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Monday, March 25, 2013

What Exactly Is Happening In Imo State?

My cousin, Godfrey – Goddy for short – is not particularly unknown in political circles in Imo State. Under Nigeria’s prolonged military rule, I managed to prevail on him not to accept to serve, either as Commissioner or Special Adviser, any military administration in Owerri. We argued several times, and for many hours, on this matter, and in each instance, he conceded that the points I raised were convincing.

South Africa apologizes to Nigeria over deportations

South Africa on the map

The South African government has issued an apology to the Nigerian government over the deportation of its citizens from the Johannesburg Airport, a gesture that was equally reciprocated by the Nigerian authorities causing a diplomatic row between the two countries.

Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Mr Olugbenga Ashiru

Nigeria on Wednesday night deported 33 South Africans on arrival in the country through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

Why North Is Angry With Jonathan’s Government

Chairman of Northern Governors’ Forum and governor of Niger State, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu

THE political dichotomy between the North and South appears to be festering quietly ahead of 2015.

SIR: It is a significant and fitting metaphor that the death of Ikemba Odumegwu-Ojukwu has raised such a euphoria of National adoration.

Nigeria risks coup, without national conference —Musa

Prominent northern leader and former Kaduna State governor, Balarabe Musa, has warned that the refusal of the Presidency and the National Assembly to allow the proposed National Conference to hold could lead to a social revolution or military coup.

Okorocha's, Uduaghan's victory upheld by the Supreme Court

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state

There was great celebration in Owerri, Imo state capital city, and other nearby towns today (Friday) as the Supreme Court upheld the victory of Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state in the April 26, 2011 governorship elections.

Action Congress of Nigeria members in the House of Representatives on Thursday warned President Goodluck Jonathan over alleged non-implementation of Acts passed by the National Assembly.

Imo's Governor, Rochas Okorocha

The Supreme Court will on Friday (today) decide the fates of Rochas Okorocha, and Emmanuel Uduaghan, governors of Imo and Delta states, respectively.

Oil states reject North’s demand for more revenue

Anger dripped from the reply of governors and stakeholders in the oil-producing states on Saturday to the 19 Northern governors’ demand for a review of the revenue formula to give more funds to them.

ACN Reps disown House over national conference

Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila

The House of Representatives is divided on the calls for a Sovereign National Conference to discuss the future of Nigeria.

Failed subsidy promises: NLC, others blast Jonathan … ask FG to revert petrol price to N65

NLC President, AbdulWaheed Omar

THE stage appeared set for another round of showdown between President Goodluck Jonathan and labour unions on the issue of fuel subsidy with labour on Tuesday asking the Federal Government to revert the pump price of petrol to N65 per litre.

In a country where greed and quest for fame becloud godly virtues; where honesty is dethroned, bribery and corruption highly enthroned; where favouritism and nepotism have been institutionalised by corrupt leaders; where “chop I chop” has become a de rigueur; in such a darkly era; Nigeria, our father land, how farther we would go is what one has yet to decipher.

Fuel subsidy palliatives not possible again – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan on Monday said the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment programme promised by his administration was no longer realistic.

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has accused Ikedi Ohakim, his immediate predecessor and some elements in the Imo PDP of plotting falsehood, blackmail and provocation