What hope for peace in Ogun state debacle? Friday, 22 October 2010 03:54 By Lawrence Olaoye For some time now, the political climate in Ogun state has been nothing but scary. Governor Gbenga Daniel's second tenure has been tumultuous due to fundamental disagreements between the executive arm, which he leads, and the legislature. Political observers however, are of the opinion that some 'big masquerades' in the state are behind the frosty relationship between the two institutions. |
2011:Akala faces uphill task to remain in power Wednesday, 20 October 2010 02:47 By Adesoji Oyinlola There is no gain saying the fact that the 2011 gubernatorial election may turn bloody in Oyo state, as interested parties to the Agodi Government House are engaged in fierce battle, signalling the fact that they really mean business and not ready to shift ground. CPC: Managing the influx of political defectors Tuesday, 19 October 2010 01:22 By Sulaiman M. Ayagi It is not a gainsaying nowadays that Nigeria's turbulent political scene is not only uncertain however, continue to be shrouded by unpredictable shapes of survival games, particularly amongst desperate politicians, whose primary motive is to clinch or retain elective posts either as first-termers or re-elected fellows. Can Saraki plot his way to Presidency? Tuesday, 19 October 2010 01:22 By Olanrewaju Lawal Eighty-eight months ago, Governor Bukola Saraki was elected governor of Kwara state on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Consequently, on May 29, 2003, he took over the mantle of leadership from late Muhammed Lawal of the All Nigeria Peoples Democratic Party (ANPP). Rallying world parliaments against natural disasters Monday, 18 October 2010 02:11 The 123rd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) recently took place in Geneva. Our correspondent, Richard Ihediwa, who was at the session, reports on the deliberations of the Assembly which was anchored on adopting a parliamentary approach in checkmating the fallouts of natural disasters on people. | Southern Sudan rejects Gaddafi warning on independence Monday, 11 October 2010 23:29 Southern Sudan has rejected Muammar Gaddafi’s warning that a vote for independence next year could destabilise the rest of Africa. Kenya urged to find Mau Mau leader Dedan Kimathi’s body Monday, 11 October 2010 23:26 The family of one of Kenya’s best-known anti-colonial fighters, Dedan Kimathi, has asked the government to resume the search for his body. Why Obama is losing the political war Monday, 11 October 2010 23:22 By MARK HALPERIN Barack Obama is being politically crushed in a vise. From above, by elite opinion about his competence. From below, by mass anger and anxiety over unemployment. And it is too late for him to do anything about this predicament until after November’s elections. Mark, Onoja in epic battle over Benue South District Thursday, 07 October 2010 00:11 By Uche Nnorom It is, indeed, expected to be an intriguing horse race and a fierce battle in the Benue South Senatorial district as two generals, Senate President David Mark and Lawrence Onoja jostle for the Benue South Senatorial election. |
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