N-Delta: The missing link

N-Delta: The missing link

LOOKING at the prevailing implicit quietude in the Niger Delta, compared with the frenzied situation of bombing of oil installations and kidnapping of oil workers that used to be the order of the day, as well as the taking into custody of the “master”, Henry Okah, who is undergoing the trial of his life for terrorism in South Africa, one could be lured to give President Goodluck Jonathan a pass mark for the manner he has tackled the affairs of the region so far. The only thing, however, is that is it is not the way a cat walks that it catches a rat.
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Orezi’s Jamilaya rules UK airwaves

Orezi’s Jamilaya rules UK airwaves

While Don’t Compare me, Orezi’s last musical collabo with Terry G, had seen him battling for the proverbial ladder with other shining music stars.

Emeteole warns Siasia  over Ethiopian weather

Emeteole warns Siasia over Ethiopian weather

Former Green Eagles star, Kelechi Emeteole has warned coach Samson Siasia to be more conscious about the precarious weather condition in the eastern part of Africa where Ethiopia is located.

Bustier and george wrapper; taking traditon up a notch

Bustier and george wrapper; taking traditon up a notch

By Ifueko Diagbare La Bendelle, a modern day boutique that specializes in traditional attires, leads the way in the revolution of the george wrapper and blouse- staple attire for women in the South East. Mrs. Clarke, who set up the dream centre said, she established La Bendelle as a one stop shop for fashionistas, who […]

The politics of zoning

The politics of zoning

The processes that led to the zoning of the various offices of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was really a fierce battle, according to informed sources. President Goodluck Jonathan led the charge himself. And it had little to do with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who had spent time to lick his wounds after he lost all the five states of the South-West plus Edo State, which he won from the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in 2003. Obasanjo’s losing streak manifested in the loss of the re-election bid of his daughter, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, and his sponsored governorship candidate for Ogun State, Major General Adetunji Olurin (rtd).

Like Kalu, Rochas can turn the fortunes of  Heartland

Like Kalu, Rochas can turn the fortunes of Heartland

It is with nostalgia that I write about a club I have supported from the very first day I heard the word ‘football’. Whether as Spartans, Iwuanyanwu Nationale or now Heartland FC, there is just one club every Imo indigene or, particularly, Owerri resident followed passionately.

Corruption in the Nigerian media

Corruption in the Nigerian media

A fortnight ago, one of my previously cherished neighbours, Professor Sam Ajayi, a pharmacist, shouted across the fence to salute me, but his rather good gesture ended in a fiasco as we both swore never to relate again. The bone of contention was his caustic remarks about some of my colleagues in the media whom he claims visit his Agency regularly to “beg him for money”.

Nigeria has learnt from post-election violence – Pastor Iluyomade

Nigeria has learnt from post-election violence – Pastor Iluyomade

PASTOR Idowu Iluyomade is the current head of The Apapa Family, a group of about 1,000 local and international churches within the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG. The Family which was the vision of the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, started in 1992 at the former Roxy Cinema, Apapa in Lagos with young professionals like Pastor Tony Rapu and others, include chapters in the US, Europe, Oceania and Asia. As part of preparations for this year’s edition of EXCEL 2011, one of the main attractions of the Apapa Family, Pastor Iluyomade bared his mind on the vision, mission and future plans of the group as well as the political situation in the country.

Jonathan, govs must deliver on promises – Oritsejafor

Jonathan, govs must deliver on promises – Oritsejafor

The National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, recently, came under severe verbal attacks from certain quarters because, like Prophet Isaiah in the Bible, he dared to point at those he perceived to be troubling the nation. In this interview with SAM EYOBOKA, apart from setting an agenda for the incoming governments across the country, Oritsejafor refused to join issues with the CPC presidential candidate, Major General Muhammadu Buhari and his co-travellers, insisting that ”you cannot build a nation on anything less than the truth.”

Talba: Now that the storms are over (3)

Talba: Now that the storms are over (3)

Niger State is famed, on the one hand, for Power -on account of two contradistinctive sources of power and noted, on the other, for history -on account of two opposing causes of history. As Power State, she is the source of two voltages: one political, being the birth place of two former Military Heads of State, (IBB and Abdulsalami), and the other hydro-electrical, -being home to the nation’s only two hydro- dams, (Kainji and Shiroro).

Sometimes, all you want is lust the hors d’oevoure!

Sometimes, all you want is lust the hors d’oevoure!

IT used to be a man’s prerogative to say something ‘clever’ like “I’m in love with you” to get a woman shag – happy. These days, you’ll be glad to know, that ladles are turning into sexual predators too. Quite a number will do anything to get into a man’s pants. Sexologists agreed that it would be a matter of time when women would start approaching sex in what’s still considered a ‘bloke-like’ manner.

Obesere’s brother Valentine bounces back

Obesere’s brother Valentine bounces back

Fuji singer, Fatai Akanbi Iyanda fondly called Valentine, the younger brother of foremost Fuji singer, Abass Akande Obesere is back with a bang. And as you read this, the singer has concluded plans to release his third album entitled Fantasy.

Today’s teenagers are sex-obsessed!

Today’s teenagers are sex-obsessed!

WHAT IS happening to our teenage-girls these days? According to an observer, “They dress in provocative gears that reveal as much flesh as any professional. When the average teen girl is old enough, she wants to go out and have sex where and when she wishes with any lad who takes her fancy. And, her biggest ambition is to sleep with various celebrities – the more atrocious, the better.