The choices before President Jonathan (2)
Jonathan’s predecessor, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, frankly acknowledged that the elections that brought them to power were flawed. Therefore, the President is morally obliged to support electoral reforms that would eliminate the flaws. It is unfortunate that he has to work in concert with a National Assembly overwhelmingly dominated by crude Machiavellians actuated by instincts of primitive accumulation and political survivalism.
Rotational presidency, brainchild of South East – Waziri
Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri is the Minister of Police Affairs and Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Yobe State. In this interview, Adamu says about N1.6 trillion has been earmarked for the training, employment, rehabilitation, social support, image rebranding of the Nigerian Police over a six year period. He is also in support of the party’s zoning system to enable President Goodluck Jonathan contest in 2011.
101 Months After: The bungling of Ige murder case, by Bisi Akande
Last Sunday, we served you the first part of what Chief Bisi Akande, former Osun State governor and National Chairman of the Action Congress, AC, said on some burning national issues.Today, we bring the concluding part, the highlights of which are the perceived offence of the late Chief Bola Ige, SAN, and his assassination; the way the case was allegedly bungled and who to hold responsible.
Democracy Day: Nigeria’s democracy, a sham, says ACF
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has described democracy as practiced in the country in the last 11 years as a “shamâ€.
Deltans pass confidence vote on Gov. Uduaghan, Obidi
A CROSS section of Deltans including those in diaspora have passed a vote irnplicit confidence and commendation on the Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and his special Adviser on Millenniurn Development Goals (MDGs), Dr. Austin Obidi for the recent on going provision of treated solar-powered water borehole to all the nooks and crannies of the state.
Minister urges FCC to consider FCT residents in federal appointments
Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Senator Bala Mohammed has appealed to the management of the Federal Character Commission, FCC, to ensure that Abuja residents are considered in Federal appointments and membership of Boards of parastatals.
