Lamentation as ex-Anambra deputy gov is buried
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Elombah.com
It was a day of lamentation, yesterday, as the remains of the former Deputy Governor of Anambra State and South East Chairman of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Dr. Chudi Nwike, were committed to mother earth, in his hometown, Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. At the burial politicians, friends and associates of
Catholic priest warns husband snatchers, decries victimization of Nigerian widows
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Obinna Akukwe
Women who specialize in snatching the husbands of others have been warned to desist from such acts or face the wrath of God. This was contained in the sermon delivered by Rev Fr Titus Imojeme at Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA) Port Harcourt yesterday. The priest who belongs to Makurdi Diocese, decried a recurrent
Group acknowledge the receipt of CJN's petition to Justice Gummi
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Olanrewaju Suraju
The Group, Civil Society Network Against Corruption has commended the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Aloma Mukhtar on her reform agenda in the Judiciary. In a letter dated 10th June 2013 and signed by the Chairman, the group acknowledged receipt of a copy of the query issued to Justice Gummi, over revelations in the book
2015 guber election: Akpabio plots to frustrate Eket Senatorial District*
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Isong Udoh
Fresh facts emerged over the weekend indicating that the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio is plotting to kill any moves that could make it possible for any candidate from Eket Senatorial District (ESD) otherwise known as Akwa Ibom South to clinch the top job in Akwa Ibom State An impeccable source revealed that soon after
Oshiomhole And PDP: The ogbemudia expose
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Nasamu Jacobson
I was fascinated by one opinion article headlined “Amaechi, Wammakko: Who’s next?” which appeared in a national daily on Friday June 7, 2013. The reason is that the article was published the same day some national newspapers also published comments by two-time governor of former Midwest and Bendel states and founding member of the Peoples
There will be a country, introducing Nigerians for change
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By E O \Eke
For several years, I have pondered on the reasons for inability of Nigeria to actualise its great potential and join the community of developed nations. About four years ago the idea of Nigerians for change first occurred to me as I continued to watch the insidious effect of corruption, ineffectual leadership , religious intolerance, toxic ethnic
June 12 and the struggle for a real democratic tradition in Nigeria.
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Jaye Gaskia
CONTEXT AND STRUGGLE: It is June 2013, and once again it is the anniversary of the June 12 1993 election and its outcome, one that has played a quite significant role in shaping the history of our democracy, and our popular struggles since then. But this is not just another anniversary, it is the twentieth!Perhaps now after 20 years,
How Nigeria murdered democracy since 1999 & kept June 12 alive
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Emeka Umeagbalasi
(Washington DC, USA, June 11, 2013)- Firstly, the International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law, Nigeria; ably represented here in Washington DC, USA, by Comrade Emeka Umeagbalasi, wishes to appreciate, deeply, the invitation of its Chairman of the Board by the US Department of State, to participate in the
20 years of June 12: Lagos ACN Laments the State of The Nation
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Joe Igbokwe
Lagos ACN has lamented that unless Nigerian leaders make conscious and spirited efforts to learn from our past mistakes and seek honesty ways to address them, our country will continue to backslide in the age of success. In a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary Mr. Joe Igbokwe, the Party says 20 years after June 12 Nigerian
Embracing climate-resilient and low carbon development in Nigeria.
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Oseloka H. Obaze
The titles purport yet another exotic, intrusive, gratuitous and externally-induced policy recommendation. However, the just released World Bank climate change reports on Nigeria are propitious and are of immense relevance and importance to Nigerian states, and particularly Anambra State, given its developmental needs, and ecological, economic
Ubah faults gov Obi on performance
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- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- By Admin
ONITSHA—A governorship aspirant for the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State, Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, yesterday, faulted the claim by Governor Peter Obi that his government had simultaneously developed all sectors of the state within the past seven years of his administration. Speaking with newsmen on his ambition at his Nnewi residence,
North rejects 6-year single tenure
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Admin
As anxiety continues to mount over the propriety of the proposed six-year singled tenure for President and governors in Nigeria, Northern Elders’ Forum, NEF, Monday, voiced its opposition to the plan, saying that it was unacceptable to the people of the region. “We in
Kidnap and die oath administered to Anambra communities in seven deities
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Odogwu Emeka Odogwu
Kill or kidnap and die oath was administered to the people of Anambra East and Anambra West local government areas yesterday in seven dreaded shrines. The seven shrines accompanied by seven male virgins to the venue of the oath taking were Aro-Amamerulu of
Ribadu is an ethically-challenged hypocrites - Presidency
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Reuben Abati
State house press release The Presidency totally rejects the false, hypocritical and self-serving claim by Mallam Nuhu Ribadu at a lecture in Kaduna on Saturday that Nigeria under President Goodluck Jonathan is a “sinking ship” in which the yearnings of the masses are
IBB,Mark,Tambuwal,Oshiomhole, Tukur others for PCC Seminar
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Elombah.com
Former Military President ,Gen.Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida(rtd), ,Senate President, David Mark,Speaker of the House of Representatives,Aminu Tambuwal, Edo State Governor,Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Bayelsa State Governor,Seriake Dickson,FCT
Why I Resigned From ACN – Jerry Needam
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Jerry Needam
Press Statement - From today, Monday, June 10, 2013, I ceased to be a member of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN. By my resignation from the party, I also ceased to be the Publicity Secretary of the ACN, Rivers State Chapter. My resignation from the ACN is hinged on principle. I want to place on record that there is an
June 12 1993: A Historical Necessity for Nigeria
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Joe Igbokwe
Alhaji Bashir Tofa, the Presidential candidate for the National Republican Convention (NRC) in 1993 Presidential Election who lost woefully and miserably to the late Chief MKO Abiola was in the news recently concerning that historic election. Tofa said that “the June 12 1993
Mustapha/Shofolahan death sentence: Appeal Court reserves judgment
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Admin
The Court of Appeal in Lagos Monday reserved judgment in the appeal by Major Hamza Al-Mustapha and Lateef Shofolahan, challenging the death sentence handed them by a Lagos State High Court. Al-Mustapha and Shofolahan are challenging the death sentence passed
Police detonate 'laptop bomb' in Kaduna
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Admin
Kaduna — An Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) programmed in a new laptop dumped along Jema'a/Junction Road in Kaduna North Local Government Area was yesterday detonated by the Anti-Bomb Squad of the state police command, Weekly Trust has
Hezbollah - Nigerian, Lebanese Slam N50 Billion Suit Against SSS, AGF
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Admin
Mustapha Fawaz and three Lebanese-Abdallah Tahini, Talal Rouda and Khosai Nouridine- arrested over the armoury and alleged Hezbollah terror cell uncovered in Bompai, Kano state and as well co-owners of Amigo Supermarket, have filed a suit before the Federal High
Seven PDP Governors Move to Float 'Third Force'
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Onyebuchi Michael
Peoples Democratic Party governors who voted for the re-election of Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi in the last Nigeria Governors' Forum election may be considering floating a new party, to emerge as a Third Force to the ruling PDP and opposition coalition party, All
Open Letter To The Leaders Of APC From All Progressives Youth Forum
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Abubakar Usman
In appreciation of your immense contribution to national development, unparalleled patriotism, loyalty to democratic ideals and basic principles of good governance; we, the youths supporting this unprecedented effort of merger, wish to once again show our
Soldiers flood Anambra over MASSOB's sit-at-home order
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- Monday, 10 June 2013
- By Okonkwo Ezeonitsha
Palpable fear has gripped the people of Anambra State especially residents of Onitsha, sequel to the reported arrival of group of soldiers in droves for security build up against the alleged Sit-At-Home order being canvassed by the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB.
Oh ye foolish Nigerians...
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- Sunday, 09 June 2013
- By Prince Charles Dickson
Ndi igbos say "Nwunye anyi, nwunye anyi": ka ndeli bia ka anyi mara onye o bu nwunye ya.["Our wife, our wife": come midnight and we will know whose wife she really is.]This week my admonition bothers on one of those many topics we don't want to talk about it yet its
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