Interviews

Battle For Imo: Why APC won’t win 2027 polls – Okoroma

Battle For Imo: Why APC won’t win 2027 polls – Okoroma

…Says insecurity, poor infrastructure driving businesses away from state ….‘Education, LG system have collapsed’ By Nnamdi Ojiego Despite Imo State government’s claims of improved security, massive road construction, and an ambitious plan to provide 24-hour electricity, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, says the state is still struggling to attract investment because of insecurity, poor infrastructure, […]
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How states can become self-sufficient through palm oil production—Agwu

How states can become self-sufficient through palm oil production—Agwu

MANAGING Director of BKG Exhibitions, Mr. Ifeanyi Agwu in this interview laments the neglect of Palm oil production in Nigeria, adding that plans have been concluded to hold a summit entitled: ‘Nigeria Palm Oil Technology Show’ in order to revive commercial production of palm oil in Nigeria.

It is in our interest  to give out  pre-paid meters  — CEO, Ikeja Electric

It is in our interest to give out pre-paid meters — CEO, Ikeja Electric

Ikeja Electric occupies a prime position in electricity distribution in Nigeria, being host of the most industrialized part of the country. The Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Anthony Youdeowei, in this interview with Sebastine Obasi, Ediri Ejoh and Prince Okafor, talks about the intricacies involved in supplying electricity to the various customers of the […]

The enemy has designed new strategy to attack the Church – Pastor Akinola

The enemy has designed new strategy to attack the Church – Pastor Akinola

Pastor Damilare Akinola is Senior Pastor of Appealing Grace Assembly International (APGA), Lagos. In this interview, Akinola speaks on the challenges faced by Christians in the North, especially Southern Kaduna where there are claims of persecution of the Church. He also offers a perspective on poor medicare in the country, a situation that prompted APGA’s free health programme organised as part of the ministry’s activities to mark the 2017 edition of Easter.

Why EFCC was not allowed to step into SGF Lawal’s case  – Adesina

Why EFCC was not allowed to step into SGF Lawal’s case – Adesina

In this interview, Mr Femi Adeshina, Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, discusses the suspension of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Engr. David Babachir Lawal, and the Director General, National Intelligence Agency, NIA, Amb. Ayo Oke, from office.

Shame as Ekiti youths turn to begging

Shame as Ekiti youths turn to begging

Begging which used to be a discreet trade in Yoruba land has been elevated to an art and a norm. Some years before now, you must not be caught napping in such an act which was regarded back then as an anti-social behaviour, classified as the exclusive preserve of the lazy and the mentally deranged.

Audio: Racism Allegation raised against Delta Airlines

Audio: Racism Allegation raised against Delta Airlines

An audio clip of an argument between former aide to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on electronic media, Pastor Reno Omokri and a customer rep of Delta Airlines has raised an allegation of racial discrimination against blacks by foreign-owned airlines.

Joining APC does not give cover or protection to corrupt politicians – Oyegun

Joining APC does not give cover or protection to corrupt politicians – Oyegun

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and first civilian governor of Edo state, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, in this interview with Saturday Vanguard in Benin City, said the arrival of President Muhammadu Buhari has put to shame those who were wishing the President dead. He also disclosed plans by the party to investigate the failure by the senate to confirm the appointment of Mr Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) despite the fact that the party enjoys majority in the senate.

Only enablers’ll make relocation  order to oil coys  work  — Wabali, MD Panoil Energy Resources

Only enablers’ll make relocation order to oil coys work — Wabali, MD Panoil Energy Resources

Our guest today, Mr. Andy Wabali, Managing Director of Pan Energy Resources, discusses his life as a managing director of a leading oil and gas firm, former managing director of a Mortgage Bank and someone, who had a banker grandfather, father and ended up a banker. He also offered insight into how some challenges in the oil and gas sector could be surmounted. Wabali holds a B.Sc and MBA in Finance.

Why faith-based varsities charge high fees – Prof Afolami,

Why faith-based varsities charge high fees – Prof Afolami,

Vice Chancellor, Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos, Prof. Steve Afolami, in this interview revealed why faith-based universities charge high fees, saying it is wrong to assume that a university is created only for the benefit of a particular group of persons. Excerpts:

Patients’ Ignorance of their rights not helping healthcare – Dr. Jeff-Nnamani

Patients’ Ignorance of their rights not helping healthcare – Dr. Jeff-Nnamani

DR. Dorothy Jeff-Nnamani, Managing Director of Novo Health Africa in this interview, uses her expertise in public healthcare management to examine the practice of health insurance in Nigeria within the context of its acceptance, challenges, and prospects. Our guest holds a Bachelor of Surgery, MBBS, Master of Public Health, MPH, and Master of Science, MSc, Infectious Diseases.

Nigeria’s unfairness to the Igbo, a ticking time bomb – Nnia Nwodo

Nigeria’s unfairness to the Igbo, a ticking time bomb – Nnia Nwodo

PRESIDENT-GENERAL of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and two-time minister, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, does not want to witness another civil war in the country because of the nasty experience of the first one between 1967-1970. Consequently, he wants all sections of the country to truthfully air their grievances to enable Nigerians fashion a constitution themselves that will give rise to a true federation. Speaking for the Igbo, he said there is urgent need to address age-long maltreatment of the Igbo, which gave rise to agitation for Biafra Republic by Igbo youth, stressing that Nigeria’s unfairness to the Igbo is a ticking time bomb. He spoke to an editorial team of Vanguard in Lagos on Thursday.