Presidency accuse ACN of Cheap Political Point-scoring
The Presidency has deplored the attempt by the ACN to accuse it of having had a hand in the open dissension among members of the Ribadu Committee, saying the disagreements…
IMF’s Poisoned Pill
“We see increase in oil reference price as a threat because the money will be shared by the three tiers of government. It will increase spending and inflationary spending. We…
Kudos, Governor Okorocha
This is certainly not the best of times for over 15 communities of Egbema and Oguta in Imo State of Nigeria ,many of whom have been forced to flee their…
Racism charges: FA finds Chelsea captain guilty
John Terry is considering an appeal after the FA’s disciplinary hearing found him guilty of “using abusive language” towards QPR’s Anton Ferdinand last October which “included a reference to colour…
A Tribute To General Mohammadu Mamman Shuwa
Today is yet another sad day for our country Nigeria. This morning General Mohammadu Mamman Shuwa was murdered just outside his Maiduguri home by a group of heartless people who…
The SOKU Oil Wells: Our Story
On Tuesday October 30, 2012, the Bayelsa State Government issued a press statement condemning a protest by the Kalabari National Forum, an interest group of communities from the Kalabari area…
JTF Violating Human Rights with Impunity – Amnesty International
Amnesty International has documented serious human rights violations perpetrated by Nigeria’s security forces in the name of countering the threat to the public posed by Boko Haram
Ndigbo have to be wise in 2015
It is pertinent that people should embrace the selfless campaign of Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, the immediate past governor of Abia State, for Igbo presidency in 2015. Anything that is…
Jonathan gets Ribadu report amidst discord among members
Contrary to expectations that the Petroleum Revenue Task Force Committee led by Malam Nuhu Ribadu will submit another version of its report other than the leaked one, President Goodluck Jonathan…
Rivers-Bayelsa Oil Brouhaha and the Politics beneath
Juan Pablo Alfonzo, a prominent Venezuelan diplomat was indeed a wise man. He predicted that oil is a devil’s excrement that only brings curses and ruin to those who possess…