‘Nigerians should insist on probity by leaders’

‘Nigerians should insist on probity by leaders’

LAGOS—The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, and the Open Society Initiative for West Africa, OSIWA, yesterday urged Nigerians to continue to demand accountability from their leaders at all levels of government. The request was made at a public hearing in Lagos on local and community level corruption organized by the two leading civil society organizations.
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Delta APC Reps candidate denies forging death certificate

Delta APC Reps candidate denies forging death certificate

The candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, for Okpe, Sapele and Uvwie federal constituency of Delta State in the National Assembly elections, Mr Gibson Akporehe, has denied the claim by one Christopher Anirah that he forged his (Anirah) death certificate to pave way for him to contest, describing the claim as false, malicious and unfounded.

Food for thought

Food for thought

An anonymous sage made the following comments in a letter he wrote to the British Guardian newspaper. He was talking about the behavioural, psychological and ideological transformation he had undergone between youth and middle age.

2015 ELECTIONS: Impact of regional (party) alliances and ethnic bloc voting on results

2015 ELECTIONS: Impact of regional (party) alliances and ethnic bloc voting on results

The good news of the week was the clearing of the murderous gangs from some parts of the country which they have forcefully occupied and wantonly devastated. The country‘s gallant security outfits should be handsomely rewarded for the victories, and the support of all Nigerians is needed for the eventual victory over the Boko Haram insurgents also. The supporting forces of Niger and Chad should be appreciated for coming to the aid of their neighbour at the crucial moment.

Presidential polls: Western diplomats call for caution

Presidential polls: Western diplomats call for caution

AS Nigerians count days to the country’s general elections come March 28, 2015, many foreigners appear to be leaving the country in droves as witnessed by Vanguard Consular Advisory at both Lagos and Abuja international airports.