OJ Simpson, Polarizing Former NFL Star Wins Parole
OJ Simpson, was granted parole, and could be freed from incarceration as soon as October 1. The former NFL Star, who was acquitted in the alleged killing of his ex-wife and her lover, pled his case to four Parole commissioners in Carson City, Nevada. The commissioners, unanimously, saw fit to release Mr. Simpson, who has […]
Nigeria’s “Fairy Godmother” Demands More Women Participation In Politics
Nigerian politician and minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Aisha Jummai Alhassan, has called upon the leaders of the political parties in the nation to allow women to occupy more space and permit them to participate in the country’s governance and partisan politics. “From the lowest, all the way to the highest, women […]
Anti-Qatar Protests in Hamburg May Have Been Staged
During the recent G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany an Anti-Qatar demonstration formed, with some 140 protesters gathering in front of the city’s Christuskirche. The protesters held signs that said “Qatar supports terrorism.” Despite being a relatively small protest in size, some Arab media outlets gave generous coverage to the demonstration. “Sky News Arabia reported the […]
POLICE BRUTALITY, REIGN OF TERROR IN EDO STATE UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA
This story is part of an investigation by Caracal Reports into police misconduct and extortion, and unsubstantiated allegations. Police allegations and arrests run rampant in Nigeria, but more often than not, charges are never upheld in court. The reign of police brutality can be traced to the Commissioner of Police (CP) in Edo State, Mr. […]
‘Kaduna Declaration’ Treason Or Threat To Nigeria’s Coexistence
There is palpable tension in Nigeria, and major political players in the country are not mincing words in condemning the agitations coming from various quarters for secession. In a country where ethnicity and religion are basic conditions for economic and social control, the recent ‘war cries’ appear to be as frightening as it can get. […]
The Disappearing Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari
For the third week running, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has failed to show up at the regular meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), which takes place every Wednesday inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, moved from 10am to 11am on Wednesday, set off without him showing up at the […]
Action Group Calls For Prosecution Of Nigerians Involved In Malabu Oil Scam
For their involvement and complicity in the recently busted Malabu oil scam involving oil giants Shell, Eni and some Nigerian government officials, the Action Aid has called on Nigeria’s government to resolve the controversies surrounding the transactions related to the oil prospecting license (OPL) 245. According to an investigation which uncovered the scam earlier this […]
Nigeria’s Anti-Corruption War: Strange Places Looted Monies Are Hidden
One of the cardinal promises believed to have made Muhammadu Buhari win the heart of Nigerians was his promise to curb corruption at all costs if elected. You will recall that the President said we have to kill corruption before corruption kills us. This corruption war has been continuously been waged since Buhari’s assumption of […]
For Nigerian Retirees, Getting Paid By The Government Is Like A Punishable Offense.
In Nigeria, Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) were created under the 2004 Act to ensure judicious management and administration of pension contributions, while the National Pensions Commission (PENCOM) was established with statutory powers to optimally regulate the sub-sector. Regrettably, however, despite the positive expectations from the implementation of the Pension Reform Act 2004, many retirees are […]
NORTHERN NIGERIA IN AN APRIL UPRISING
Just as I was about to write this article on the ORIGINS AND ENTRENCHMENT OF HATE IN NIGERIA, which I would still undertake, I came across the emir of Kano assertion few days ago about retrogression of Northern Nigeria. The Emir of Kano, Sanusi, Lamido Sanusi and the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar who […]