Yorubas have never been united politically as one people. Never spoken with one voice. They are easily bought and cowered with money and positions. They have played and continue to play the role of Brutus in Nigeria’s political history. Politically, they are sheep led by bunch of disarray and disunited corrupt politicians (please stop calling them leaders) looking for green and fertile grazing field to fatten their own cows. For those of you who are too young or don’t know your history, Egbe Afenifere was the Yoruba equivalent name given to Action Group (AG) founded by the sage Chief Obafemi…
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The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed shock how two lawyers who are appointees of Gov. Nyesom Wike led PDP thugs to assault innocent witnesses in the Appeal Court of Justice Ali Gumel in Port Harcourt today. In a statement signed by Rivers APC’s Spokesperson, Senibo Chris Finebone said, “trouble started after the lawyers of Rivers State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presented their matter before the Justice Gumel appeal panel. Later, the court called the matter between the Rivers State Chapter of APC and Senator Magnus Abe. As counsels to parties announced their…
My Vision to Get Nigeria Working Again Being an Address Delivered by His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar, Vice President of Nigeria 1999-2007 and Presidential flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party -PDP on Wednesday, 30th January 2019 I thank the Lagos Island Club for giving me this platform to speak to such a distinguished audience and on such a germane issue. I specifically want to thank you for giving me the liberty to suggest a topic for today’s discourse. I had no hesitation seizing this great opportunity to speak to you on my vision for this great country. However before I…
The irrational vibes coming from the supporters of the controversial suspension of Justice Walter Onnoghen, as the Chief Justice of Nigeria by President Muhammadu Buhari and in his place swore-in Justice Tanko Muhammed as the new Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, clearly validates the widespread belief that people who manipulate public opinion first make accusation against their enemies, repeating them loudly and often with the hope that people will begin to believe them. To shed more light on this piece, I must admit that it’s alright discussing the corruption allegation against the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), it is equally important that…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has suggested that President Muhammadu Buhari may have to apply the doctrine of necessity in order to steer the Nigerian ship safely through the stormy waters of judicial gridlock. The Islamic human rights group made the suggestion in a press statement issued late on Tuesday 29th January, 2019. The statement was signed by its director and founder, Professor Ishaq Akintola. This was sequel to the outcome of Tuesday’s meeting of the National Judicial Council (NJC). The Council gave seven days to both Justice Walter Onnoghen (the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria) and the Ag.…
Yet again, our dear country is passing through a difficult moment. How we react to this challenge in the following days will determine the fate of our democracy, which has been brought to great peril by this needless crisis engineered by a government that is unwilling to subject its conducts to the requirements of our constitution. Meanwhile, I commend all Nigerians and friends of Nigeria who have expressed outrage over the unlawful removal of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, an action, which constitutes a flagrant breach of our constitution and a frontal assault on our democracy.…
Going by the latest United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects 2019, launched on January 21, a worrisome combination of development challenges could further undermine growth. The global economy will however, continue to grow at a steady pace of around three percent in 2019 and 2020 amid signs that global growth has peaked. ‘’While global economic indicators remain largely favourable, they do not tell the whole story’’, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said. He said the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2019 ‘’raises concerns over the sustainability of global economic growth in the face of rising financial, social and environmental…
Protest Rocks NDDC over Handover, Tenure Elongation …….As Niger Delta leaders tasks Buhari on Commission’s ACT Massive protest rocked the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Friday. Protesters took to the streets with placards, dancing and singing solidarity songs. They are protesting the transfer of power to the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Mr. Mene Derek by Nsima Udo Ekere, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate for Akwa Ibom State and the Managing Director and Chief Executive officer. The protest was organized by a coalition of groups, including Niger Delta Front, South-South Youths and other organizations. Leader of…
Read out of Remarks in order of delivery, at the country home of HE Gov. Jim Nwobodo in Amichi, Awkunanaw, Enugu, 10am to 1pm. Dubem Onyia, (former Dep Minister of Foreign Affairs) Representatives of old Anambra, from Enugu, Anambra and ABIA have come to ask you to return a play your rightful role in PDP. Given your status as elder statesman, we want you back in PDP Chief SN Okeke The reason why we are here is clear and dates back to 40 years before the political journey was terminated in December 1983. We restated the journey in 1998 with…
Since the return of democratic governance to Nigeria in 1999, President Muhammadu Buhari has broken the record to be the only President who has virtually provided the level ground for democracy to thrive in all ramifications. He commands an unparallel democratic leadership charisma. He has deepened democracy and through performance, he has won the love of Nigerians and the people of the world as a rare gem in democratic institutionalization. For the first time in Nigeria, money politics is becoming obsolete. The borders are very tight against “importation” of hard currency by politicians. Thanks to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)…
Why are our politicians like this? Those pushing and campaigning for President Mohammadu Buhari’s second term in office, do they really mean what they are doing or just doing it for the sake of their egoistic interests? How can those still supporting the President’s second term bid in all honesty tell Nigerians why the same Buhari we saw on NTA during the debate in Abuja, also in Warri at the APC rally and, in Lokoja and Kaduna at the various APC rallies, should continue as president? No matter how anybody wants to look at it, there is something that’s not…
Presidential candidate of the People’s Trust (PT), Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim is set to formally launch his campaign for the presidential election on Saturday, January 12, in Abuja. Ahead of the mega rally at which Olawepo-Hashim will unfold the thrust of his covenant with Nigerians, thousands of members of PT have begun to converge on Abuja to participate in the event. The event, which holds at the Old Parade Ground in Garki Area 10, will mark Olawepo-Hashim’s final push in the homestretch to the scheduled February 16 presidential poll. Preparatory to the event, presidential aspirants and candidates of other political…
Over 33,000 teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District in America are bracing for a strike action on Thursday in what promises to be the largest walkout by educators in the US since last year’s statewide strikes in West Virginia, Oklahoma and Arizona. Like the previous struggles, the battle in the US’ second largest school district centers on the fight by educators against the assault by both the Democratic and Republican parties on the right to public education. Teachers are demanding pay raises, smaller class sizes and increased funding to hire more nurses, librarians, counselors and other critical support…
