From the monthly archives: September 2009

Obasanjo turns new leaf

On September 24, 2009 · In News

NEW YORK- Ex-Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, whose relationship with the media, Nigerian journalists have deemed adversarial, took the extraordinary and unusual step of playing nice to The Diasporan Star newspaper and commended the publisher, Mr. Ekerete Udoh, for projecting the best of African pop culture in the United States.

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First time out: (9) 5yrs after he took my virginity, I’m still waiting

On September 24, 2009 · In Human Angle

He said he was very happy that he was the first man with me and wanted me to promise that he will be the only man that will be that intimate with me; he said he was very surprised to see a girl living in Lagos who could stay a virgin for that long, that he has not met a single virgin since he began dating, and neither had most of his friends

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Siasia’s Eagles can wipe our tears today

On September 24, 2009 · In Sports

Samson Siasia knows the load of responsibilities he is carrying. His team, the Flying Eagles step out today against Venezuela in the World Youth Championship in Egypt to see if Nigeria would break the record of becoming the first African team to win the WYC. His attempts in the past only fetched him silver after an Argentine team inspired by Lionel Messi stopped Nigeria.

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MTN Project Fame: Five for grand finale

On September 24, 2009 · In Music

AS the MTN Project Fame West Africa reality television show gets to the final stage, five contestants are set to slug it out on Sunday, September 27, for an opportunity to win the N25 million prize. The five contestants are Liberian Nicholas Bulgar, Mike Anyazodor, Madonna Robinnson, Tomiwa Sangonuga and Krimi Johnson, all Nigerians.

The [...]

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Anambra 2010: Will poll comply with Electoral Act and Constitution?

On September 24, 2009 · In Politics

IN less than five months, precisely, February 6, 2010, electorate in Anambra State are expected to go to the poll to elect a governor of their choice. Governor Peter Obi’s tenure expires March 17 by virtue of Supreme Court verdict. Obi who is seeking a second term intends to run on the ticket of his factionalised party, All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA.

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Anambra 2010: PDP in mop-up campaign

On September 24, 2009 · In Politics

WITH the clearing of 47 governorship aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State for the 2010 governorship election, the acclaimed godfather of Anambra politics, Chief Chris Uba has begun what has been described as the final sensitization of members of the party in readiness for the election.

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Anambra 2010: Soludo seeks wards, LGs’ support

On September 24, 2009 · In Latest News

By Enyim Enyim

ONITSHA— Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) and a Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) governorship aspirant for the 2010 election in Anambra state, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has solicited  the mandate of the 326 ward executives in the 21 local government areas of the state, ahead of the October 6 governorship primaries of [...]

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AMNESTY: I’ve no business discussing with Ateke Tom – Gov. Amaechi

On September 24, 2009 · In Politics

PENULTIMATE week Rivers State governor Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi held the maiden edition of his monthly media briefing in Government House, Port Harcourt. Amaechi, always passionate about developing the State, spoke extensively on the numerous projects and programmes of his administration and his efforts at rebuilding the State. Excerpts:

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Civil society group faults FG’s position on amnesty

On September 24, 2009 · In Latest News

A group of legal practitioners, civil society leaders and journalists has described as “misplaced” Federal Government’s position on the implementation of amnesty programme as the only solution to the contentious issues in the Niger Delta.

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Group aids abandoned baby

On September 24, 2009 · In News

THE Neo Black Movement of Africa, Delta State zone, has donated undisclosed sum of money to an abandoned baby that was undergoing treatment at the Mariere Memorial Central Hospital, Ughelli.

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U-20 World Cup: We can conquer all in Egypt-Siasia

On September 24, 2009 · In Sports

Nigeria are among the favourites going into the FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009, given that the squad includes a series of players who helped  win the FIFA U_17 World Cup Korea 2007. The pressure is, therefore, firmly on the shoulders of coach Samson Siasia to mastermind a triumphant campaign.

However, the Flying Eagles finished [...]

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Is justice slow in corruption cases?

On September 24, 2009 · In Law & Human Rights

By Udemezu Sylvester

The view has of late been canvassed that the Nigerian judicial system, by its very nature, constitutes a major hindrance to the war against corruption and other financial crimes in the country. It is said that when the corruption cases are taken to court, they experience all forms of applications that bring [...]

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Uwais Report: Sacrosanct or not?

On September 24, 2009 · In Law & Human Rights

By Uche Anichukwu

Two major opinions have been peddled by the media and the Conference of Nigeria Political arties, CNPP ever since the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu spoke at a press conference on the Senate’s action plan for the amendment of the 1999 Constitution.

The areas of grouse include two statements credited to Ekweremadu [...]

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TRIBUTE : Celebrating the legacy of Mrs Qbanye at sun set

On September 24, 2009 · In Law & Human Rights

By Betty Irabor

The life and times of late Mrs. Madeline Chinyelu Obanye holds aloft the torch of tenderness, passion and justice, even in death; and leaves us with no option than to celebrate the exit into greater and divine glory of a national icon and a stellar model to all of us. Like the [...]

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