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American Politics, Anthony A. Kila, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists
Saturday, July 7th, 2012
By Anthony A. Kila | London, UK | July 7, 2012 – There is no other way to put it Chief Justice John Roberts of the supreme court of the USA has earned himself an important place in the history of law and politics. Regardless of whether they are within or beyond the borders of […]
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American Politics, Latest Politics
Thursday, July 5th, 2012
THE United States government has said Nigeria deserves effective and accountable security forces to counter violent extremism in the country, as well as a coordinated campaign to deliver economic development. This is even as it observed that violent insecurity being experienced in the country was a barrier to its economic growth. US ambassador to Nigeria, […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Sunday, July 1st, 2012
The Director, Center for Global Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development, in Indiana University, United States, Professor Bessie House-Soremekun, has given reasons for the inability of Nigerian and African businessmen to access the massive funds lying idle in the business sector in America. House-Soremekun said the dearth of partners that could be trusted by American businessmen had […]
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American Politics, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency
Sunday, July 1st, 2012
THERE are strong indications that President Goodluck Jonathan’s recent statement that he does not “give a damn” about making his assets declaration public, is a violation of an agreement between Nigeria and the United States governments, according to investigation that points to aspects of a joint communique on the issue, signed by both countries recently at […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Thursday, June 28th, 2012

In a 5-4 ruling, the high court decided the individual mandate requiring people to have health insurance is valid as a tax, even though it is impermissible under the Constitution’s commerce clause. “In this case, however, it is reasonable to construe what Congress has done as increasing taxes on those who have a certain amount […]
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American Politics
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
Font Size: / A US President Barack Obama takes his coat off as he rushes to greet supporters upon arriving at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida AFP US President Barack Obama, renowned as a champion fundraiser who piled up $750 million in 2008, warned supporters he would be outspent by his foe […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
LAST-MINUTE intervention by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has saved all Nigerian diplomatic missions in the United States (U.S.) from being left without a U.S. bank to meet their banking needs, The Guardian learnt.This is because, several foreign missions in the U.S., including Nigeria’s diplomatic posts in New York, Washington DC and Atlanta are […]
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American Politics, CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria), EFCC Politics
Monday, June 25th, 2012
To effectively check fraud in the electronic payment (e-payment) channels, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and relevant stakeholders have co-opted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into the Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum (NEFF). According to CBN’s Head of Shared Services, Mr Chidi Umeano, the decision to involve EFCC in NEFF is to ensure […]
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American Politics, Boko Haram, Latest Politics
Monday, June 25th, 2012
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has blamed Nigeria’s leadership for the US’ designation of three leaders of Boko Haram as Specially Designated Global Terrorists, with its implications for Nigeria’s sovereignty. In a statement issued in Ilesa, Osun State, on Sunday, by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the Jonathan presidency […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Up to 27 million people are living in slavery around the world, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton estimated Tuesday as the US unveiled its annual report into human trafficking. But the report showed that as governments become more aware of the issue, instigating tough new laws and programs to help victims, […]