RAINBOW COALITION: Tinubu must be careful with Wike — Odion Akhaine, political scientist
Speaks on the case of Bola Ige in Obasanjo govt and the wrecking of AD Says selfish politicians destroy parties, replace them with SPVs By Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor As political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to reshape Nigeria’s political scene, the growing involvement of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, […]
The mood at the Police Headequarters
Some of them that spoke secretly to Vanguard said it was the prayers they said to God over the way the outgoing police boss treated their promotion that resulted in his inglorious removal from office. One of them at the 1st floor unequivocally told this reporter that he has been drinking with his colleagues after hearing the news.
The SAN’s Pulpit: Israel Uumezuruike esq., SAN — Adieu
On very few but special occasions, this column has been devoted to paying tribute to some of the very astute legal minds that have had very profound impact on legal and constitutional development in this country
R2K commend Rivers govt launch of Government Initiative
Right to Know, R2K, Initiative has commended the Rivers State government for initiating the first ever Open Government Summit in Nigeria, which took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State early in the month. R2Kdescribed the launch as a commitment of the Rivers State Government to adopting and issuing an Open Government Policy Document before the end of 2010.
Avoiding a needless crisis in Aboh Mbaise, Ngor Okpala councils
As the 2011 general elections draws closer, there are concerns that the Aboh Mbaise and Ngor Okpala Local Government Areas of Imo State, may be spoiling for war, over the House of Representatives seat presently occupied by Emeka Ihedioha, as the councils accuse each other of undermining the other.
Electoral reforms or electorates reform(4)
The report again vested the power on the NJC which shall recommend to the Senate with the requirement of two third voting including at least ten votes from the minority. d. Funding of INEC for election, also, capital and recurrent (salaries and allowances for chairman/Board members) expenditure to be from a consolidated revenue fund of the federation. e. Dates of Elections, The report sought the amendment of sections 132(2) and 178()2) of the Constitution to fix a single date for the Presidential and Gubernatorial elections with at least six months before the expiration of the current holders
