Prof. Pat Utomi remains one of the best cerebral minds to emerge from this part of the world and his contributions to public discourse are always illuminating as can be seen in this interview with the Vanguard newspaper on issues ranging from Niger Delta crisis to power struggle in the presidency and poverty in Nigeria. Excerpts:

Governor Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole of Edo State turns 57 today. In this interview with Sunday Vanguard conducted at his Iyanmu country home, also known as Camp David, he gives an insight into his upbringing and life, first as a labour leader, and now as politician. He also gives his views on the planned electoral reforms, the genesis of his crisis with the former chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih, and other national issues. Excerpts:

The belief by many Nigerians that politics is an art of deception where foes are caught unawares was temporarily set aside last Monday in the Senate.

Perceived insincerity by those he thought were on the same platform with him to form the once hyped Mega Party may have been the real reason why former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is going back to PDP, according to sources that spoke with Saturday Vanguard.

Before Acting President Goodluck Jonathan eventually dissolved the divided house that was the Executive Council of the Federation, he inherited, there had been sustained pressure on him to do so.