ADC blames Tinubu for Fadahunsi’s ‘kill Accord members’ remark
Abdullahi argued that statements made by political leaders could influence how their followers interpret the limits of acceptable conduct during elections.
Post-amnesty dialogue will move N-Delta forward —Gen Azazi
Since he retired from the army after occupying the position of the Chief of the Defence Staff, CDS, General Owoye Andrew Azazi has been enjoying his peace away from public glare.
But, in this interview, Azazi speaks on the amnesty offered Niger Delta militants by the Federal Government, the performance of the Niger Delta governors and the Jos crisis.
Yar’Adua’s incapacitation : What do State Governors want?
State governors have been flip-flopping on the import of the incapacitation of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua since November 23, 2009. This report examines what their role ordinarily ought to be at a time like this but concludes that self-serving interests and the bug of myopia have combined to create a blurry vision for the state governors. Why? The ambition of some of them for 2011 is at stake.
Anxiety, anger over INEC’s plans to redraw Senatorial constituencies
A proposal by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to redraw senatorial and federal constituencies across the country is raising strong anxiety among legislators.
2011 Presidency: Emerging power play
Until February 24 unexpected return of ailing President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua from Saudi Arabia hospital, the North was already shopping for a Vice President.
Is Mega Party a stillbirth?
There are indications that the Mega Party which politicians belonging to opposition have been planning to float in the last two years has eventually hit the rocks.
Akunyili’s bombshell
DORA Akunyili needs no introduction. She is a stallion in her own right. She made her mark as a woman of integrity as witnessed by her performance in her days at NAFDAC. A no nonsense lady and she almost put her life on the line in her war against fake foods and drugs.
To Ag. President Jonathan: The malaysian example
It is no longer in dispute that Nigeria is in the group of countries referred to as Banana Republics.
Why Vanguard’s Post Amnesty Dialogue is important, by Mariere
Mr Sam Mariere is a legal practitioner and a staunch member of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. In this interview , he spoke on the forthcoming Post Amnesty Dialogue to be hosted by the Vanguard. Excerpts:
Understanding the Fashola-Tinubu cold feud
To the average Lagosian who believes that Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has performed creditably well in the past 1000 days in office, the attempt to investigate the governor, is an act of political radicalism taken to the extreme.
There is an attempt to undermine this democracy, says Oyegun
One time governor of Edo State, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun is a journalist’s delight any day for he hardly shies away from questions no matter how controversial they may be.
