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Idowu Ohioze - A disturbing trend has emerged from certain Nigerian online news media enthusiasts. When next you read a commentary on Sahareporters, Nigeriavillagesquare or any other news site you usually frequent, take time to read through comments posted by nameless Nigerians.

These fellows target, for the most part, political commentaries not favourable to their political idols. There are those who view commentaries on Goodluck Jonathan, Nuhu Ribadu and Atiku Abubakar as insults to their ancestry gods.

These Nigerians- who have perfected the art of hurling insults at or shouting others down- have stormed cyberspace to advertise their artistry!

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                 By Heidi Blake            The Nigerian government refused to discuss a prisoner transfer agreement with Britain unless the Crown Prosecution Service dropped corruption charges against a favoured member of the ruling party, leaked documents disclose.




Source: WikiLeaks Cables: How Former AGF Michael Aondoakaa Pressured UK To Drop Charges Against James Ibori-Telegraph, UK

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FIFA has rejected appeals brought to it by Amos Adamu, Nigeria's representative on FIFA executive committee recently suspended for three years for demanding bribes from undercover reporters from the Sunday Times in London.

Amos Adamu and Reynald Temarii were banned by FIFA Ethics Committee in November 2010 after both were caught on tape demanding bribes to influence FIFA voting procedure for FIFA World cup venue choices.

The duo appealed their suspension claiming they had not been given fair hearing, but the FIFA appeals committee sealed their fate by rejecting the appeals today.

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The stage is set for a dramatic showdown between Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu, Chief Justice of Nigeria, and Justice Ayo Isa Salami, president of the Court of Appeal, as the latter has written a letter rejecting the CJN's plan to promote him to the Supreme Court.

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Osita Okechukwu - Conference of Nigerian Political Parties {CNPP} condemns the unsolicited appointment of Honourable Justice Ayo Salami, President of the Appeal Court, to Supreme Court, by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Aloysius Kastina- Alu and accordingly stands by Justice Salami's instant rejection of the unholy offer.

Source: Justice Ayo Salami's Offer Of Appointment To Supreme Court : Orchestra Of Rigging-CNPP

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Saul Saidykhan - I will always remember the moment I realized a true African-American brother name Barack Obama had changed time. I was watching the 2008 US election returns with my two older children at home in our basement.

Source: President Obama Clocks Two – Part One

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Dele Alade - The United States Chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria will on February 12, 2011 play host to many Action Congress of Nigeria leaders at its 1st National Convention holding at Crown Plaza Hotel, Atlanta Airport in Atlanta Georgia.

Source: Akande, Tinubu, Ribadu, Ngige And ACN Governors To Attend ACN-USA National Convention In Atlanta

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Obong Okon Emerson - It was first reported in the Sunday Champion newspapers of 30th January 2011 that Governor Akpabio's aides have been mopping up voters cards from ignorant registered voters. Giving credence to this was another report in the immediate last edition (February 6 - page 4) of the same newspaper and news item posted on the same date by the online publication, www.thewillnigeria.com (THEWILL) - both quoted the INEC Resident Commissioner, Mrs. Maria Owi.

Source: Akwa Ibom And Buying Of Voters' Cards

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Oludare Ogunlana - Once again, Nigerians bother with present drama upholding in the judicial arm of Government in Nigeria. The recent promotion of Justice Ayo Salami, the President of the Nigeria Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court is not only a deception but a grand strategy by the PDP to rig the 2011 election.

Source: Justice Salami Promotion Is Politically Motivated: A Grand Strategy To Rig 2011 Election

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The Nigerian Bar Association has weighed in on the on-going controversy regarding the propose elevation of the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Isa Salami. A statement issued by the president of the NBA, JB Daudu,  urged both parties to maintain the status quo while an "in-house" resolution is brought to the controversy.