Daily political manners

The year 2018 was significant in many ways. Importantly, we witnessed in this past year the shameful attempt by the political predators to launch themselves back into reckoning. “Those who were roundly rejected by Nigerians in 2015 for their grievous crimes of corruption, impunity, and maladministration once again struggled to rise up from the dungeon the people of this country had dumped them. “They were fierce and reckless in their wicked attempt to return to power to continue their primitive appropriation of our commonwealth for themselves and their immediate family. “The actions from these elements who have raped our nation for close to two decades were disruptive to the course of progress being vigorously pursued by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. “The year 2018, particularly, was a tough year for the APC government as we had to confront the monsters who have found their way into the ruling party during the merger in 2014, pretending to have cured themselves

By Boluwaji Obahopo LOKOJA— A non-governmental organisation, Justice Helpline Foundation, has threatened to drag the Nigeria Police to the United Nations over what it described as constant intimidation of Senator Dino Melaye by the Police The Director of Litigation of the group, Ayo Jonathan, who made this known in Lokoja yesterday, cautioned the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris against what it termed victimisation of the senator. He also said it was wrong for President Muhammadu Buhari not to call the police leadership to order. His words: “In a country where several members of the ruling party were alleged to have been involved in corrupt practices, Mr. President found it convenient to protect such persons, yet the police find it convenient to harass, intimidate and infringe on peoples’ rights. “Mrs. Kemi Adeosun and the Governor Ganduje saga, are cases of corruption which Mr. President allegedly provided cover for such persons. “The laying of siege to the house of Senat

The United States and Israel have officially quit the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Day, the culmination of a process triggered more than a year ago. The withdrawal is mainly procedural yet serves a new blow to UNESCO, co-founded by the US after World War II to foster peace. The Trump administration filed its notice to withdraw in October 2017 and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu followed suit, accusing the UN agency of anti-Israel bias. The Paris-based organisation has previously criticised Israel's occupation of East Jerusalem and granted full membership to Palestine in 2011. The US has demanded "fundamental reform" in the agency. UNESCO is best known for its work to preserve heritage, including maintaining a list of World Heritage sites, and programmes to promote education in developing countries. The withdrawals will not greatly affect UNESCO financially, since it

1.assume office on the 1st of January, 2019. 2. he's the 38th president of Brazil. 3. He was born on the born 21 March 1955. 4. Age: 63 5. He is a member of the Social Liberal Party, (PSL). 6. succeeding Michel Temer. 7. Vice President: Hamilton Mourão. 8. Spouses: Rogéria Nantes Braga, Ana Cristina Valle, Michelle Reinaldo 9. Children: Flavio Carlos Eduardo, RenanLaura Jair Bolsonaro, was sworn in on Tuesday during a ceremony in the capital Brasilia, likely marking the beginning of a hard conservative shift in governing Latin America's largest economy and most populous nation. Bolsonaro was elected president at the end of October, defeating his rival Fernando Haddad. Tuesday's inauguration took place under a heavy security presence including snipers and anti-aircraft missiles. In September, Bolsonaro was the target of a failed assassination attempt when he was stabbed at a campaign rally.

By Dennis Agbo ENUGU -The fiery catholic priest and the spiritual director, adoration ministry Enugu Nigeria, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka has endorsed president Muhammed Buhari’s second term reelection bid. This is as the priest also said he he foresee the country facing more serious economic challenge this year. Mbaka made the endorsement and prediction in his new year message in his annual 31st cross over night. He said: “Among all the Presidential aspirants, Buhari stands in best position in winning the presidential election.” He enumerated the achievements of President Buhari to include the of construction of Enugu- Onitsha expressway; the construction of second Niger bridge. The prelate also applauded what he said was the agricultural revolution of the Buhari government, noting that “what happens in the ministry of agriculture such as massive production of rice is unprecedented in Nigeria agricultural history. “In all this, we urge Nigerians to vote President Buhari in order to complete h

Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria on Tuesday attended the 2019 New Year Church Service in Zaria, Kaduna State, to strengthen inter-religious harmony and enhance national cohesion. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the group attended the service at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State. Commenting on behalf of the group, the leader of the delegation, Prof. Isa Mshelgaru of Building Department, Faculty of Environmental Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, said the visit was to strengthen relationship between the two faiths. Mshelgaru said the visit was meant to further boost the bond of relationship between the followers of two faith toward fostering national unity. He observed that going by the tenets of the two major religions in Nigeria, none of which preaches violence, adding that they both preach peace, love, unity and joy. The don described Christians as the closest people to Islam but lamented that Nigerians were divided by selfish politician

This is coming AT a point where the south east has been promised power in 2023 by the two APC.

Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has taken a swipe at the Nigerian government for recognising January 1 for Christians, yet failing to do same to other religious affiliations, especially Islam. In a statement on Tuesday, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the MURIC Director, maintained that several petitions have been written for the Islamic calendar to be recognied, yet it has been consistently turned down. He also pleaded for justice and equality from the Nigerian government when handling religion matters. The statement read: "The Federal Government declared today, 1st January 2018, as a public holiday thereby keeping faith with the practice since colonial days into Nigeria’s post-independence period. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the Federal Government (FG) for granting official recognition to 1st January for Christians to enjoy while ignoring the myriad of petitions from Muslims dating back to the 60s demanding recognition for 1st Muharram as the first day of the Isl

An outrage has been sparked online following the assault of a young man by students of the Nigerian Defence Academy. In a trending video making the rounds online, the young cadets can be seen assaulting the man with some serious slaps after his clothes were removed. They also took delight in filming the assault and posting it online. The reason for the assault and public humiliation on the victim was not revealed as at the time of filing this report. . However, Nigerians who have been outraged by the callous footage - have called on the army authorities to bring the cadets who partook in the act to justice and also look for a way to prevent rascality among its students. See different reactions below. See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/12/nigerian-cadets-assault-young-man-nigerians-react.html