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
- Written by Admin
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
Iranian convicted of Arms Smuggling in Nigeria
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- Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 19:43
- Written by Admin
A Nigerian court has sentenced an Iranian national and his Nigerian accomplice to five years in prison over an illegal arms shipment. Azim Aghajani and Nigerian Usman Abbas Jega were detained in 2010 after authorities in Lagos found 13 shipping containers of weapons declared as construction equipment. On Monday, a Federal High Court
Nigeria dismisses reports of substandard gas in the country
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- Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 13:25
- Written by Admin
DPR Dismisses Reports Of Substandard Gas...…Says gas from Niger Republic not bad - The Directorate of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has dismissed report of existence of killer gas in the market just as the stakeholders in the gas industrial sub sector have expressed the need to review the standard of the liquefied petroleum Gas
Would CAN elect Desmond Tutu President?
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- Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 13:22
- Written by Anthony A. Kila
Emeritus Archbishop of Cape Town, Desmond Tutu, is arguably the most recognised African churchman in the world today. Even those who do not know his name or have a detailed knowledge of his activities and achievements will recognise the face of that ever-jovial old man Nelson Mandela once described as a ‘man in a
What Hon Ralph Okeke said during Senator Ngige’s endorsement
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- Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 13:14
- Written by Ikechukwu Okechi
‘After following the process for long time, we ANOPA, can objectively conclude that this thing about getting a governor from Anambra North is proper WAYO, designed to favour Mr Peter Obi and not the people of Anambra North.’- Hon Okeke
Ngige and Obi: the debate begins
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- Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 12:34
- Written by Valentine Obienyem
I think it was Shakespeare who in Macbeth said “There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face.” I am not a telepathy expert neither do I aspire to be one. Human nature is so complex that without proper evidence it is often dangerous to subject it to interpretative guess work. Recently, Dr. Chris Ngige called on Gov Peter Obi
Boko haram staging bolder, deadlier comeback - Reuters analysis
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- Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 12:17
- Written by Admin
(Reuters) - After a crackdown pushed them out of Nigeria's northern cities, Islamist militant group Boko Haram have regrouped, rearmed and are staging a bold comeback that has already allowed them to seize control over parts of the northeast. Using porous borders with Chad, Niger and Cameroon in the desolate scrubland around
IGP Abubakar petitioned over lopsided promotions and death of 2500 Igbos under his command
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- Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 10:39
- Written by Emeka Umeagbalasi
Open letter by Intersociety Nigeria to IG Poilce, on 'Hausanisation & Islamisation Policy In The Nigeria Police Force: Igbo-Southeast As Endangered Species With The Loss Of Over 2,500 Souls Under Your Excellency’s Administration - Part Two' - Quote: "for the promoters of hausanisation, islamisation and mediocrity policy in the
Court reserves ruling on Bola Tinubu forged certificates scandal
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- Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 10:19
- Written by Admin
The federal high court Ikoyi Lagos has reserved ruling on the suit filled by Dr Adegbola Dominic against Inspector general of police and commissioner of police Lagos state to June 4th, 2013. Dr Dominic took the duo to court over their inability to conclude the investigation of certificate forgery by Bola Tinubu and prosecute him for
APC is not an acronym
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- Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 10:05
- Written by Ogbuefi Blogs
While the controversy over the use of the “acronym” APC, between the All Progressives Congress, All Patriotic Citizens, and the African Peoples Congress rages, Nigerian journalists, bloggers and writers, need be aware that APC is not an acronym. Writing in the Metro this morning, Ross McGuinness, Writer of 'In Focus' features at the
Anambra: Let decent language rule, as we insist on the facts
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- Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 03:05
- Written by Okelo Madukaife
Provocative! Indecent!! Abusive!!! These are the most appropriate words we can find to describe the language unfortunately employed by the Anambra State commissioner for Works, Arc Callistus Ilozumba to pollute a civilised debate on the Anambra State soapbox, dutifully flagged off by none but the founder of New Anambra State-liberated
Speech by Chairman APC Youth Forum at Eagle Square Abuja:
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- Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 03:01
- Written by Abubakar Usman
Speech by the Chairman of the All Progressives Youth Forum (APC Youth Forum) at the Convention of the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC at the Eagle Square in Abuja: - The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of this great party, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari. The walking example of political discipline and honesty. The National Chairman and
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