REP Dakuku Peterside is a member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State. In an interview following the decision of an Abuja High Court nullifying the election of Chief Godspower Ake as chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, he expresses surprise at the dislocation of a peace he said once existed in the party in the state. Excerpts:

WARRI—REPRESENTATIVES of the five ethnic nationalities in Delta State have restated their commitment to confront Federal Government over the alleged illegal sales of oil facilities in their communities to non-indigenes, without granting them the right of first refusal.

MAKURDI —No fewer that 12,000 persons are said to be infected with tuberculosis across the 23 local government area of Benue State.

The global demand for smartphones, which boast web connectivity, high resolution touch-screen displays and access to application stores is at an all time high. In Nigeria the case is not different as it is highly sought after by individuals ranging from corporate executives to housewives who feel the need to be at the top of their game. Perhaps, this informed the introduction of the L series II smartphones by LG Electronics, recently.

SENATE President,David Mark, said yesterday, that to douse tension in the country, agitation or feeling of marginalization by some minority groups in the country, zoning or rotation of top political offices should be inserted in the constitution.