A Synopsis of the 18-Feb-1997 Saga (F-18) in Port-Harcourt The incident that led to the event known as the F-18 Day occurred in 1997 during the admission process of new members. During this period, the Olympus Marino...
The F-18 Saga
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FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION: THE SINE QUA NON OF ALL HUMAN RIGHTS
“The freedom of the human mind is recognised in the right to free speech and free press” (Calvin Coolidge, 1872- 1933) As the world marks the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, it is a moment that...
2023 General Elections: Democracy on trial
Several events in the past few weeks, in the build-up to the now controversial 2023 general elections have again sadly highlighted the defects in election management and democratic practice in Nigeria. The different...
2023 General Elections: Nigeria’s political class need to exercise restraint
The 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections conducted on Saturday and Sunday February 25/26th have generated mixed reactions across the country and beyond. Several complaints on the conduct of the polls and...
Elections must not be warfare in Nigeria
The assassination of Mr Oyibo Chukwu, Labour Party (LP) senatorial candidate for Enugu East District and five others in his car at Amaechi-Awkunanaw community in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State, sadly...
Naira Redesign debacle: Suffering Nigerians need urgent solutions
The disturbing scenes of Nigerians struggling to access cash in banking halls and the long existential queues at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) across the country is scandalous and depressing. Nigerians who had...
Official position not in unauthorised video
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has become aware of a viral video with lyrics referring to one of the frontline candidates in the 2023 Presidential Election. This video and those who canvass...
Press Release: International Day of Education 2023
Nigeria's Education Sector At a Crossroads - The Time to Act is Now! It is on a very sombre note that Nigeria joins the rest of the global community in commemorating this year's International Day of Education. The...
Troubling Trends in the 2023 National Budget
The President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s Appropriation Law tagged ‘Budget of Fiscal Sustainability and Transition’ has dominated public discourse since it was signed into law. This terminal budget of the...
Keynote Address by John Cardinal Onaiyekan at Pyrates Confraternity 70th Anniversary Citizens Summit
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SEADOGS: 70th ANNIVERSARY Chelsea Hotel, December 10th 2022. KEY NOTE ADDRESS By John Cardinal ONAIYEKAN, (CON) Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja. INTRODUCTION I wish to sincerely thank the...
State of Nigerian Embassies and Consulates Report (Download)
The report on the State of Nigerian embassies and consulates was presented on the 9th of December, 2022 at the Chelsea Hotel in Abuja, Nigeria. Click on the link below to read and download the report. NAS Report on the...
70th Anniversary and A Weekend of Service to Humanity
70th Anniversary and A Weekend of Service to Humanity: Commemorating the Founding Principles of the Pyrates Confraternity In line with the set objectives of the 70th Anniversary of the National Association of Seadogs...