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Army kills 18 B’Haram members in Borno

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Boko Haram, Borno, Headlines, State News Monday, March 24th, 2014

Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade | credits: www.ynaija.com The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the killing of 18 insurgents suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect in a shootout with troops in some settlements in Bama and Ngurosoye in Borno State. The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, said in an […]

Nigerians flay PDP’s comment on missing Malaysian plane

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Monday, March 24th, 2014

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A Response to Fulani Aggression in Tiv Land – By Dr. Leonard K. Shilgba

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Leonard K. Shilgba, PhD, NNP Columnists Saturday, March 22nd, 2014

By Dr. Leonard K. Shilgba | Yola, Nigeria |March 22, 2014 – 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 GOVERNOR SUSWAM TO ORDER NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.” As much as […]

Saro Wiwo Should Have Been There – By Tochukwu Ezukanma

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Tochukwu Ezukanma Saturday, March 22nd, 2014

By Tochukwu Ezukanma | Lagos, Nigeria | March 22, 2014 – There are some Nigerians, a select few, of both living and dead that exceptionally distinguished themselves in politics, business and the professions and in acts of courage, sacrifice for the public good, selfless services to humanity, etc; and thus, deserved to be honored. The […]

Missing – Why Is Our Money Always Missing? – By Akintokunbo A. Adejumo

Posted by admin Akintokunbo A. Adejumo, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Oil Politics Saturday, March 22nd, 2014

By Akintokunbo A. Adejumo | Ibadan, Nigeria | March 22, 2014 – As far as public money is concerned in Nigeria, the word MISSING has taken on a whole new sinister meaning. Every day, it is one massive amount (usually in billions, soon to graduate into trillions) of money missing from the coffers of one […]

At Long Last! Mass Housing is Here! – By Olusola Daniel

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Daniel Olusola, NNP Columnists Saturday, March 22nd, 2014

By Daniel Olusola | Lagos, Nigeria | March 22, 2014 – An unbiased examination of the 2014 budget proposal presently under consideration of the National Assembly will reveal that it is not doomed after all, as those opposing it would have us believe. From all indications, the budget has a potential to lay a great […]

The Dilemma of a Nation – Philip Amiola

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Philip Amiola Saturday, March 22nd, 2014

By Philip Amiola | NNP | March 22, 2014 – Nigeria is undoubtedly a country with great promise. On account of her favourable weather conditions and rich supply of natural resources, Nigeria was once described by my good friend, Olanike Omolehin, as a country situated in the heart of God; and I agree with her. […]

Rejoinder to Dr. Nkwocha’s “No Basis for Unity” – By Dr. Philip Ikomi

Posted by admin Articles, NNP Columnists, Philip Ikomi Saturday, March 22nd, 2014

By Dr. Philip Ikomi | NNP | March 22, 2014 – It is said that there are several ways to skin a cat. So also there are several ways to argue. It is usual for a person to pick ideas that best support what they intend to portray or convey to the listener or readers. […]

Jim Iyke, Nadia Buari proposal, a fake?

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, Nollywood (Film Industry) Saturday, March 22nd, 2014

By Charles MgboluYesterday, March 21, left social media walls awash with congratulatory messages to Jim Iyke and girl friend Nadia Buari over their engagement aired on his Africa magic ‘Jim Iyke Unscripted’ reality TV show, but new developments suggests, the ‘proposal’ may have just been acts for the cameras, perhaps we have all been fooled… […]

Genetically Modified Confab: `My agenda is bigger than yours’

Posted by admin Latest Politics Saturday, March 22nd, 2014

BYJIDE AJANI For psychotherapeutic relief, this national talk shop, the rally of sorts, presently going on in Nigeria’s federal capital, is not only timely, it is needed for celebratory purposes. Timely, because the hoopla and the hullaballoo that were becoming deafening because of the agitation for it have cooled off. Celebratory, because some politicians are […]