Atiku didn’t do much to secure ADC presidential primary — Babachir Lawal
The former SGF said he and other party members had expected a keen contest among the leading aspirants and were particularly impressed by the efforts of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.
121 days to go: Where is voters’ register?
Section 11 of Electoral Act 2006, makes the following provisions on Voters’ Register:
Amnesty: Our destiny is now in our hands – Horsfall
CHIEF Albert Horsfall (OFR), is a complete security man and a spy expert. He was former Director -General of the State Security Service (SSS) and also Director- General of the defunct National Intelligence Agency(NIA). He later became the first Managing Director of the defunct Oil Mineral Producing Area Development Commission (OMPADEC).
Anambra’s ‘home for all’ absurdities
*Confusion trails PDP primaries By Jide Ajani, Deputy Editor, Emmanuel Aziken, Vincent Ujumadu IT is perhaps reflective of the State’s slogan “Home for All†that all sorts of characters are today deeply embedded in Anambra’s political terrain. However, as Senator Ikechukwu Obiorah noted last Wednesday when he suspended his gubernatorial campaigns, the ugly and destructive […]
ANAMBRA 2010: Who said what
From interviews and statements, Sunday Vanguard compilation of views from key players in the high-wire politics of Anambra State, preparatory to next February’s gubernatorial election. By Jide Ajani, Deputy Editor, Charles Kumolu & Umoru Henry GOVERNOR Suswan to Anambra PDP “I have   given them my advice and that is to say that I told them […]
We influence political leadership positively – Emir of Dutse
If we want to earn a living, we definitely have to depend on government.I think there is nothing wrong in traditional institutions being financed with public funds because other institutions like Customs, Prisons and Immigrations are adequately funded.
Anmesty : What next after October 4?
By Dayo Benson, Political Editor Ahead of Sunday October 4 expiry date of federal government’s amnesty offer to Niger Delta militants, there have been mixed feelings over its success or otherwise.
Amnesty : In Rivers, it’s still fragile peace
By Jimitota Onoyume RESPONSE of militants in Rivers State to the presidential amnesty has been very positive. A day after it was pronounced in Abuja , a dreaded militant leader, Mr. Solomon Ndigbare aka Osama Bin Laden was the first to embrace the exercise in the state. He surrendered his arms before Mr. Mike Okiro […]
In Delta, not a total success story
By Emma Arubi WHEN it became obvious that militant activities in the long neglected Niger Delta region were fast bringing the entire economy of the nation to a dangerous precipice, the Federal government led by President Yar ‘Adua proclaimed amnesty to militants of all shades with a welfare package designed to rehabilitate, re-orientate and re-integrate […]
Amnesty : In Bayelsa, so far so good
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa BARELY 48 hrs to the expiration of the presidential amnesty which sought to end the armed insurrection in the Niger Delta, all the recognized militant camps in Bayelsa State have disarmed while other pockets of unknown groups masquerading as freedom fighters in the troubled swamp of the state are also rushing […]
Imansuabgon returns to Edo PDP in style
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to further swell its ranks with the expected defection of former Action Congress (AC) governorship candidate in Edo State, Mr Kenneth Imansuangbon to the party this weekend.
Anambra 2010: How INEC can prove critics wrong – Chris Ngige
AS the Anambra governorship election slated for February 2010 gathers momentum, various contenders have shown interest for the plum job.
49 Independence Anniversary : 1960 – 2009 : When will things get better?
By Jide Ajani, Deputy Editor NIGERIA would be 49 years as an independent nation in the next 96 hours, from the hour of 00:00:01, that is the very first seconds of Thursday, October 1, 2009. That much for what Nigeria would become. On the scale of nationhood, what giant strides can Nigeria boast of in […]
49 Independence Anniversary : Signs in polity ominous – Sen Mamora (AC, Lagos East)
THOSE raising the fear of Nigeria disintegration should not be dismissed as pessimists or dooms day prophets. The signs in the polity are ominous. Politically or economically it seems very clear that we are heading towards disintegration. And what has compounded the fear is the insensitivity of the leadership in our polity. The leadership at […]
49 Independence Anniversary : Nigeria needs special prayers — Adeboye
Excerpts from the message delivered by the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, at September 4, 2009 Holy Ghost Service on the need to fast and pray for Nigeria AS many of you know,Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboyet is a very important day in Nigeria, Independence Day. I want […]
Fashola has not surpassed Tinubu — Alake
*Tinubu is too big to be a sectional leader By Ishola Balogun & Ebun Babalola Life is to different people with different meaning. For a veteran and an accomplished media man like Dele Alake, his whole life is anchored on goodwill, his philosophy is all about affecting his environment positively. That explains most probably why […]
