Kwara Govt Denies Alleged Plans to Intimidate Political Opponents
As a democratically-elected and constitutionally recognised government that believes in the rule of law and freedom of expression, we cannot intimidate or otherwise abridge citizens’ right to express their views, political or otherwise. It is therefore completely untrue as the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) claims that Kwara State has intimidated or plans to intimidate political opponents.It is ludicrous that the ACN feels the Peoples Democratic Party is unduely agitated over the said exit of some members. The so-called decampees from the PDP are individuals with doubtful political value, so as a PDP administration we are not losing any sleep over their departure. Once they realise their folly they will return shortly. Full story...
Source:http://www.worldstagegroup.com
Posted by Amaka, 25 September 2012
CPC Sues Chime Over Planned Secretariat
By Lawrence Njoku
THE Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) has dragged the Enugu State Governor Sullivan Chime to court over the proposed demolition of the state secretariat and building of a new one at a cost of N13.6 billion.In the suit no EN/M/132/2012, filed at the Federal High Court, Enugu on Tuesday, the party is also seeking an order restraining the governor, his agents and privies from demolishing the existing secretariat building at the Government Reserved Areas and erecting a new secretariat complex at the site as recently announced by the government. Full story...
Source:http://www.ngrguardiannews.com
Posted by Amaka, 20 September 2012
Onumah: In Defence of President Jonathan?
By Chido Onumah
FIRST, a caveat: I agree with Reuben Abati. President Jonathan “is a grossly misunderstood President”.It is understandable though if the shoeless and homeless mass of our people who voted for him last year expect a lot from him. That is the least they should expect from a man who claimed he was once like them, but whose presidency has become a nightmare for majority of Nigerians. Having said that, I must also note that I seriously want to “wean” myself from criticising President Jonathan and his administration and I shall explain why. Full story...
Source:http://www.ngrguardiannews.com
Posted by Amaka, 18 September 2012
Oshiomhole Urges FRSC To Prosecute Erring Government Officials
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has called on the Federal Road Safety Commission to arrest and prosecute any government official, who violates traffic regulations in the state.Oshiomhole gave the advice in Benin on Monday, at the commencement of the FRSC nationwide public enlightenment awareness campaign programme.The governor, represented by his Executive Director, Protocol, Mr. Agharese Idubor, said the campaign was apt at this time of the year when the volume of traffic on most roads was expected be high. Full story...
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Posted by Amaka, 11 September 2012
Nnaji’s Resignation Sparks Investor Panic
BY GEORGE
Sequel to the resignation of former power minister Prof. Barth Nnaji in controversial circumstances, development partners are beginning to express worry over the fate of the power sector reform measures.To assuage their anxieties, they are seeking assurances from the federal government that the integrity of the reforms will be sustained. LEADERSHIP learnt that all the development partners stormed the power ministry at the weekend to seek assurance that the progress recorded during Nnaji’s tenure would be pursued diligently and with zeal. Full story...
Source:http://leadership.ng
Posted by Amaka, 3 September 2012
Nigeria: Reconstructing Nigeria for Prosperity
In my 2005 National Democracy Day Lecture, I strongly argued that "for sustainable democracy, fundamental changes are required in the constitution, the electoral system, the fiscal federalism, as well as a gamut of legal-institutional reforms that are developmental and capable of promoting private enterprise and competition". Seven years later, I feel more strongly about this point, and almost a sense of urgency to it. In the last two years, I have given several lectures on Nigeria's dysfunctional political economy. I am glad that constitutional amendments are being debated. At least, let us start the talking. There is a systemic failure, and our institutions cannot take Nigeria on a sustainable path to prosperity. In three articles, beginning with this one, I want to join the debate.
Source:http://allafrica.com
Posted by Amaka, 3 September 2012
APGA Urges Opposition to Support Okorocha’s Rescue Mission
The National Chairman of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh, has urged opposition parties in Imo to support Gov. Rochas Okorocha's ``Rescue Mission Agenda.''Umeh made the call in Owerri on Thursday, in an interview with newsmen during the official inauguration of board members of Ikemba Ojukwu Research Centre.He described some of the crises in the state as politically-motivated by opposition political parties, adding that such actions could lead to a more dangerous situation. Full story...
Source:http://www.businessdayonline.com
Posted by Amaka, 24 August 2012
Akume: PDP Senators Have no Hand
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Ndoma-Egba said in a statement that the Senate majority leadership is also not aware of any plot to remove Akume from office except what has been published in the newspapers by him.Full story...
Source:http://www.thenationonlineng.net
Posted by Amaka, 24 August 2012
Tinubu: The Opposition And Nigeria's Challenges
Text of the speech by Nigeria’s opposition leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, delivered Wednesday at the Woodrow Wilson Centre, WASHINGTON, DC.
1. Mr. McDonald, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am honored to be here today at the Woodrow Wilson Centre and thank you for inviting me. I commend the work that you do. This is an institution known for scholarship, lively discourse and the search for policies that advance peace and development. By shining the light of knowledge, you help dispel ignorance and explore solutions to conflicts. Therefore, I will do my humble best to speak in the spirit that is the hallmark of this venerable institution.Full story...
I am honored to be here today at the Woodrow Wilson Centre and thank you for inviting me. I commend the work that you do. This is an institution known for scholarship, lively discourse and the search for policies that advance peace and development. By shining the light of knowledge, you help dispel ignorance and explore solutions to conflicts. Therefore, I will do my humble best to speak in the spirit that is the hallmark of this venerable institution.Full story...
Source:http://pmnewsnigeria.com
Posted by Amaka, 23 August 2012
Achebe, Asiodu Counsel Obi, Oshiomhole on Successor, Development
By Uzoma Nzeagwu
OBI of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, who spoke as an elder statesman, has canvassed the idea that Governor Peter Obi and other Anambra indigenes should be part of choosing and electing the governor’s successor.Chief Philip Asiodu called on Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State to devote more attention to nation building and national integration as required of one of the country’s leaders.The Onitsha monarch gave the advice yesterday during the commissioning of the ultra modern Traditional Rulers Council Secretariat at the Government House, Awka by Governor Obi. Full story...
Source:http://www.ngrguardiannews.com
Posted by Amaka, 22 August 2012
ACN to PDP: Go To Court To Prove Allegations Against Aregbesola
The Osun State chapter of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has challenged the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to prove the allegation that Rauf Aregbesola-led administration in the state is siphoning N78 million monthly from the Osun Youths Empowerment Scheme (OYES) programme. The ACN also challenged PDP to prove its allegation that the Osun State governor was recklessly misusing the state’s finances while “creating the impression that he is prudent with the resources” at the disposal of his government.Full story...
Source:http://www.businessdayonline.com
Posted by Amaka, 15 August 2012
Nigeria: Clark, IBB Faceoff - Ijaw Youths Divided
By Osa Okhomina
Ijaw Youths were yesterday divided over the faceoff between the national Ijaw leaders, Chief Edwin Clark and former military president General Ibrahim Babangida on the Boko Haram insurgency.
Clark had alleged that Boko Haram is sponsored by northern leaders, including former military president General Ibrahim Babangida.Full story...
Source:www.allAfrica.com
Posted by Amaka, 7 August 2012
BOKO HARAM: Edwin Clark’s statement senseless, misguided - IBB•Threatens legal action against Ijaw leader •I’ll not be drawn into personality war with IBB - Clark
Written by Idowu Samuel and Soji AjibolaFormer military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, has expressed outrage at the remarks credited to the South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark, linking him with the Boko Haram menace, averring that the elder statesman betrayed his status by making such a claim against him, while he described it as misguided.Babangida also threatened to drag the elder statesman to court any time such erroneous allegation was again made against his person.Full story...Source:http://www.tribune.com.ngPosted by Amaka, 6th August, 2012
Nigerian President Visits the Caribbean
Source: http://allafrica.com
Posted by Ufuoma, 31 July 2012
Nigeria: 'Okonjo Iweala Lied'
Interview
With the House stepping up the heat on the President via its impeachment moves over budget implementation, rejection of the PIB for being submitted at the beginning of vacation and House angst over SEC DG, Aruma Oteh's, reinstatement, as well as the perceived unseen hands of the presidency in the Farouk Lawan affair, the relationship between the House and the Executive is at a low, low ebb. Minority Leader and House Minority Whip, Representative, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has been in the thick of it all, especially in the last two weeks with some rather interesting brickbats flying between him and the presidency. He had a lot to say on these and more from the United States last Thursday when he fielded questions from Funke Aboyade. Full story...
Source: http://allafrica.com
Posted by Ufuoma, 2 August 2012
Nigeria: Jonathan Not President of Niger Delta Alone - Edwin Clark
Ijaw nationalist leader, Chief Edwin Clark, yesterday said that Dr Goodluck Jonathan is the President of Nigeria and not the President of the Niger Delta or the Ijaw people. Clark said this, yesterday, while delivering the '2012 State of the Federation Lecture', organised by the Nigerian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies in Abuja. He, therefore, urged Nigerians not to see Boko Haram insurgency as an attack against Jonathan or his government but rather rise up and see this alien trend as war against every Nigerian including children unborn. Full story...
Source: http://allafrica.com
Posted by Ufuoma, 2 August 2012
Nigeria: Clark Accuses Governors of Opposing Jonathan
By Tobi Soniyi
Elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner of Information, Chief Edwin Clark, Wednesday in Abuja berated the governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) for constituting themselves into the opposition. Clark, who was a guest lecturer at a symposium organised by the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, said the PDP governors had taken over the party and turned themselves into the opposition that had made governance difficult for President Goodluck Jonathan.Full story...
Source: http://allafrica.com
Posted by Ufuoma, 2 August 2012
Military Is Not a Threat to Nigeria’s Democracy-IBB
Former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (RTD) has stated that despite the myriad of security challenges confronting Nigeria at the moment, the nation’s democracy can be said to be safe as it can no longer be threatened by any military intervention. The former president, who delivered the 20th anniversary lecture of the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja on Tuesday, said that the college has contributed to national development over the last 20 years. Full story...
Source: www.channelstv.com
Posted by Ufuoma, 31 July 2012
FCT Minister Defends Revocation of Turai Yar’Adua’s Land
Source: www.ngrguardiannews.com
Posted by Ufuoma, 30 July 2012
Nigeria: ACN Condemns First Ladies' Land Tussle
By Onyebuchi EzigboThe Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has described the legal tussle between the incumbent First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan and her predecessor, Hajiya Turai Yar'Adua, over a plot of land in the Federal Capital territory as 'despicable.' In a statement issued Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji. Lai Mohammed, the party queried the rationale behind the sudden somersault by the authorities of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to revoke a land it allocated to Turai's non-governmental organisation and re-allocate same to another organisation belonging to Jonathan's wife. Full story...
Source: http://allafrica.com
Posted by Ufuoma, 27 July 2012
Presidency Denies Giving African First Ladies Car gifts
The presidency on Wednesday denied media reports that the presidency but expensive cars for African first ladies. 200 new cars were used for the African First Ladies Summit which formally opens in Abuja. press statement, A press statement signed by the Special Adviser to the president on Media and publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati said...Full story...
Source: www.businessdayonline.com
Posted by Ufuoma, 27 July 2012
Suswam Locks Out Commissioners, Others Over Lateness
FOR arriving late to the Benue State Executive Council meeting yesterday, three members of the body were locked out of the parley on the orders of Governor Gabriel Suswam. Those locked out included the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Mr. Benjamin Ashaver, his Youths and Sports counterpart, Mr. Aondowase Chia, as well as the Head of Service, Mr. Mike Iordye. Full story...
Source: www.ngrguardiannews.com
Posted by Ufuoma, 26 July 2012
The Buzz Surrounding First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan – Presidency Denies Buying 200 Cars for African First Lady’s Summit
The First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan seems to have been in the news quite often in recent times over controversial topics. Though the buzz and public outcry surrounding her appointment as a Permanent Secretary in Bayelsa state is yet to settle down, she is yet again in the news. She is said to be in a squabble with the former first lady, Turai Yar’Adua over a property located in the central business district of Abuja. Although the Attorney General of the Federation has asked the court handling the case to discontinue further hearing, and the case would now be settled out of court, the news again raised some debates across the country. Recently, she was in the news over her purported purchase of 200 cars for the African First Lady’s Summit. A newspaper had reported that the Federal Government procured a total of 200 “exotic cars” for the African First Ladies Summit, which formally opens in Abuja today. Full story...
Source: www.bellanaija.com
Posted by Ufuoma, 26 July 2012
Nigeria: Time to Unbundle Nigeria
Posted by Ufuoma, 25 July 2012
Yes to State Police, No to Immunity Clause.
BY EMMANUEL ONWUBIKO, 3 JULY 2012
In May 2007, a philosopher Mr. Innocent Odiaka wrote under the sub-theme of "Africa; The Enemy Within", whereby he listed the lack of good governance, unprecedented insecurity, corruption among political elite and impunity as significant problems that underdeveloped Nigeria and much of Africa.Full story
Source: www.allafrica.com
Posted by Amaka, 13 July 2012