Examining American Exceptionalism

By Stephen J. Bergstrom

On the surface, American exceptionalism appears to represent a boldly-stated concept but when contrasted to the subtleties of personal experience, the lessons and flow of history and individual geographically-rooted place, horribly small-minded and delusional, conceivable only as a statement by a crazed, power-hungry overlord to an underling.

Kiev Junta’s victims sue Ukraine for hundreds of millions in ECHR, by Scott

Ukraine SITREP May 25, 2016

Since the beginning of the week the biggest news has been information released by Vladimir Markin, Head of Media Department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation

He stated that over 2000 legal complaints have been filed in ECHR court against the Ukraine regime.

Woman Found Dead In Fulani Settlement In Kwara, Body Parts Missing

The Kwara State Police Command says it has begun investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of one Azeez Rafat, a house wife who was kidnapped.

Rafat’s mutilated body was reportedly found some days after her disappearance after some people suspected to be kidnappers allegedly called her relations asking for a N3 million ransom.

Buhari Appoints Ja’afaru As Comptroller-general Of Prisons

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Ahmed Ja’afaru to take over from Dr Peter Ekpendu as the new Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Prisons Service, NPS. This is contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Mr Bassey Akpanyung, and issued on Tuesday. The new Prison boss was, until his appointment, an Assistant Controller General of Prisons and was serving at the Prisons Headquarters in Abuja. According to the statement which was made available to newsmen, Ja’afaru replaces Ekpendu who retired from service on May 17, 2016 after his mandatory 35 years in service. Ja’afaru’s appointment took effect from May 17, 2016, same day that Ekpendu retired from service.

Photo Exhibition Of Buhari's Election Campaign; Aisha Buhari In Attendance

Nigeria's First Lady Aisha Buhari, revealed that the 2015 presidential election campaign were stressful. She stated this yesterday in Abuja while formally opening the photo exhibition of 2015 election campaign of President Muhammadu Buhari across the country. See some photos from the exhibition.

Yewande Oyediran Charged To Court For Killing Her Husband In Ibadan (Photos)

Yewande Oyediran, the woman accused of killing her husband, Oyelowo Oyediran, in Ibadan has denied complicity in her husband's death.


A SaharaReporters correspondent covering the story reported that the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder in court today.

14 Things President Buhari Has Changed Since Assuming Power

The presidency over the months have been jibbed by many. While some see President Muhammadu Buhari’s government as slow and inactive, others see it as in capable of bringing the promised change.


However, one need to ask; have things remained how they were when President Muhammadu Buhari took over about a year ago? Certainly not! Here are 14 things that have changed:


1. The government closed 40 accounts in NNPC to give room for accountability.

Obiano Signs MOU With Graffil Group For Integrated Terminal And Park In Onitsha

Anambra state government signed MOU with Graffil group.

Anambra State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Graffil Group for the establishment of an integrated Trailer Terminal and Park at the New Tarzan Park Onitsha.

Government House Correspondent Kenechukwu Ofomah who was at the Governor's Lodge Amawbia where the ceremony took place reports that Governor Willie Obiano signed on behalf of the State Government.

Programmes To Mark Wike's 100 Days In Office (photo)

1 km Solidarity walk on 28th of May 2016 powered by Wike newRiver support organisation. You are cordially invited to join the match. #wikeisworking

Eheneden Erediauwa Approved As Oba Of Benin By Edo Government

Edo Approves Appointment Of New Oba Of Benin

THE Edo State Government has approved the appointment of His Royal Highness, Edaiken N’Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, as the Oba of Benin.

FG Introduces Automated Payment Of Salaries, Allowances

The federal government is alarmed that it is spending N165 billion every month on salaries and allowances of workers across the country.
To find a way of reducing the huge wage bill, President Muhammdu Buhari has directed the compulsory automation of payment of workers’ salaries and allowances as a means of reducing the cost of governance.

Afenifere backs Fayose's ban on Herdsmen activities in Ekiti state

Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has thrown its weight behind Governor Ayo Fayose's decision to ban herdsmen activities in Ekiti state. Afenifere's support is contained in a statement signed by its Publicity secretary, Yinka Odumakin. Read the statement below...
Our attention has been drawn to the courageous move by Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose to ban cattle grazing in Ekiti State.

Beware What You Wish For: Russia is Ready for an all out War with NATO, middle east combined

So foreign ministers from the 28 NATO member-nations met in Brussels for a two-day summit, while mighty military power Montenegro was inducted as a new member.

Global Robocop NATO predictably discussed Afghanistan (a war NATO ignominiously lost); Iraq (a war the Pentagon ignominiously lost); Libya (a nation NATO turned into a failed state devastated by militia hell); Syria (a nation NATO, via Turkey, would love to invade, and is already a militia hell).

Video analysis by Ruslan Ostashko (Politrussia.com)

This is the first time that I am posting an analysis in the form of a video.  Actually, two separate videos glued together and subtitled thanks to Eugenia (to whom I extended a heartfelt thank you!!).  The person in this video is Ruslan Ostashko, the very sharp and articulate editor in chief of the website PolitRussia.com and its YouTube channel.

Japan's PM Abe Faces Mounting Pressure as Exports Falls on Stronger Yen

Japan's exports slumped more than expected in April, despite a positive current account balance last month, resulting in a deterioration in manufacturing in May, and exposing an urgent necessity for structural economic reforms to reduce the nation's exposure to international trade patterns.

Showdown: Battle for Aleppo May Put End to 'Erdogan’s Imperial Designs'

The future of Syria is now being decided not in Damascus or Geneva, but in Aleppo. If the Syrian Army and its allies win the battle for Aleppo it will not only end the war but also ruin plans of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is reportedly supporting radical groups in Syria, analyst Catherine Shakdam wrote.

Currently, Aleppo is part of the silence regime in Syria, a ceasefire brokered by Russia and the US. However, the situation in the city remains complicated.

Arab Spring 'Inspired Erdogan to Support Islamists' in 4 Muslim Countries

During his years in power, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has changed the core principles of Ankara's domestic and foreign policy. Dreaming of being the leader of the Arab world, Erdogan has long supported Islamist movements in the Middle East.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has continuously been in power in Turkey since 2002. He has won elections six times as president and prime minister. Since the death of Kemal Ataturk, Erdogan is of course the most notable Turkish politician.

Secret Weapon: Russian Special Forces’ New Kalashnikov Rifle

The Russian company Kalashnikov offered a new rifle to the Presidential Security Service and the FSB. Kalashnikov Concern, the largest arms manufacturer in Russia, designed a new "adaptive" rifle for the Presidential Security Service and the Federal Security Service (FSB).

The new rifle known as the AK-400 can be equipped with a scope of any type, a flashlight or a laser target marker. The rifle can also be adjusted depending on the shooter’s physiological parameters or the assigned task.

Protest In ATBU Over Lack Of Accommodation

There was a protest at the Main gate of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi which lasted for about 1hour. beautifularewa was informed that the protest was organised by newly admitted student of the university (mostly male) one student said they were asked to vacate the boys hostel and was locked on key as at the time of reporting this news. we are yet to get official statement from the school authority..............more details

My Experience As A Corp Member In Benue State.

I remember the first time I saw my call up letter,I felt like the whole world had trembled on my feet. I felt sad and angry, ready to pour out my anger on anybody who came my way.
I remember not being serious about the whole camp thing anymore. I remember buying all my things a day before leaving.
At first,I was a bit confused on how I was going to get to the camp in Benue state. I remember going to the NYSC section on NL searching for corp members who were posted to the same state. Luckily for me, I found a bunch of then and I was added to a whatsapp group which was created by one of the monikers.

Ifeanyi Ubah Donates N150m To Anambra FA & N100m 2 Ifeanyi Ubah FC

The Anambra State Football Association’s giant strides towards rapid development of the game in the state received a big boost with the donation of N150 million by the Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation. The fund, according to the foundation, was part of its support to the innovative programmes of the recently inaugurated FA board led by Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, to place the Anambra State on the path to football glory.

Nnenna Nwabueze's Husband, Okonta, Is Dead

Nollywood actress Nnenna Nwabueze-Okonta aka Merit who featured in popular movie, “Living in Bondage”, is still mourning the departure of her late hubby, Chief Okonta. Nnenna’s hubby passed away on the 7th of March as the couple wrap up preparations for their 22nd wedding anniversary which was to come up on March 15, 2016 The deceased was laid to rest on the 19th of March 2016. The widow resumed acting last year after over 21 years of break. She starred in an Igbo film titled Ndi Gbo Ochie (Primitive) which was shot in Asaba Delta State. It’s painful loosing a loved one to the pangs of death. May God comfort her.

Man Jailed For 20 Years In Indonesia

A Nigerian national identified as Arinze Eneh has been sentenced to 20 years in jail and fined Rp1.2 billion for facilitating narcotic drug distribution.

"Arinze was proven to have conspired to commit an evil act by becoming a facilitator in the distribution of Category I narcotic drug," chief judge of the West Jakarta district court, Bambang Mursito, said while reading out the verdict on Wednesday, May 18.

Court Defers Metuh’s Application Asking For His Passport To Be Released

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday deferred ruling on the application of the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisa Metuh to release his international passport to allow him travel abroad due to his failing health.
Metuh through his counsel, Onyeachi Ikpeazu, SAN, had on May 16, 2016 filed a motion praying the court to allow him travel to the United Kingdom for proper medical attention.

“Missing” N30Trillion: Okonjo-Iweala Rebuts SERAP, Takes Legal Action

Abuja. May 23, 2016

NEWS RELEASE

“Missing” N30 Trillion: Okonjo-Iweala Rebuts SERAP, Takes Legal Action

Our attention has been drawn to media reports regarding a court judgment alleged to have been entered against the Federal Government of Nigeria and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in respect of an action by the Socio-Economic Rights Agenda (SERAP) pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act.


The High Court, according to the media reports, ordered the Federal government and Dr. Okonjo Iweala to provide information relating to N30 trillion Naira allegedly unaccounted for.