The momentum raised by the opposition All Nigeria Peoples Party, ANPP ahead of the last general elections was deflated last week when the ruling party in the state pulled a major opposition figure and others into its fold.

GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo says investment in agriculture will provide 25,000 jobs for youths in the state.

THREE human rights groups in Anambra State have blamed both organized labour and the state government for the on-going indefinite strike embarked upon by workers in the state, saying the two bodies failed to manage the situation properly.

Senator Pius Akpor Ewherido (DPP, Delta Central) vice-chairman, Senate Committee on Marine Transport is the only Democratic Peoples Party, DPP Senator in the present Senate. Ewherido who sharpened his legislative skills in the Delta State House of Assembly where he rose to be Acting Speaker, in this interview articulates his views on contemporary issues including the insecurity situation in the land, his mission to the Senate and reasons why more revenue should be channeled back to the oil producing Niger Delta region. Ewherido, unarguably one of the leading political facilitators in his native Delta State, also makes a vow to use the platform of the Senate to make a change in the lives of his people.

Head Coach of the U-23 National Team, also known as Dream Team V, Austin Eguavoen has called up 30 relatively unknown, home-based players for a test run as h opens his camp for preparations towards the CAF African U-23 Championship taking place in Egypt from 26 November – 10 December.

It may be early days yet, but it does appear as if the balance of power may shift in this year’s edition of the Gulder Ultimate Search. The previous seven editions have produced men as the winners, but if the early signs are to be believed, then we may be on the threshold of witnessing the very first female winner of the reality show.

COUNTRIES of the world celebrated yet another World Tourism Day during the week. It was an opportunity for many countries to showcase what they have to parade in terms of tourism.

Bank customers were stranded in the Plateau State capital, yesterday, as bank workers joined the strike called by the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, to protest the non implementation of the N18,000 minimum wage by the state government.

AS Nigeria’s 51st independence anniversary approaches, major parts of the country, especially the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and Lagos state, the commercial hub of Nigeria have been placed on red alert based on fear of possible security breaches. This is also against the backdrop of last year’s independence bombing that almost marred the golden jubilee celebration in Abuja.

MEMBERS of the National Assembly have been urged to raise the bar on quality legislation and oversight functions to win the confidence of the citizenry, diffuse strident criticisms and steer the nation to the path of development.