The voodoo about 13% derivation to N/Delta – Mudiaga-Odje

The voodoo about 13% derivation to N/Delta – Mudiaga-Odje

Dr Akpo Mudiaga-Odje is a human rights activist and a constitutional lawyer. In this interview, he speaks on the raging issue of resource allocation to the Niger Delta region, the inclinations of the President towards the region and the permutations of a second term for President Jonathan. Excerpts:
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Obafemi ‘catches cold’ in Russia

Obafemi ‘catches cold’ in Russia

Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins desperate for first-team football is hoping to secure a move away from his Russian club Rubin Kazan in the summer.

Oil marketers begin importation for second quarter

Oil marketers begin importation for second quarter

The 42 oil marketers licensed to import fuel for the second quarter of the year have begun importation of the product, an official of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) said.

Windstorm: NEMA warns south-south states to get prepared

Windstorm: NEMA warns south-south states to get prepared

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned states in the South-South region to prepare adequately for severe windstorms as predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) to avoid casualties.

Damascus suicide blasts kill 55, hurt 372

Damascus suicide blasts kill 55, hurt 372

– Two powerful explosions that struck Damascus on Thursday were carried out by suicide bombers and killed at least 55 people while wounding another 372, Syria’s interior ministry said

South-South U-18 boxing talents to be harnessed

South-South U-18 boxing talents to be harnessed

Benin – Talents discovered at the ongoing two-day South-South U-18 boxing championships in Benin, will be harnessed for future competitions, according to Yemi Usikaye, the coordinator, National Sports Commission, South-South Zone 1.

OPEC ups 2012 world oil demand forecast

OPEC ups 2012 world oil demand forecast

OPEC revised its 2012 world oil demand outlook slightly upwards on Thursday citing a stable US economy and the shutdown of nuclear plants in Japan, which boosted demand.

Ndigbo and 2015: Now is the time

Ndigbo and 2015: Now is the time

THE quest to produce a president of Igbo extraction has become a common feature in the build up to every Nigerian election season, and the year 2015 is not expected to be any different. Already, there have been calls by notable Igbos on the need for the South East political zone to produce the next President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.