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ANPP moves to stop Zamfara governors defection to PDP
PRESIDENT Umaru Musa YarAduas war against corruption is now under severe criticism. Incidentally, it was the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mrs. Farida Waziri that put the anti-corruption campaign on the spot. She claimed that the files of the corrupt ex-governors were missing. She hardly anticipated the rebound.
EFCC: The storm over ex-governors missing files
PRESIDENT Umaru Musa YarAduas war against corruption is now under severe criticism. Incidentally, it was the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mrs. Farida Waziri that put the anti-corruption campaign on the spot. She claimed that the files of the corrupt ex-governors were missing. She hardly anticipated the rebound. ...Allegations of impropriety levelled against me are baseless, Says Suswam
The Lagos State Local Government polls last week, means differently to different things groups and individuals, particularly the opposition political parties in the state. KAMAL TAYO OROPO spoke to the factional National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, who accussed the Action Congress of democratic pretension and insisted that the APGA, was disappointed by the overall conduct of the polls and events leading to it. : ...Lagos Action Congress, Pretender And Cheat, Says Agbaje
Amidst the growing issues in the polity and economic front, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi spoke to Abuja Deputy Bureau Chief, Madu Onuorah on the President YarAduas take on them. ...Lagos Council Elections: APGAs Position, By Okorie
The Lagos State Local Government polls last week, means differently to different things groups and individuals, particularly the opposition political parties in the state. KAMAL TAYO OROPO spoke to the factional National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, who accussed the Action Congress of democratic pretension and insisted that the APGA, was disappointed by the overall conduct of the polls and events leading to it. : ...How Global Financial Crisis Delayed Cabinet Reshuffle, 2009 Budget, By Adeniyi
Amidst the growing issues in the polity and economic front, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi spoke to Abuja Deputy Bureau Chief, Madu Onuorah on the President YarAduas take on them. ...Pharmaceutical Industries Can Provide More Jobs But War On Fakes Should Continue, Says Poly Emenike
Challenges Of Pharmaceutical Industry ...Fiscal Federalism, Panacea To Niger Delta Crisis
The fortunes of the human rights community and the legal profession in Nigeria received a major boost recently with the naming and confirmation of Mr. Femi Falana as the 2008 winner of the Bernard Simonds Memorial Award for the Advancement of Human rights by the International Bar Association, Human Rights Institute. ...Falana: An Honour Well-Deserved
The fortunes of the human rights community and the legal profession in Nigeria received a major boost recently with the naming and confirmation of Mr. Femi Falana as the 2008 winner of the Bernard Simonds Memorial Award for the Advancement of Human rights by the International Bar Association, Human Rights Institute. ...Between American And Nigerians Legislators
Both are mechanical engineers, politicians and charismatic leaders in their own right. While Otunba Gbenga Daniel calls the shots in Ogun State that is vastly becoming the cynosure, in terms of positive developments in Nigeria, Mr. Raila Odinga other partners with his political rival in the steering the ship of his country, Kenya, as prime minister. ...Political Equilibrium: Raila Odingas Accord With Gbenga Daniel
Both are mechanical engineers, politicians and charismatic leaders in their own right. While Otunba Gbenga Daniel calls the shots in Ogun State that is vastly becoming the cynosure, in terms of positive developments in Nigeria, Mr. Raila Odinga other partners with his political rival in the steering the ship of his country, Kenya, as prime minister. ...Why Ebonyi PDP is devoid of crisis, by Umahi
THE first memorial lecture of late nationalist and academic, Mr. Mokwugo Okoye yesterday in Abuja was like an excursion into Nigerias political past. Participants at the lecture such as Chairman, Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) Balarabe Musa, Prof. Eskor Toyo, Prof. Siyan Oyeweso, Chief Bob Ogbuagu and Dr. Dayo Olagunju of the Peace Foundation lamented that the spirit, ideas and political philosophies of the Nigerian nationalists had been eroded. ...Why leaders must reinvent nationalists spirit, by Musa, others
THE first memorial lecture of late nationalist and academic, Mr. Mokwugo Okoye yesterday in Abuja was like an excursion into Nigerias political past. Participants at the lecture such as Chairman, Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) Balarabe Musa, Prof. Eskor Toyo, Prof. Siyan Oyeweso, Chief Bob Ogbuagu and Dr. Dayo Olagunju of the Peace Foundation lamented that the spirit, ideas and political philosophies of the Nigerian nationalists had been eroded. ...Female lawmakers lament low membership of parliament nationwide
FROM the inception of his presidency on May 29, 2007 to date, President Umaru Musa YarAdua has exhibited attributes of his personality as a political leader and an administrator, which many Nigerians found unbelievable or simply misunderstood to be political gimmick. ...Former aides, associates explain YarAduas leadership style
FROM the inception of his presidency on May 29, 2007 to date, President Umaru Musa YarAdua has exhibited attributes of his personality as a political leader and an administrator, which many Nigerians found unbelievable or simply misunderstood to be political gimmick. ...Why we must have home-grown development blueprint, says Oyebode
GIVEN its continental leadership responsibility, Nigeria urgently requires an indigenous development blueprint driven by an enlightened human capital to re-energize its near comatose, under-funded and understaffed university system for national growth, Prof. Akin Oyebode has said. ...Anambra PDP turns to the Courts for resolution of crisis
HOW do you see the situation in Anambra State with regard to the crisis in the PDP? ...Niger Delta ministry not enough to halt the crisis, says Ekpotu
GIVEN its continental leadership responsibility, Nigeria urgently requires an indigenous development blueprint driven by an enlightened human capital to re-energize its near comatose, under-funded and understaffed university system for national growth, Prof. Akin Oyebode has said. ...Credible congress will end Anambra crisis, says Ukachukwu
HOW do you see the situation in Anambra State with regard to the crisis in the PDP? ...Why we must have home-grown development blueprint, by Oyebode
GIVEN its continental leadership responsibility, Nigeria urgently requires an indigenous development blueprint driven by an enlightened human capital to re-energize its near comatose, under-funded and understaffed university system for national growth, Prof. Akin Oyebode has said. ...I disagree, we are not pushovers, says Afolayan
CHIEF Iyiola Oyedepo, a legal practitioner and a former Chief Whip of Kwara State House of Assembly (1999-2003) in this interview with ABIODUN FAGBEMI bemoaned the alleged compromising stance of members of Kwara state House of Assembly, alleging that the House leadership is a lame duck dancing to the whims and caprices of the executive arm. Excerpts.Kwara legislators are not doing well for their people, says Oyedepo
CHIEF Iyiola Oyedepo, a legal practitioner and a former Chief Whip of Kwara State House of Assembly (1999-2003) in this interview with ABIODUN FAGBEMI bemoaned the alleged compromising stance of members of Kwara state House of Assembly, alleging that the House leadership is a lame duck dancing to the whims and caprices of the executive arm. Excerpts. ...Opposition parties rally behind Shekarau for leadership
AMBASSADOR Yahaya Kwande, a chieftain of the Action Congress (AC) in Plateau State and a staunch follower of the late Gen. Shehu Musa YarAdua wants the country to revisit the two-party system to entrench democracy. In an interview with ISA ABDULSALAMI in Jos, Kwande also spoke on former President Olusegun Obasanjos tenure, Alhaji Atiku Abubakars impending return to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and how to strengthen the opposition among others. Excerpts: ...Why Atiku, AC might return to the PDP, by Kwande
AMBASSADOR Yahaya Kwande, a chieftain of the Action Congress (AC) in Plateau State and a staunch follower of the late Gen. Shehu Musa YarAdua wants the country to revisit the two-party system to entrench democracy. In an interview with ISA ABDULSALAMI in Jos, Kwande also spoke on former President Olusegun Obasanjos tenure, Alhaji Atiku Abubakars impending return to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and how to strengthen the opposition among others. Excerpts: ...Democracy and the challenge of good governance in Africa
On October 9, The Guardian marked its Silver Jubilee with a lecture and keynote speech at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos by two illustrious sons of Africa. Nigerias literary giant, Prof. Chinua Achebe delivered the keynote address. He was not physically present, to deliver his address, but for over 30 minutes, the NIIA auditorium resonated with Achebes voice. The dignitaries on the high table made way for Achebe, as his image, projected on the screen behind the table spoke of What Nigeria is to me. On the wall behind the screen and Achebe was draped the Kenyan flag. The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya Rt. Hon Raila Amolo Odinga, soon took the stage with his lecture Democracy and the challenge of Good Governance in Africa. The two submissions are reproduced here again. ...What Nigeria is to me, by Achebe
On October 9, The Guardian marked its Silver Jubilee with a lecture and keynote speech at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos by two illustrious sons of Africa. Nigerias literary giant, Prof. Chinua Achebe delivered the keynote address. He was not physically present, to deliver his address, but for over 30 minutes, the NIIA auditorium resonated with Achebes voice. The dignitaries on the high table made way for Achebe, as his image, projected on the screen behind the table spoke of What Nigeria is to me. On the wall behind the screen and Achebe was draped the Kenyan flag. The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya Rt. Hon Raila Amolo Odinga, soon took the stage with his lecture Democracy and the challenge of Good Governance in Africa. The two submissions are reproduced here again. ...How AC swept council polls in Lagos
THE performance of the lawmakers in the Benue State House of Assembly is forcing some constituents to think of recalling some of their representatives. ...Suswam bears the burden of freshmen in House of Assembly
THE performance of the lawmakers in the Benue State House of Assembly is forcing some constituents to think of recalling some of their representatives. ...PDP chieftain offers way out of lingering Anambra crisis
FOR several months, anxiety and speculation reigned in the chambers of the House of Representatives. The lawmakers were concerned about how the House leadership was going to reconstitute the committees. ...How Bankole tamed the committee monster
FOR several months, anxiety and speculation reigned in the chambers of the House of Representatives. The lawmakers were concerned about how the House leadership was going to reconstitute the committees. ...How Bankole tamed the committee monster
FOR several months, anxiety and speculation reigned in the chambers of the House of Representatives. The lawmakers were concerned about how the House leadership was going to reconstitute the committees. ...Quest for peoples constitution unites South-South leaders
Former president of the Senate, Senator Ken Nnamani, has through the Group of 21 (G-21, a group of politicians who profess a similar interest in maintaining democratic norms, been fighting to ensure that internal democracy returns to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In this interview with some journalists, Nnamani speaks on the struggle so far. JOHN-ABBA OGBODO of Abuja Bureau was there. Excerpts: ...BOT chair is too low for ex-president, says Nnamani
Former president of the Senate, Senator Ken Nnamani, has through the Group of 21 (G-21, a group of politicians who profess a similar interest in maintaining democratic norms, been fighting to ensure that internal democracy returns to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In this interview with some journalists, Nnamani speaks on the struggle so far. JOHN-ABBA OGBODO of Abuja Bureau was there. Excerpts: ...Electoral rulings are creating political problems, says NBA chairman
THE recent meeting of Yoruba leaders in Ibadan to rekindle what they called the spirit of unity and brotherliness might not have gone as planned. The attendance might have be the spanner in the wheels of the much sought after unity. ...Yoruba leaders search for peace despite odds
THE recent meeting of Yoruba leaders in Ibadan to rekindle what they called the spirit of unity and brotherliness might not have gone as planned. The attendance might have be the spanner in the wheels of the much sought after unity. ...Lagos: APN backs polls in 57 councils
NIGER State Governor Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu had handed a tough task to a seven-member judicial commission of inquiry to investigate the over N28 billion contracts awarded by his predecessor, Abdulkadir Kure. ...PDP reconciliation panel in Anambra makes quick inroad
WHAT do make of all the ongoing talks about the appropriateness of ceding the Bakassi Peninsula? ...Civil servants under scrutiny at Niger panel on corruption
NIGER State Governor Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu had handed a tough task to a seven-member judicial commission of inquiry to investigate the over N28 billion contracts awarded by his predecessor, Abdulkadir Kure. ...We must correct the process of ceding Bakassi to Cameroun, says Sumaila
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The advice was contained in the communique issued at the end of the conference made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi.
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