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Why power must shift to South East after Jonathan

Posted by admin Latest Politics, South-East Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

A FAIR and equitable Nigeria governed by truth and justice calls for presidential power shift to South East Region after the completion of Goodluck Jonathan’s term either in 2015 or 2019 as the case may be. Ndigbo are not slaves or third class citizens to be rendered impotent in the political equation by those who […]

Ohaneze Ndigbo to S’East govs: Tackle security challenges or quit

Posted by admin Governors, South-East Monday, May 14th, 2012

The Igbo apex socio-cultural group, Ohaneze Ndigbo, has warned governors in the South-east to tackle the spiraling security challenges in the region or vacate their positions. The groups made the statement over the weekend at the wake keep organised in honour of its late patron, Chief John Nwezi at his residence in Lagos. Nzewi who […]

Igbo must produce president in 2015 – Ezeife

Posted by admin Presidency, South-East Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Says Jonathan free to seek second term AWKA – FIRST civilian governor of Anambra State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, insisted yesterday that Igbo nation must produce the president of Nigeria in 2015 in the interest of justice and equity. Ezeife, who spoke at a workshop organised by Orient Communications Limited and the Nigeria Union of Journalists, […]

Derivation: North’s position a joke, say S/South, S/West leaders

Posted by admin Latest Politics, North-Central, North-East, North-West, South-East, South-South, South-West Saturday, March 17th, 2012

Dr. Junaid Mohammed THE fire ignited by Dr. Junaid Mohammed and the Coalition of Northern Leaders, Academics, Professionals and Businessmen continued to rage yesterday as many activists and leaders from the South picked the gauntlet to dispute the contention of the North on revenue allocation to Niger Delta States. Former leader of the Ijaw […]

North, South breaking apart –Agbakoba

Posted by admin North-Central, North-East, North-West, South-East, South-South, South-West Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Sunday, March 11, 2012 • Photo: The Sun Publishing More Stories on This Section That former president of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Mr Olisa Agbakoba, is a household name in Nigeria is not contestable. He has not only been around but always speaks out on every national issue no matter how the odds are stacked. […]

Who succeeds Ikemba as Igbo leader?

Posted by admin Biafra, General Politics, Headlines, South-East Saturday, March 10th, 2012

EMMANUEL OBE writes that only time will tell whether the Igbo will, once again, have a common leader like the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu The death of Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu closed a chapter in the history of the Igbo, one of the three major ethnic nationalities in Nigeria. Despite failing to actualise their desire […]

To Igbo Leaders: You Are Inexcusable – By Ikechukwu Enyiagu

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Ikechukwu Enyiagu, NNP Columnists, South-East Thursday, March 1st, 2012

By Ikechukwu Enyiagu, NNP, March 1, 2012 – Twice I have written to those who lead my people – to Igbo leaders and Governors; now, I’m writing again. When I first wrote, it was to remind you of your duties; but this time, it’s to let you know that we all know how treacherous you […]

Jonathan seeks Ndigbo’s support over insecurity

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency, South-East Monday, February 6th, 2012

February 6, 2012 by Emmanuel Obe and Temitayo Famutimi President Goodluck Jonathan has solicited the support of the Igbo race in the fight against the menace of the Boko Haram sect in some parts of the country. Responding to a call for urgent attention by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the President expressed concern over the […]

Opinion: Why Igbos are fleeing the north

Posted by admin Headlines, South-East Monday, February 6th, 2012

By Dan Onwukwe ( 08023022170 dan_onwukwe@yahoo.com ) Tuesday, February 07, 2012 The scene at many motor parks in Kano in recent weeks has had a distressingly foreboding smell. It typifies what is happening in many other states in the North. In droves, they are leaving. Some have lived in these places for over 30 years. […]

Bloodbath in Anambra as town union factions clash

Posted by admin Anambra, South-East, State News Sunday, February 5th, 2012

February 5, 2012 by EMMANUEL OBE About 10 people were severely injured on Saturday, when thugs from rival factions of the Nkpor town union clashed over the collection of levies from traders at the Nkpor Main Market in Idemili North Local Government Area. The thugs freely used firearms and machetes on themselves as traders scampered […]