Olu of Warri’s fifth Anniversary: It’s about culture, homecoming, empowerment – Lawrence Wilbert
As the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, marks his fifth year on the throne, activities are being held across the kingdom to celebrate the anniversary and promote the culture, identity and development of the Itsekiri people. In this interview, the Agura Tete of Warri Kingdom, Chief Lawrence Wilbert, speaks on the significance of the […]
I have no reason to fight Oshiomhole – Odubu, Edo Dep Gov
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dr Pius Odubu, marked his 57th birthday recently in Benin-City, but it was low keyed. Odubu said he decided to mark it that way due to the kidnapped Chibok girls. In this interview, he speaks about his life, the crisis in Edo Assembly, his loyalty to Governor Adams Oshiomhole among other issues
How Boko Haram became an octopus – Ogbeha
Brigadier General Tunde Ogbeha (rtd) was a two-term member of the Senate, representing Kogi West Senatorial District (1999-2007); and a former military governor of the defunct Bendel State. Ogbeha bares his mind on topical issues
Why I want to be Governor of Zamfara State – Sagir
Alhaji Sagir Hamisu Gusau, a seasoned Administrator, served as the Director of Protocol to virtually all the Ministers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA in the present political dispensation and retired as Director of the Federal Capital Territory administration. He joined politics soon after he retired and he is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Terror sponsors can’t hide for too long – Maku
Some of them outgrow their sponsors and become a societal problem. Every problem that you see that has developed at the national level started at the local level, it was not tackled by those responsible at that level until it becomes a national headache.
Once oil dries up, some states will not survive – Abonta
Since the late 1950s when crude oil was first discovered in Nigeria, it has become the core of the nation’s economy. Attention has shifted from agriculture and other natural resources, to the liquid gold that has become both a blessing, and a curse for the country. In this interview, Hon. Nkem Uzoma Abonta who represents Ukwa East/West Federal Constituency of Abia State in the House of Representatives, calls for the speedy passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB into law, less dependence on oil revenue, and the fact that Nigeria does not need eighteen more states.
