Roman Catholicism in Igboland: A Battle between the Hellenistic and the Hebraic Jews
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- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 11:13
- Written by Ikechukwu Enyiagu
Recently and ongoing, Ahiara, Mbaise of Imo State has become the waves in the news as both priests and adherents protest what they consider to be a papal oversight in their home churches. It's to be recalled that most of the decay we experience in Christianity in the name of Pentecostalism all over Nigeria today is as a result
The Achebe I knew
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 21:42
- Written by Chido Onumah
“Indiscipline pervades our life so completely that one may be justified in calling it the condition par excellence of contemporary Nigerian society”- Chinua Achebe, The Trouble with Nigeria. Prof. Chinua Achebe, literary giant, celebrated author, humanist and patriot par excellence, who was buried yesterday, was Nigeria’s gift to Africa, and
President Jonathan condemns terror attack in Britain
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 20:27
- Written by Admin
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE - President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed shock at the terrorist attack and killing of a British soldier, Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in the Woolwich area of London, United Kingdom; and strongly condemns this unfortunate incident. He conveys his sincere condolences to
Reuben Abati loses mum
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 20:24
- Written by Admin
PRESS STATEMENT - With a heavy heart and gratitude to God Almighty, the Abati family of Kemta-Okebode, Abeokuta announces the passing away of their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Madam Maria Taiwo Abati who passed into glory today, aged 81. Mama Abati, a devout Christian, a very kind and loving person was born
Nigerian, British Born terrorist attacker named as Michael Adebolajo
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 20:15
- Written by Elombah.com
One of those who attacked Drummer Lee Rigby is a British citizen of Nigerian descent who became obsessed with Islamic extremism as a schoolboy, it was revealed today. Former classmates of Michael Adebolajo told London's evening Standard how he started becoming interested in Islam aged 15 or 16 having been raised as a Christian.
Celebrate Achebe, not mourn, Ngige counsels Ogidi
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:19
- Written by Ada Bosa
• House resolves to name Anambra University after writer
Senator Chris Ngige representing Anambra Central Senatorial District yesterday counselled Ogidi community to rise and take advantage of one of their biggest assets-the name of Prof Chinua Achebe, even as he donated 2000
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
President Jonathan’s state of emergency paradigm
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:15
- Written by Theophilus Ilevbare
The proclamation of a state of emergency on three states of the North-East by a resurgent President Goodluck Jonathan was given the blessing of the National Assembly, as legislators of opposition parties broke party ranks to rally support for the President, his decision they believed was in the best interest of the country. Mr. Jonathan
Catholic Bishops Condemn Violent Persecution of Nigerian Christians; Supports FG over Emergency Rule
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:13
- Written by Obinna Akukwe
The Catholic Bishops, priests and clergymen from other denominations have condemned the violent persecution of Christians in the north. This was part of the outcome of the International Conference on ‘Religious Freedom and Tolerance, Need for Dialogue’, which held at the Ofuobi Cultural Centre, Enugu. The clergymen asked for
Baga Massacre: How Familiar?
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:11
- Written by Lawrence Chinedu Nwobu
There has been so much hue and cry over the so called Baga massacre, a community in Borno state where the Joint Task Force (JTF) of the infamous Nigerian army massacred over 180 innocent people including women and children and razed down the whole community in their hunt for Boko Haram terrorists. But much of the hue and
‘State Of Osun’, Not ‘State Of Emergency’
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:01
- Written by abiodun KOMOLAFE
“A state of emergency is a governmental declaration which usually suspends a few normal functions of the executive, legislative and judicial powers, alert citizens to change their normal behaviors, or order government agencies to implement emergency preparedness plans.” – Wikipedia
Nigerians in Oxford Pay Tribute to Professor Chinua Achebe
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 13:55
- Written by Admin
The Chairman of Oxford Nigerian Network, Engr Chukwudi Okeke writes: Achebe was one of the finest and most inspiring of writers. He brought stories and narratives, deeply rooted within Igbo traditions, to millions of readers worldwide, achieving literary acclaim and celebrated international success. Achebe was a man of political integrity,
Chinua Achebe Still Speaks - by Olusegun Adeniyi
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- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 12:23
- Written by Olusegun Adeniyi
“The white man is very clever. He came quietly and peaceably with his religion. We were amused at his foolishness and allowed him to stay. Now he has won our brothers, and our clan can no longer act like one. He has put a knife on the things that held us together and we have fallen apart."-- Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart
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
Emeka Ugwuonye: The Nigerian Embassy default judgment
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 21:28
- Written by Emeka Ugwuonye
Yesterday, there was yet again some development in my fight against certain officials of Nigerian Government. The particular event in question was a default judgment in the Washington DC Case between me and the Embassy of Nigeria. A default judgment is what happens when, for whatever reason, a party to a lawsuit (defendant) fails to
ACN says Kaduna Governor’s Peace and Reconciliation Committee is diversionary
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 14:10
- Written by Admin
Press Release - The Kaduna State chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) views Governor Yero’s peace and reconciliation committee as a time wasting exercise and diversionary in view of government’s obvious neglect of the vital sectors of the economy that could ameliorate the pains of poverty and engage the youths positively
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
2015: Jonathan, Amaechi, Wike & Princewill, and Way Out Of The Rivers Macabre Dance
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:33
- Written by Eze Chukwuemeka Eze
PREAMBLE - Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill was a British politician who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, Churchill was also an officer in the British Army, a historian, a writer, and an
Minister's Letter to remove Gwandu from UN Job is contemptuous & illegal, says Falana
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 22:24
- Written by elombah.com
Distinguished Nigerian lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has said that the letter sent to a UN body, the International Telecommunication Union, ITU, by Nigeria’s Minister of Communications Technology, Mrs Omobola Johnson, against Dr. Bashir Gwandu's charmanship of the ITU is illegal. Elombah.com reported yesterday that Mrs Omobola Johnson
As Chinua Achebe joins the immortals
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 21:54
- Written by Chido Nwakanma
“Chinua Achebe was well known throughout the 55 countries of Africa and even beyond. His fame rested on solid personal achievements. As a young man of 28, he had brought honour to the continent by telling the authentic story of Africa in the work Things Fall Apart. His work changed the narrative of years of denigration of the African as if he
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
Anambra Security boss warns youths against crime, get-rich-quick syndrome
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 21:47
- Written by Admin
Mr James Nwafor, Grand Commander, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Onitsha has warned youths in the South-East to shun get-rich-quick syndrome in order to check the spate of criminality and insecurity. Nwafor, who is a Chief Superintendent of Police, said this during a lecture at a workshop to the members of Campaign for Democracy (CD)
Open letter to Governors Forum: Do not betray your own
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 21:36
- Written by Igwe Douglas
It is allegedly the highest height of desperation if what is being reported in an online news website -http://abusidiqu.com about how the President of Nigeria, Mr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan wants to compel the Nigerian Governors’ forum to hold its election in the Presidential villa for obscure or rather obvious reasons known to him.
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
President Jonathan orders the release of suspected boko haram militants
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 19:53
- Written by Elombah.com
Nigeria's President Goodluk Jonathan has ordered the release of some suspected boko haram sect members being held in custody across the country. In a press statement today, Brigadier General Chris Olukolade (director of defence information) stated: “Consequent upon the directives of the President, Commander-in-Chief of the
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