Jega and the 2011 elections
APPARENTLY exasperated by the shenanigans of the Sani Abacha junta to both extend the life of their regime and, as well, transform the head of the junta into a civilian president, assassinated Attorney General of the Federation and former Minister of Justice, Bola Ige, had chosen to sit back and watch or, as he had put it in earthy pidgin, ‘siddon look’ at how things would end with the Abacha political programme and its ‘five fingers of a leprous hand’, a clear reference to the five political parties that were hurriedly clobbered together to smoothen Abacha’s transformation agenda.
How I was forced to sign result at gun point, by Returning Officer
A University don, Dr. Godwin Avwioro, Monday, narrated how he was held hostage and ordered to sign an election result at gun point.
Former Ireland PM cautions Nigeria on inconsistent policies, diversification
Former Prime Minister of Ireland, Mr. Bertie Ahern has cautioned the federal government and government at all levels on the need to ensure consistent and transparent policies, if the economy of the country is to attract the much needed foreign investment and economic development.
Shareholders caution Riggs Venture on share registration, listing on NSE
Shareholders have cautionedthe management of Riggs Venture West Africa Plc to register the entire issued shares capital of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as well as list on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).
ACN rejects N-Assembly poll results in Rivers
The Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, in Rivers State, has rejected the results of the just concluded National Assembly elections announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Heirs Holdings push Transcorp shares higher on NSE
The acquisition of significant stake in Transcorp Plc by Heirs Holdings has tremendously push up the company’s share price on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).
