Independence Day bomber’s remains smuggled out of Kuje Prison – MEND
WARRI - Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, alleged, Sunday, that the remains of Francis Osuvwo, alias General Gbokos, arrested in connection with the October 1, 2010 Independence Day bombing, were smuggled, Saturday night, out of Kuje Prisons, Abuja, where he died, to an unknown destination.
Race for Ekiti PDP chair intensifies
ADO EKITI- No fewer than eight chieftains of Ekiti State Peoples Democratic Party [PDP] are vying for the state chairmanship position, as the party is said to have zoned the post to the North Senatorial District.
Northern Govs’ Revenue Sharing Gambit
Governor Aliyu Babangida of Niger State comes across as an articulate politician who is sure of himself and has a conviction of spirit in whatever he does. The self-styled chief servant, no doubt, stands out among his peers. He is forthright and not intimidated to speak his mind on contending issues.
Olu of Warri’s silver jubilee activities begin May 2
WARRI- His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse II, the Olu of Warri, will on May 2, mark his 25 years on the throne. According to the programme of activities marking the nine-day event, on April 28, there will be songs of praise at the palace field while Worship Service will take place at different Churches on Sunday in Warri.
That victory in Kigali
This week I was expected to go back to the just concluded Nations Cup in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
I watch Nigeria’s debt profile like a hawk – Okonjo-Iweala
Last week, Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, led a federal government delegation to Europe, on a Non-Deal Road show to meet investors over the Nigerian Eurobond floated in January last year.
