2015: How the Urhobos, Jonathan plotted against Obuh — Oru
Barrister Andrew Oru, a senior lawyer and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Delta State came to national limelight as one of two lawyers that raised the issue of the alleged conviction of a former governor of the state. Oru who had initially aspired for the 2015 governorship ticket of the PDP subsequently became a senior adviser of one of the major aspirants, Mr. David Edevbie, a fellow Urhobo.
Level playing ground
Level playing ground
Who will save the nation and rescue the Naira
I must apologise to my readers for absconding from my weekly assignment without due notice. I went in search of better sight and improved hearing. Though I can now see and hear a little bit better. I must confess that my sight is being blurred by the devastation of Boko-Haram bombs and my ears are blocked by nasty rumours of impending post-election reactions.
Lawyers root for Buhari/Osinbajo
LAGOS—The presidential ambition of the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate and his running mate, Mohammadu Buhari and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo got a boost as a group of lawyers yesterday vowed to ensure the team wins the February election.
Don’t blame Jonathan for Nigeria’s woes —Oba Akiolu
Lagos—The Oba of Lagos, Oba Railwan Akiolu, yesterday, said that President Goodluck Jonathan should not be blamed for the problems of Nigeria.
How far can Jonathan go in ELOOOO states?
With states like Ekiti (E), Lagos (L), Ogun (O), Ondo (O), Osun (O) and Oyo (O), the six South-West states can also be described as ELOOOO states. The word elo in Yoruba, the indigenous language of South-westerners, means how much.
BUDGET: Lagos to spend N101bn on wages, pension
LAGOS—Lagos State Government yesterday said N101 billion (20.6 per cent) of the N489 billion budget approved by the State House of Assembly would be spent on wages and pension benefits of civil servants in the state.
I worked free to get my acting career on track – Adufe
Mary Adufe is a fast rising actress in the Yoruba movie industry. She studied communication and language at the Obafemi Awolowo university, Ife and later worked as a journalist for a while. She resigned to become secretary to popular Yoruba actor Yinka Quadri . She has featured in so many soap operas and Nollywood movies like Ona Abayo, Effisy po, Ifokantan, Nitori Aye and many more. In this interview with Aderonke Adeyeri, she talks about her passion for acting and other interesting things. Excerpts.
Most admired actors in Nollywood
Hate them or like them. They are among the very few popular faces that adorn our TV screens you cannot help but admire unconditionally. From Pete Edochie to Olu Jacobs and Mike Ezuruonye, we bring to you some of the rare actors have become household names in the country and beyond.
Ogun governorship: How ambition is tearing Ogun PDP apart
THE People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State is on the verge of becoming an empty house following the rift arising from its recent primaries on account of the emergence of some candidates believed to be loyal to Prince Buruji Kashamu.
IMF faults report blaming policies for Ebola outbreak
THE International Monetary Fund, IMF, has faulted a report that blamed its policies for the Ebola crisis in West Africa.
