Group vows to publish findings on non-performing govs
THE Southern Mandate, SM, a political pressure group, has vowed to publish its findings on non- performing Governors on October 1, 2010, as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 50th independence anniversary
Obi urges Muslims to reflect on significance of Eid-el-Fitri
GOVERNOR Peter Obi of Anambra State has reminded Nigerians about the spiritual message which the feast of Eid -el-Fitri contains, noting that Muslims’ successful conclusion of the Ramadan fast was a reminder that human society must be imbued with values that lead to and reflect the brilliance of God
No residence for C-River INEC boss
THE new Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in charge of Cross River State, Mr. Mike Igini, has no official residence, as the one provided by the state government for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC boss, years ago, is in bad condition
3 retired military officers, 4 others want Uduaghan’s job
Seven aspirants in Delta State, including three retired military officers have so far signified their aspiration to take over the governorship of the state from the incumbent Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, next year
2011: Group adopts IBB
A group, under the aegis of South-South Youth Assembly, SSYA, yesterday endorsed former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida, for the 2011 presidential election, just as it urged President Goodluck Jonathan not to contest but help conduct free, fair and credible elections
Gov Yuguda assures of security at Sallah
GOVERNOR Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State has assured the people that his administration is committed to the protection of lives and properties in the state.
Uphold Ramadan lessons, Gov Oni urges Muslims
Ekiti State Governor, Engr. Segun Oni, has urged Muslims in the country to continue to uphold the lessons learnt during the 30 days Ramadan fasting period, saying, “it is only when all Muslims and lovers of the Holy Prophet Mohammed (SAW) continue to tailor their lives in line with the lessons of the Ramadan that the 30 days fasting that just ended will be worthwhile
Eid-el-Fitri – Selflessness, Sacrifice, Sanctity
MUSLIMS all over the world are celebrating the end of their fasting. The annual spiritual ritual which lasts 30 days is essentially a period of spiritual re-birth for the faithful who observe its tenets and learn the lessons.
Liberty for some, colonialism for others
THE French in 1789 carried out what can be termed a universal revolution. It declared in its violent overthrow of the monarchy that all “men are born free and remain free and equal in rights”. Human beings, the revolution declared, can do anything with their freedom, provided they respect the liberty of others. In proclaiming freedom, liberty and equality for the human race, the French revolutionaries affirmed that resistance to oppression is legitimate.
A reader’s responds
LAST week, I said that most of the Niger Deltans I know are anxiously hanging all of their hopes on President Goodluck Jonathan, that Jonathan reminds me of an only child who is the sole focus of his parents’ ambitions and that I sometimes pity Jonathan because it isn’t easy to be under so much pressure.
NSA, Aliyu Gusau dumps Jonathan, joins presidential race
TUESDAY’S release of time table for the 2011 general elections by Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has widened the political space as National Security Adviser, NSA, Lt-Gen Aliyu Gusau, is set to formally declare his presidential ambition soon.
