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.
Daura attack; hoodlums rob bank, burn police station, kill 2 soldiers
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- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 20:32
- Written by elombah.com
The military today confirmed three of its soldiers were killed and two officers wounded when gunmen invaded Daura, the hometown of former Head of state, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari in a bloody attack in which three police stations and two policemen were also killed. Narrating how the attack was launched and details of the casualties,
Casualties as military launch air strikes on Boko Haram strongholds
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- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 18:08
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(AFP) – Nigeria’s military on Friday attacked Boko Haram Islamist strongholds across the northeast, launching deadly air strikes on insurgent camps, the military said, while residents reported that forces had deployed in border areas to block the militants from fleeing. Several thousand soldiers have spread across three northeastern
Withdrawal of security detains of Rivers Speaker, chief-of-staff: CD calls for demotion of CP
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- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 16:20
- Written by Admin
The Campaign for Democracy (CD) has urged the Police Service Commission (PSC) and Inspector-General of Police to immediately remove and demote the Rivers State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mbu Joseph Mbu for official gross misconduct and un-professionalism in Rivers State. It would be recalled that CP Mbu recently withdrew the
Nigerian forces bombard Boko haram camps from the air
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- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 11:33
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(Reuters) - Nigerian forces used jets and attack helicopters to bombard Islamist militant camps in the northeast on Friday, killing a number of insurgents, the defence headquarters spokesman said. Brigadier-General Chris Olukolade told Reuters by telephone several camps had been attacked, including in the Sambisa game reserve in
Bomb blasts in Daura, Katsina State
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- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 06:59
- Written by elombah.com
Suspected terrorists last night launched bomb and gun attacks on targets in Daura municipal area of Katsina State. Acording to reports, two police stations , a branch of First Bank in the town and Daura Central Prison were among the places bombed. It was gathered that the blast started around 10pm yesterday. Although casualty level could
A Space at the Mortuary...By Olusegun Adeniyi.
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- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 00:38
- Written by Olusegun Adeniyi
If there is any development that depicts the state of affairs in our country today, it is what happened last week following the coordinated attacks by Boko Haram on police, army and prison formations in Bama, Borno State. As it is now well documented, Boko Haram gunmen had attacked the two police barracks, the army barracks, the main
Subsidy fraud; I don’t need a perpetual injunction against EFCC – Ifeanyi Ubah
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- Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 23:57
- Written by Elombah.com
The MD of Capital Oil and Gas Ltd, Chief Ifeanyi Ubah has declared that he does not need any perpetual injunction from prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, or any prosecutorial agency of the government. Ubah was reacting to some media reports that he has obtained a perpetual injunction from a Federal
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
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