Nigeria’s Northern Elders Will Soon Come Home To Roost!
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:17
- Written by Paul Omoruyi
Lately, there has been so many “elderly rascality” taking place in Nigeria. From Gabriel Igbinedion’s complete disregard for the law of the land on election-day in Edo State to the recent preposterous and outlandish statements by Northern Elders Forum (NEF) regarding Nigeria’s Government fight against Boko Haram, elderly
Text of Bishop of Umuahia's Sermon at the Episcopal Ordination of Rt. Rev. Peter Ebere Okpalaeke, Bishop-elect of Ahiara, Mbaise
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 12:19
- Written by Bishop Lucius Ugorji
A Sermon Preached by His Lordship, Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, Bishop of Umuahia, at the Episcopal Ordination of Rt. Rev. Peter Ebere Okpalaeke, Bishop-elect of Ahiara at the Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri on 21st May, 2013 - My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ. With deep emotion I greet you all and welcome Your Eminence, my
The Continued Suspension of Bauchi House Member and a Government that Feeds on our Flesh
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:50
- Written by Sunday Gobbiya
On one Saturday morning of April 28,2011, the hungry looking and poverty stricken Sayawa Nation comes out enmmase to join their counterparts in other parts of Bauchi State to elect their State House Members following the politically and religiously orchestrated violence that forced the Independent National Electoral Commission
Massacre of Police Officers in Lafia; can the force be salvaged
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:40
- Written by Bonaventure Ezekwenna
Eggon Routing of Invading Nigeria Police and Security Agents Expose Huge Ethical and Professional Burden of Nigerian Law Enforcement • Can Nigeria Police Force be Salvaged? - Africans In America News Watch, May 21, 2013
Tourism And Rural Development In Ogun: A Call To Rescue
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 21:49
- Written by Wale Odunsi
Ogun state is regarded as a leading municipal in the country. This is in recognition of its pioneering role in education, medicine, law, divinity among others. On the other hand, it is famous for its strategic location as an integral transport route that connects with the rest of the country. It borders Lagos state to the south, Oyo and Osun states
Federal Govt Clarifies Release Directive of Relatives and Wives of Boko Haram Suspects
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 20:12
- Written by elombah.com
The Federal Government has clarified the Release Directive issued today of relatives and Wives of Boko Haram suspects as follows: No Boko haram suspect directly involved in bombing was ordered to be released. * relatives held when the suspects escaped are the ones to be released *these relatives include wives and other male and female
Report: 98th Kano State Executive Council Meeting
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 17:45
- Written by Uba Danzainab
Politics is according to scholars ‘authoritative allocation of values.’ Thus, politics is not holding political party membership card, standing for elections, participation in electioneering campaigns nor being in the seat of power, no matter the significant of such activities (in politics) but the ability to manage human and material resources
Roche and Rochas exposed: Okorocha And His Scheme = Corruption!
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 13:01
- Written by Dr. Odinndu Okoro
Fellow Nigerians, please read below what’s going on in Imo State. Imo is bought and sold by Rochas Okorocha. ROCHE & ROCHAS EXPOSED: Philip Peter Nyitni is a graduate of university of Jos, he is representing Okorocha in Roche Group, a company with 1000,000 share capital handling over N26B contract in Imo. Because of Okorocha's
Jonathan's Minister sacks patriotic Nigerian from UN Job for exposing corruption
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 09:51
- Written by elombah.com
The current Minister of Communications Technology, Mrs Omobola Johnson [pictured below], has written a letter to one of the prominent bodies in the United Nations (UN), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), asking it to remove Dr Bashir Gwandu, the former executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission
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
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
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
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
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
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
Boko haram staging bolder, deadlier comeback - Reuters analysis
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- Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 12:17
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(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
Speech By General Muhammadu Buhari at CPC Convention
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- Published on Saturday, 11 May 2013 15:20
- Written by General Muhammdu Buhari
Speech By General Muhammadu Buhari, Gcfr, Chairman Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Congress For Progressive Change, CPC, At The Party’s National Convention In Abuja, May 11, 2013
The King’s Bickering Horsemen
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- Published on Saturday, 11 May 2013 14:50
- Written by Felix Oti
First it was Olusegun Aganga, many months ago, lecturing Charles Soludo on the principles of financial economics, and the right path to Nigeria’s ever elusive economic prosperity. Then there was Oby Ezekwesili, also a former Minister of many things, raising alarm over fast-dwindling foreign reserves. As if that was not enough to set Nigerian
Boko haram: what really happened in Baga - eye witness reports
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- Published on Friday, 10 May 2013 17:37
- Written by Elombah.com
Monica Mark is the first western newspaper reporter to reach the village of Baga, a smouldering wreck where the deaths of up to 185 civilians threatens to fuel the conflict. Last month the village of Baga, Borno State was the scene of one of Nigeria's most deadly incidents since the Boko haram insurgency began in 2009, with locals saying
Photo: JTF Goes on rampage, shoots Unimaid Doctor
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- Published on Thursday, 09 May 2013 22:21
- Written by Elombah.com
Below photo: A doctor shot at University of Maiduguri, UNIMaid, teaching hospital by the Joint Task Fore, JTF, of the Nigeria Security Services in Borno State, because there was no space at the mortuary for dead soldiers brought to the pathology department. Another example of the military's heavy-handed tactics. The military’s harsh tactics,
