PDP chairmanship race:The crowded field
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is at the moment grappling with the issue of many aspirants jostling for the position of national chairman of the party. The office has been zoned to the North East. The party’s headache is how to drive the process that would lead to the emergence of a candidate who would be acceptable to the generality of its leadership and followership.
The strength of society depends on the well-being of women – Olufunmi
Barr.(Mrs.)Olufunmi Oluyede is the current Chairperson of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Lagos State Chapter. FIDA, an organization in the vanguard of protecting women and children’s rights, has over the years defended the rights of abused women and children worldwide through its various chapters. Here, Barr.Olufunmi speaks on how FIDA Lagos has continued to keep the ideals of the association. Hear her:
3 years after, Mimiko promises to do more
Akure, the Ondo State capital, stood still, at the weekend, as people from the 18 local government areas of the state and beyond converged in the city to celebrate three years of the administration of Governor Olusegun Mimiko.
The blessings of Boko Haram
Jesus says we can identify his disciples by their fruits. (Matthew 7:20). He then says the fruits of a man are his words. (Luke 6:43-45). So here is a sure-fire way of determining the true disciple. Step on his toes and see what he has to say. Give him a slap and listen to what comes out of his mouth. That is the value of Boko Haram attacks for Nigerian Christians.
No alternative to national confab – Yourba leaders
Some Yoruba leaders are not in any doubt that the path to true nationhood is the convocation of Sovereign National Conference, SNC.
LAGOS/BENIN ROAD: Some pass marks, but ….
Both the print and electronic media, through write-ups, photographs, and news reports, did their best for many months to draw the federal government’s attention to the deplorable condition of that very busy and very important road in the country. The volume of vehicular movement, including many heavy duty vehicles, like fuel tankers, trailers of all sizes, and lorries, is unbelievable.
