Sorry Tinubu, Everyone Was Not a Victim of the Nigeria-Biafra War
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 21:15
- Written by Nkem Ekeopara
Increasingly, the former Governor of Lagos State Ahmed Bola Tinubu is manifesting unprincipled tendencies and making double standard his trademark, all in the name of politics. When he is not calling for unconditional amnesty for the Boko Haram jihadists, he is modifying such inhuman call in the face of how law is applied to get justice for
Jonathan and Amaechi Volte-face: Widening the gulf
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 21:12
- Written by Theophilus Ilevbare
The “cold war” between Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State and President Goodluck Jonathan that has inundated the media apparently began with Governor Amaechi's rather unsavoury remarks against the President and reached a crescendo with his remarks on the East/West Road under the supervision of the Niger Delta Affairs Ministry. Since
Army Imposes Dusk-to-dawn Curfew In Adamawa state
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 20:56
- Written by Admin
The Nigerian Army has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew across Adamawa State, one of the three states that had a state of emergency imposed on them by President Goodluck Jonathan for a massive military onslaught to flush out members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram. In a statement signed by the Nigerian Army spokesperson in Adamawa,
Why Ifeanyi Ubah is right for Anambra State
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 20:04
- Written by Sir Onyeka Mbaso
For the love he has for Anambra State, Chief Ifeanyi Ubah committed his time, power and personal finances to establishing some charity organizations like the Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation. Since then the Foundation has grown into a leading charity organization. Chief Ifeanyi Ubah is a determined and a very hard working man. Built like a solid
US Cautions as Nigeria launches troop offensive against Boko Haram
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:21
- Written by Elombah.com
A spokesman from the US State Department has called on Nigeria to avoid being "heavy-handed" as it moves against the Islamist militants, saying the rights of civilians must be protected. Nigeria has deployed large numbers of troops to the country's northeast to drive out Islamist militants. The decision comes after a state of
Nigeria army launches total offensive against Boko haram in Borno state
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:15
- Written by Elombah.com
Nigerian army has launched a large-scale military campaign against Boko Haram Islamists, raiding camps in a remote northeastern park, while more than 2 000 troops have been deployed to retake territory seized by the insurgents. “Our men raided some terrorist camps in the Sambisa Game Reserve,” in Borno state, said the senior
CAN Secretary In Borno State, Nigeria, Killed Moments After Declaration Of Emergency Rule
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 16:41
- Written by Admin
CANANUSA.ORG, NY--- Our hearts are heavy as we announce the assassination of a leading Nigerian Pastor and Christian leader. Boko Haram terrorists killed the Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Borno State, Rev. Faye Pama Musa on Tuesday evening, Nigerian time. Just as President Jonathan Goodluck was
At last, he awakes!
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 12:28
- Written by Eze Eluchie
A close scrutiny of the powers vested in the President of Nigeria will reveal that the occupant of that office is by a far margin, the most powerful ‘elected’ political office holder on earth. Barack Obama, Putin, Cameron can only dream of the powers
Igbo Community College, Lokoja - Kogi State
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 12:15
- Written by Benjamin Obiajulu Aduba
Many people have responded to the proposed Igbo Community College in Lokoja. I have expressed my support for the project. But the responses I have read is overwhelmingly against the Igbo building a community outside of Igbo land. The music of Sir Warrior’s son (what is his name? Is he not old enough to sail his own boat?) adds
APGA National Working Committee pledges loyalty to Peter Obi
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 10:20
- Written by Admin
Communique issued after meeting of 14 May 2013 - The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) National Working Committee (NWC) met on Tuesday 14th May, 2013 and deliberated on critical party and national issues. The meeting deliberated extensively and resolved as follows:
Why Mike Okiro Is Unsuitable To Head the Police Service Commission
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 10:13
- Written by Admin
Why Mike Okiro, A Retired Inspector-General Of Police Is Unsuitable To Head External Civilian Oversight Of The Nigeria Police Force As Chairman Of Police Service Commission (PSC). This report issued by the Network on Police Reform in Nigeria (NOPRIN) details why Mr. Mike Okiro, former Inspector-General of Police, is unfit and unsuitable to
Pill welcomes President Jonathan’s Declaration Of State Of Emergency
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 22:20
- Written by Abdul Mahmud, ESQ
Press Statement Of The Public Interest Lawyers League (Pill) - We welcome the declaration of state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states respectively; and applaud the President for taking the bold and courageous steps of confronting those who have held ordinary citizens down for too long. Though the declaration, coming at the heels
Ngige not contesting 2015 elections
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 22:14
- Written by Okelo Madukaife
Our attention has been drawn to the report published exclusively in News Express, an online newspaper today to the effect that Chief Arthur Eze requested Senator Dr Chris Ngige and Prof. Charles Soludo not to run for the governorship elections in Anambra State in the next two years-2015. The report entitled 2015: Arthur Eze rejects
Clergy Bethrand Osinachi Ujunwa calls for unity among Christians
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 22:06
- Written by Nwaorgu Faustinus
The former parish priest of St. Paul’s Catholic Parish Umuodagu Ntu in Ngor/Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, Rev. Father Bethrand has called on Christians to be united as a body. Rev. Bethrand made the call at a send-off and reception church service organised for him and the new parish priest, Rev. Father Cosmas Edochie by the
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
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