Kalu and Obasanjo unending wrangle
Human beings are politicians by their speech. A John Mason Brown said that nowhere are prejudices more mistaken for truth, passion for reason and invective for documentation than in politics.…
Presidency Tweaks Delegates List for National Conference
President Goodluck Jonathan has made “updates, changes and adjustments” to the full list of participants for the national conference he earlier released last week. Confirming the modifications in a statement…
In Nigeria Everything Is upside Down.
The alleged rift in the Nigerian security team follows the “normal Nigerian situation”: insubordination, ignorance, lack of integrity, lack of protocol, unpatriotic action, bloated egos leading to confrontation, and lack…
A Response to Fulani Aggression in Tiv Land
My attention has been drawn to a letter sent to President Jonathan by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) on 24 February, 2014, titled, “MR. PRESIDENT, CALL…
JAMB Extends Closing Date for CBT Applications
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the extension of the closing date for the sale of application documents for the Computer Based Test (CBT) to Monday, 31st…
Abducted President Jonathan’s Cousin Regains Freedom
Chief Inengite Nitabai, the abducted cousin of President Goodluck Jonathan has been freed, according Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Hilary Okpara. The 70-year-old was kidnapped by gunmen numbering about 10,…
Jonathan’s wet-blanket appointees
These days, some news in the media elicit so much angst that you cannot help but laugh at the ineptitude that passes off as ministerial duties. On the other hand,…
13 Die, as Boat Capsizes in Lagos
Officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have put the casualty figure in the boat mishap that happened on Tuesday night in Lagos at 13, while only five survived.…
Nigeria A Profitable Haven, Uduaghan Tells London Investors
Nigeria now offers the best destination for investments in Africa judging by the deepening of the privatization of state enterprises and investment in the development of critical infrastructure, Governor of…
Presidency to Sanusi: Respond to Allegations against You
The Fedeal Government on Wednesday challenged suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to defend himself against the allegations raised against him by the…