Reaction over the shoot out between soldiers and Boko Haram insurgents in Baga, Nigeria
“Following the outrage that greeted the killing of nearly 200 persons in a shoot out between soldiers and Boko Haram insurgents in Baga, a fishing community in Borno State, last Friday, the military yesterday explained that six civilians, one soldier and 30 terrorists died, while 15 others were injured in an operation that was carried [...]
PEACE IS ITS OWN REWARD
There was an explosion in Boston and some people are rejoicing that the US is having a taste of what other countries are experiencing. Like seriously? Does that solve the problem of Boko Haram or the various “faceless sects” in our country? Does it bring back to life, those our brothers and sisters who have [...]
Who do you respect in your culture – God or gods?
On a very good morning, in a small village located in the heart of Edo state, I found myself eager to go to the stream. I had to make good use of my short holiday at the village, to know more about the culture of my people. When we got to the stream, I saw [...]
Corruption in Nigeria at its highest peak
In his article titled “Corruption on fiery rampage, holds Nigeria hostage”, Emmanuel Edukugho explained how corruption is ravaging Nigeria more than ever with no end in sight. According to him, “Corruption is killing this country [Nigeria]. From the presidency, the executive, legislature, judiciary, local governments, community, the grass-root population, private and public sectors of the [...]
Nigeria oil corruption highlighted by audits
Jolted by a public outcry since the start of the year, Nigeria’s government has announced a series of measures to address oil industry corruption in the world’s eighth biggest producer. It is an issue that may come to define Goodluck Jonathan’s presidency. Read [...]
Police Arrested a Muslim Cleric in Possession of 3 Human Heads in Nigeria
A suspected ritualist (name withheld), has been arrested by men of the Kwara police command for allegedly being in possession of three fresh human heads. The police spokesman, ASP Ezekiel Daboh, confirmed the arrest in a telephone interview with newsmen in Ilorin on Thursday. The middle-aged suspect, who claimed to be an Islamic cleric in [...]
Boko Haram on the Northern Governors’ Payroll
“The Boko Haram sect has cited the stoppage of its monthly financial support for the recent attacks on northern states, claiming that the group was until recently being bankrolled by some northern governors. The claim by the group came as it also alleged that former President Olusegun Obasanjo was in its firing range last September [...]
The Innocent Victims of the Boko Haram Sect in Nigeria
While everyone is saddened by the act, seeing is believing. When innocent lives are being lost, dreams shattered, hopes lost, yet, the Nigerian government (in Borno State) is paying the deceased boko haram leader’s family N100 million naira; the alleged killers of this innocent baby are granted bail (in Abuja). As if that wasn’t enough, [...]
