By KINGSLEY OMONOBI, ABUJA. Aftermath of the decision of the Inspector General of Police, Hafiz Abubakar Ringim, to accede to the request of the Nasarawa State Governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura to deploy his (IG) Chief Security Officer as his (Al-Makura) Aide De Camp (ADC), the plot by another Police officer, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, […]

As the Super Eagles prepare to tackle their Ethiopian counterpart in an all important Africa Nations Cup qualifier in Addis Ababa tomorrow, former Nigerian Football Association, NF Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima has expressed his hope on the Super Eagles translating their 4-1 trashing of Argentina into a resounding victory against the Walya Antelopes.

DIRECTOR-GENERAL, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Campaign Council, Delta State, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, said yesterday that Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan did not, at any time, before, during and after the just concluded general elections, make any oath with any person from any ethnic origin in the state to appoint such a person Secretary to the State Government, SSG.

ON Wednesday, May 25, while a large cache of arms and ammunition, including 1,798 rifles, one 1981 assorted guns and 70 rocket propelled grenades, recovered from militants in Delta, Bayelsa and Ondo states were being destroyed at the Headquarters of the 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, men of the Joint Task Force, JTF, on the Niger_Delta embarked on an off the cuff and dangerous operation.

A political wonder took place in Delta state recently. It was the newfound romance between Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan and one of his critical political rivals, Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege, who until lately, was the governorship candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, in the state.

On the morning of Inauguration Day, May 29, I was by my television set no less than one hour before the ceremonies were to begin. A generator powered the TV set, as usual, – only it was rented this time, as my oId “noise-maker” had decided that the perfect time to check out on me was the previous night. But after almost five years of daily service, I thought it too might take a holiday like the rest of us.

THE South East Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP yesterday hailed the appointment of former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF.

The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has denied a report published by a section of the media yesterday that it had made a U-turn and decided to join the Government of National Unity (GNU) being planned by President Goodluck Jonathan.

Sam Oburoh, the Managing Director of Sabeanat Group is a University of Ilorin-trained administrator. Inspite of several accolades he has received as a good administrator, he is not one with a penchant for making noise about his giant strides in his chosen career.

Alhaji (Dr.) Qamarudeen Odunlami Aiyeloyun has been able to carve a niche for himself using his natural talent as a popular musician. Aiyeloyun, the recipient of many awards in this interview with BASHIR ADEFAKA at his Lagos home, did not only speak on how life has been with him at 38, he also condemned the incidences of violence in parts of the country saying ethnic and religious differences should not be tools for hatred but strength for national unity and growth.

Barely four hours after he was relieved of his appointment following the dissolution of the state executive council ,gunmen yesterday violated the peace of Otuasega in the Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa State and kidnapped the aged parents of the former Commissioner for Energy, Mr. Maxwell Oko.

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan said yesterday that if the present reform moves by the government must be achieved, there was need for the reforms to begin with the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, just as he called for the democratization of the country’s decision making process.

In 2003, Nigeria adopted the Child Rights Law. It is to domesticate the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Although this law was passed at the Federal level, it is only effective if the State Assembly enacts it.

As the Super Eagles get set for a Nations Cup qualifier in Addis Ababa against Ethiopia, former Green Eagles’ prolific left-winger, Felix Owolabi, has sent a warning note to coach Samson Siasia to be wary of the weather of Ethiopia as he believes it could work against his team.

One hundred and twenty one books from authors in Nigeria and diaspora will be competing for this year’s Nigeria Prize for Literature.