THE Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says it had taken steps to improve its service delivery with the introduction of what it called ‘Systems Applications and Products technology, SAP.’

LEADER of All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, leader, Dim Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who is recuperating in a London hospital, weekend, expressed strong hope that the party would win next month’s election in Abia State and restore the glory and dignity of Aba as one of the pride of Ndigbo. Ojukwu also expressed joy in the calibre of candidates the party has in the state.

This report examines the arguments coming from the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over the amendment to Section 140(2) of the Electoral Act, 2010, as amended which seeks to enforce the direction of the judgment of the tribunal or courts regarding decisions on nullified election victories. The emerging dangers are hinged on a polity that is fast losing the values of honesty and openness.

Seen as a safe haven, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, has always played host to a number of politicians who feel hounded in their state of domiciliation. From the frightened legislators in Enugu State during the days of Governor Chimaroke Nnamani, to those from Plateau and Ogun States, politicians, who feel a sense of insecurity in their states, are quick to run to Abuja.

After several years of dilly-dallying, the Senate finally passed the Freedom of Information (FoI) Bill which its proponents say would engender transparency and openness in government and the conduct of business affairs.