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Africa & World Politics, Boko Haram, Latest Politics
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Bishop of Canterbury worries over Boko Haram AS part of its resolve to confront Boko Haram terrorism and security challenges in the country and the West African region, the Federal Government has accepted a proposal by the United States (U.S.) to create a new focus on security as a different agenda under the U.S.-Nigeria Bi-National […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Saturday, January 14th, 2012
By Tokunbo Adedoja The United States has issued a fresh travel warning on Nigeria citing the recent declaration of state of emergency in some states by President Goodluck Jonathan and the protests trailing the removal of fuel subsidy. The new warning, which was issued by the State Department, was dated January 12 and replace that […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Thursday, January 12th, 2012
The Ugandan government on Thursday abolished electricity subsidies paid to power generators to cushion consumers, a move that will see tariffs rise by an average of 42 per cent. Consumers and analysts said it was likely to stoke further public anger over the high cost of living and possibly lead to an escalation of a […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Thursday, January 12th, 2012
GHANAIAN security agents seized a truckload of arms and ammunition believed to be on its way to Nigeria and arrested five people, a senior police officer in Accra said on Wednesday. The Tuesday seizure comes with Nigeria hit by mass protests and a national strike over soaring fuel prices, as well as spiralling violence blamed […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
The Nigerian High Commissioner in India, Mr. Oyebola Kuku, has expressed concern over the increasing number of Nigerians in jails in India. Kuku told visiting members of the House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, led by Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in New Delhi on Tuesday that more than 500 known Nigerians were in various jails across […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Oil price rose to around $113 a barrel on Tuesday as unrest in Nigeria and tension over Iran’s nuclear programme outweighed persistent concerns about the strength of Europe’s economy. Supply risks are also in focus in Nigeria, where nationwide strike by trade unions and civil society groups enters its third day today. The strike has, […]
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Africa & World Politics, Latest Politics
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Perpetrators plan to break up country, says Okogie POPE Benedict XVI yesterday said peace and reconciliation in Africa remained a “distant” goal, pointing to anti-Christian attacks in Northern Nigeria that have killed dozens of people in recent days. Also, according to Agence France Presse (AFP), the Pope warned that liberal family values were threatening the […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Saturday, January 7th, 2012
Share THE Government of the State of Israel, on Friday, formally presented medical items worth over N2 million to the Federal Government to assist in treating those injured during the Christmas Day bomb attack at St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla, in Niger State. Presentation of the items, on behalf of the Israeli government, was […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO, October 18, (THEWILL) – The Governments of Canada and the United States have warned their nationals of the risk of travelling to Nigeria, saying it continues to recommend that citizens avoid all but essential travel to the Niger Delta states and some states in the north. The warning lists Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers, […]
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Africa & World Politics, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Paul I. Adujie
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

By Paul I. Adujie, New York City, NY – Jan. 4, 2012 – War drums are beating louder and louder in America against Iran. The din and decibel are rising and getting louder. Preparatory steps are being taken irreversibly as the onset of invasion and occupation of Iran is becoming more and more apparent and […]