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 […]
The imperatives of Igbo presidency in 2015, by Orji Kalu
It started like a small matter but after just a few months, Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and multi-sectoral businessman, has been able to drive the process of putting the pursuit of Igbo presidency on the front burner of national discourse.
How I made it to the American Congress, by Capt Okunbor
Captain Hosa Okunbor is a business mogul and a lover of the less privileged. Last weekend, he bagged the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science Award from the University of Benin (UNIBEN). Eminent people across the country were in Benin-City to celebrate with him on the honour. The soft spoken Captain, who also is a close friend of President Goodluck Jonathan, spoke with Sunday Vanguard shortly after the award on his life and some national issues.
Civil War: Both Awo and Achebe were right – Muoboghare
Professor Patrick Muoboghare, a former leader of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Delta State University Abraka chapter turned Commissioner for Basic Education in Delta State, is never scared of controversies. In this interview, he bares his mind on the war of words in the aftermath of Chinua Achebe’s newest book; state police; indigenous crude oil refineries destruction; kidnapping; armed robbery; and sports. Excerpts:
Oshiomhole will enforce tax law without fear or favour – Special Adviser
As Comrade Adams Oshiomhole settles down for his second term in office, he has told Edo people that he will not leave any stone unturned in his determination to take the State to the next level.
Police‘re waiting for my accusers to prove allegations – Ereyitomi
CHAIRMAN of the Governing Council of Ugborodo Community Trust, Ugborodo, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, speaks on how he emerged and the allegations of embezzlement against him.
It was tough burying my mother after Aguleri/Umuleri war – Emeka
It was a rough beginning for him.He abandoned school after his father died and took to motorcycle spare parts apprenticeship. After finishing and practising the trade for some time, he moved to the motor parts business. Then he dabbled into bulldozer parts business and equipment leasing.
Ugborodo: My hands‘re clean, says Tonwe
CHAIRMAN of the parallel Ugborodo Community Trust, Mr. David Tonwe, insists on the legitimacy of his mandate and denied being an agent provocateur in the crisis.
It’s normal for a family like ours to have issues – Ojukwu’s son
Barely a year after the death of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Dim Emeka Ojukwu, there seems to be an on-going family crisis. In this interview with ENYIM ENYIM, the first son of the late warlord, Chief Emeka Ojukwu, jnr, speaks on the rearing family feud as well as the life and times of his late father.
ANOTHER SUBSIDY MESS: Vehicles FG gave to NURTW have all broken down – Issa Aremu, NLC chief
How has the subsidy intervention fund (SURE-P) fared since the government introduced it in the aftermath of the protest in January? The vice president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the body which spearheaded the January protest, Comrade Issa Aremu, provides the Labour perspective in this interview. The general secretary of the National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), also speaks on the state of the nation.
Judges don’t make money like lawyers – Justice Itam, Cross River CJ
Justice Okoi Ikpi Itam is the Acting Chief Judge of Cross River State. He was Acting Chief Justice of Gambia. In this interview, he speaks on his admiration for the law profession. But he says there is a lot of money to make being a member of the bar than being on the bench.
