Boko Haram: National Assembly To Amend Anti-Terrorism Law – THE WILL NEWSLETTER FOR JANUARY 24, 2012.

Boko Haram: National Assembly To Amend Anti-Terrorism Law

ABUJA, January 23, (THEWILL) – In a reaction to the deadly bombings in Kano that has claimed more than 180 lives, the National Assembly will urgently amend the anti-terrorism Act, so as to give maximum support to security agencies as they struggle to clamp down on members of the terrorist sect Boko Haram, President of the Senate, Senator David Mark said on Monday.  Read More...


Understanding The Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) In Simple Terms

SAN FRANCISCO, January 23, (THEWILL) – The Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) is a legislation that when passed into law by the National Assembly would change the entire petroleum industry in Nigeria for good and impact positively on the lives of Nigerians, according to the federal government.  Read More...


Imoke Emerges PDP Guber Candidate In Grand style

SAN FRANCISCO, January 23, (THEWILL) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has clinched the 2012 governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State in grand style, crushing his main challenger, Nigerian former Ambassador to Mali, Soni Abang by 737 votes – 3 votes. 7 votes were voided.
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Prayers Of Peace Turn To Fear Of Attack In Nigeria

The aging Muslim spiritual leader of this northern Nigeria city, his eyes heavy with fatigue, leaned into a microphone Monday and whispered to God his wish for peace after the killing of at least 185 people in an attack by the radical Islamist sect Boko Haram. Read More...


Police Confirm 186 Deaths In Kano BH Attacks

... Police Seize 10 Wired Vehicles Loaded With IEDs.

KANO, January 23, (THEWILL) - The Kano State Police Command Monday evening said it has confirmed 186 deaths following Friday's coordinated attacks in Kano by the Boko Haram Islamic terrorist sect.  Read More...


Boko Haram Kills High Court Registrar; 4 Sect Members Killed

SAN FRANCISCO, January 23, (THEWILL) – The Registrar of the State High Court in Maiduguri, Borno State, Mallam Baba Loskurima, 47, was slain on Sunday inside his Maiduguri residence by members of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram.
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Deputy Assistant Secretary William Fitzgerald’s As Delivered Remarks In U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission Opening Session Monday, January 23, 9 A.M.

The Honorable Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Uhomoibhi

The Honorable Security Adviser to the President of Nigeria, General Azazi

My Dear Friend from Washington, His Excellency, the Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Adefuye

And other distinguished members of the Nigerian delegation. Read More...


Akpabio’s Big Push To Curb Crime; Launches Operation Thunder With 131 Security Vans

UYO, January 23, (THEWILL) – Akwa Ibom State Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio Monday moved to deal with criminals and law breakers in the oil rich state with the commissioning of 131 branded Hilux vehicles fitted with state of the art communication and crime fighting hardware for the security outfit code named Operation Thunder.  Read More...


Security: Fashola Enjoins Lagosians To Be Vigilant and Pass Useful Information To Police

LAGOS, January 23, (THEWILL) - Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Monday enjoined all Lagosians to be vigilant and report all unusual occurrences in their neighbourhood to security agencies saying, it is only by such collective vigilance that the security of the State could be ensured.  Read More...


Nigeria To Auction 89.7 Bln Naira Bond On Jan. 25

Nigeria said it will auction 89.75 billion naira ($556.93 million) worth of 10-year sovereign bonds with different maturity dates on Wednesday at its first monthly debt auction of the year, the Debt Management Office (DMO) said on Monday.  Read More...

OPINIONDISCLAIMER: THE OPINION ARTICLES BELOW ARE PURELY THE VIEWS OF THE AUTHORS KENYA’S ELECTIONS AND ODINGA’S DILEMMA

The humid Nairobi weather is tension soaked. The uncertainty is palpable. Any moment from now, the International Criminal Court (ICC) based in Hague will rule on whether six prominent Kenyan politicians and a radio journalist have a case to answer on charges relating to their alleged role during the 2007 post election violence that engulfed the country.  Read More...


NIGERIA: THINGS FALL APART

“Individuals derive strength from their society, and societies derive strength from the individuals who belong to them” – Things fall apart

With the recent happenings in Nigeria, what strength would individual derive from the country? What strength would innocent citizens derive from an insensitive government? What strength would an angry unemployed graduate derive from a clueless administration? Read More...


WHY WE OPPOSE THE LEKKI TOLL GATE

Today, scores of residents of Lekki defied the ban on public rallies by the Lagos State police command as they stormed the Admiralty Way roundabout in Lekki phase, to protest against Lekki toll gate of the Babatunde Fashola administration. They were led by human rights activist, Ebun-olu Adegboruwa.  Read More...


LABOR’S TREACHERY AGAINST THE “OCCUPY NIGERIA” REVOLT

There is no doubt that the last unprompted mass revolt against President Goodluck Jonathan’s cold-blooded economic war on Nigeria’s middle- and working-class families was a damp squib, as the British call something that turns out to be a disappointment after good expectations.  Read More...


ESCAPE OF BOKO HARAM SUSPECT: BE FAIR TO RINGIM, JONATHAN

These are not the best of times for the country.  The spate of bombings for which the Boko Haram Islamist sect has claimed responsibility has set the nation on the edge.  The fabrics of unity, harmony and corporate co-existence of the country have come under real threat.  Read More...


NIGERIAN GOVERNORS FORUM AND THEIR GREEK GIFT OF BOKO HARAM

I will use this piece to conclude on the series on Boko Haram and how the issues could be resolved from multifaceted angles. A preview of the earlier piece will help to situate on how the Nigerian Governor forum comes in.  The first piece, ‘Buhari,Jonathan and Boko Haram’ concludes that the Federal Government can solicit the assistance of General Buhari, former Head of State and major opponent in the just concluded presidential elections, in the fight against Boko Haram, since he is the most popular politician in the north.  Read More...