PDP crisis deepens as Sheriff takes over party secretariat

ABUJA—Senator Ali Modu Sheriff yesterday took over the secretariat of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, vowing that he remained the authentic chairman of the party till 2018. This has further plunged the party into deeper crisis after the caretaker committee last week assumed office with much fanfare.
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High cost of fuel: Peugeot 4008 SUV to the rescue

Renowned French car maker, Peugeot, is not known for making sport utility vehicles SUVs. It is a master, when it comes to the production of sedans and estates. Remember the 404, 504 and 505 sedans and estates. They were in a class of their own during their time. They were preferred models for car buyers in the 70’s and 80’s, and early 1990’s.

MTN N1.04trn fine: Govt’ll accept N330bn- Minister

ABUJA—THE Federal Government, yesterday, told the House of Representatives Committee investigating the alleged unlawful reduction of the N1.04 trillion fine imposed on South African Telecommunication network provider, MTN, to N330 billion that the deal was a settled matter as it received the blessings of the highest level of government.

CVL supports FRSC expired tyre campaign with launch of Continental, GT

As the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, campaign on expired tyres gain momentum, Cambistry Ventures Limited, CVL, dealers in automotive products has come up with two world class tyre brands to save the situation. Managing Director of CVL, Sir Ikechukwu Okafor, said that it is regrettable the way and manner substandard tyres enter into the country and as a result his company, Cambistry, decided to introduce the world class tyre brands Continental and General Tire, both manufactured in Europe.

Abakaliki residents lament damages caused by flood

RESIDENTS of Ebonyi state have continued to lament following last weekend’s heavy downpour in the State as the management of a fish farm in Abakaliki, the state capital yesterday said it lost over 4,000 fishes resulting from the natural disaster.

Enugu govt raises alarm over traffic light vandalism

The Enugu State government has raised alarm over the vandalism of equipment controlling the traffic light system at Ani Street junction, Enugu by yet-to-be identifed hoodlums, resulting in temporary shutdown of the traffic light system along UNEC road.

Anambra central poll: Akirika accuses INEC of bias

A chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Mr. Okoli Akirika, yesterday, accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of bias in the delay to conduct the Anambra Central senatorial zone election.

Nigeria sacks national team, coaches

In a bizarre, yet not unexpected move, the Nigeria Cricket Federation has sacked the entire men’s cricket team and their Indian coach, Shriam Regananthian.

Nwakali for Arsenal pre-season

Nigeria youth international Kelechi Nwakali has said that he will join Arsenal for pre-season next month after he has signed a professional contract later this month with the English Premier League.

Nwakali for Arsenal pre-season

Nigeria youth international Kelechi Nwakali has said that he will join Arsenal for pre-season next month after he has signed a professional contract later this month with the English Premier League.

What other Niger Deltans must do

THE devastating effects of the activities of the Niger Delta Avengers on the Nigerian economy has made it imperative for the Federal government to reach a compromise with the militants. In fact, the PM News edition of Tuesday 7th June reported the setting up of a committee to discuss with the avengers. The questions that logically crop up from this development are : What will be the basis for discussions? Will the issues cover other Niger Delta ethnic groups? If an agreement is reached with the avengers, will that guarantee peace in the region? Do the authorities really want peace in the region? What must be done to guarantee that?

Fear of violence: APC primary may hold at Army Barracks

THERE are speculations that the Saturday governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) may take place in one of the Army barracks in the state rather than the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium for security reasons.

Hopes fading for Buhari’s govt, unless…

EARLY last year, in the run-up to the 2015 general elections, this writer argued in two newspaper articles that Nigerians should vote for then presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari and against Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and the then-ruling PDP. I pointed to the massive systemic corruption in the Jonathan government and how this was seriously impeding economic growth and miring the hapless citizens in poverty.

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