Udom Emmanuel set to win by landslide in Akwa Ibom
With a little over three weeks to the gubernatorial election nationwide, the PDP candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, is set to win the race in a landslide. Apart from Akwa Ibom being a decidedly PDP state, Emmanuel’s message of hope, industrialization, human capacity development, job creation, a call for unity, and a gale of endorsements across all the three senatorial zones and numerous socio-political organizations and a campaign message based on issues, devoid of character assassination, vile rhetoric or morally objectionable approach has struck a chord among the electorate, making his victory all but a fait-accompli.
AMVCA SPECIAL: I don’t care if you like my style or not – Adunni Ade
The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards which held penultimate Saturday has left us many talking points. Apart from award hauls, the joy of victory and the agony of defeat, what is left with us, are the red carpet moments. As usual, they come with different intentions, statements, emotions, attitudes, and by all means glamour and glitz that remain long after the event. Here are some moments that defined the evening.
T.B. Joshua, Senator Kunlere, Amudipe aid the police
THREE illustrious sons of Ondo State came to the aid of the Nigeria Police following the high crime rate across the state.
Wanted in Nigeria: A more Proactive Legislature
The Constitution of the Federal republic of Nigeria 1999 provides for a National Assembly made up of 2 bodies, the Senate and the House of representatives. It also creates a House of Assembly in each state of the federation. But does Nigeria at the federal level really require a bi-camera legislature, that is, two branches of a legislature whrn both bodies have the same mandate –to make laws for the good governance of Nigeria?
Oduduru: I am tired of running junior meets
Having won three different laurels in junior African and world meets, Nigeria’s sprint sensation Divine Oduduru has stated that his aspirations have gone beyond looking for medals in competitions meant for up and coming athletes.
I still have plans for Anambra football —Umeh
Immediate past First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Chief Mike Umeh has described as self-serving, insinuations that he had not achieved anything in his two terms in office as Chairman of Anambra State Football Association. Umeh who is still gunning for another term in this chat with Jacob Ajom speaks of his achievements
