THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has confirmed and certified the Mega Progressive People’s Party, MPPP, popularly known as Mega Party as a legitimate national political party.

AS the nation prepares for the 2011 general elections and fear of political motivated violence, the Federal Government has been urged to ensure the proper formation and recognition of an autonomous Merchant Navy to serve as the nation’s coast guards.

Presidential aspirant in the forthcoming election and former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) has described the passing away of Oba Iyiola Oyewale Matanmi III, the Ataoja of Osogbo as very sad, saying the death has left a big vacuum in the annals of history in Yorubaland in general and Osogbo in particular.

Apparently convinced that a united opposition was the only way of taking on the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and giving them a run for their money in the 2011 elections, elder statesman, Chief Anthony Enahoro has initiated a move for the opposition to deliberate and present a consensus candidate in the forthcoming polls.

He was the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives between 1999 and 2003, a time when the legislature made useful contributions pursuant to strengthening democracy, insisting on due separation of powers. In this chat, he talks about the aspiration of President Goodluck Jonathan and brings new insight into the debate on zoning.