Interview

Govs don’t regard tackling insecurity as priority — Folarin, Afenifere scribe

Govs don’t regard tackling insecurity as priority — Folarin, Afenifere scribe

…Says federal police can’t pretend to be State Police …Insists S-West govs failed on Amotekun …Intelligence failed in tackling insecurity in North …Explains why Makinde erred in calling for Oriire abduction probe …Insists all faiths are victims of terrorism By Dapo Akinrefon Chief Ademola Folarin, a lawyer, is the General Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political […]
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We will insist on good governance to change the fortunes of Lagos – Funso Doherty

We will insist on good governance to change the fortunes of Lagos – Funso Doherty

By Jide Ajani, General Editor Funso Doherty is the gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the 2023 general elections, and he  is an accomplished professional with a distinguished track record of achievement, leading with integrity in the private sector. He has served as MD/CEO of three different pension mnanagement companies.   He […]

Muslim-Muslim ticket: We are in a very difficult situation – Soyinka

Muslim-Muslim ticket: We are in a very difficult situation – Soyinka

By Kennedy Mbele Professor Wole Soyinka, in this no holds barred interview, speaks on the state of the nation. Specifically, the Nobel laureate shares his perspectives on the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the 2001 murder of then Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige, and issues surrounding Biafra war, among others. […]

What we’re doing to revive Ajaokuta, ALSCON, NNMC, others –Okoh, BPE DG

What we’re doing to revive Ajaokuta, ALSCON, NNMC, others –Okoh, BPE DG

. The reform of Nigeria’s public sector enterprises has been progressing steadily over the years and has recorded some gains and setbacks in the process, drawing applause in some cases and anxiety in some others. In this special interview with Vanguard’s editorial team of Soni Daniel, Emma Ujah and Gabriel Ewepu, the Director-General of the […]

Atiku’s Quest For Nigeria’s Presidency: ‘I’m driven by passion to serve and give back’

Atiku’s Quest For Nigeria’s Presidency: ‘I’m driven by passion to serve and give back’

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is a man, who has been around. He’s in the legion of Nigerians, whose first name is easily recognisable because there are no two similar reputational standing: Gani (Fawehinmi);  Fela (Anikulapo Ransome-Kuti); Beko (Ransome-Kuti); Rashidi (Yekini); and the list goes on. The name Atiku can only be followed by Abubakar in contemporary Nigerian political conversation.

Olu of Warri: ‘My life, Warri Kingdom and our agenda for peace, progress’

Olu of Warri: ‘My life, Warri Kingdom and our agenda for peace, progress’

*Talks about transformation into kingship *His views on spirituality, Christianity and tradition Fortune must be smiling on the people of Warri Kingdom.  The ascension of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu of Warri, last year, is considered in many spheres as fortunate. He has knowledge and he is wise.  He is also calm. And he is young, […]

Senator ‘leaks’ Tinubu’s ‘manifesto’: State police tops

Senator ‘leaks’ Tinubu’s ‘manifesto’: State police tops

•‘Despite Muslim-Muslim ticket, let us give Asiwaju, Shettima a chance’ By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Senator Ayo Arise, a businessman, is a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, from Ekiti State, who in 2007 represented Ekiti North in the Senate. In this interview, the former students’ union leader weighs-in on the controversy generated by the […]