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by Eromosele Ebhomele If we say, okay, let’s allow these students begin to wear Hijab to schools, what happens to those who are not members of the religion? One day the children of native doctors would also come to school with horns and charms… It started in February this year when Mrs. E.C Ukpaka, principal of Kadara Junior Grammar School, Ebute Meta, Lagos...

From: TAIWO AMODU, Abuja The merger deal between the main opposition parties in the country and certain chieftains of All Progressives Grand Alliance, [APGA] led by Imo state  governor, Owelle Rochas Okoroha  is the cause of disaffection  in the party. The Imo governor has been described in unsavoury terms. But in this interview with journalists, the Imo state deputy governor, Honourable Eze  Madumere, justifies his  boss passion for All Progressives Congress,[APC] as against the disdain for it by the two factional chairmen of APGA....

•Says threat to ruling party dominance real From: TAIWO AMODU, Abuja Former national publicity secretary of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, [PDP]   Professor Rufai Alkali has warned the leadership of the party and those in elective  offices  at all levels, on the party platform not to dismiss  the formation of the All Progressive Congress by the main opposition parties in the country with the wave of the hand. Alkali noted that unless the  ruling party resolves its internal crises, the emerging APC remains a potential threat...

The Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Enugu State chapter, on Monday announced the suspension of its 2011 governorship candidate in Enugu state, Mr. Val Nnaedozie and twenty one others from the party. The party said the suspended members, including a former state chairman of the party, Chief Emeka Udeh, were allegedly involved in anti-party activities. Enugu ACN suspends ex-guber candidate, 21 others Read complete article from content source: Enugu ACN suspends ex-guber candidate, 21 others Tweet...

The association says the President is taking the Igbo race on a roller-coaster by refusing to execute major projects in South East. The South East zonal chapter of the merging All Progressives Congress, APC, has carpeted President Goodluck Jonathan for … APC carpets Jonathan over unfulfilled campaign promises is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria Related posts:...

Foremost Nigerians have advised President Goodluck Jonathan to be cautious in managing the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. The call is against the backdrop of last week’s withdrawal of security operatives attached to the Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Otelemaba Dan Amachree. Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association,NBA, Rotimi Akeredolu,SAN, in his We now probably have a despot at the head of government – Akeredolu Read complete article from content source: We now probably have a despot at the head of government...

The Professor of Virology in an interview said what is playing out in his home state was not only “unfortunate, but disgraceful, embarrassing and scandalous, not only to Rivers but to the entire country.” Commenting on the face-off between President Goodluck Jonathan and Governor Rotimi Amaech, he said, the president is surrounded by those who To accuse Amaechi of insubordination is rubbish; Jonathan is not his boss – David-West Read complete article from content source: To accuse Amaechi of insubordination is rubbish; Jonathan...

Chairmen of opposition political parties in Rivers State under the umbrella of the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), have vowed to support the state governor and chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Chibuike Amaechi, in the challenges facing his administration. The leader of the opposition parties, Minaebi Dagogo Jack, made the pledge during...

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos hinted that he will be vying for the first citizen’s position come 2014, citing continuity of his policies and bringing to conclusion peace talks with Marxist FARC rebels as reasons. Though the Colombian President did not explicitly announce his candidacy< Mr. Santos also informed that Colombian housing minister German...

From PAUL OSUYI, Asaba The main opposition party in Delta State, Democratic Peoples’ Party (DPP) might be heading for the woods ahead of the 2015 general elections, as the party is at present mired in serious political quandary. Unless adequate steps are taken by its stalwarts, the party, which made remarkable success in the 2011 general elections may be plunging into irrelevance as another election year draws closer. As it is battling to retain its status as the main opposition in the state in view of the rising popularity of the emerging...