AS a young undergraduate in the 1980s, I got mocked by my friends from the eastern part of the country each time they returned after the holidays to then University of Ife in Ile-Ife which was renamed after the great politician who was never allowed to transform Nigeria even though they (the powers that be) knew he had all it took to do so.

SLEEPING sickness is the scourge of sub-Saharan Africa where, according to the World Health Organisation, WHO and Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO, an estimated 50 million people and 48 million cattle are at risk of contracting the disease.

IN the last eight weeks or so, certain political actions and indiscretion of Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, have unjustifiably put pressure on the Benin Palace and, by implication, the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa, such that the Palace was forced to offer clarifications through press statements on two occasions.

IN reaction to Mallam Nasir el-Rufai’s uninformed piece on Anambra State entitled: “Anambra: Budget of Misplaced Priorities”, many people have written by way of further comments on the subject. Quite unusual of the Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi did a rejoinder himself; he sought to correct a misrepresentation of his State.

INDEED, even after obtaining the Council’s approval, the Governor in some cases was able to prevail on some contractors to further reduce the cost of projects before the contract documents were signed.