THE EMERGENCE OF THE TALIBAN IN THE NORTH-EAST NIGERIA

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: December 29, 2009

One will never understand the whys and how the so-called Taliban came into existence without knowing the history of the Izala movement in Nigeria.

Terrorism in Nigeria, Former President Obasanjo Ignored Earlier Warning

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: December 29, 2009

In 1999 Napoleon Igboku-Otu, journalist and environmental activist stumbled on a piece of information that borders on national security. Perhaps if something had been done may be we may not have had the serious case of terrorism facing the world now. According to the information, extremist Palestinian Islamic group, Hamas, were to train some Islamic fundamentalists in Nigeria for an all-out Islamic Jihad against non-muslims, they had recruited Iraqi dissident military officers.

How Zenith and Union Banks Aided Odili to Loot River State

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: November 9, 2009

Reports from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission reveal how Dr. Peter Odili, former Governor of River state looted several billion of the state and disbursed same to cronies.

Appeal Court Removes Iyiola Omisore from the Senate

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: October 30, 2009

The Court of Appeal, sitting in Ibadan yesterday, sacked Iyiola Omisore, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation. He ceases to be a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

U.S. Journalist Discusses Threats to Press Freedom in Kenya

By admin

Published: October 21, 2009

The Kenyan press led by well-known English dailies the Daily Nation and The Standard and a vibrant broadcasting sector, has, in the last decade, established itself as a relative safe haven for journalists in the region.

Selling Sex To Survive in South Sudan

By admin

Published: October 5, 2009

After 40 years of armed conflict Sudan’s fragile peace between the north and the south seems to be holding but this isn’t the end of the suffering for thousands of its people.

PORT OF CORRUPTION: This Port Stinks

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: October 3, 2009

The Nigeria Ports Authority reeks of Corruption and unwholesome practices. Seyi Oduyela and Osawemwenguan Airhuoyo report.

“Enough is Enough”- Nuhu Ribadu

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: October 2, 2009

“Enough is enough. The time has come for us to reclaim Nigeria from criminal leadership”.

Celebrating Gani Fawehinmi

By admin

Published: September 28, 2009

INVITATION FOR THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE OF   LATE CHIEF GANI FAWEHINMI, SAN   The National Conscience Party, United States of America Branch cordially invites you to the celebration of the life of Chief Gani Fawehinmi, SAN of blessed memory. The event, which will feature distinguished speakers, interdenominational service, etc. will be jointly chaired by: [...]

Freedom of Expression in Zimbabwe

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: September 18, 2009

Freedom of Expression in Zimbabwe Freedom of expression is heavily curtailed in Zimbabwe under Mugabe’s government. Henry Makiwa dissects the difficulties that face its journalists in delivering accurate reports. The Zimbabwean crisis has undoubtedly been one of the longest-running news stories of the past decade. But the difficulties faced by journalists trying to report from [...]

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