said its troops defeated more
than
100
Boko Haram terrorists who launched
an
attack on Konduga, Borno, after about
three hours of fierce fighting.
The information is contained in a
statement signed by Col. Timothy
Antigha
on behalf of the Directorate of Army
Public Relations.
The statement quoted Antigha as
saying
that the terrorists, at about 5.30 a.m.
on
Friday, launched a. http://www.secret2020.com/nigeria-army-defeats-boko-haram-in-konduga/

Citing his inability to coexist with those he described as petty-minded people or condone what he claimed to be the domineering influence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Tom Ikimi, yesterday, withdrew his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Tom-Ikimi-and-TinubuWhile expressing pain in pulling away from a party he played a crucial role in forming, Ikimi said the “reckless self-aggrandisement demonstrated” by Tinubu who he claimed gave himself the national leader of the party and forced a weak leadership on the party made his exit from the party inevitable.

Ikimi who was national chairman of the National Republican Convention, NRC in the Third Republic, alleged a conspiracy against fellow conservatives that has led to the exit of several party leaders. Among those he claimed to http://www.secret2020.com/ikimi-blasts-tinubu/

English Premier League side, Everton have signed Cameroonian striker Samuel Eto’o on a two-year-deal after he was released by Chelsea last season.

Everton announced on their official twitter handle that they signed the three time UEFA Champions League winner, who had been on the radar of rivals, Liverpool.

Liverpool were in the running to sign him but instead opted for Mario Balotelli, leaving Martinez free to lure Eto’o to Goodison Park. Eto’o joins on a free transfer and links up with http://www.secret2020.com/everton-complete-samuel-etoo-transfer/

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as an unprecedented national embarrassment the seizure of a Nigerian town by the terrorist group, Boko Haram and the reported fleeing of 480 Nigerian soldiers to Cameroon during an attack on a military base in Gamboru-Ngala on Monday.

In a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Lai Mohammed, the party called on President Goodluck Jonathan to urgently address Nigerians on the worsening security situation in the north that has allowed Boko Haram to proclaim its rule over a part of the nation’s territory.

The statement said: “In the face of the biggest threat to Nigeria’s unity and territorial integrity since http://secret2020.com/apc-calls-nigerian-soldiers-foray-into-cameroon-a-national-embarrassment/

As Nnaji moves to reclaim position as party chairman
Former national auditor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ray Nnaji, yesterday, lamented the state of affairs in Enugu State chapter of the party and declared his resolve to reclaim his position as its chairman in the state.Nnaji told newsmen in Enugu yesterday, that he would return to court to re-open the legal issue over the authentic chairman of the party in the state.

He expressed worry that rather than submit to the tenets of the party, certain http://secret2020.com/fresh-crisis-rocks-enugu-pdp/

Endorse Jonathan for second term
Prominent leaders from 12 local governments in Orlu zone of Imo State have rejected the All Progressives Congress (APC) and endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan as their sole candidate for the 2015 presidential race.Rising from a meeting of stakeholders from the zone last Friday, they also passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of Senator Hope Uzodinma, representing Imo West in the National Assembly.

The stakeholders, who converged on Omuma, Oru East Local Government Area of the state, set up a committee to come up with a position paper on what should be the stand of the zone on the Imo governorship seat and to also determine whether Orlu zone should http://secret2020.com/imo-leaders-reject-apc/

GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, yesterday, said that he has no apology to tender to those who decamped from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, adding that he will never share the state resources, meant for development to satisfy few leaders.

Speaking at the presentation of staff of office to Alhaji Jackson Etokhana, as the Oghieavhianwu of Avhianwu, the governor urged the new royal father to educate his people to distinguish and support only politicians, who stand for the interest of the larger family, rather than personal interest or the interest of their immediate family.
He said: “We must use every opportunity to http://secret2020.com/no-apology-to-apc-decampees-oshiomhole/

Getting to interview Oba Adedapo Tejuosho, the Osile Oke Ona of Egba­land wasn’t a piece of cake that fateful afternoon. The reporter in a v-neck dress had approached the medical doctor royal father for an interview and he obliged, but not until she covered her neckline with a shawl. Oba Ade­dapo Tejuosho who clocked 25 years on the throne recently commented about his life gen­erally and the state of the nation. Could you tell us about your childhood? I had to attend Abeokuta Girls School at the age of 8 years for two years. Then, be­tween 1949 and 1950 I attend­ed Mrs Funmilayo Ransome Kuti’s school also in Abeokuta. That was where I met Fela and Beko. Fela was then a year ahead of us and Beko and I were classmates in ....http://secret2020.com/my-mother-didnt-pamper-me-even-as-the-only-son-oba-adedapo-tejuosho/

Forty days after being removed from office, Admiral Murtala Nyako (rtd) has expressed hope that he will return to his post since his traducers did not follow the laid down procedure in ousting him.Nyako, who has already filed an appeal at the Appeal Court against his impeachment, said there were justifiable reasons to prove that he was http://secret2020.com/impeachment-i-will-return-to-my-seat-nyako/

Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has decamped from the Labour Party (LP) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). mimikoLeaders of both parties confirmed the development to newsmen in Akure last night. However, Ondo State Information Commissioner, Mr. Kayode Akinmade said that due to “serious pressure from the leadership of the PDP before and after the Osun governorship election, the governor is http://secret2020.com/mimiko-decamps-to-pdp/

THE seven man panel instituted by the Chief Judge of Enugu State to investigate allegations of misconduct levelled against the deputy governor of Enugu State, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi concluded its hearing on the issue with testimonies from the accused last Wednesday.

MR. Onyebuchi who had earlier appeared before the panel penultimate Wednesday, however, truncated proceedings when he took ill midway into his http://secret2020.com/enugus-chicken-impeachment-my-story-by-onyebuchi-dep-gov/

Enugu Deputy Gover­nor, Sunday Onye­buchi, who slumped last week during a session of the impeachment panel, returned yesterday. He told reporters that he had been sick and was taking medication before appearing before the panel on that day.
Enugu-dept-Sunday-Onyebuchi--702x336Onyebuchi said midway into his evidence, he started feeling dizzy and demanded water.
“The water was brought and I took it. I told the panel members that I wouldn’t continue, that http://secret2020.com/impeachment-why-i-slumped-enugu-deputy-gov/

The former England midfielder is concerned that Louis van Gaal’s side are “in a desperate situation” and has urged the club to sign more players
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes is worried over the club’s long-term future and fears they could enter the football wilderness if they do not arrest their decline.
After a disastrous 2013-14 campaign that saw the club finish seventh in http://secret2020.com/scholes-manchester-united-could-enter-football-wilderness/

Ribadu in a statement, yesterday, also claimed that his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is to establish good governance in the country. His claim of pursuit of good governance in the ruling PDP is despite his assertion four months ago when he claimed that he considered it a personal insult to insinuate that he would leave the APC purportedly for the PDP. Following his defection to the PDP, Ribadu in a statement, yesterday, also pledged not to http://secret2020.com/why-i-left-apc-i-wont-taunt-my-friends-ribadu/

ACADEMIC activities in Edo State-owned tertiary institutions were yesterday grounded as both academic and non-academic members of staff began a seven-day strike. They said the strike was aimed at pressurising the state government to pay their 16 months salary arrears owned members of staff of the institutions arising from differential in the implementation of salary structure of CONPCASS and CONTEDISS from July 2009 to October 2010. The affected institutions are College of http://secret2020.com/schools-begin-warning-strike-in-edo/

Board member of the Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF) and Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee, Emeka Inyama has said that there is no love lost between the executive committee and returning President of the federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari. Inyama’s statement came on the heels of the return of http://secret2020.com/maigairis-return-welcome-development-inyama/

A-19-year-old apprentice welder (names withheld) was caught today making love to a hen. The fowl reportedly died during the act.
hen-sexThe taboo was said to have been committed by the apprentice at about 11.20 p.m. at Continental area of Akure metropolis.
The suspect....http://secret2020.com/19-yr-old-rapes-chicken-to-death-in-ondo/

The Blues fell behind early on but recovered to comfortably see off the Premier League new boys with Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas impressing
John Terry believes Chelsea must be aiming to win the Premier League after making “very big” signings in the summer.
Jose Mourinho’s men trailed the top-flight newcomers after Scott Arfield’s early strike, but quickfire goals from http://secret2020.com/premier-league-title-is-chelseas-target-terry/

As part of commitment to ensure provision of quality education in Imo state, the State Governemnt has laid the foundation of the Imo State University (IMSU) Mbaise/Ngorokpala campus, which is to house the faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine.

During the foundation laying of the university campus at Mbaise- Ngorokpala federal constituency in Imo state, Governor Rochas Okorocha, described the project as the http://secret2020.com/rochas-lays-imo-state-university-foundation/

he World Health Organization (WHO) says the worst outbreak of Ebola has so far claimed the lives of 1,069 people. The UN health agency announced the latest death toll on Wednesday, adding that the disease left 56 people dead in just two days. The number of confirmed infections rose by 128 over the two days, raising the total number of ..............http://secretof2020..com/2014/08/ebola-death-toll-reaches-1069-who.html

Shake up in Airforce: New AOCS appointed
ABUJA — The Nigerian Air Force has effected a shake-up in its high command with the appointment of new Air Officers Commanding, AOCs. According to a statement by the Director of Airforce Public Relations, Air Commodore Dele Alonge, the new AOCs are Air Vice Marshal M.C. Ilonyosi, former Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command; he is the new Air Officer Commanding Tactical Command, while his predecessor Air Vice Marshal U.A. Omeiza moves to Mobility Command as the Air Officer Commanding. Air Vice Marshal O.T. Oguntoyinbo, formerly the Chief of Training and Operations at Nigerian Air Force headquarters, takes charge as the new Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command, while Air Vice Marshal A.O. Odunlade takes charge as the.............http://secretof2020..com/2014/08/shake-up-in-airforce-new-aocs-appointed.html

Chief Anayo Goddy Uwazurike is a lawyer, President of Aka Ikenga (the Igbo socio-political tink tank) and a delegate to the National Conference in Abuja. In this interview, he reviews the conclusions reached at the Confab and the Igbo benefits therefrom. He says President Goodluck Jonathan needs to do more to justify the confidence the Igbo reposed in him in 2011. Excerpts: By Tony Nwankwo Snippets from the Conference showed the core North ganged up against the South-East. What happened? Well, I think we have what I would call the hardliners from the far North. Remember that North is North that is why we call them the Far North now. And in the North East we have so many Christians. They were not opposed to anything from the South East. Then we have the North Central. When you have the combination of North Central plus parts of the North East, and the whole South, then any opposition will not work. All these areas came with agenda of http://secretof2020..com/2014/08/apc-not-making-efforts-to-integrate.html

Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi, slumped at about 11.35 am Wednesday while testifying before the Impeachment Panel probing allegations of misconduct leveled against him by the State House of Assembly. He was rushed out of the court hall at about 11.38 am by his wife, Mrs. Nneka Ada Onyebuchi, his children and some of his aides present for medical attention. The Deputy Governor had arrived the court in company of his lawyers Wednesday morning and began his evidence at 9.30 am but three...............http://secretof2020..com/2014/08/enugu-dep-gov-onyebuchi-slumps-before.html

The success story of comedy in Nigeria cannot be complete without the mention of great comedians like Julius Agwu.The Choba-born comedian, actor and musician has joined pantheon of intending gubernatorial aspirants warming up to take the reins of power from Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State. In this chat with Potpourri, the diminutive entertainer talks about his political intent, his career and other things. Excerpts: _Julius-AgwuIt is been quite a while; what’s been happening? I am working on a lot of projects at the moment; I am still organising comedy shows. l am currently working on something for my music. I have a band called ‘Reel Laif Band’ and we are performing at the Encomium black and white ball holding this................http://secretof2020..com/2014/08/why-i-want-to-be-next-governor-of.html

“A leader is best/ When people barely know hw exists/ Not so good when people obey and acclaim him/ Worst when they despise him..Lao-tsy, 16th Century, Chinese. (BOOK OF QUOTATIONS p 124). Jonathan-hands-headOn Wednesday May 28, 2014, I went to visit an elder statesman, from the Niger Delta, in Nigeria. On the same day, several newspapers carried the story about Mrs Patience Jonathan asking (begging? ordering?) people to stop insulting her husband – the President. My senior friend/Oga took out his iPad and showed me an audio/visual recording titled Na You One Waka Come. That spoof mercilessly and viciously lampooned Jonathan and his wife. At first, I found the stuff amusing; then it became annoying and finally alarming. Suddenly, I came away with............http://secretof2020..com/2014/08/why-are-we-insulting-president-jonathan.html

THERE is a debate over the origin of Igbo. Two Anambra communities – Nri in Anaocha local government area and Aguleri in Anambra East local government area claim the Igbo originated from their areas. It was Eze Obidiegwu Onyesoh, the traditional ruler of Nri, who started the argument when he said his community is the origin of Igbo. Shortly after, Aguleri debunked it, saying Onyeso ought to know the truth because he had to visit Aguleri before his coronation in 1988 to receive blessing as Igbo custom demanded of him. According to Aguleri people, Aguleri is the first son of Eri who migrated from Egypt. Igbo-menBut Onyesoh would not accept that as he insisted that his community is the first home of the Igbo before they migrated to other areas and even beyond the shores of eastern Nigeria. His words: The origin of Nri is Egypt about two centuries ago and the father of Nri was called Gad. Gad was the son of Jacob while Jacob was the son of Isaac and............http://secretof2020..com/2014/08/where-did-igbo-originate-from.html

BASE ON THE INTERVIEWS I GOT FROM THE INDIGENCE OF OSUN STATE, I HEREBY PREDICT THAT PDP WILL WIN THE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION IN THE STATE. WISH TO NO YOUR OWN PREDICTION?

National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and a delegate to the National Conference, Chief Victor Umeh, has said that Ndigbo would resist attempts by any section of the country to scuttle the gains made by the National Conference. He spoke against the backdrop of threats by some radical elements from the northern part of the country to thwart the decisions taken by the conference which they considered to be against northern interests.The APGA chairman said that...........http://secretof2020..com/2014/08/i-will-run-for-senate-victor-umeh.html

INTERNATIONAL RELATION PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS.

ABSTRACT

Civil-Military relations is the interaction between the civil authority, civil society and the military. It aims at gaining and enhancing the understanding, support and cooperation with each other towards achieving a peaceful and stable environment in the overall interest of national security. Civil-Military relations before May 1999 was stained and the military became revered not out of admiration but for fear of coercion and intimidation. In an effort to re-establish Civil-Military relations and re-professionalise the Armed Forces, the government retired officers perceived to be threat to the survival of democracy and subordination of the military to civil authority. Various training programmes were embarked upon both locally and overseas for cross fertilisation and re-professionalising of the Armed Forces.

For the researcher to ascertain the state of Civil-Military relations in Nigeria, he conducted the research using primary and secondary data. It uses qualitative and quantitative methods in the analyses. It submits that a proper understanding of Civil-Military relations implies the recognition of the military institution in the polity. For the military to perform its role effectively and to ensure stability of democracy, it is essential that both the military, political elites and the civil society understand their proper roles in a democratic society.

The research identifies some challenges Civil-Military relations poses for the Armed Forces. These include; wrong perception of the Armed Forces, lack of appropriate formula for defence budget, militarization of the society, lack of defence expertise, non adherence to the rule of laws and failure to provide dividends of democracy.

In order to overcome the challenges, the research identifies a number of strategies that include; re-orientation of the Armed Forces/civil populace appropriate formula for defence budget, equipping the police for internal security role and adherence to the rule of law. It further makes recommendations that could promote the appropriate Civil-Military relations in Nigeria.

CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND
Civil- Military Relations (CMR) emerged after the Second World War as a dominant challenge and a recurring theme in academic literature in developed and developing democracies across the world. Changes in both the geo-strategic environment and domestic political systems.................http://chidiideal..com/2014/07/masters-in-international-affairs-and.html?showComment=1406398800253

IN recent weeks, the major political parties have accused each other of hiring the services of foreign media advisers to launder their images and make them eligible for election in next year’s presidential ballot. Reports claim that each of the foreign media firms in question is to receive in excess of $3 million for their troubles. That translates into about half a billion Naira for a company sitting pretty in London, New York, or Tokyo, to fix the image of a Nigerian political party and make it victorious in an election in which all voters will be Nigerians. Two things came to mind the moment the curious development began to assail my senses. The first is “Money Miss Road”, which is ........http://secretof2020..com/2014/07/sokoto-and-sokoto-trouser.html

ENUGU— THE national leadership of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has decided to wade into the impeachment move against the deputy governor of Enugu State, Chief Sunday Onyebuchi, to prevent the dispute from degenerating into a major political crisis in the state.
The intervention of PDP leadership, Vanguard learnt, followed representations made by some party stakeholders from the state who reportedly met in Abuja, Tuesday, to review the disturbing development in the state.
According to sources at the meeting, the party leaders are uncomfortable with the impeachment move against the deputy governor as they feared that the development could lead to a major political upheaval in the state chapter of ...............http://secretof2020..com/2014/07/pdp-wades-into-enugu-impeachment-saga.html