Sahara Reporters: Latest and Current Articles & News [March ‘11 Diet]

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Osita Okechukwu - WHEREAS, the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties {CNPP}, is not unmindful that crime of any hue is not time barred, accordingly will not condone any illegality nor support any corrupt person; however we take exception to the return of the dark days where prominent opposition leaders as we approach April elections are intimidated and harassed, as evidenced by the interrogation of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday 1 March 2011 by the State Security Service {SSS}.

Source: Tinubu's Interrogation By SSS Return Of The Dark Days

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                                                                                                           By SaharaReporters, New York           A TEXT OF ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

OF THE CONGRESS FOR PROGRESSIVE CHANGE (CPC) GEN.

MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR AT THE NORTH-WEST FLAG

OFF CAMPAIGN.

KADUNA

2ND MARCH, 2011.

Source: PHOTONEWS: Buhari's Massive Rally In Kaduna, Ribadu Meets Kuffour Delegation And Nigerians From Libya

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                 By Adeleke Adeeko           Although this tome is about Nuhu Ribadu, the founding chairman and nurturer of one of the world’s most famous anti-graft agencies, the EFCC, and current presidential candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), the biographical subject happens not to be the protagonist of the narrative.

Source: A Great Plea For Ribadu: Wale Adebanwi's A Paradise for Maggots: the Story of a Nigerian Anti-Graft Czar

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                           WeBeNaija Blog           On March 1, 2011, Nigerians woke up to a breathless announcement of a "Prestigious Award" being bestowed upon the person of the Presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change and one-time, self-imposed ruler-at-gun-point of Nigeria, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.).

"Buhari accorded distinguished Women’s Award in the US" proclaimed the headlines, which then went on to say:

Source: Was Buhari P0wned?: Controversies Trail "Women's Award" In New York

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   By Owunari Hopkins-Amachree           Exactly two Weeks ago I coordinated an online petition asking the Chief Judge of Nigeria, Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu to resign his position as the Chief judge of Nigeria, with respect to the very serious  accusation of misconduct leveled against him by Justice Ayo Salami.

Source: Signatories To The Petition Demanding The Immediate Resignation Of Justice Katsina-Alu

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                 By SaharaReporters, New York           A Nigerian lawyer has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IG) to investigate the allegation of certificate forgery which has been made against Governor Gabriel Suswan of Benue State.

Source: 'Forged' Certificate: Lawyer Calls On IGP To Investigate Benue's Governor Suswam

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                 By Chido Onumah           It is almost twenty-two years since the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). This human rights treaty gives all children (under 18 years) a comprehensive set of economic, social, cultural and civil and political rights. It embraces and legitimizes the needs of children and provides a basis for their well-being.

Source: Sentenced in God's Name: The Untold Story of Nigeria's Witch Children

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   By Tondu Aonduna           It is patently clear that the president’s glib talk about free and fair elections is a hoax. It is a cheap ploy intended for the unsuspecting. Nigerians are not fooled. At every campaign stop these days, Jonathan has punctuated his speech with empty slogans about eschewing violence and the imperative for credible and transparent polls that are an expression of the will of the citizenry.

Source: Enough Is Enough, President Jonathan

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Clement Chigbo - Following the recent popular uprising that swept across and continues to rage in many Arab/Middle East and North African countries, oppressive and age-long dictatorial regimes have crumbled and collapsed and many other repressive and absolutist regimes in the region are teetering precariously and precipitously on the brink or labyrinth of imminent collapse.

Source: The Libyan Conflict In Perspective By Clement Chigbo

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                 By Shehu Sanni           The Civil Rights Congress  of Nigeria has listed several points the organization regards as the clear danger to free and fair election below:

Source: 31 Clear And Present Danger To The Credibility And Success Of The 2011 General Elections In Nigeria-CRC