World Politics
HISTORY: SHAGARI’S INAUGURAL ADDRESS TO NIGERIANS – October 1, 1979.
FELLOW Nigerians. We have witnessed today the birth of the Second Republic of Nigeria. With the swearing-in-ceremony this morning, I have formally assumed office as your first executive president. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your patience, and support throughout the period of transition. The Second Republic has come after almost 14 years [...]
Boko Haram threatens to visit Sokoto
The Jama’atu Ahlis Sunnati Lidda’awati Wal Jihad, also known as Boko Haram, Saturday threatened to visit Sokoto, the seat of the caliphate, with deadly attacks over alleged clampdown on its members in the city just like it did in Kano where over 200 persons were killed in a wave of bombings recently. The threat came [...]
ABOUT Shekau – Boko Haram leader
KANO (AFP) – Abubakar Muhammad Shekau was once thought to have been killed, but has re-emerged to lead Islamist group Boko Haram from the shadows as it carries out a bloody onslaught in northern Nigeria. Very little is known about Shekau, but this week he appeared on YouTube, threatening more attacks and saying Boko Haram [...]
NIGERIA WILL EVENTUALLY BREAK written by Femi Fani-Kayode
“can go back to fight a war to keep this country together even at 71…..some people are saying that “should anything happen to President Jonathan, forget about Nigeria” and so on. I know those who are saying this. Yes, they are supporters of the President. But I know the President is a sensible person so [...]
A Zambian’s response to “You Lazy (Intellectual) African Scum!” By Jacqueline Muna Musiitwa
I read the “transcript” of your conversation with my compatriot with much intrigue. Your view of the “third world” is not only dated in nomenclature, it is also dated in reality. When was the last time you were in Zambia? The Zambia of the 1980s is not the Zambia of 2012! Zambians are far from sleepy and [...]
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