THE Chief of Staff, Government House, Mr. Solomon Areyinka, yesterday, said there was never a time the former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, was arrested by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as speculated in some quarters.

A LITTLE over one year after the amnesty programme of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua went into effect, with hundreds of ex-militants of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, surrendering their weapons to the federal authorities, the nation seems to be sliding to square one.

Imo State was again thrown into serious mourning, Monday, November 22, 2010, following the gruesome murder of the traditional ruler of Ibeamaukwu autonomous community, Umunakanu, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area, Eze Emeka Njoku, in bizarre circumstances.

The Federal Government has reiterated its preparedness to pull the Niger Delta out underdevelopment by deploying more resources towards its development.

In my student days abroad in the early 80’s, life was tough and I did a lot of things to keep going as funds coming from home were virtually non-existent. I slept with a lot of men for money and was able to finish my studies.

NIGERIAN-born Dutch politician, Chief T.A.O Osuji says President Goodluck Jonathan has won his admiration because of his pedigree, diplomacy and performance so far in office.

Dr. Sam Nwanti is a presidential aspirant on the platform of Chief Anthony Enahoro-led National Reformation Party, NRP. With 18 years experience as a detective in the United States, Nwanti has a Masters Degree in Law Enforcement Management and a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Management.

WHEN Rauf Aregbesola the new governor of Osun State decided to contest the 2007 gubernatorial elections, it was like a man embarking on political suicide. The political situation seemed so bleak, and the possibility of him defeating the incumbent, Olagunsoye Oyinlola appeared so remote that some powerful groups in the state were not even ready to hear what he had to say.

WHAT would have become a major fracas between Hausas in Port Harcourt and some people doing business around slaughter area of the Rivers State, capital, Port Harcourt, was averted, yesterday, by the quick intervention of policemen.