Anambra: N2trillion or half trillion?
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 12:29
- Written by Okelo Madukaife
Anambra State commissioner for works Arc Calistus Ilozumba has been in the news lately for all sorts of reasons. Ilozumba it was who flew into an uncontrollable rage because his principal and kinsman Mr Peter Obi, governor of Anambra State was asked to justify the expenditure of the sum of N2 trillion, based on available infrastructure
Rochas Okorocha, Imo Youths cannot be deceived
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 00:31
- Written by Imo Youth Assembly
Press Release - The attention of Imo Youth Assembly (IYA), the apex socio-political, Non- Governmental Umbrella of the entire Youth leadership in Imo State, comprising Orluzurumee Youth Assembly, Okigwe Youth Assembly and Owerri Zonal Youth Assembly has been drawn to the meeting convened Monday 13 May, 2013, by the Executive
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
