The purported invitation of the Chairman, Governing Board of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Professor Chidi Odinkalu, by the police has been condemned. The civil society community in Nigeria yesterday strongly condemned the invitation for questioning over his statement that the police routinely kill scores of Nigerians in police detention facilities in the country every [...]
NDLEA senior officer commits suicide in Ondo From TUNDE RAHEEM, AkureFriday April 13, 2012 More Stories on This Section It was a tragic week for the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ondo State Command, as one of its senior officers, Mr. Friday Malu hanged himself in the agency’s office in Ondo town. The incident, [...]
As partial of a Adams Oshiomhole administration’s envisioned growth plan focused on good governance, a Edo State supervision will be organising a 1st Edo State Agribusiness Investment Summit that aims to urge capability in a state. The limit already slated for Apr 23 during a Best Western Hotel in Benin City, seeks to clear and [...]
Abuja — Ex-supporter of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Mr. Ezeatakwulu Osakwe has been declared wanted by the commission for allegedly using hi Crisis Control Foundation, CCF, to perpetrate fraudulent activities in the name of ICPC. A statement by the Resident Consultant, Media and Events, to the commission, Mr. Folu [...]
The swearing in of Joyce Banda as Malawian President on Saturday 7th April 2012 was a major turning point in the country’s march towards democracy. It took 48 hours for the partisans of late President Bingu wa Mutharika to accept that they had no choice but to accept their patron was dead and his enemy, [...]
The continent of Africa now has a second woman holding the top leadership role in her country. Joyce Banda was sworn in Saturday as the new president of the southern African nation of Malawi. Following the death of Malawi president, Bingu wa Mutharika, who died on Thursday April 5th following a heart attack at the [...]
By GABRIEL ENOGHOLASE BENIN—Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Edo State branch, has urged a Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, to tell domestic bureau holders, who are in a robe of roving abroad for a medical diagnosis for teenager ailments, that they can simply be treated in Nigerian hospitals and during reduced cost on taxation payers. [...]
By SIMON EBEGBULEM GABRIEL ENOGHOLASE BENIN—AHEAD of the July 14 governorship election in Edo State, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Chief Mike Ozekhome, weekend, explained why the people Edo North and other parts of the state rejected the offer of deputy governor by Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, saying that the incumbent governor, Mr. Adams [...]
AFP/Getty Images/Newscom The continent of Africa now has a second woman holding the top leadership role in her country. Joyce Banda was sworn in Saturday as the new president of the southern African nation of Malawi. The peaceful transition of power is a great relief in Malawi where a political crisis seems to have been [...]
South Africa’s Mr. Gay World contestant, Lance Weyer, is white. Weyer, a psychologist who recently won office on a city council in southeastern South Africa, said gays like him have the education and money to fight back when their rights are violated. That makes it all the more important, he said, for successful gays and [...]
April 7 2012 at 02:19pm By SAPA Comment on this story Associated Press Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. Abuja – Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday urged political leaders and security agencies to ensure an orderly handover of power in Malawi after the death of president Bingu wa Mutharika. In an official statement from his office, [...]
Ogbemudia fends off attacks over Oshiomhole BY HENRY OKODUWAThursday, April 05, 2012 Former two-time administrator of a aged Mid-west and Bendel states, Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia, has cursed a spate of attacks on his chairman for endorsing a candidature of obligatory Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, for a second tenure in office. Ogbemudia, a Peoples Democratic [...]
Two years after his controversial removal from office by the executive committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), for alleged financial misappropriation, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, erstwhile president of the NFF, has opened up on the corruption allegation levelled against him. Addressing newsmen yesterday in Abuja, the immediate past NFF boss disclosed that at the [...]
Two years after his controversial removal from office by the executive committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), for alleged financial misappropriation, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, erstwhile president of the NFF, has opened up on the corruption allegation levelled against him. Addressing newsmen yesterday in Abuja, the immediate past NFF boss disclosed that at the [...]
•Condoles with Ekweremadu President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday began a week-long vacation. According to a terse statement by his media adviser, Dr. Reuben Abati, the president will remain in Abuja during the period and deal with all essential affairs of state. He is expected to return to his regular office routine after the Easter holidays. The [...]
In this interview, Governor Adams Oshiomhole describes the challenge of governance in the last four years, and looks forward to the electioneering season which will come up in July 2012. He granted the interview in the Government House, Benin City. Excerpts: You have been in Government House for over three years. What is the experience [...]
BY OCHEREOME NNANNA In this interview, Governor Adams Oshiomhole describes the challenge of governance in the last four years, and looks forward to the electioneering season which will come up in July 2012. He granted the interview in the Government House, Benin City. Excerpts: You have been in Government House for over three years. What [...]
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reiterated its commitment towards the development and upliftment of grassroots sports in the country. Stanley Okebugwu, the South East Zone 1 coordinator of the commission, who stated this Thursday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu, during an interactive session with executive committee members of Enugu State Chapter of Sports [...]
BENIN CITY – Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. (Mrs) Cordelia Aiwize has enjoined women to prop adult to a hurdles of attaining caring positions. She gave a recommendation on Tuesday in her bureau while personification horde to a Executive members of National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS), Edo State bend led by a President, [...]
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Stemming The Tide Of Violent Extremism
Stemming The Tide Of Violent Extremism By Philip Amiola From the tides of terrorism that have reached a climax in Nigeria to the torrents of similarly horrifying tidings across the world, it will probably take a full time job to keep track of the tragic events that have become a normal part of our [...]
Divide Nigeria Peacefully OR by Civil War
The fact that Boko Haram has succeeded in waging war against Nigeria in total violation of the fundamental principles of society means Nigeria security arrangements have failed, and either the personnel are untrained or ill-equipped to meet the present and future threats to Nigeria territorial integrity The perpetual granting of amnesty to people who commit [...]
The Big Uniport Four (Jonathan, Amaechi, Wike & Princewill) And Way Out Of The Rivers Macabre Dance
The Big Uniport Four (Jonathan, Amaechi, Wike Princewill) And Way Out Of The Rivers Macabre Dance By Eze Chukwuemeka Eze. ezemediaconcept08@rocketmail.com, 08038199163 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 [...]
Fulani Forum to NEF: You Do Not Represent The Good People of North Nigeri
Fulani Forum to NEF: You Do Not Represent The Good People of North Nigeria In lieu of your statement: NEF to Jonathan: You‘ve declared war on Northern Nigeria We progressive youth of North Nigeria hereby assert that the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) does not represent the good people of North Nigeria. We are disappointed in [...]
Japan, a subtle but effective partner for Africa
Japan, a subtle but effective partner for Africa Interview with JICA President, Akihiko Tanaka By Jocelyne Sambira Africa’s continued growth has sparked the interest of investors from industrialized nations, resulting in fierce competition for its resources and markets. The aggressive economic expansion efforts by China and India, among others, come to mind. Japan, however, has [...]
Malian children face education crisis
Malian children face education crisis Conflict disrupts schools By Kingsley Ighobor While the world remains focused on ending Mali’s conflict following rebel incursions into the northern part of the country early last year, there are about 400,000 Malian children facing severe disruptions in their education, warns the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF. The fund and other [...]
Livestock tracking in Africa goes high tech
Livestock tracking in Africa goes high tech By Pavithra Rao In an era of lightning speed, ever-present wireless connectivity, high tech is now also being used to benefit livestock farmers in rural areas of Africa. Widely known for being used to track wild animals, GPS, or “Global Positioning System” tracking devices are being adapted by [...]
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