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When Democracy Lacks Accountability – By Arnold A. Alalibo

Posted by admin Arnold Alalibo, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists Sunday, May 20th, 2012

By Arnold A. Alalibo | NNP | May 20, 2012 – Since Abraham Lincoln defined democracy as “Government of the people, by the people and for the people”, it has remained the most popular and acceptable definition of the term. The reason is that it encapsulates and conveys the essence of democracy as it was […]

Nigerians, Where Do We Go From Here? – By Dr. Leonard K. Shilgba

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Leonard K. Shilgba, PhD, NNP Columnists Sunday, May 20th, 2012

By Dr. Leonard K. Shilgba | Yola, Nigeria | May 20, 2012 – Only a few Nigerians may not be aware that their country is presently engaged with too many problems on her plate. But how do we articulate those problems in a way that facilitates an understanding of both the dimension and probable solutions? […]

TB Joshua – The Bigger Picture – By Eric Abena

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Eric Abena, NNP Columnists Sunday, May 20th, 2012

By Eric Abena | Douala, Cameroon | May 20, 2012 – Although the Almighty has no need of human trumpeters to defend His own, recent subjective media reports have compelled me to comment on the ongoing and contentious issue of Prophet T.B. Joshua, a name that can’t seem to leave the news since his well-publicized […]

Nigeria Still Redeemable –Bishop Badejo •As Fayemi Buries Mum

Posted by admin Ekiti, Headlines, State News Saturday, May 19th, 2012

THE Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Reverend Emmanuel Badejo, on Friday, expressed the hope that Nigeria could still be pulled back from the brinks, if the people were willing to put the fear God in their dealings. Bishop Badejo made the remarks in his homily at the funeral mass for Mrs. Dorcas Aina Fayemi, […]

If Jonathan Fails Nigerians, That’s His Business —Edwin Clark

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Saturday, May 19th, 2012

First Republic Minister of Information and Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, speaks with SYLVESTER IDOWU recently on sundry issues, including 2015 presidency and the probability of President Goodluck Jonathan seeking another four-year tenure. Excerpts: Clark Do you support the call for a Sovereign National Conference(SNC) now? No, I don’t. People do not know the meaning […]

Agoro Threatens to Sue Buhari, FG over Buhari’s treasonable statements

Posted by admin Latest Politics Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Chairman of the National Action Council, Dr Olapade Agoro, has vowed to sue Major General Muhammed Buhari (rtd) and the Federal Government unless the retired general is arrested and prosecuted over a statement credited to him that the Federal Government was worse than Boko Haram. Buhari, the candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) […]

‘Jonathan’s Aide Demanded N5m For Access to President’

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Saturday, May 19th, 2012

There was a twist at a ministerial platform programme in Abuja, on Friday, as one of the participants accused an unnamed Principal Secretary to President Goodluck Jonathan of demanding N5 million before he (the participant) could be allowed to meet the President. Saturday Tribune, which was at the National Press Centre, venue of the programme, […]

‘Buhari Must Watch His Words’

Posted by admin Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency Saturday, May 19th, 2012

AS the war of words involving the Presidency and a former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari, ahead 2015 rages, Arewa Youth Forum for Peace and Unity has described Buhari’s recent statement concerning 2015 as uncalled for. Also, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Engineer Muhammed Abba-Gana and chairman, National Council for […]

Something is Wrong With Nigeria – Jonathan • Says: ‘I’m Not The Problem’

Posted by admin National Politics, Top Stories Saturday, May 19th, 2012

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has absolved himself of any complicity in causing the woes of the nation, saying its problems were as old as the country itself. The president, who said emphatically that he should not be blamed for its socio-economic and political problems, noted that the crises predated his mounting the saddle of leadership two […]

Ibru’s wife loses bid to wind up Federal Palace

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Font size: Mrs. Ibru Mrs. Maiden Ibru, widow of the late publisher of The Guardian newspaper, Alex Ibru, on Friday lost in her bid to wind up Tourist Company of Nigeria Plc, owners of the prestigious Federal Palace Hotel. A Federal High Court in Lagos threw away a suit she filed to that effect. Mrs. […]