Archives for February 18th, 2015

A FOLLOW-UP ON THE ALLEGED SHELL DECEPTION IN OGONI

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 18 February 2015 in Opinion 1242 Reads

By Zik Gbemre Shell We consider it necessary to categorically state here that the essence of our earlier write up on the subject issue was to draw the attention of relevant stakeholders in Shell and for them not to take this ‘Ogoni story’ (as reported here: http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/shell-belema-oil-deal-affront-ogoni-struggle-%E2%80%93-erafoen), for granted but give it the necessary attention. This is because the ...

NIGERIA, POWER AND DIALECTICS OF A SOUTHERNISATION POLICY

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 18 February 2015 in News 1153 Reads

By BOBSON GBINIJE “Shall I ask the brave soldier, who fights by my side In the cause of mankind, if our creeds agree! Shall I give up the friend I have valued and tried, If he kneel not before the same altar with me.” - Thomas Moore (1779-1852) Nigeria is a country labyrinthined in the miasmatic mélange of a socio-economic ...

Urhobo UPU Saga: Rex Anighoro Threat To Bar Prof Osibanjo From Delta Central Irresponsible, Anti-Democracy

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 18 February 2015 in News 1615 Reads

By Our Correspondent Otega4Governor Campaign Organization has swiftly reacted to a press statement by one Mr. Rex Anighoro purported to be speaking for the entire Urhobo Youth through a group he called “Coalition of Urhobo Nation Youth Leaders and Stakeholders” (CUNYLS), in which he issued a seven day ultimatum on APC Vice Presidential Candidate, Prof Yemi ...

Urhobo youths give Osinbajo 7-day ultimatum

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 18 February 2015 in News 981 Reads

By Our Correspondent A COALITION of Urhobo Nation Youth Leaders and Stakeholders, CUNYLS, in Delta State, has handed the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential running mate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, a seven-day ultimatum to explain why Urhobo youths should not declare him and his party persona non-grata in Urhobo- land. Rex Ekiugbo Anighoro The group, in a statement ...

Peterside calls off rally in honour of Okrika gun attack victims

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 18 February 2015 in Politics 1244 Reads

Nwaorgu Faustinus All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside, has called off his planned campaign tour of Ogu/Bolo local government area billed for Wednesday. Dr. Peterside was attacked on Tuesday by heavily-armed gunmen believed to have been led by Mr. Evans Bipi, a Personal Assistant to Mrs. Patience Jonathan, wife ...

Jonathan still the best candidate for March 28 Presidential Election – Olejeme

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 18 February 2015 in News 878 Reads

By Njamanze Fidel Deputy Chairman, Finance Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organization, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme has described President Goodluck Jonathan as a sound leader with a vision to develop Nigeria further. Dr (Mrs.) Ngozi Olejeme Olejeme told newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday that President Jonathan would continue to put democracy on top of his ...

Dakuku Demystifies Patience Jonathan Rivers APC congratulates Okrika people for honouring Dakuku condemns those behind shooting and disrupting the Okirika rally

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 18 February 2015 in News 1054 Reads

Nwaorgu Faustinus The Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign train finally landed in Okrika Local Government Area today after two aborted attempts, taking the home Local Government of the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, and former warlord, Chief Ateke Tom, by storm. APC and its Gubernatorial Candidate, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, demystified Dame Jonathan by ...

Oshiomhole to Police: Arrest politicians buying PVCs

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 18 February 2015 in News 1218 Reads

By: Eben Enasco Kingsley (Benin) Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has called on the Police and other security agencies in the state to investigate and apprehend some desperate politicians who go about purchasing Permanent Voters Card (PVC) from eligible voters with a view to disenfranchising them in the forthcoming general elections. Governor Adams Oshiomole Governor Oshiomhole ...

House of Igbinedion Prays for Edowuaoya

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 18 February 2015 in News 1090 Reads

By: Eben Enasco Kingsley (Benin) The House of Esama of Benin Kingdom, Sir Chief Dr. Gabriel Igbinedion has poured encomiums on a pan Benin socio-cultural group, Edowauoya (advancement of Benin people). The appreciation message was to show gratitude to the group for the advancement of Benin cause. In the message signed by Wellington Olumeko on behalf of the ...