By Daniel Idonor THE Presidency yesterday dismissed claims by the House of Representatives that Nigerians were among the alleged 230 black Africans awaiting secret execution in Libya; and blamed the report on poor internet service. Fielding questions from State House correspondents, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and […]

WITHOUT having the opportunity of reading the full details of the proposed Bill, my comments would be limited to the address of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Rilwanu Lukman – an experienced oil technocrat. Having served in oil affairs in different administrations, one might be tempted to believe that the oil ‘oracle’ knows what he is talking about on the proposed Bill, which has now become very controversial. From the Minister’s masterly address, inference could be easily drawn on the mindset of the Federal Government.

“Hey! Fashola has been here,” screamed Chibeze. “Yes, he has visited here,” Ifeanyi, his elder brother concurred. Chibeze is 9 and Ifeanyi 11. Chisom who is just eight surprised me most. “Fashola is going everywhere,” he added. Their chatting excited.

MOROCCO is an ancient civilisation with an existing 17th Century monarchy. The current King Mohammed VI who is 45, celebrated his 10th year on the throne from July 23, the exact date of his coronation, into early August, 2009.

The Oghienomoh of Afashio-Uzairue, His Royal Highness, Chief Patrick Adedio and the National President of Afashio Progressive Association of Nigeria (APAN), Mr. John Igenegbai spoke separately in Lagos at the 2009 Afashio Day Celebration and Awards ceremony, which was hosted by the Lagos branch of APAN.