From the monthly archives: June 2010

Jonathan’s record so far – 1

On June 27, 2010 · In Frankly Speaking

“Those who spend their time on small things usually become incapable of large ones”.
Rochefoucauld, 1665.
Let a perfect fool mysteriously become the president of Nigeria today and all of a sudden individuals and groups will spring up singing his praises; investing him with qualities he would not ordinarily claim for himself and Youth Earnestly Asking for Buffoon (let’s call our fool that), YEAB, will surface to organize two hundred million man marches.

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A house of cads

On June 27, 2010 · In The Orbit

The legislature is the weakest link in Nigeria’s current democratic experiment. Its weakness derives in part from the many years of military rule which disorganized the rules of conduct as well as the values of debate necessary for a robust parliamentary culture.

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Why they chose death

On June 27, 2010 · In Point of Order

I have addressed this slotting before, and I must recall that ranking here because in the creation story, it is only this earth plane we are told, we have the good, the bad and the ugly, mixing freely, living together; not anywhere else in the whole of this thickly populated creation.

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Sentinel Nigeria takes poetry to Abuja

On June 27, 2010 · In The Arts

Writers, literary enthusiasts and budding poets in Abuja turned out in good number to enjoy an opportunity of getting the guidance to hone their skills on Friday 18th June 2008 in what can be best described as an evening of literary splendor.

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A story of survival : My battle with Cancer, Prof Omo Omoruyi (2)

On June 27, 2010 · In Interview, Metro

In this concluding part of the interview with Professor Omo Omoruyi of the then Centre for Democratic Studies, CDS, you would read about what General Ibrahim Babangida told Olu Falae and Papa Adekunle Ajasin when they met. You would also read about how Prof. Omo Omoruyi escaped assassination. But who were those behind the attempt on his life? Why is Omoruyi still carrying eight pellets of bullets in his body since 1994? How did Omoruyi survive cancer? He is a survivor and you only need to read his story and then understand and, perhaps, convince yourself about values and virtues of being a public office holder in a country where anything can happen.

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My achievements there for all to see – IBB

On June 27, 2010 · In News

Former military ruler, General Ibrahim Babangida said on Thursday at Okija, Anambra State, that his achievements during his tenure are there for all to see.

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HOW EFCC is probing Reps

On June 27, 2010 · In Headlines

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, who are probing allegations of financial mismanagement against the leadership of the House of Representatives, are now examining the various documents submitted to the commission by petitioners.

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50 Years On: Again, It’s North Versus South

On June 27, 2010 · In Special Report

Inching towards its golden jubilee as an independent country, the real issues in Nigeria’s evolution as a country are again at the root of the emerging confrontation between the Northern political establishment and the expected presidential aspiration of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

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Security agents probe alleged forgery on Ondo guber polls

On June 27, 2010 · In News

Security agents are now investigating the source of alleged forged security reports on the April 2007 governorship election in Ondo State which formed the basis of the Election Tribunal’s decision on the polls. The tribunal reversed INEC’s declaration of Dr. Olusegun Agagu as the winner of that election and proclaimed Dr. Olusegun Mimiko victorious.

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Champagne house Veuve Clicquot hosts Nigerian Media and hoteliers as expert oenologist visits.

On June 27, 2010 · In Allure

Last week, the champagne house Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin hosted guests in Nigeria to a series of events to mark the visit of Pierre Casenave, an expert oenologist and champagne specialist, from Reims in the Champagne region of France.

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Detail neck lines

On June 27, 2010 · In Allure

Necklines can be interesting and add a little zing to one’s outfit. Today, we feature four different necklines and their fashion lexicon.

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House of Reps of shame: The Role of Money and Committee Chair

On June 27, 2010 · In News

Their action was in hope and not expectation. They should have known how it would end; because all the signs were there; and because they were too eager to achieve their set objective the breached the rules of the House of Representatives. In the end, they handed Speaker Dimeji Bankole what he needed most: a reason to deal with the self-styled members of the progressive group in the House.

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“THERE ARE NO LONG-TERM FUNDS TO SUPPORT MORTGAGE” — Kiri Wakama

On June 27, 2010 · In Allure


By Remmy Diagbare

Kiri Wakama is swagalicious. He has an air about him that is care_free a fun loving, jaunty air. A good_time, have_fun_ with_life personae; which must be a magnetic pull that attracts people to him.

Laughter and a cheerful smile is a constant feature. This quick smile and laughter, plus [...]

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N-Delta govs resolve personality clash in NDDC

On June 27, 2010 · In News

THE personality conflict that has engulfed the new board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC) appears to have been resolved following a meeting of governors of the member states in Port Harcourt on Friday with the board and other top management staff of the Commission.

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