IJEBULAND: Inside story of the Awujale succession crisis
For Ijebuland, the wait for a new Awujale has become much more than a traditional succession exercise.
It has evolved into a complex contest involving custom, law, family interests, institutional authority and allegations of political influence.
Gov/State Assembly Elections of Violence: When death, destruction stalk the land
FOUR days after, the swirling dust of discontent is gradually settling following the crises generated by last Saturday’s governorship and states assembly elections in Nigeria. At some point while the elections lasted, the confusion engendered by disagreements between major contenders for elective positions threatened to spin out of control and sometimes climaxed into violence and bloodshed in some states.
Venezuela envoy calls Obama to order, says both countries have cut diplomatic ties
The Head of Mission, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Nigeria, Mr. MiguelancelVecchia, has askedthe United States President, Barrack Obama, to make efforts toward retracting the executive order against his country, stressing that both countries have already severed the diplomatic relationship shared.
Ireland assisting Nigeria fight terrorism through EU – Irish Ambassador
The Ambassador of Ireland to Nigeria, His Excellency, Sean Hoy has described Ireland Nigeria relationship as cordial and prosperous.
Ambassador Sean who disclosed his country’s strong commitment to ensuring a most cordial bi-national relationship with Nigeria also expressed the need for Nigeria to look further within for increased economic growth.
There is more appreciation for photography – Shola Animashaun
Shola Animashaun is one of Nigeria’s leading photographers with exploits dotting the lines in and outside the country. An Accounting graduate turned photographer who specializes in editorial, wedding, event, commercial concert, model and sport photography. He is a member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) who has five awards to his credit. Shola teaches photography in his photography Academy.
Rampaging Fulani herdsmen: The looming tragedy
There is no love lost between farmers and herdsmen in many parts of the country. For quite some time now, the media have been inundated with reports of conflict after conflict between farmers and herdsmen in different parts of the country and at the end of the day, several innocent lives are lost, farms and cattle destroyed. Farmers in Benue State, the food basket of the nation, are worst hit, causing many to believe that if nothing is done urgently to stem the tide, widespread hunger may be staring Nigeria in the face. In this report, Vanguard Features, VF, takes looks at the recent attacks in Oyo, Benue and Enugu states and the best way forward.
