Executive Governor of Imo State Chief Ikedi Ohakim must be commended for his wise appointment of Barrister Enyinna Onuegbu as Sole Administrator of Ngor Okpala Local Government Area and Prince Collins Enwere as Coordinator for Ngor-Okpala South Local Government Development Area.

There is no doubt the sudden demise of the late Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Rimi, a renowned vocal northern political icon, and a former disciple of late Mallam Aminu Kano has created yet another irreplaceable vacuum in Kano politics and the nation at large.

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.