FELIX NWANERI writes on the bid by political leaders in the South-East to rejig the process of reigniting Igbo socio and economic renaissance through a stabilization fund Desirous of Igbo renaissance in a Nigeria, where the various ethnic nationalities are busying themselves with strategies to harness their respective potentials, stakeholders in the South-East, comprising governors […]
With about 3,000 delegates set to participate in today’s governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ADEWALE MOMOH writes on the intrigues employed by the gladiators towards outwitting each other As the Ondo State October 10, 2020 governorship election draws near intense politicking and maneuvering have no doubt engulfed the state’s political space. […]
CHUKWU DAVID reports that the Senate, in a recent legislative intervention, took stringent measures against perpetrators of kidnapping and rape by prescribing life imprisonment for kidnappers and passing sexual harassment bill to tackle the vices As Nigeria grapples with the menace of insecurity and other vices bedeviling the wellbeing of the citizenry, the Senate, […]
Hon. Dipo Olorunrinu represented Amuwo Odofin Constituency 1 in the Lagos State Assembly between 2015 and 2019. In this interview, he speaks on the need for inclusiveness and deepening of the nation’s democratic system. WALE ELEGBEDE reports What was the experience like as a lawmaker who served in the Lagos State House of Assembly […]
Recent developments in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have created a storm. The former national chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, failed to learn from the age-long advice that a good General does not fight on all fronts. Those who refused, in history, to heed this advice, had always had cause […]
Prof. Modupe Adelabu, a former deputy governor of Ekiti State, in this interview, speaks on efforts aimed at resolving the crises rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor Kayode Fayemi-led administration in Ekiti State. Excerpts: What do you think is responsible for the crisis rocking the state chapter of the All […]
The governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State commenced at about 2:00 pm on Monday with some aspirants shunning the venue. Ife Oyedele, Segun Abraham and John Odimayo had earlier announced their withdrawal for Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN). Among the remaining nine aspirants, only four turned up at the venue […]
Seven aspirants contesting the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Ondo State have called for the postponement of the exercise scheduled to hold today (Monday). The aspirants are Isaac Kekemeke, Sola Iji, Olayide Adelami, Bukola Adetola, Olusola Oke and Jumoke Anifowose. They spoke at a meeting with the Chairman of the Election Committee […]
Kanye West has suggested a payment of a million dollars for everyone who has a baby if he becomes the next US president. In a lengthy speech to an audience in North Charleston, South Carolina, on Sunday, the rapper spoke about topics such as abortion, religion and international trade. He said abortion should be […]
Twelve aspirants, including Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, will today battle for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the October 10 election in Ondo State. ADEWALE MOMOH X-rays the 12 gladiators and their chances at the shadow poll The political atmosphere in Ondo State could best be described as super-charged […]