Main reason Gowon was toppled, by Philip Asiodu
Chief Philip Asiodu, 77, has paid his dues as a very articulate Nigerian leader. He became Permanent Secretary at the age of 31. His retirement from service in 1975 when he was Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy was believed to be mischievous and premature. In this interview with Saturday Vanguard, he picked holes in the then post-Gowon military regime. Excerpts:
2012: A new year, new challenges, old problems
IN the next couple of hours, 2012, the year of multiple expectations will be ushered in and 2011 will be consigned to the dustbin of history. However, the same cannot be said of the avalanche of unresolved, partly resolved and yet to be articulated problems that 2011 left in its trail.
Emeka Ike honoured with chieftaincy title
When next you set your eyes on Emeka Ike, please endeavour to address him as a title holder.
Four killed as blast rocks Maiduguri mosque
Four people were killed in Maiduguri, Borno State, following a bomb blast near a mosque yesterday. The blast was said to have taken place as Muslims left a mosque after Friday prayers. The explosion came after the Christmas attacks on Madalla Church, Niger state by the violent Islamist sect Boko Haram killed at least 32 people. The sect also explained why it struck at the church. No one has claimed responsibility for the Maiduguri blast.
There is no error in trial…keep trying – Ikenna Onuorah
At first sight, one is likely to assume that Ikenna is a musical artist. Little would you imagine that he is a trained civil engineer but with a strong passion for branding and advertising. He walked into the Vanguard office to share what makes his life tick with Saturday Youthful Vibes. Please read on.
Denrele in love?
After many attempts by pundits to guess what ex Soundcity OAP, Denrele Edun’s love life looks like, should we say he’s finally in love?
