More than meet the EYES: Yoruba may determine who wins 2015 presidency
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 15:18
- Written by Maazi Onumonu-Uzoaru
“The voting pattern of the South-East, South-South and North-Central may not change much if Jonathan contests in 2015. He may not garner as many votes as he did in 2011, depending on his performance and perception between now and 2015. If he is perceived as “improved” in his performance between now and 2015,
President Jonathan Urges African Leaders to Make Economic Emancipation Their Highest Priority
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 15:10
- Written by Reuben Abati
State House Press Release - President Goodluck Jonathan said Tuesday in Cape Town that having successfully liberated the continent from colonialism, racism and apartheid, African leaders must now give the fullest possible attention to the economic emancipation of their countries. Addressing the South African Parliament during his
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
CD calls on Gov. Okorocha to investigate Ikedi Ohakim
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 12:31
- Written by Admin
The Campaign for Democracy (CD) has called on Gov. Rochas Okorocha to caution trouble makers in Orlu Community led by one Dr. Samfo Nwankwo over instigating the people against Gov. Rochas Okorocha and His Royal Highness, Eze E.C. Okeke, traditional ruler of Amaifeke in Orlu LGA, Imo State. CD, however, call on Gov
UDHR @ 64: Human rights, security, employment below average in South-East – CD
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 12:30
- Written by Admin
The Campaign for Democracy (CD), South-East Region has lamented the below average performance of the South-East in terms of human rights, economic growth, security and employment. This was contained in a statement issued by CD to newsmen in Onitsha, Anambra as part of the group’s assessment for the 64
Dangote Cement 1st Quarter earnings rise by 79.5%
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 12:28
- Written by elombah.com
Dangote Cement Plc has released its first quarter results for 2013 indicating a 79.5 per cent rise in its earnings per share over the corresponding period last year. The company’s unaudited results for the three months ending March 31 showed that the pre-tax profit also rose to N53.7 billion, an increase of 80.6 per cent, indicating good
CD laments continued up-surge in Kidnapping in South-East
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 12:24
- Written by Admin
The Campaign for Democracy (CD), South-East Region has lamented continued up-surge in Kidnapping in the South-East, which is making the zone unsafe for industrialists and businessmen and women. This was contained in a statement issued by CD to newsmen in Onitsha, Anambra State. The statement was signed by Dede Uzor A.
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
Governor Obi at 7: CD gives ANIDS programmed administration 50%
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 22:59
- Written by Admin
The Campaign for Democracy (CD) South-East Region has rated Gov. Peter Obi’s administration within the past seven years in Anambra to be above average, although with a lot of room for improvement. ``Gov. Obi’s led administration, which is been runned on the platform of Anambra Integreted Development Strategy (ANIDS), is only
We don’t sell guns to criminals- Onitsha market leader
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 22:48
- Written by Admin
Following the revelation of alleged gun running business in various markets within the commercial city of Onitsha and its environs, the leader of the Onitsha Main Market Amalgamated Traders’ Union , OMMATU, Chief Innocent Agudiegwu has denied that the market is the centre of arms and ammunition distribution in the zone.
SSS Parades Suspect in Phantom Plot to Assassinate Senator Aloysius Etok
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 22:29
- Written by Anietie Ekong
Press Release - The Department of State Services in Abuja on Monday paraded a 29 year old man, Mr Adelola Tamunotoye Olaore over a phantom plot to assassinate the Senator representing Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Aloysius Etok. The suspect confessed that he hatched the phantom plot to extort money
CD calls on South East governors to conduct LGA elections in the area
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 22:25
- Written by Admin
Campaign For Democracy (CD) South East Region Calls For Immediate Conduct Of Local Council Election In Five South-East States Of Abia, Anambra, Enugu,Ebonyi And Imo State Respectively - South eastern states; we are filled with a mixture of sorrow and joy: sorrow because of the re-introduction of camouflaged
Imoke Charges Newly Elected NBA Officials on integrity
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 22:07
- Written by Nakanda Iyadim
Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has charged the newly elected executive committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to live above board as they assume office. Imoke, who communicated the charge to the new body through his Legal Adviser, Mr. Mark Obi, as contained in a felicitation message, urged them to hold the branch
Tension in Federal Polytechnic Oko over appointment of Governing Council
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 20:43
- Written by Odogwu Emeka Odogwu
(Nnewi, Southeast Nigeria) - National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) yesterday apologized to the re-appointed Governing Council Chairman of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra state, Dr Anene Uzuakpunwa for the embarrassment it caused his person and the Institution by a purported press statement published in some National
JTF arrests Shuwa’s suspected killers, rescues kidnap victims
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 20:37
- Written by Admin
The Joint Task Force (JTF) in Borno State Monday arrested three suspected Boko Haram terrorists who allegedly killed Maj-Gen. Mohammed Shuwa (rtd) at his Gwange residence. The task force also rescued Alhaji Ummara Sanda Sheriff (85) and his wife, Maryam, from Boko Haram abductors at Zabarmari Ward of Jere Local Council yesterday by
Nigerian Airforce Plane Crashes in Niger; 2 Dead
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 20:11
- Written by Admin
An airport official in the capital of Niger says a military plane from Nigeria has crashed, killing the two people aboard. Chaibou Massalatchi, the head of Niamey's airport, said the plane had taken off Monday to do a reconnaissance mission. The Nigerian military is taking part in the regional effort to support France's operation in northern Mali.
Visafone rolls out Call Centre facility to Public Complaints Commission
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 16:35
- Written by elombah.com
Visafone Nigeria Ltd today donated some laptops and call centre facilities to Public Complaints Commission (PCC), FCT office as part of its corporate social responsibility. According to Dr Yisa Usman, head of technical operations of Visafone who made the donation on behalf of the company, the need to support the lofty programmes of PCC
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
Kidnapped Ali Monguno freed at last!
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 14:22
- Written by Elombah Reporter
Breaking News! Report reaching elombah.com has it That Elder Statesman Shettima Ali Monguno who was kidnapped after Jumat Prayer on Friday in Maiduguri has been freed by his abductors. He arrived at the Government Reservation Area (GRA) residence by 1pm on Monday. Kirenoa is a border town with Niger Republic;
Governors responsible for unemployment, insecurity in Southeast, says CD
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 09:46
- Written by Admin
…Imo, Ebonyi with highest rate
The Campaign for Democracy (CD) Southeast Region has disclosed that the zone has the highest percentage of unemployment in the country, with Imo and Ebonyi states topping the list with 71 and 77 percent of
Hausanisation & Islamisation Policy In The Nigeria Police Force
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 09:37
- Written by Emeka Umeagbalasi
Hausanisation & Islamisation Policy In The Nigeria Police Force: Our Case Against The Police Leadership Under IGP M.D. Abubakar - Intersociety
(Onitsha Nigeria, 6th day of May, 2013)- The composition of the Government of the Federation
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
At least 10 killed in Adamawa church, market attack
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- Published on Sunday, 05 May 2013 23:23
- Written by Admin
At least 10 people have been killed in an attack in northeast Nigeria that targeted a church and a local market, the Police say. Several others were also injured during the attack in Adamawa State northern Nigeria. A police spokesman in the area, Ibrahim Mohammed says the gunmen fled into Cameroon after the attack that occurred
PDP, APGA, ACN, LP, others draft Ngige into Anambra guber race
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- Published on Sunday, 05 May 2013 22:54
- Written by Ada Bosa
For Dr Chris Nwabueze Ngige, Senator representing Anambra Central, the sun yesterday literally rose at 5.00pm and stood still in Awka, Anambra State political capital as a rainbow coalition of ex-officios (Past political office holders in the State and their followers) from every active political platform, passed a motion in parliamentary
Disband Anambra Traffic Agency now - CD tells Gov. Obi
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- Published on Sunday, 05 May 2013 22:48
- Written by Admin
The Campaign for Democracy (CD), South-East Region has urged Gov. Peter Obi to disband the Anambra State Traffic Agency (ASTA) due to the agency’s anti-human activities. This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen by CD in Onitsha , Anambra on Tuesday; signed by Dede Uzor A. Uzor, Chairman of the South-East
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