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September, 2011
A Committee’s Bungled Search For Peace
The causes of uprisings in northern Nigeria are not different from what those in southern Nigeria suffer. Granting amnesty to criminal groups like Boko Haram will encourage the spread of more violent groups across the country. More so, the government must legislate against the existence of private militias established and funded by private citizens, to curb insecurity in the country.
Nigeria Announce Plans For The 2012 Olympic Qualifiers
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced its plans for the build-up to the African Olympic qualifying event in Egypt.
Sep 30 2011 | Posted in Sports | Read More »
Issues In Bash Ali, Orubebe Tirade
The ‘roforofo’ fight between two elderly Nigerians, Bash Ali and Elder Godsday Orubebe, would not have sparked public criticism if not made public. Both need to handle the matter wisely with respect to old age and national positions of honour which they possessed or occupied.
Sep 29 2011 | Posted in Perspectives | Read More »
ABSU: The Rape Video And A Denial
No doubt, rape is a dehumanizing crime. It dehumanizes the rapists more than it does the raped. The demonstration of bestial conduct by the undergraduates is however a growing social misnomer accentuated by high moral depravity among youths.
Sep 29 2011 | Posted in Perspectives | Read More »
Nigeria @ 51: Carelessly Holding A Gun
At 51 years, Nigeria faces retrogression unlike its peers. Despite the many problems bedeviling it due to poor governance and self-serving attitudes of its leaders, the masses are not outraged. If the nation continues like this till the next 49 years, what would it look like?
Sep 29 2011 | Posted in Perspectives | Read More »
MEND Threatens To Bomb Eagle Square October 1
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta has threatened to bomb Eagle Square, Abuja, on Independence Day.
Boko Haram Top Commander, 5 Others Arrested
Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima said yesterday, that a top commander of the deadly sect, Boko Haram has been arrested alongside five other members. With the arrest, a relieved Governor Shettima who confirmed it to the Associated Press said, “I believe the worst is over”.
Boko Haram: Christian Extremist Group, Akhwat Akwop Threatens Retaliation
The new Christian terror group in the North, Akhwat Akwop, which was apparently formed to checkmate the activities of the extremist Muslim Boko Haram sect has asked nationals of five Islamic countries suspected to be funding the Boko Haram to leave the country.
Nigeria Target 2019 Africa Cup Of Nations
Nigeria’s Football Federation (NFF) says it will bid for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after missing out on hosting the 2013 tournament.
Sep 29 2011 | Posted in Sports | Read More »
