Why our democracy is under threat

LAW Mefor’s recently published piece, “2015 AND ECHOES OF ANARCHY” is quite revealing. The piece captures the unguarded pronouncements of leading members of the major opposition political party in Nigeria, the All Progressives Congress, APC, as preparations for the 2015 general elections gather momentum.
In it, the Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi was quoted as saying at the Walk Rally of APC in Abuja recently that the party would form a parallel government should the outcome of the 2015 presidential election not favour it. Amaechi went as far as saying that his party would spearhead civil disobedience in the country if they lose the election.

Kano attack: UN pledges support to Nigeria’s fight against terrorism

The UN has pledged its “full support” to Nigeria to end terrorism following the attack on Kano Central Mosque on Friday, which left many worshippers dead and several others injured.
This is contained in a statement issued by the UN Secretary-General Ban ki-moon and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

Two blasts rip through Maiduguri market

Two explosions ripped through a market in the city of Maiduguri on Monday, witnesses said, nearly a week after two female suicide bombers attacked the same area, killing more than 45 people.

“A middle-aged woman approached the site where chicken sellers attend to customers but vigilantes who stood nearby insisted on checking the luggage she was carrying,” said witness Ahmad Sanusi.

“The woman refused, arguing that what she held were her wares. While the argument ensued, some people gathered at the scene and that was when she detonated the explosive,” he told AFP.

Terror war: I’m against Jonathan move to borrow $1bn – Buhari

Former Head of a military junta, and leading presidential hopeful of All Progressive Congress [APC], General Muhammadu Buhari has kicked against moves by President Goodluck Jonathan to borrow $1 billion Dollars to prosrcute insurgents in the north east.
General Buhari said, ‘for 30 months as we fought civil war from here to the East, and Nigeria never borrow a dime, and dont forget that Nigeria won the war that continue to keep us as a single entity’.
Buhari position was made in Kano shortly after he commiserat with victims of last Friday multiple blast at Kano central mosque said there was “no basis or cogent reason as to why Nigeria must borrow money to fight the Insurgency.

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Obama Daughters Critic Resigns after online Assault On US First Family

Republican congressional aide Elizabeth Lauten resigned Monday morning after making controversial comments about President Obama’s teenage daughters, Fox News confirms.

Lauten, the communications director for Rep. Stephen Fincher of Tennessee, had posted on Facebook about their casual demeanor during last week’s annual White House turkey pardon. She wrote that Sasha, 13, and Malia, 16, should “try showing a little class.”

Finally Aide to GOP lawmaker apologizes for Facebook post ripping Obama daughters

The communications director for a Republican member of Congress had to apologize on Saturday for a Facebook post critical of the first daughters during President Barack Obama's Thanksgiving address earlier this week.

Elizabeth Lauten wrote in a now-deleted Facebook post Friday that Malia and Sasha Obama, aged 16 and 13 respectively, should "try showing a little class" and described their outfits as more appropriate for "a spot at the bar."

Ahead of 2015: Godson Ezenagu Releases Official Profile

Chief (Hon.) Sir Godson Ezenagu JP, (Ochendo)…

A people-oriented politician popularly called OCHENDO.

Leader of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Awka North and Deputy Leader, APGA Stakeholders Forum, Awka North and South Federal Constituency.

An employer of labour and a notable philanthropist.

Gov Orji’s Son Clinches PDP House of Assembly Ticket

The first son of Abia State governor, Chief Chinedum Orji, has won in a complete landslide the ruling Peoples Democratic Party house of assembly primaries for Umuahia Central state constituency with his rivals getting no single vote in the election. The said election held yesterday at School Road Primary School, Umuahia 

President Jonathan Was Not Booed Or Stoned in OAU -SUG President

Isaac Ibikunle, President of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, has dismissed stories that President Goodluck Jonathan was stoned and booed during his last visit to the university.

According to DAILY TIMES, a statement issued by Ibikunle read, “We read some reports that the President was stoned, booed and harassed when he came to our campus. This is not correct. Security personnel initially prevented us from seeing the president but we insisted that we wanted to discuss with him and we were allowed to see him.