PDP moves to harmonise national, senatorial campaigns
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun efforts to strengthen coordination between its national and grassroots campaign structures as the party prepares for the forthcoming election season.
Tribute to Justus Esiri: Justus was larger than life itself
When without any preparation, I jumped out of regular employment around 1978, it was clear I was headed for deep waters. At 29, it didn’t really matter, as I foolishly believed I could conquer the world even with my bare hands! But the reality was vastly different.
Deconstructing the Anenih loyalty paradigm
THE article with the above title by Johnson Momodu in the Vanguard of March 15 is indeed an interesting piece. Obviously, the author set out to glorify the person of Chief Anthony Anenih.
Anenih’s olive branch to aggrieved PDP governors
CHAIRMAN of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, is not new to tough political assignments, especially for the PDP.
President Jonathan’s visit to Borno State
The president’s visit to Borno State, I guess, was intended to dramatize to Nigerians at home and abroad that despite opposition to the regime, the president could still be received in Borno with respect and even enthusiasm.
Ebibo Lakemfa: A passing like no other
I AM away in Addis Ababa, organising the 40th Anniversary of the Organisation Of African Trade Union Unity, OATUU, the umbrella organisation of African workers, which comes up on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Also, as the OATUU Secretary General, I am to attend the African Union Labour and Social Affairs Commission meeting, the tripartite biennial conference that brings together African Labour Ministers, employers and trade unions.
Full deregulation of Oil sector: Let the debate begin
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan recently returned to what many Nigerians believed was a settled issue. Speaking at the Nigeria Summit 2013 in Lagos, he had unveiled a platform of economic development for the country which he said was predicated on full removal of fuel subsidy.
Still on presidential pardon (2)
THE government’s position is supported by notable constitutional lawyers, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN) and one-time Secretary of Education, Prof. Ben Nwabueze (SAN) as well as the Second Republic Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Richard Akinjide (SAN), among others.
APC: Overcoming the PDP decoy
DEMOCRACY appears to be on the reverse gear with the current happenings in the country. The desperation of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to remain in power by hook and crook is becoming more and more manifest daily.
APC: Merging for wrong reasons
THE protracted efforts by some political parties to merge into a mega political group should have been commendable but for their warped and negative rationalisation for doing so.
Still on presidential pardon
THE decision of the nation’s Council of States, led by President Goodluck Jonathan, to pardon the former BayelsaState governor, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha and other ex-convicts, has continued to generate ripples in and out of Nigeria.
