Access Bank in partnership with the Friends of the Global Fund Africa, Friends Africa, is scaling up the prevention and treatment of AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria through the Workplace Policy Workshops for 2000 Small and Medium Enterprises, (SMEs) in four African countries namely Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda and Zambia.

AKURE-THE crisis in the Ondo State Chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP deepened Thursday as a former Finance Commissioner under the immediate past administration of Dr. Olusegun Agagu, Chief Tayo Alasoadura, resigned from the party.

‘RED HERRING” is a variety of smoked fish (“kipper”) that is eaten for breakfast or as a snack, in Britain and parts of the United States. But in public discourse, the term carries negative connotations. It refers to a diversionary argument or issue that distracts attention from matters of much greater substance.

Mr. Kenneth O. Okpara was until recently a consultant with the World Bank from where he was appointed into the Delta State cabinet to handle the Economic Planning/ Development portfolio. In this interview, Mr. Okpara expresses himself on how he intends to bring his wealth of experience in the realization of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan’s vision. Excerpts:

Elder Statesman, Chief David Attah served two former Military Heads of State, Generals Sanni Abacha and Abdulsalami Abubakar as Chief Press Secretary. In this interview with Vanguard’s Peter Duru he expresses sadness at the level of corruption, poverty and unemployment in the country and on why he has been out of touch with Mrs. Mariam Abacha, widow of the late Abacha. Excerpts:

I LAUGHED my heart out as I read the above titled piece published by Dr. Okey Ndibe. He writes: “Last week, Mr. Obienyem wrote and distributed a piece titled{sic} ‘Anambra: May God Help Okey Ndibe!’” in response to his piece. In his usual offensive language devoid of civility, he was at the crest of his curve pouring vituperations on the Governor.

THE Bishop of Komedy brings it back again with another mind blazing show on the 30th of October 2011.This show is like no other. Has everything in the mix, lots of musical performances, Slow Dogg the well loved musician will be there to make sure you get your groove on, Sound sultan,the well loved muma G and of course KAS. lots of comedy.

In the heart of western part of Saudi Arabia, not far from the Red Sea, there lies the town of Makkah. In the center of this town there is a small square building of about 60 x 60ft.

WITH two singles only, she has risen well above in the music scene. Tiwa Savage, the name pops up in conversations and you’ll find her performing at almost every show.

SPECIAL Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Chief Executive Officer, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Mr. Kingsley Kuku, has told the European Parliament to mount pressure on European Union, EU, countries, particularly Britain, to rescind their controversial travel advice on Nigeria.