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Voting in Germany If you’re resident in Germany you can vote in some German elections Voting in a national election is a right reserved for German nationals from the age of 18. Any German national eligible to vote is also eligible to stand in an election. EU citizens resident for at least three months in Germany are legally entitled to vote and stand for election in certain German elections, specifically: Local Communal Elections European Parliamentary Elections EU citizens voting in a European Parliamentary election in Germany choose to do so instead of voting in their country of citizenship. Information can…

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PRESS RELEASE NIGERIAN DIASPORA IN GERMANY DISAPPOINTED WITH NIGERIA TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: PRESIDENT OF NIDOE GERMANY CALLS ON MEMBERS AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO COOPERATE The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show popularly known as “ITB” Berlin, Germany kicks off on Wednesday 5th March 2014 in Berlin, the capital city of Germany. The Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) headed by the Director General Mrs. Sally Mbanefo is expected to lead a strong Nigerian Delegation to the event where Nigeria will be hosting their stand (if this information reaching us is correct). On behalf of the Nigerian In Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Germany, an…

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PRESS RELEASE NIDOE STAKEHOLDERS RE-AFFERMED NIDOE SEVEN-CHAPTERS RESOLUTION NOMINATE NATIONAL CONFERENCE REPRESENTATIVES NIDOE nominated 2 candidates to represent them at the forthcoming National Conference in Nigeria. This  took place during the conference of  Chapter Chairpersons, NIDOE stakeholders (Ex. Chapter Chairpersons, Ex. BOT members) and other well-meaning Nigerians in the European Diaspora from various chapters which took place on Wednesday February 19th 2014. Both names will be forwarded to the Federal authorities for a final selection and ratification. All the participants re-affirmed their total commitment to NIDOE and NIDOE´s restructuring and reform. The 22 wise men and women across various chapters…

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Umaru Musa Yar’Adua: The Legacy of a President By Dr. Peregrino Brimah “The Yar’Adua administration with NSA Mukhtar immediately approached the MEND crises with an understanding of the pressing situation. An Amnesty was worked out for the agitating youth who had reduced Nigeria’s oil output by almost half, and Nigeria invested billions in training and rehabilitating these youth. Peace that eluded Obasanjo was restored to the creeks” At a slippery point in time in Nigeria’s history and indeed the history of Africa, where decent leadership is elusive and desperation triumphs; where the people have given up on integrity and the…

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The 168 Million Nigerians Sniper List There has been much ado about the alleged 1000 political opponents sniper list since former president, General Obasanjo made the scary revelation. This leaves 168 million Nigerians on list number 2, after approximating another 1000 political cabal, who may currently be in favor with the president and not yet on his sniper list. Sadly, many are not agitating about the larger and active sniper list #2, the one you and me and our parents have been on for 53 years of Nigeria’s existence. Many of our parents have been killed already on the 168…

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Recent Church Bombing: Is There a Method to Boko Haram’s Madness? “There is precedence of Boko Haram using carnage to move political agenda as revealed in the case of now free, Senator Ndume, arrested for terrorism and accused of furnishing Boko Haram with classified information and phone numbers to send text messages through” The recent Church bombing and deadly rampage across Borno and Adamawa remind us, lest we dare say we transiently forget, about the seriousness of the Boko Haram menace in Nigeria. Our dear nation is one of the most terrorized in the entire globe. All…

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The 2015 Valentine-Election Ruse: Nigeria’s Youth Must Val Their Future “We shall not reject their bribe at the polls, please collect the Indomie noodles and N5000 they give you. It is your money they have already stolen after all, and they will not return it to the coffer if you reject it. But remember you have no trust to keep with them because they have broken their trust with you” Nigeria’s youth, a demographic of over 43% of the nation’s population, have many things in common: They are the most unemployed, the most marginalized and least represented in political office,…

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Jonathan’s 2015 Covenant with Nigeria “I‘ll not contest 2015 election – Jonathan:” “President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, said he has no ambition to stay in office beyond 2015, assuring Nigerians in Diaspora that while he will not contest the 2015 election, he will ensure that this year’s election is free and fair.” ( Photo AH) Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ –Matthew 5:33 KJV You shall be careful to do what has passed your lips, for you have voluntarily…

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Opposition of the Signed Anti-Gay Marriage Bill is Opposition of Democracy “We must admit that the signing of this bill was a true dividend of democracy… at its best. I believe opposed Nigerians should respect the law and process of our ‘beloved’ democracy. Or be more honest and challenge democracy itself and the nations that constitute the larger Nigeria if those who wish Jonathan did not sign, desperately wish to have their revered ‘western universal laws,’ enforced in some new western culture nationettes, that reject the more popular African socio-culture” The media is awash with passionate, intellectual outputs, decrying Nigeria’s…

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Goodness: Not Gusau Again! Obasanjo plan am very well. Him take old politicians who rule Nigeria before, the same old politicians who spoil Nigeria before. Obasanjo carry all of dem. All of dem dey there now. E no finish, e no finish, e no finish. The young Africans dey get two ears for head, dem get two eyes too. Dem dey see the thing wey dey happen; dem dey hear am too… Egba mi oh! –Late, great Fela Anikulapo Kuti. SaharaReporters reports that President Jonathan has selected 70 year old General Aliyu Mohammed Gusau for Nigeria’s Minister of Defense position.…

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