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Open Letter to Ambassador John Campbell; who’s bidding and in Whose Interest?

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Ndiameeh Babrik Sunday, January 30th, 2011

By Ndiameeh Babrik, NNP – Jan. 30, 2011 – Whenever one reads Ambassador John Campbell provocative but still thought invoking write ups about Nigeria, he has always ended it with the title “John Campbell is a former United States of America Ambassador to Nigeria. Out of curiosity I decided to check the internet to find […]

Eligible Voters Set to Detoxify Nigeria

Posted by admin Adewale T. Akande, Articles, Columnists Saturday, January 29th, 2011

By Adewale T. Akande, Alicante, Spain – Jan. 29, 2011 – The word “toxin”was first used by a reputable organic chemist called Ludwig Brieger (1849-1919). According to my little “…Oxford Dictionary” the word signifies “poison especially of animal or vegetable origin; poison secreted by micro-organism and causing particular disease” To detoxify is to literally eliminate […]

Princewill, Atiku Billboards and Issue Emanating

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Onyemaechi Churchill Saturday, January 29th, 2011

By Onyemaechi Churchill, Eleme, Rivers, Nigeria – Jan 29, 2011 – That Prince Tonye Princewill supports the Candidature of former Vice President, Alh. Atiku Abubakar, the turaki of Adawama State is no longer news. What is then news, one may like to question? Many may be unaware of the brain behind the political Billboards of […]

Letter to INEC: Extension of Voter Registration Highly Necessary

Posted by admin Columnists, Headlines, Letters, Nwaorgu Faustinus Saturday, January 29th, 2011

Written By Nwaorgu Faustinus When the idea of using two weeks to execute the on going voter registration was communicated to the public by the federal government of Nigeria through INEC, I was one of those who contemplated on the ability and possibility of INEC’S ad hoc staff to deliver on the deadline given by […]

Abati: Why we can’t register voters

Posted by admin Columnists, NNP Columnists, Reuben Abati Saturday, January 29th, 2011

NIGERIA has been registering voters for elections since 1922 when the legislative council elections were held by the Clifford colonial administration. And yet, about 89 years later, Nigeria is still having problems compiling a proper data base for elections nor is it able to formulate an acceptable electoral framework: it is the ultimate sign of […]

Bank Info Update –Plight of Nigerians Abroad – Akintokunbo Adejumo – UK

Posted by admin Akintokunbo A. Adejumo, Articles, Columnists Thursday, January 27th, 2011

By Akintokunbo A. Adejumo , London, UK – Jan 27, 2011 – On 25th of January 2011, I came across a Press Release on Page 27 of the Monday, January 24 2011 edition of THISDAY Newspaper. The advert was from the Committee of Chief Compliance Officers of Banks in Nigeria (CCCOBIN) titled UPDATE OF BANK […]

Labour Ministry Seeks N622.5m For Overseas, Local Trips

Posted by admin Chinedu Vincent Akuta, Latest Politics, Ministries Thursday, January 27th, 2011

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity yesterday urged the House of Representatives to approve the sum of N622.5 million for local and overseas travels in the 2011 fiscal year. Minister of Labour and Productivity, Mr Emeka Wogu, made the plea during its budget defence meeting with the House Committee on Labour. The ministry which […]

OHAKIM: Imo Political Gladiator, Sheath Your Sword- By Emeka Oraetoka – Imo

Posted by admin Columnists, Emeka Oraetoka, Imo, NNP Columnists, State News Thursday, January 27th, 2011

By Emeka Oraetoka, Imo State, Nigeria – Jan. 27, 2011 – As an elder statesman in Nigeria, I make bold to say that my experience in politics both at the Centre and Imo State in particular puts me in a gilt-edged position to know the inner ring of Nigeria’s political system. It will not be […]

Beyond Atiku – By Dr. Jideofor Adibe-London, UK

Posted by admin Columnists, Jideofor Adibe, PhD, NNP Columnists Thursday, January 27th, 2011

By Dr. Jideofor Adibe, London, UK – Jan. 27, 2011 – The PDP presidential primaries have come and gone. According to official results, Jonathan polled 2,736 votes against Atiku’s 805 votes, and also defeated him in his home state of Adamawa State by 76 to 31 votes. Though Atiku was said to be still consulting with […]

Abati: The Jonathan Presidency (11) – Conclusion

Posted by admin Columnists, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), NNP Columnists, Presidency, Reuben Abati Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

THE ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) held its convention and presidential party primaries on Thursday January 13 at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The three candidates at the primaries were incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice president Abubakar Atiku, and Mrs Sarah Jibril. In the run up to this, there had been much mudslinging and exchange […]