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2007 Nigerian General Elections - A Missed Opportunity, an Unacceptable Larceny

The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity), views the just concluded Nigerian elections (April 14 and 21, 2007) as a robbery of the collective will of the Nigerian Citizenry. It has set back hopes of a brighter future of development and opportunity in Nigeria.

PTDF, Senate Report and the Challenge of Accountability

Recent events in Nigeria surrounding accusations and counter accusations of misapplication, misappropriation or is the outright misuse of public funds accruing to the Petroleum Technology and Development Fund (PTDF) by the President and his Vice portend grave dangers to the principle of accountability as a bedrock of democratic ethos.

DANCING TOWARDS ANARCHY - The President and his Vice

It is common knowledge that the relationship between the President and his Vice has been fractured for years and has stretched from courteous accommodation to downright hostility. On December 22, 2006, this situation came to a head. The Presidency, it is now alleged, ostensibly released a statement in which it “declared” the position of the Vice President now vacant.

VIOLATION OF DUE PROCESS AND THE RULE OF LAW: An assured route to anarchy

Constitutions are documents drawn up by civilized democracies to establish the modus operandi for conducting state business and for defining the boundaries of relationship between the state and society. In many instances, the example of what a good constitution is, includes respect for the principles of separation of powers and the rule of law.

17 September, 2006 - GLOBAL DAY FOR DARFUR: Let Us Stop This Genocide

On September 17, 2006 the world, through various international humanitarian organisations will stand up on the side of the Darfuri people to put pressure on Governments and the international community to protect the civilians in this part of Sudan. The region has continued to be overwhelmed by killings, mass displacement of people, rape and unequalled abuse of children.

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2007 Nigerian General Elections - A Missed Opportunity, an Unacceptable Larceny

PTDF, Senate Report and the Challenge of Accountability

DANCING TOWARDS ANARCHY - The President and his Vice

VIOLATION OF DUE PROCESS AND THE RULE OF LAW: An assured route to anarchy

17 September, 2006 - GLOBAL DAY FOR DARFUR: Let Us Stop This Genocide

ASSASINATION AND UNRESOLVED KILLINGS IN OUR LAND - The Disturbing Trend of Political Terrorism

DOING THE SPLITS - Counting the Costs of the Third Term Debacle

NGO Statement on Darfur

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