Nigerian Senate President Thinks Gaddafi is Mentally Ill

By: Victor Ulasi

The Nigerian Senate President, Senator David Mark, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to ignore the recent statement by the Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi. Gaddafi claimed that the only way to maintain peace in Nigeria is for the country to divide in two, with the North being for the Muslims and South for the Christians.

Planned Settlement Expansion by Israel, Could Compromise Moscow Quartet Meeting

Israel’s Interior Ministry announced that it has approved plans to build 1,600 new homes in East Jerusalem, a move condemned by the international community, including the United States.

Police, Ministry of Information disagree over number of casualties in recent Nigeria massacre

By: Victor Ulasi, Nigeria
A great misunderstanding has arisen in Plateau State, Nigeria between the state Police Command and the State Ministry of Information over the number of casualties in the recent religious crisis, as the Police Command accuses the Ministry of Information of quoting misleading and inaccurate figures on casualties.

The controversy has led the State Police [...]

Nigerian Police to Halt Protest March to Aso Rock

The Nigerian Police said it will prevent members of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG) from getting anywhere near the vicinity of Aso Rock, the Nigerian presidential quarters.

WorldNewsVine learned from a statement released by the Police Commissioner for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Haruna John that the restriction is to ensure that no violence of any kind occurs within or around the premises of Aso Rock to further compound the current security crisis in the country.

5000 Nigerian Youths to March to National Assembly on March 16th

Apparently urged on by the state of the Nigerian economy and the intricacies surrounding the health of the Nigerian government, a select group of Nigerian youths and young celebrities under the coalition of Enough is Enough Nigeria! have decided to stage a peaceful protest march to the National Assembly, seat of Nigeria’s parliament.

200 Dead, 300 Wounded in Nigerian Religious Crisis

According to reports, military units began surrounding the villages around the same time journalists and officials visited the areas. “It appears to be reprisal attacks,” said State Commissioner of Information Gregroy Yenlong.

US Government to generate 10,000 megawatts of electricity for Nigeria by 2011

The United States government has pledged to help Nigeria generate 10,000 megawatts of electricity by 2011 in order to improve the country electricity power supply and mitigate the effect of climate change in Nigeria.

The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Robin Sanders, signed a memorandum of understanding between the US government and the Independent Power Providers Association of Nigeria (IPPAN) to enable the smooth actualization of the 10, 000 megawatts.

Brown The Bully?

David Cameron certainly isn’t the sharpest tool in the box, but he is the biggest and most infuriating.

W. Bush and Tony Blair mandate Nigeria to make the 2011 General Election Free and Fair

By: Victor Ulasi, Nigeria
The Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former United States President George W. Bush mandated the Nigerian Government to make the 2011 general elections free and fair and must replicate the wishes of the electorate.
They said for Nigeria to have steady democracy the country allow transparency and free election, rule of [...]

Broadcaster and activist Ray Gosling held by police.

When the police blew this case wide open, simply by tuning in like the rest of us, they felt it was their duty to arrest an old man whose only crime was not wanting to see his friend die in agony…

Nigerian former governor’s aide murdered

A former special adviser on mineral resources, Mr. Ahmed Onipede, to the immediate past governor of Lagos State, Nigeria Senator Bola Tinubu, has been murdered by unknown assailants.

Nigerian Academic staffs demands the removal of Vice Chancellor

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria of Kaduna state, Nigeria has called for the immediate resignation of the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Aliyu Mohammed and the conduct of fresh elections to the office of Vice Chancellor following due process from the university’s congregation to its senate.

Hamas Leader “Whacked” in Dubai

An 11 member hit squad in fake beards, and tennis clothes have escaped the country after successfully carrying out a “hit” on the Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, were recorded following their “target” around the hotel prior to the “kill”.

America tells UK… Do as we say.

If you put aside all the important news stories this week, crying pop stars, 3 year old celebrity children in make up and the death of someone who made clothes for a living, then you might have found a little story stuck in the back, that has continued to push through, determined to be heard… The little story that could, if you will.

United States of America congratulates Nigeria Acting President

The United State of American government has congratulated the Acting President of Nigeria over his success takeover from Vice President to Acting President.

Moves has been made by the United State Government to improve Nigerian electoral system and to help Nigeria achieve free and Fair and credible election in 2011.

Nigerian Government loses N3.524bn annually to ghost workers

The Director-General, Due Process and e-Governance Bureau of Nigeria, Von Kenedi, has raised alarm over the corruption and multiple salary payment in Bayelsa State civil service stating that annually the government of Bayelsa State, Nigeria loses over N3.524bn to ghost workers on its payroll who are not physically seen or accounted for.

United States of America to collaborate with Nigeria on standard and credible electoral system

United States of America envoys along with Nigerian executive public officers held a closed-door meeting to discuss issues which is been said to be of benefit to Nigeria’s aim at archiving credible elections in Nigeria. Journalists have been restricted from attending the meeting.

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