Anyone who has seen the glory that the Police Force enjoys in other Countries of the World, more especially in the West, will be surprised and scandalized by what the Police Force is in Nigeria. For average Nigerians, the word police is synonymous with corruption. They are known for their rampart roadblocks meant for bus and taxi drivers, Okada riders etc. They are regularly seen in their habitual “second collection”—bribe-taking from any passing…
What a paradox to see that a woman who defends the other women against abuse is abused. And what makes it more complicating is to understand that the abuse was carried out by the army officers, including a female officer. It sounds ridiculous but true. Nollywood actress, Dorothy Njamanze Beaten To Stupor By Army Officers. Dorothy Njamanze, one of the Nollywood actresses was assaulted by the Nigerian Army Force a couple of days ago,…
Nigeria is said to be a Country, good and fine, but I am beginning to think that the idea we have of a country is different from what it ought to be. A nation should, I suppose, independent of the cultural, religious, climatic differences, share a common goal, a common purpose, and this should be expressed by the amount of peace and freedom that every member of the State enjoy in any…
The Aso Rock (1) And seeing the multitudes, corruption went up into Aso Rock; and when he was set, the politicians came unto him; (2) And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying: (3) Blessed are the clueless in wisdom; for theirs is the Presidency of the nation. (4) Blessed are they that rig elections, for they shall be elected. (5) Blessed are the thieves; for they shall inherit the National…
The dialogue between Boko Haram and the Federal government of Nigeria that was lastly said to have failed seems to have recommenced. The FG and the Boko Haram, a terrorist group who have rendered the Jonathan led government ungovernable and have brought term to the life of more than 1200 people since its beginning in the year 2009. From certain sources, the FG and the Boko Haram have engaged in an indirect…
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, came on air today to address an issue that have continued to raise more eyebrow than every other issue in Nigeria. Mr President just like every other President deemed it right to talk to the citizens on issues he claims disturb him as well. His excellency thought it right to introduce his speech by recalling what he thought was…
Nigeria fuel price protests turn violent – Africa – Al Jazeera English At least one person has been killed in Nigeria as violence erupted during angry protests against the doubling of fuel prices. Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in the commercial capital, Lagos, on Tuesday to vent their anger over a government measure to remove a popular fuel subsidy, Protesters shut down petrol stations, formed human barriers along motorways and…
AMBIENTE. Esce oggi il dossier di Crbm (Campagna per la riforma della Banca mondiale) sul devastante impatto delle multinazionali petrolifere che operano nel Delta del Niger. Non solo Shell ma anche Eni, attiva nel Paese da oltre 40 anni. Amnesty International, Campagna per la riforma della Banca Mondiale (Crbm) e Aktivamente promuovono stasera dalle 20,30 al cinema Aquila a Roma una serata-evento dedicata ai diritti umani e all’ambiente nel Delta del Niger.…
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI on November 8, 2011 appointed Auxiliary of the Archdiocese of Abuja (Nigeria) Rev. Fr. Anselm Umoren, M.S.P, Superior General of the Society of Missionaries of St. Paul, assigning him the titular see of Scampa. Rev. Fr. Anselm Umoren, M.S.P, was born on April 14, 1962 in Ukana Nto, Ikot Ekpene, Awka Ibom State, in the diocese of Ikot Ekpene. After primary school,…
Kaduna — Many pilgrims in Kaduna State’s hajj camp at Mina in Saudi Arabia woke up yesterday with sickness symptoms suspected to be gastro-enteritis. At least 150 pilgrims fell victims of the disease, Daily Trust learnt. Reports gathered by Daily Trust indicate that the outbreak of the disease was connected with consumption of contaminated food and some dirty toilets at the camp. A team of doctors was said to be working hard…
