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Supreme Court Sacks Bayelsa, Adamawa, Sokoto, C/River, Kogi Govs »

The Supreme Court has in a judgement delivered, Friday morning, sacked the five governors of Bayelsa, Adamawa, Sokoto, C/River, Kogi state from their respective office.…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Reverend Elwon John

Illegal Nigerian Immigrant Arraigned in UK for Fake Marriages »

Two Church of England vicars conducted “hundreds” of sham marriages to help illegal immigrants stay in Britain, a court heard on Wednesday.…

Jan 26 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
IGP Hafiz Ringim

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Hafiz Ringim, Fired! »

There are strong indications that President Goodluck Jonathan has relieved Police IG, Hafiz Ringim, of his duties.…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Perspectives

Why Some Nigerians Do Not Want to Relocate »

Nigerians protesting against the Federal Government's removal of fuel subsidy at the Nigerian High Commission in Finland few weeks ago.

For many Nigerians sojourning abroad, there is no place like home. But returning to their fatherland is a task many…

Jan 26 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

The Town Crier – Seven Kings, Seven Seasons »

President Goodluck Jonathan

With the Boko Haram menace spreading fear and tears unabatedly across the nation and our religious leaders, like our politicians,…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Jonathan and Nigeria’s Ringim Bell of Shame »

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Now, we live in shame that rings in the ear with fear; one that sees David Mark beg Boko Haram,…

Jan 24 2012 / 7 Comments / Read More »

…Not Fuel Subsidy, But the Thieves in Our Midst »

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In 2005 when we paid off our foreign debts incurred by a cabal, we breathe a sigh of relief. Seven…

Jan 19 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

#OccupyNigeria: A Nation Finds Its Voice »

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The initial removal of an estimated $7 billion annual fuel subsidy impacted an entire population and crippled the Nigerian economy.…

Jan 19 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Politics

Nigeria: A Country at War with Itself »

A Nigerian map showing the 36 States of the Federation and the Capital Territory.

Nigeria’s image is receiving deadly battering with every outbreak of violence in recent times, coupled with lack of good governance and dysfunctional infrastructures. Unless the present government reverses the trend by showing austerity in its administration and policy implementation, doomsday lies ahead.…

Jan 27 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Town Crier In The City Of The Deaf – Power Must Change Hands! »

President Goodlluck Jonathan

With the increasing level of anger and resentment pervading the land and amongst Nigerians, as personified by the Boko Haram menace or the peaceful Lagos mass protest against Jonathan’s retrogressive pet policy, there is urgent need to restructure the Nigerian federation. Enough of mediocrity...We all…

Jan 20 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Body Language of My Brethren from the East »

South East Governors

Following the incessant Boko Haram attacks on Southerners in Northern Nigeria, there has been an eternal question of the Nigerian dream as a workable enterprise or forced contraption. Preserving our multi-ethnic and multi-religious society is a worthy challenge to embrace if we want to develop…

Jan 20 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More »

The Great Capitulation »

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Like the proverbial “stubborn dog,” President Goodluck Jonathan has lost the good luck that brought him into power last year, especially with the hike in fuel price last three weeks. His continuous oppression of public opinions signifies his journey of no-return to Nigeria’s political landscape…

Jan 20 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Sports

Shocks, Tear Gas Open Nations Cup »

Younes Shibani of Libya (R) defends against a shot at goal by Thierry Fidjeu of Equatorial Guinea (L) during the Africa Cup of Nations match between Equatorial Guinea and Libya in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, 21 January 2012. EPA/STR

Lowly Equatorial Guinea stunned Libya and Zambia upset Senegal as the African Nations Cup began with surprises as well as tear gas outside the stadium…

Jan 22 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria’s Osunwa, Sule in Sudan Team »

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Nigerian strikers Kelechi Osunwa and Sherif Sule were part of Sudan’s 25-man provisional squad who departed for Qatar ahead of this month’s Africa Cup of…

Jan 2 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Satire! President Goodluck Jonathan

Ubuntu: Aso Rock and The Concerns of a Mouse

How will Patience Jonathan feel if her kid lost a leg in Madalla Bomb Blast or her in-law was killed in Kano? Will we witness a difference in security approach if the Senate President is kidnapped…

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »
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Scam Artistry: This House is NOT For Sale

As you scramble to get that land or building of your dream, take the necessary time to do the initial due diligence by way of investigation. Look twice before you leap.…

Dec 16 2011 / Read More »
Health AIDS Campaign ribbon for World AIDS Day 2011

“Getting to Zero” on HIV and AIDS in Nigeria

As the world commemorates the 2011 World AIDS Day, supportive efforts must be geared towards making HIV treatment and prevention services universally available to the people who need them, wherever they live.…

Nov 30 2011 / Read More »
Technology IBM unveils its 5 in 5 - a list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and interact during the next five years.

Five IBM Innovations That Will Shape Future Technology

With technology closing digital divide among global communities, there are strong indications based on International Business Machine’s (IBM) predictions that the year 2012 will open a new vista in the technology industry as smart machines, predictive…

Jan 4 2012 / Read More »
Talking Points Kraken

Electoral Kraken Released. Babangida v.s. Jonathan. Round 1

Mudslinging appears to be a global political practice from various reports around the world. Politics is not for the faint hearted and politicians delight in stirring firestorms for political gain. The travails get worse when as…

Sep 17 2010 / Read More »
Sports Younes Shibani of Libya (R) defends against a shot at goal by Thierry Fidjeu of Equatorial Guinea (L) during the Africa Cup of Nations match between Equatorial Guinea and Libya in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, 21 January 2012. EPA/STR

Shocks, Tear Gas Open Nations Cup

Lowly Equatorial Guinea stunned Libya and Zambia upset Senegal as the African Nations Cup began with surprises as well as tear gas outside the stadium in Bata on Saturday.…

Jan 22 2012 / Read More »
Travel travel_suitcase

Weather and Disposition

The differences in weather and the impact on attitude is better appreciated when our reception on arrival at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, is contrasted with that of the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg…

Feb 17 2011 / Read More »
Abroad tunisiariot

Video That Triggered Tunisia’s Uprising

Tunisia’s uprising began in the impoverished town of Sidi Bouzid, where a street vendor whose wares were confiscated by the police set himself on fire outside of a government building in December.…

Jan 23 2011 / Read More »

Video

Video: Police Raid in Kano Angers Muslims

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