko Haram insurgency in the area, with a death toll of 14 insurgents and three soldiers, while seven others sustained injuries. This is even as Nigerian soldiers have blocked roads out of a key northeastern city to deprive Boko Haram
Army arrest undercover Boko-Haram orange-seller with N600milliom in his account
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 17:08
- Written by Admin
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, Major-General Garba Wahab, at the weekend said the media should not eulogize criminals as the Division has arrested a suspected orange seller who spied for terrorists and over N600 million was found in his bank account within three months. Blueprint
Chinua Achebe as Metaphor
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 13:08
- Written by Ugorji O. Ugorji, Ed.D.
When I was coming of age in my part of the African continent, I was oriented to four major metaphors for what my environment considered most important in our social discuss. The first was Zik, which I later learnt was short for the name of Nigeria’s founding nationalist and Africa’s foremost Pan-Africanist, Nnamdi Azikiwe. Zik was a
Roche and Rochas exposed: Okorocha And His Scheme = Corruption!
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 13:01
- Written by Dr. Odinndu Okoro
Fellow Nigerians, please read below what’s going on in Imo State. Imo is bought and sold by Rochas Okorocha. ROCHE & ROCHAS EXPOSED: Philip Peter Nyitni is a graduate of university of Jos, he is representing Okorocha in Roche Group, a company with 1000,000 share capital handling over N26B contract in Imo. Because of Okorocha's
Jonathan vs Amaechi: US Group Petitions United Nations on Rivers State Crises
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 12:52
- Written by Yahaya Etila
Centre for Advancement of Justice and Peace in Emerging Democracies (ICJAPED) has asked the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to 'save democracy in Rivers State'. Regarding the on-going political bickering emanating from the ruling PDP party in Rivers State, the group said "new questions have
Anambra: N2trillion or half trillion?
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 12:29
- Written by Okelo Madukaife
Anambra State commissioner for works Arc Calistus Ilozumba has been in the news lately for all sorts of reasons. Ilozumba it was who flew into an uncontrollable rage because his principal and kinsman Mr Peter Obi, governor of Anambra State was asked to justify the expenditure of the sum of N2 trillion, based on available infrastructure
Dangote harps on good environmental policy, sponsors 9th Council on Environment
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 12:09
- Written by Admin
As part of its effort in tackling environmental problems bedeviling Nigeria, the Dangote Group has partnered with the ministry of environment and sponsored the 9th National Council on Environment. A statement from Dangote Group said it decided to sponsor the Council given its penchant and track record for environmental issues.
Jonathan's Minister sacks patriotic Nigerian from UN Job for exposing corruption
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 09:51
- Written by elombah.com
The current Minister of Communications Technology, Mrs Omobola Johnson [pictured below], has written a letter to one of the prominent bodies in the United Nations (UN), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), asking it to remove Dr Bashir Gwandu, the former executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission
Wole Soyinka: my relationship with Chinua Achebe
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 01:22
- Written by Professor Wole Soyinka
As a celebrated author, Professor Chinua Achebe’s final burial rites hold this week, I was on the road between Abeokuta and Lagos when I first learned about his death. Who called first – BBC or a Nigerian journalist? Can’t recall now, since other calls followed fast
Yar'adua reversed my policies, says Obasanjo
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 00:42
- Written by Elombah reporter
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday reflected on his administration and deplored the failure of his successor, the late President Umaru Yar’Adua, to continue with his policies. Almost six years after he left office, Obasanjo stated that if his policies had been sustained by Yar’Adua, the nation’s economy would have developed.
Rochas Okorocha, Imo Youths cannot be deceived
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 00:31
- Written by Imo Youth Assembly
Press Release - The attention of Imo Youth Assembly (IYA), the apex socio-political, Non- Governmental Umbrella of the entire Youth leadership in Imo State, comprising Orluzurumee Youth Assembly, Okigwe Youth Assembly and Owerri Zonal Youth Assembly has been drawn to the meeting convened Monday 13 May, 2013, by the Executive
All set for Chinua Achebe's burial
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- Published on Sunday, 19 May 2013 23:46
- Written by Elombah.com
Professor Chinua Achebe's Body will arrive Abuja on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 8:00 AM at the International Wing of Abuja airport. There will be a Service of Songs on Monday May 20, 2013 at the International Conference Center, Abuja at 3:00 PM. Meanwhile Anambra state governor, Mr Obi on Sunday conducted a final inspection of Achebe's
Is Amnesty for Boko Haram over and cancelled?
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- Published on Sunday, 19 May 2013 14:20
- Written by John Okiyi Kalu
Following the publication of my short note yesterday titled What About "Weak and Clueless" President"?, I received some messages on the amnesty program. Principally, people want to know if the President has scrapped the proposed amnesty program which was largely unpopular. I thought it is better to share my thoughts with all of us so
The Parable Of The Cockroach And Nigeria
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- Published on Sunday, 19 May 2013 13:38
- Written by Prince Charles Dickson
The Edos say “Ehemwen wÿÿ iren te gua so ihuan, ren te vbe gua ku, sokpan ukpÿ iye-ÿkhÿkhÿ ÿre ÿ ma gie iren ku iku iren vbe avan”. A cockroach knows how to sing and dance, but it is the hen who prevents it from performing its art during the day. (English). When my son was a baby one of his scary moments was seeing a roach, he would
Why Merger of Opposition Political Parties In Nigeria Has Become Imperative
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- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013 23:47
- Written by Okoi Obono-Obla
In 1999, about 15 Years of unbridled military dictatorship ended in the Nigeria. A democratically elected government took over at the reins of governance at both the Federal and State levels. A Party known as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), PDP won the general election at the Federal Level. It also won almost about 23 States in the
What we ask of President Goodluck Jonathan, by Governor Peter obi
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- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013 23:33
- Written by Governor Peter obi
An Address to His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria By The Political Leaders of the South-East Geo-Political Zone In Enugu, Enugu State On 18th May, 2013
What about the "weak and clueless" President?
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- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013 23:09
- Written by John Okiyi Kalu
"President Jonathan should be blamed for the insecurity in the north after all he is the commander in chief and nobody stopped him from using our military resources to fight Boko Haram. He should spare us of excuses and do his job or resign. Did they force
Nigeria says 10 militants killed in northeast, 65 arrested
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- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013 17:26
- Written by Admin
(Reuters) - Nigeria's military said on Saturday it had killed 10 insurgents and arrested 65 more as part of an offensive meant to wrest back control of parts of its remote northeast from an Islamist group seen as the main security threat to Africa's top oil producer. President Goodluck Jonathan, a Christian southerner, had been accused of
Africa Day 2013: Celebrating the 50th Africa Day and Reflections on the Memory of Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem
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- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013 17:19
- Written by Admin
Center for Democracy and Development (CDD), Abuja, and friends are pleased to invite you to the commemoration of the 50th Africa Day Celebration and Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem’s memorial. Progressive Africans have always strived, worked for, campaigned for the realization of the Pan African Ideal. This year is the 50th Anniversary of the
Group petitions NHRC on Oil Block Controversy
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- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013 17:15
- Written by Admin
The oil industry especially the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has been plagued for years with accusations of corruption and fraudulent dealings. This has led to misappropriation of revenue earned from oil production, consequently leading to under development and wide spread poverty in the nation, not to mention injustice to the
Nigeria army imposes curfew in Maiduguri
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- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013 16:34
- Written by Admin
[BBC News] Nigeria's military has imposed a 24-hour curfew in parts of the north-eastern city of Maiduguri as it presses its offensive against militants. A statement named 11 areas of the city where people must remain inside their homes until further notice. Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, has been an important base for Boko Haram Islamist
Nigeria's boko haram terrorists could face war crimes charges: UN
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- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013 12:58
- Written by Admin
(AFP) GENEVA — Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamists could face charges of crimes against humanity, the UN's human rights office warned Friday, also urging the government to ensure civilians are not swept up in an army counter-offensive. "Members of Boko Haram and other groups and entities, if judged to have committed widespread or
NYSC Has Finally Killed My Mum-Youth Corp Member Cries Out
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- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013 12:48
- Written by Abdulrazaq O Hamzat
‘’ Last week, my mum who had developed some sickness during my service year requires an urgent medical attention, but I was unable to take her to the hospital because I had no money. I am the first born of my family and my younger once are still in school, The NYSC is still holding my 6 months allowances after 3 months of my service.
Nigerian army recapture 3 local govt areas from Boko haram in Borno
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- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 20:47
- Written by Admin
Nigerian armed forces have recaptured 3 local government areas where Boko Haram had been in control as they launched massive attack on Boko Haram strongholds in the country’s northeast region, amid deployment of fighter jets and helicopter gunships. Soldiers raided areas in the Sambisa Game Reserve in Borno state where the armed
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