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The failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the World Cup Finals in Germany in 2006 has become a controversial issue among millions of soccer loving people in Nigeria and the rest of the World. Nigeria and fellow African soccer superpowers like Cameroon and Senegal failed to qualify where even such a lowly rated country like Togo qualified! And guess what? The national coach of Togo is a Nigerian! The former captain of the Super Eagles, the Boss himself Stephen Keshi. Who was spurned by the NFA of Nigeria, but was hired by Togo and took the national soccer team of Togo from the backyard of African soccer to the centre of the stage of the finals of the World Cup. So, we thank God for Stephen Keshi for his great achievement in the history of African soccer. The wiz kid of Inter Milan, Obafemi Martins who did his best to make sure that Nigeria qualified now regrets the failure of the Super Eagles. Here are the reports on Stephen Keshi and Obafemi Martins from the BBC. Togo ...

A Picture of Public Transportation in Nigeria. Funny? Current public opinion polls have shown that majority of Nigerians don't trust the Nigerian government. Infact, they passed a Vote of No Confidence on the government of President Olusegun Obasanjo. And believe it or not, they said Nigerians were better off during the tyrannical regime of the draconian military junta of the late Gen. Sanni Abacha. And they have rated Abacha's government above Obasanjo's government. And I am not surprised. Because, even mad men know that Nigeria is worse now than ever before. There are very few people in the government who are doing well such as the role model of Nigerian women, Dr. Dora Akunyili the amazon who has done so much to eradicate the importation and distribution of fake and expired drugs in Nigeria and has been saving millions of Nigerians from the damages they were suffering from fake and expired drugs before her appointment. Most Nigerians even believe that Dr. Dora Akunyili w...

NO NIGERIAN HAS IMMUNITY OVER CORRUPTION- OBASANJO President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that no Nigerian is immuned from investigation and sanction over corruption. He gave assurance that he would not be blackmailed, distracted, compromised or discouraged in his battle to rid the country of corruption and other attendant vices. President Obasanjo made the declaration in Abuja at the opening ceremony of a two-day national workshop on the Imperative of Good Governance and Transparency in a Democracy, holding at Yar’adua Conference Centre. In a speech read on his behalf by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Ufot Ekaette at the ceremony, the President said in the spirit of transparency, his directive to the EFCC to investigate the allegations made against him by the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu was not a joke, and that the directive to the EFCC was “only the beginning.” He reiterated that the battle against corruption was not only irreversible but ...

The critical situation of the detention of Asari Dokubo in Nigeria for defending the rights of our people in the Niger Delta of Nigeria is a time bomb that could explode at any time and another civil war will erupt in Nigeria. But this time, the unity of Nigeria would be totally destroyed. Warlord in Nigeria's oil delta charged with treason www.chinaview.cn 2005-10-07 04:41:06 ABUJA, Oct. 6 (Xinhuanet) -- Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo Asari, leader of the largest militant group in Nigeria's volatile oil-producing Niger Delta, was on Thursday arraigned for alleged attempt to topple the government. Asari was arraigned before a high court in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, with 5-count charge of treasonable felony but he pleaded not guilty and the court ordered that he be remanded in custody till November 10. Unrest caused by the arrest of Asari, who leads the banned Niger Delta People's Volunteers Force (NDPVF), hit the Niger Delta last month, resulting in the brief shut-do...

Dear President Olusegun Obasanjo, Compliments of the 45th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria. We thank God for His infinite mercies in our lives. Because, God has been ever faithful amd ever merciful. I watched you leading the chorus of praise in the 45th Independence Anniversary Thanksgiving service in Abuja last Sunday. You were even dancing cheerfully in your characteristic dramatic manner. Of course, you know how to amuse yourself and others since your days in the village square. I said that you would have been a comedian like "Baba Sala" if you did join the Army. You are a natural comic. And I prefer the comic to the demonic. Thank God you are not Idi Amin of Uganda. You know I have said the President lied when I questioned the honesty of your anti-graft policy. Because, I know that your sons are engaged in the oil business and I was wondering how you have been able to arrest the graft in the importation of petrol when the whole world knows that since you came to power ...

President George W.Bush on Veterans Day 2005. President George W.Bush will never forget the face of Cindy Sheehan even after he would have retired from active politics to mumble lullabies to his grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. War-Hawk Republicans and Anti-War Democrats: What's the Difference? A message from Cindy Sheehan The past week in DC found me in many offices of our elected officials: Senators, Congresspersons, pro-war, "anti-war," Democrat, Republican. With a few notable exceptions, all our employees toed party lines. Thanks to those who met with me, because, except for Sen. Barbara Boxer, (D-Ca), I was not their constituent. And I believe the Republicans who met with me, whether they knew it or not, were breaking with their leader on this, since he was too cowardly to meet with me. The War Hawks I met with made my skin crawl. They so obviously are supporting a war that is not in our nation's best interest, nor is it making us more secure. I heard ...

Happy 45th Independence Anniversary to Nigeria and I greet all my fellow compatriots at home and abroad. Let us keep the Nigerian flag flying in flying colours in love, peace and unity. Below is a modified version of the editorial from The Guardian newspaper of Nigeria, the flagship of modern journalism in Nigeria. Nigeria at 45 ANOTHER Independence Day Anniversary is here, as Nigeria marks that glorious day of October 1, 1960, when she successfully established herself as a sovereign, independent country. Considering that the country had been under British colonial rule for a couple of hundred years or so before then; and that full independence was not obtained without a committed fight and a lot of sacrifice by our nationalists, another Independence Day is worthy of celebration and proper commemoration. The realities of the country however, as reflected in the political, economic and social conditions are not exactly in favour of such celebration. Without mincing words, Nigerians ar...

ARCHBISHOP PETER AKINOLA AND LEADERS OF THE NIGERIAN JUDICIARY. Yesterday, I commended the laudable and remarkable decision of the Anglican Church of Nigeria to severe ties with the Church of England and her fellow harlots in other parts of Europe and America where they have welcomed the devil to corrupt and pollute their temples in homosexuality. Today, I am very happy to bring you another commendable news of the chastisement of the corrupt ruling government of Nigeria by the Anglican Church of Nigeria. And I believe that the most Reverend (Dr.) Peter Akinola, the Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Nigeria is serious and not just making such populist public statements to impress the gullible ignorant masses of Nigeria. But, to speak out against the tyranny of corrupt and wicked rulers in Nigeria. We should encourage fearless Christian leaders and denounce those who have compromised their faith in exchange for filthy lucre. ARCHBISHOP PETER AKINOLA WITH THE FORMER BISHOP OF CANTERBUR...

The news that the Anglican Church of Nigeria has severed ties with the Church of England did not surprise us. Because, it is long overdue. Since the Anglican Church of England and America have decided to rebel against the supreme authority of the Almighty God and continue in their corruption and pollution of the Holy Body of Jesus Christ, the true brethren of the Church of Nigeria did the right thing by separating the sheep from the goats in the vineyard. The Most Revd. Peter J. Akinola, CON, DD, the Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Nigeria has already made the reasons for this historical decision known since April, and below is the full text of his letter. 7 April 2005. A LETTER FROM THE PRIMATE OF ALL NIGERIA TO THE HOUSE OF BISHOPS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE CHURCH OF NIGERIA My sisters and brothers: Greetings in the name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am grateful for our fellowship in the Gospel during these difficult days within the world...

Now the true life melodramatic reality documentary of Nigerian politics continues to send shock waves all over the country. And we are afraid of the grave consequences of the recent arrest of Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo. But, we are still investigating the matter. Nigeria militia violence threat Separatists in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta region have threatened to sabotage oil installations as they call for the release of their leader. Mujahid Dokubu-Asari, head of the Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force, was arrested in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Mr Asari's group seeks more control of oil resources for the Ijaws, the biggest group in the Niger Delta. Last year the group contributed to a sharp rise in world oil prices when it threatened war against oil companies. 'Mayhem' A statement issued by the Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force on Wednesday warned of "grave mayhem" if Mr Asari were not released within a specified deadline. "If word ...

Chief Dr. D. S. P Alamieyeseigha (JP) The cookie is already crumbling before our very eyes as we warned exactly four months ago and most of you ignored our whistles until now that the truth has been stripped stark naked in the open for the whole world to see. The days of reckoning are here. Everyday by day, the rulers of Nigeria continue to confirm the international image of Nigeria as one of the most corrupt nations in the world. We are publishing selected news report on the latest international scandal on another leading figure of the corrupt ruling party in Nigeria, the Self-Styled Governor-General of the Ijaw Nation, Chief Dr. D. S. P Alamieyeseigha (JP) , the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, who was caught and arrested in London for money laundering. He was found with over $36 million. Alamieyeseigha's arrest was connected to the transfer of the money believed to be between 10 million and 20 million pounds (18 million dollars and 36 million dollars) from an account with th...

If it is the will of God, Rev. Chris Okotie will be the President of Nigeria in 2007. Nigerian Times wants the best for Nigeria. And we are not going to accept any more corruption to continue to plague Nigeria. Bishop Ajayi Crowther said, “Only the best is good enough for us.” And this is the motto of Nigerian Times and will continue to be our motto and the pivot of our commitment to the nation building of a New Nigeria in the leadership of Africa among the comity of nations in the world. No more, no less. Rev. Chris Okotie was first a very successful Pop star in Nigeria in the 1980s whilst he was studying Law at the University of Nigeria in Nsukka across the River Niger in Eastern Nigeria. He qualified as an attorney and later went on to a Bible School in the US. Then, he returned to Nigeria to begin his Christian missionary assignment through the Household of God Church in Ikeja, Lagos. I have spoken to him once on phone. I have access to him one on one. He is very humble and yet br...

All the bloggers with those "MAKE POVERTY HISTORY" notices on their blogs and others should read this report. THE POOREST OF THE POOR IN AFRICA. The $1-a-day measurement of the poorest of the poor is not a very good standard of economic indicator for knowing the level of poverty. Because, there are millions of people in Nigeria who earn up $3 per day and yet they are 100% poorer than millions of those who are on welfare in America and Europe. Majority of Nigerians are so poor that poverty no longer makes sense to them. Because, they are not worried. Over 60% of Nigerians in the rural areas are poor peasants who don't even know what is going on right now in New Orleans. Because, they cannot read or write, they have no power supply, no pipe borne water supply, the UN boreholes have been abandoned since they broke down, no feeder roads, no TV and no CNN. They have radio. But, they only listen to local music and religious sermons in their native Hausa or other native language...

Nigeria police hit by sex scandal Nigeria is withdrawing its 120-strong police contingent serving with the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, Kinshasa. The UN launched an investigation into sexual harassment allegations three weeks ago and the entire unit was withdrawn from their duties. Nigerian police spokesman Haz Iwendi said 10 officers were accused of sexually harassing local women. "When one is contaminated, the whole bunch is contaminated," he said. Speaking from Nigeria, he said a senior police officer had already been sent to DR Congo to bring them home. "We have contingents in about 19 countries right now and we want to send a message to all other contingents that if one finger collects oil, the whole hand is stained," he said. Fragile peace deal A spokesperson in Kinshasa for the UN force, known as Monuc, said the group had only arrived in June and had primarily been there guarding UN locations in the capital. ...

See what they are Hawking. From Bush-haters to Bush lovers, speak out! Those who don't want others to be heard don't deserve to be heard. So, I welcome you all to express yourselves and I will give you enough space to do so. MICHAEL MOORE AND PRESIDENT GEORGE W.BUSH. chichi316 - 3:56 AM ET September 12, 2005 (#129016 of 129016) (from the Readers Opinion Forum of the New York Times.) MIKEY MOORON DESERVES TO BE HEARD Mikey Mooron or Michael Moore deserves to be heard. In my belief in the Freedom of Speech, everybody deserves a hearing if we have to be fair in a just society. Michael Moore deserves to be heared and heared aloud and clear and it is good to tell the truth no matter whose ox is gored. Michael Moore does not hate GWB. I am proud to say that I was the first blogger who went on the New York Times' Forum to ask others to go out there and support Cindy Sheehan's right to see her President since she sacrificed her only son Casey for the good of the United States ...

To All My Fellow Americans Who Voted for George W. Bush: On this, the fourth anniversary of 9/11, I'm just curious, how does it feel? How does it feel to know that the man you elected to lead us after we were attacked went ahead and put a guy in charge of FEMA whose main qualification was that he ran horse shows? That's right. Horse shows. I really want to know -- and I ask you this in all sincerity and with all due respect -- how do you feel about the utter contempt Mr. Bush has shown for your safety? C'mon, give me just a moment of honesty. Don't start ranting on about how this disaster in New Orleans was the fault of one of the poorest cities in America. Put aside your hatred of Democrats and liberals and anyone with the last name of Clinton. Just look me in the eye and tell me our President did the right thing after 9/11 by naming a horse show runner as the top man to protect us in case of an emergency or catastrophe. I want you to put aside your self-affixed label ...