My Position On The State Of Emergency Declared In Adamawa State
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 22:03
- Written by Dr. Umar Ardo
It is within the powers of the president to declare state of emergency in all or parts of the country to resolve emergency situations of all types. I commend the president for his resolve to act likewise. I will exert myself to the utmost to cooperate and assist in whatever way to help solve the problems for which the state of emergency was
Police uncover another 'baby factory' in Enugu State
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 21:47
- Written by Admin
(AFP) – Nigerian police on Wednesday said they had found six pregnant teenage girls in a raid on a house and arrested three people suspected of planning to sell their babies. It was the second so-called baby factory uncovered in a week in the west African nation. "We acted on intelligence information and raided the house in
'Massive' troop deployment in northeast as State of Emergency takes effect
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 21:43
- Written by Admin
(AFP) – Nigeria's military on Wednesday announced a "massive"deployment of troops to its restive northeast, after the president declared a state of emergency in areas where Islamist insurgents have seized territory. A separate military source speaking on condition of anonymity told AFP that fighter jets would also be deployed to
State of Emergency and Bola Tinubu on my mind
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 20:58
- Written by Eze Eluchie
For starters, by declaring a State of Emergency in Bornu, Yobe and Adamawa State, yesterday 14th May 2013, Goodluck Jonathan is beginning to exercise the desired leadership we expect to see in the President of the Federal Republic. President Jonathan’s move is very much in tune with the dictates of commonsense and reason
RE: Judge Grants Ifeanyi Ubah "Perpetual Injunction" Against EFCC Investigation
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 20:16
- Written by Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah
My attention has been drawn to a malicious article with the above caption which was posted on the online medium Sahararepoters on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. In the article under reference, Sahararepoters without any regard to the truth or journalistic
Tackling Insecurity In Nigeria: Beyond The Declaration Of A State Of Emergency And Granting Of Amnesty
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 15:42
- Written by Jaye Gaskia
Let me start by stating that my original intention this week had been to write on the quest for genuine, broad based, socially inclusive national transformation; and why the Nigeria ruling class cannot and are not suited to lead this process. But this was before being ‘rudely’ but also pleasantly interrupted by the National Broadcast of
Every Nigerian must support this declaration of State of Emergency
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 14:47
- Written by John Okiyi Kalu
Now that CPC through it's spokesman have backed the declaration of emergency can we now focus on supporting the security forces to do a good job? “These terrorists and insurgents seem determined to establish control and authority over parts of our beloved nation and to progressively overwhelm the rest of the country. In
Ahiara Diocese: Time For Truce
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 14:04
- Written by Peter Claver Oparah
When he entered the conclave, in the wake of the historical resignation of Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, Pope Francis (then Cardinal Bergoglio), like the nearly 120 Cardinals that made up the conclave, went with his little briefcase containing essentials he may need for the period of time the conclave will last. This was televised live to
Life jail should mean life for murdering a police officer, says Theresa May
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 13:46
- Written by Ogbuefi Blogs
What is the punishment for killing a Police Officer in Nigeria? The Ombatse cultists that klled more than 77 Policemen in Nassarawa State, how do we deal with them? Well at best they get Amnesty, and at worst, they got eliminated secretly by SARS! In the UK, the Rt Hon Theresa May MP, the British Home Secretary today
PHOTONews: Odi Community Comes Alive! New Housing Units unveiled
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 13:25
- Written by Okagbare Christopher
Elder Godsday Orubebe Continues Road Show/Project Inspection Exercise
The Honorable Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Peter Orubebe (CON), was also at Odi Community in Bayelsa State to inspect the Forty (40) Units 2/3
Declaration of State of Emergency: a Preliminary Assessment
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 09:43
- Written by Yusuf Shamsudeen Adio
Press release by Centre For Democracy And Development - Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan, on the 14th May 2013 declared a state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States. He explained that he was responding to the incessant terrorist attacks and other security challenges that have recently plagued Nigeria, The declaration is in
Obi and N2trillion, not Ngige
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 08:57
- Written by Okelo Madukaife
Has anyone reading this piece ever tried to portray someone who is undemocratic as democratic and seen the difficulty therein? That is the problem usually faced by information harbingers, by whatever name called when their candid views expressed within government with a passion conflict with that which hey put out. It creates an inner
A State of Confusion
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 22:55
- Written by M.B.O Owolowo
State of Emergency or Emergency in a state? When an emergency isn't really an emergency. President Jonathan declared a “State of Emergency” in Yobe, Borno and Adamawa states respectively, good! However his declaration doesn't affect the political appointees in the affected states. Some expected a situation where the executive is
Tithes and Offerings and the Pauperization of Village Pastors
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 22:51
- Written by Obinna Akukwe
The practice of city pastors commandeering all the tithes and offerings to themselves while pauperizing their village counterparts is one of the reasons every pastor is running to the city to establish a church. Tithes and offerings are biblical injunctions which a religious faithful or lover of God uses to show appreciation to the creator for gifts of life,
Akwa Ibom Confraternity Inc .
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 22:50
- Written by Clayton Udoh
Founded in the USA in 1866 the Klu Klux Klan was created by post civil war veterans as a resistance movement to the Republican led effort to create political and economic equality for the blacks . The surge of the Klu Klux Klan was enhanced by bombings of churches, hanging of innocent black people by lynching, whipping of pregnant black women
Amansea Residents Angry With Ngige Over Abandoned Borehole Project
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 22:37
- Written by Stanley Odera
The seeming abandonment of a water borehole project promised the people of Amansea in Awka North local government area of Anambra State by the senator representing Anambra Central district, Chris Ngige, has drawn condemnation from the people of the area. Some of the natives and residents who spoke to newsmen at the site of
Illegal and Unconstitutional to suspend an elected governor in a State of Emergency
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 21:33
- Written by Admin
Illegality and Unconstitutionality of President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Declaration of Emergency and Suspension of the Governor and Parliament of Plateau State by Chief FRA Williams- The major topic upon which I intend to address is the unconstitutionality and illegality of suspending the office of the Governor of a State
Declaration Of State Of Emergency By President Jonathan is long overdue
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 21:16
- Written by Festus Keyamo
Press Release - The declaration of a State of Emergency by President Goodluck Jonathan in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States as a result of months of ceaseless bloodshed and carnage by insurgents is a step that has long been overdue. The bloodletting in these States left the President with no other option but to take this extraordinary
President Jonathan Declares A State Of Emergency In Borno, Yobe And Adamawa States
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 18:54
- Written by elombah.com
The federal government Tuesday declared a state of emergency In Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States of northern Nigeria. In an address By President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, On 'The Declaration Of A State Of Emergency In Borno, Yobe And Adamawa States In Order To Restore Public Order, Public Safety And Security In
Full Text Of President Jonathan's National Broadcast May 14, 2013
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 18:34
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Address By President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR On The Declaration Of A State Of Emergency In Borno, Yobe And Adamawa States In Order To Restore Public Order, Public Safety And Security In The Affected States Of The Federation May 14, 2013
Jonathan set to sack Yobe and Borno state governors
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 17:12
- Written by Admin
Barring last minute change of mind, information avalable to elombah.com say President Jonathan set to sack Yobe and Borno governors. Learnt that Senate has endorsed the decision. Both governors already in Abuja to hand over their states to new Milads..stay tuned
President Jonathan To Address The Nation Tonight
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 16:39
- Written by Reuben Abati
State House Press Release - President Goodluck Jonathan will address the nation at 1900 Hours tonight on the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and Voice of Nigeria (VON). All other television and radio stations in the country may hook up to NTA and FRCN to relay
Benue First Lady named face of Akata Fishing Festival
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 10:30
- Written by Ovie Ebireri
Wife of Benue State governor and founder of the SEV-AV Foundation, Mrs. Yemisi Suswam has been named the face of Akata fishing and Cultural Festival. The festival, a celebration of the rich culture of the Tiv people in Benue State, will begin on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. A statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday by the principal consultant,
Fashola: Porting From Admirable Achievements To Peeving Policies
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 10:28
- Written by Wale Odunsi
Nigeria has 36 federating states with one man atop the governance of each. I admire a few of them for their courage, diligence, forthrightness, hardwork, vision among other delectable traits and one of those is Lagos state governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN. We like(d) him because he obviously knows what it means to occupy a
Challenges Facing The Emerging All Progressive Congress (APC)
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- Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 20:48
- Written by enjamin Obiajulu Aduba
The emergence of a strong opposition party in Nigeria ought to be cherished by all Nigerians of whatever hue, I have written in this vein previously and I think it is worth repeating. A one party state such as we have now in Nigeria is often a danger to democracy and to progress. Although technically one cannot describe Nigeria as a one
Boko Haram releases hostage video, say they now kidnap women, children
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- Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 20:00
- Written by Admin
The leader of an Islamic extremist group boko haram says his group has started kidnapping women and children as part of its bloody guerrilla campaign against the country's government, according to a video released Monday. Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau says the kidnappings are retaliation for Nigerian security forces routinely
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