Evil triumph when good men keep silent
I HAVE the privilege and humility to come to you today, to formally declare my intention to run for a second term in office as the governor of Abia State, under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the coming 2011 general election.
PDP disqualifies 25 aspirants in Plateau
The PDP in Plateau has disqualified 25 aspirants seeking elections into the state’s House of Assembly.
The disqualification followed the recent screening of the aspirants.
Vote for people of integrity, House of Reps aspirant urges delegates
Alhaji Umar Hussaini, a PDP aspirant to the House of Representatives, has appealed to delegates in his constituency to vote wisely for people of proven integrity during the party’s primaries.
Nigerian Islamic radical website shuts
An Islamic radical website (www. mansoorah.net), which claimed responsibility for the Christmas eve bombings in Jos and attack on churches in Maiduguri, has been shut down.
Eleweomo’s Death: How NURTW got into Oyo politics
From time immemorial, the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW in the South-West has been a ready made tool in the hands of selfish and win-at-all-cost politicians who know that free and fair election can never give them victory.
Be disciplined, Uduaghan counsels Wolves
Candidate for the Delta State governorship re-run election, Emmanuel Uduaghan has restated his desire to make Warri Wolves a model football club.
2011 is year of Nigerian athletes – Ndanusa
The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr Sani Ndanusa has declared 2011 as the year of Nigerian athletes.
Rufai unruffled over Eagles job
Former Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper Peter Rufai has said he is not going to raise voice following the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) failure to look towards his direction for Eagles goalkeeper trainer coaching job. Rufai’s name got wide mention to grab one of the Eagles local assistants job before the football house resolved on Wednesday to settle for teammate Ike Shorunmu and Kano Pillars coach Salisu Yusuf.
Itsekiri deny IRDC representatives
The Itsekiri people of Delta State have passed a vote of no confidence on their representatives in Itsekiri Regional Development Council, IRDC, consequently, urging Chevron Nigeria Limited to stop further dealings with present IRDC leaders with regard to execution of its GMoU pact with the company.
Nsofor happy as a Hammer
Victor Obinna has reassured West Ham he could join them permanently if the right deal is on the table, amid reported interest from Aston Villa.
Sylva pledges new beginning
Governor Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa State, has expressed appreciation to the people of the state for their unflinching support for his current administration.
