Ogun: Even in PDP, there is fear of losing

Ogun: Even in PDP, there is fear of losing

POLITICS in Ogun State to the ordinary eyes appear to be an easy one to be fought only on issues and popularity, but to the discerning mind it is murky, sometimes intriguing and very bitter. For those who think that it would be simpler in 2011 than it was in 2007 as a result of the drastic reduction in the number of “existing” parties in the state, they would be shocked as events play themselves out between the two strong political parties in the state.
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Where are the Technicians?

Where are the Technicians?

As we endure a political campaign that is devoid any serious debate and discussion on policies, and as insecurity spreads through Abuja and other state capitals, especially those in the Southeast and South-South geopolitical zones, it is time to think strategically about the future.

Anyiam-Osigwe speaks on her vision for African movie industry

Anyiam-Osigwe speaks on her vision for African movie industry

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe creator
of one of the most successful
movie awards held on the African continent in this interview opens up on the challenges of the African movie industry and why the African Film Academy decided to set up a film funds.

No, security agents should  do their jobs  – Fumudoh

No, security agents should do their jobs – Fumudoh

FORMER President of Ijaw National Congress, INC, and retired State Security Services, SSS, personnel, Chief Joshua Fumudoh in this encounter, opines that the continued threat by MEND should be treated more seriously than it was done and makes case for the intervention of Bayelsan Elders between President Jonathan and his brother Henry Okah

We should call the bluff of these terrorists –  Bozimo

We should call the bluff of these terrorists – Bozimo

CHIEF Alaowei Broderick Bozimo was the Minister of Police Affairs in the regime of Olusegun Obasanjo. In this interview, he answers questions on the security situation in the country, dismissing the group threatening Nigerians as terrorists and disgruntled elements in the society and advises Nigerians to call their bluff because their target is to frustrate Jonathan’s election in 2011

NASS pledges to aid Nigerian businessmen with good legislation

NASS pledges to aid Nigerian businessmen with good legislation

SENATE President, David Mark has promised that the Senate would aid the Nigerian business men with a favourable legislative environment to ply their trade and show their international counterparts what a good place Nigeria is to do business in.

Scrabble: All roads lead to Uyo for Akpabio Classics

Scrabble: All roads lead to Uyo for Akpabio Classics

Over 300 scrabble players from Nigeria and other parts of the world are expected to storm Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom State this weekend for the 4th edition of the Godswill Akpabio International Scrabble Classics.

Oliha awaits FIFA’s final verdict on Adamu

Oliha awaits FIFA’s final verdict on Adamu

As reactions on cash for vote scandal involving FIFA and CAF Executive Committee member, Dr. Amos Adamu continues to pour in, former Super Eagles player Thompson Oliah has decided to wait on the final judgement in mid November.

How NDLEA rounded up 21 drugs traffickers in two weeks

How NDLEA rounded up 21 drugs traffickers in two weeks

THERE seemed to be end to tricks employed by drug traffickers to beat eagle-eyed narcotic operatives at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos with the recent interdiction of large chunk of cocain masterly stuck in motor shock-absorbers with a view to exporting the hard stuff.

We came to learn from Nigeria, Mauritius Coach

We came to learn from Nigeria, Mauritius Coach

By Fidelis Ebu, Abuja Cardrivel Dorasam, the Mauritius U-20 coach has said he brought his players to learn the rudiments of football from Nigeria after his team was humbled 2-1 by the Flying Eagles at the Abuja National Stadium in the final phase qualifier of the African Youth Championship. Coach Dorasam also said the school […]

Abuja blasts:  Charles Okah’s son, 4 others regain freedom

Abuja blasts: Charles Okah’s son, 4 others regain freedom

Five persons including Bolebi Okah’s nephew of embattled Henry Okah, Shola Ladoja, Felix Friday Kufre, Michael William and Larry Fafi, detained by the State Security Service, SSS, for their alleged involvement in the October Abuja bomb blasts have been released.

NBA slams SSS over secret trial of suspects

NBA slams SSS over secret trial of suspects

The authorities handling of Thursday’s arraignment of seven persons in connection with the Independence Day bomb blasts has sparked angry reactions from the bar and the civil society which say the development is anti-democracy.

A time of tension

A time of tension

Do you feel that there is a lot of tension building up around the environment? Of course, that is to be expected in some measure at a period immediately preceding general elections in any country.

Cops nab Anambra  kidnappers

Cops nab Anambra kidnappers

THREE persons who allegedly abducted the 76 year –old mother of the managing director of Juhel Pharmaceutical Industries, Dr. Ifeanyi Okoye, in her Agulu, Anambra State country home last week were among 31 suspected kidnappers paraded by the Anambra State police command yesterday.