Politics is a neutral game anchored in the body polity of political parties which serve as the platforms upon which political aspirants seeking for elective positions canvass for the support of the electorate. Therefore, political parties must be viable in terms of sound-minded men and women who are politically schooled in the game of politics.… Continue reading Party Politics and Internal Democracy in Africa- Implication for Development
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Nigeria: Politics at a Pivotal Moment (analysis)
AllAfrica.com, by Peter M. Lewis Washington, DC (USA) — The approach of elections next month in Nigeria has raised hopes and apprehension in almost equal measure. In a dozen years of civilian rule, Nigerians have endured a string of votes of deteriorating quality and credibility. The last polls, in 2007, showed signs of entrenching a… Continue reading Nigeria: Politics at a Pivotal Moment (analysis)
Ghana: And God Said ‘Let there be oil’, but let’s pray there will be peace
Christians in Ghana gathered at the Dome of the Accra International Conference Centre on Sunday for the Jubilee 1st Oil Thanksgiving Service. The sermon follows. It’s long, but I hope the holidays will help. Enjoy. Beloved in Christ, we have come here today to offer thanks to God for the discovery and first… Continue reading Ghana: And God Said ‘Let there be oil’, but let’s pray there will be peace
Corruption charges against Cheney dropped for $250 million
G. Johnson The corruption charges against former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney and other corporate executives accused of bribing the government to secure a profitable natural gas deal has been dropped by Nigerian authorities. In exchange for the case’s dismissal, Cheney’s former company, Halliburton, has agreed to pay $250 million to the Nigerian government. About… Continue reading Corruption charges against Cheney dropped for $250 million
‘God, let crude oil dry up’
A chief Executive Officer and ‘Man of God” calls upon God to let Nigeria oil dry up