Esan group pushes Imasuangbon as consensus candidate

Esan group pushes Imasuangbon as consensus candidate

AHEAD of the June 18 governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state, a social-cultural organization in the state, the Esan Renaissance, yesterday urged APC delegates in Edo Central senatorial district to back Mr. Kenneth Imasuangbon as the consensus candidate of the Esan.
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Nigeria sacks national team, coaches

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

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

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

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

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…

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.