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Investing in Nigeria and Other African Countries: The Security Question
“Poor security means poor business, which further means little or no profit, and the inevitable option to withdraw any profit eventually made rather than reinvest it. We have to build a solid foundation of peace and security of life and property upon which economic and political stability could thrive…”
Why We Need More Godliness Than Religion, More Work Than Hope, More Action Than Words
“While we are building the biggest churches and mosques, the Indians, South Africans, Chinese, Europeans and Americans have taken over our key markets: telecoms, satellite TV, multinationals, banking, oil and gas, automobile, aviation, shopping malls, hospitality, etc.”
Coronation of Chief Ibeawuchi Julius “Horns” Ekejiuba Iheoma, the Agubinisinda 1 of Oboama
Title Coronation of Chief Ibeawuchi Julius “Horns” Ekejiuba Iheoma as the Agubinisinda 1 of Oboama Ezinihitte, Mbaise Imo State, Nigeria Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria: The people of Oboama community in […]
Proscription of IPOB, and categorization of the group as a ‘terrorist organization’ Unconstitutional – Bukola Saraki, Nigeria’s Senate President.
“the announcement of the proscription of the group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by Governors of the South-east states and the categorization of the group as a ‘terrorist organisation’ by the Nigerian military are unconstitutional and does not follow due process. Our laws make clear provisions for taking such actions and without the due process being followed, such declaration cannot have effect. “
UN Speech: Buhari Calls For Halt To Killing of Rohingyas; Ignores Similar Calls from Igbos In Southeastern Nigeria.
Ironically, the President has refused calls to dialogue with agitators from the southeastern part of his own country Nigeria and has ignored to address their claims of marginalization, extrajudicial killings, intimidation, and harassment in the hands of the Military and the Police.
Government Provoking Violence, Embarking on Illegal Action By Deploying Troops to Terrorize People of the Southeast – Ebun Olu Adegboruwa Esq.
“Law Enforcement is the Duty of the police and not of the military. We cannot continue to wake up to people with camouflage and guns every day.
Nigerian Constitution says that “Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions. If Kanu has said anything to incite violence, you arrest him and charge him to court. You do not deploy the army to shut his mouth.”
Military “Operation Python Dance” in Abia, An Invasion and Act of Terrorism – Chuks Nwachukwu Esq. (Legal Practitioner)
it is an act of terrorism to intimidate a population. When you deploy the Military against a civil and unarmed populace to show force. That is terrorism.
Memorial – Celebrating A Life of Gratitude – Held for Adedapo (Dapo) Awotoye
Memorial – Celebrating A Life of Gratitude – held for Adedapo (Dapo) Awotoye New York: An ECK memorial service titled “Celebrating A Life of Gratitude” was recently held for Adedapo […]
Nigeria Women Shine Positive Light on Nigeria as a Nation of Skilled and Brilliant People
Nigeria Women Continue to Shine Positive Light on Nigeria as a Nation of People With Skills, Brilliant Minds, and Great Managers. Even as the Nigerian nation continues to struggle through […]
Profile: Nigerian Dr. Bennet Omalu Awarded American Medical Association Highest Honors 2016
Recently, the American Medical Association recognized forensic neuropathologist Bennet I. Omalu, MD, MBA, for his discovery of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in NFL players. Dr. Omalu was awarded the association’s highest […]
Toward Sustainable Food Security In Imo State Of Nigeria: A Manual For Agricultural Development
Toward Sustainable Food Security In Imo State Of Nigeria: A Manual For Agricultural Development Of Imo State, Conceived, Organised And Driven By All Farmers Association (Afan) Imo State And Edited […]
Nigerian Igbo Union in Stockholm, Sweden Holds New Yam Festival (Iriji Ndi Igbo) 2016
Nigerian Igbo Union in Stockholm, Sweden Hold New Yam Festival (Iriji Ndi Igbo) 2016 Stockholm Sweden: Recently, the Nigerian Igbo Union in Stockholm, Sweden held their New Yam Festival (IRIJI […]
World Igbo Congress Annual Convention 2016 Holds in New York
Over the weekend, the World Igbo Congress held their Annual Convention 2016 in New York. The event which was held between the Hilton in Queens and the Obi Igbo Community […]
What HND Holders Must Do To Par With Bachelor’s Degree – Nigeria’s Education Ministry Explains
Nigeria: What HND Holders Must Do To Achieve Parity With Bachelor’s Degree – Education Ministry Explains The Ministry of Education on Friday denied harmonizing the degrees and higher national diploma […]
Nigeria’s Third Mahdi And The Last Of The Amalekite Kings – By Femi Fani-Kayode
“In this bold piece, Mr. Fani-Kayode makes an assessment of the current situation in Nigeria and thereby raised some issues of concern. Is he a man speaking the truth or a mere member of the opposition…”
History of An African People: Igbo people of Nigeria; JEWS OF AFRICA – By Dr. Leonard Madu.
“In a White House memo dated Tuesday, January 28, 1969 to President Nixon, former Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger describes the Igbos as “the wandering Jews of West Africa – gifted, aggressive, westernized, at best envied and resented, but mostly despised by their neighbors in the federation”(foreign relations document, volume E-5, documents on Africa 1969-1972).”
The Need To Preserve The Peace And Unity Of Nigeria – By Solomon Asemota, SAN
“Nigeria is in the throes of a terrible ideological struggle between Liberal Democracy and Sharia that must be resolved in favor of Liberal Democracy in the best interest of the divergent ethnic, cultural, and religious groups in the nation.”
The Killing of Unarmed Civilians in Nigeria – I Thought We Had A Free Country
“We call on the Government of Nigeria and the international community to investigate the incident and bring any culprits to book… We also call on the affected people and communities to remain peaceful and to rather seek redress through courts than resorting to armed-struggle…”
Dangote Cement PLC Reacts To Our Editorial? Cuts Cement Price in Nigeria by N300
The question now is whether the price cut will be reflected practically in the open market or will it run into similar implementation problems that prevented the consumer from benefiting from such price cut in the past?
The New Central Bank of Nigeria Currency Laws That You Have To Know
Be aware of the law so that you may enjoy your Nigeria trips: The NEW Central Bank of Nigeria CURRENCY LAWS THAT YOU MUST BE AWARE OF Be aware of […]
5TH Annual Miss AfricaTri State Humanitarian Pageant USA
Held at the Paul Robeson Center in Newark New Jersey, in Partnership with the City of Newark, NJ, and it turned out to be a huge success…
BOOK REVIEW: Cohen, Herman J.: The Mind of the African Strong Man: Conversations with Dictators…
This book will interest African journalists, business persons, intellectuals, students, civil society, and general interest readers,… and guide the crop of current political leadership as they preside over our social, political and economic malaise in sub – Saharan Africa.
Letter To David Axelrod: You And Buhari – By Chika Onyeani
Look at what you have achieved. APC swept the elections in Nigeria; your “Change” slogan had Nigerians vote overwhelmingly for a former tyrant and dictator who imposed draconian laws …But did you notice anything anomalous in the delegation that you just welcomed to Washington, DC?
Nigeria committed to good governance and fighting terror – By Muhammadu Buhari, President of Nigeria.
There are too few examples in the history of Nigeria since independence where it can be said that good management and governance were instituted at a national level. This lack of a governance framework has allowed many of those in charge, devoid of any real checks and balances, to plunder.
Ben Bruce And Buhari: Why Nigerians Must Learn From History, If…
If Nigerians truly want change, this is the time for the populace backed by the media to amplify the call to set the trend and momentum to sustain a change of the status quo or else it would soon become business as usual at the top.
Nigerian Lawyers Association, USA hold 2015 Annual Merit Awards Dinner in New York
New York, USA: Over the weekend, the Nigerian Lawyers Association, USA held its 2015 Annual Merit Awards Dinner at the Broad Street Ballroom in New York City. This years awards […]
Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala wins BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year award
Nigeria and Liverpool forward Asisat Oshoala has been named as the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. The 20-year-old forward is the first player to win the new award from […]
USA Movement for Buhari-Osinbajo (USM4BO) Playing A Role in Nigeria’s Governance
“Nigerians at home and around the world expect the incoming administration to find essential agreement on issues challenging our great country…
Farewell Dinner For Nigeria’s Consul General In New York
New York, USA: Over the weekend, Nigerian organizations in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut tri-state area held a farewell Dinner in honor of the outgoing Consul General of Nigeria […]
Nigeria Wins African Youth Championship Title For 7th Time; Qualifies For World Cup Tournament
Nigeria became the first African country to win the African Youth Championship for the seventh time after beating hosts Senegal 1-0 in the final of the 2015 edition at the […]
Nigeria’s Exodus Animates Sports in the United States.
“We believe in hard work,” Aborowa said of herself and other Nigerians. “It’s in the blood, to go hard every time, to go for what you want.” “People can take your wealth, your property, but they cannot take away your knowledge or that diploma,” Romanus Amukamara said.
Do or Die Politics Versus Accountability And The Power of A Citizen’s Vote
The most significant influence (and civic value) a citizen has lies in how he/she expresses the power of his/her vote. That is why one has to vote with reason not emotion, vote like a patriot not a traitor, and have a preference but not a relentless insistence on opinion.
Tidbits about Nigeria’s history, wildlife, people, and places
Most times Africans worry about the fact that much emphasis is placed on the negative news about Africa rather than the the positive. However, mention and credit has to be […]
Nigeria Narrowly Loses in Women’s 2014 FIFA World Cup Final: Positive Lessons To Learn.
Though the heart-broken Nigerians wanted to win it all, it was not to be… the greatest consolation should lie in the fact that they made Nigerians and Africans proud by their spirited performance. We salute their achievements…
World Cup 2014: Many Lessons for African Countries – Players and Leadership
It is all a reflection of the kind of countries and environment we have created for ourselves. No national team that is divided in its objectives, distracted in its focus, or partially motivated in its zeal will ever win a world tournament like the world cup. It would be unfair to others who put their lives on the line to win for their country men and women….
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Of Violence, Deportations, & Unguarded Rhetoric – History Should Teach Us Better
Incendiary remarks could trigger unimaginable reactions and reprisals that could spiral out of control. If leaders continue to feed the populace with statements and sentiments of a tribal, political, or religious nature, it will be a daunting task to overcome division, dichotomy, and disunity within the nation.