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Why govt must compel MDAs to use licensed auctioneers to dispose assets — Mafikuyomi, Unicorn Auctions CEO

Why govt must compel MDAs to use licensed auctioneers to dispose assets — Mafikuyomi, Unicorn Auctions CEO

*Says untrained officials, internal auction depts undermine transparency, revenue generation *Argues auctioneers can help recover billions in trapped assets By Nnamdi Ojiego Auctioneering is often associated with distressed assets, court orders and the sale of property. But Dr Ayodeji Fred Mafikuyomi, Chief Executive Officer of Unicorn Auctions Limited, says the profession has a much wider […]
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Why South/South is against calls for Nigeria’s breakup — Opone, PANDEF member 

Why South/South is against calls for Nigeria’s breakup — Opone, PANDEF member 

CHIEF Ossai Opone, a member of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF and former governorship aspirant in Delta State in this interview, explains how the gains of the latest dialogue between the Federal Government and PANDEF    can be maximized. He also proffers solutions to the growing agitations for self-determination in some sections of Nigeria. 

Storm in N’Delta over plot to sack PANDEF, Clark

Storm in N’Delta over plot to sack PANDEF, Clark

IT was like a bolt from the blue when a coalition of nine militant groups, convened by the leader of the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers, RNDA, self- styled “Major General Johnmark Ezonbi, announced the withdrawal of the approval given to the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, the umbrella body of monarchs, leaders and stakeholders of Niger Delta region, led by former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, by militants in the Niger Delta, penultimate weekend.

BUHARI: Could have remained in London until end of his tenure

BUHARI: Could have remained in London until end of his tenure

FESTUS Okoye is a prominent Kaduna-based lawyer who has carved a niche for himself as human right activist. He was a member of the 2014 National Conference and a vocal advocate for the rights of the less privileged in the society.

I hear music from God  — Kunle Ajomale

I hear music from God — Kunle Ajomale

Kunle Ajomale is a popular musician in Nigeria and overseas. His songs remain a recurring decimal in churches and at Christian events. In this interview he talks about his life as a musician, his forthcoming 30 years on stage celebration, and more.

Agitations: Nigeria can’t move forward without tackling Igbo question —Mbazulike Amaechi

Agitations: Nigeria can’t move forward without tackling Igbo question —Mbazulike Amaechi

First Republic politician, nationalist and  elder statesman, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi,in this interview with Saturday Vanguard speaks on restructuring and why it is necessary if Nigeria wants to remain one indivisible entity. He lamented that the Igbo have been treated as slaves in Nigeria, and justified the agitations of separatist groups like MASSOB and IPOB., arguing that referendum does not mean a call for war as it is a practice all over the world.

My determination to build a vibrant future  — Oduyemi

My determination to build a vibrant future — Oduyemi

BACKGROUND: After attaining a first degree in Computer Science, I worked for such companies as Pfizer Nigeria (later Neimeth Pharmaceuticals) as a programmer, JKK Limited as hardware engineer and helpdesk 1st/2nd line support, MBC International Bank as Network Analyst and  Project Manager and First Bank as a System Analyst. I was an Application Support Specialist for Merchant Banking Corporation and later Head of Department, Branch LAN support at the Bank. I left MBC International Bank as head E-commerce support under the ICT group. I have worked in almost every sector of the ICT industry.

There’s tremendous improvement in NPA, … – Osoba

There’s tremendous improvement in NPA, … – Osoba

Elder statesman and former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, is chairman, board management committee of African Circle Pollution Management Limited (ACPML), a marine pollution management company, which just deployed a $4.5 million equipment in Port Harcourt. Recently, he spoke to journalists on the activities of his company and the improvements that the maritime sector has seen in Nigeria in the past one year.