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I’m in politics to free my people, says Princess Gambari

Could you to shed more light on your reason for sponsoring Muslims to Saudi Arabia for             pilgrimage every year?  Is it political or just for religion?

 

There’s need to institute contitutionalism in Adamawa PDP, says Umar Ardo

You are the spokesman of a group that calls itself the Concerned Members and Stakeholders of PDP Adamawa state chapter. What is the objective of this group?

 

It’s unfair to deny Kwara South the governorship in 2011, says Bamigboye

Col. Theophilous Bamigboye (rtd)The former Military administrator of Bauchi and Osun states, Col. Theophilous Bamigboye (rtd) says in this  interview that the contest for the governorship of Kwara state come 2011 must be between aspirants from Kwara South senatorial zone, insisting that anything out of this is tantamount to injustice and inequity. He spoke to journalists in Ilorin after declaring his interest in the governorship race. Our correspondent, Olanrewaju Lawal, was there.

 

Saraki ’ll be next president, Udenta believes

INSIDE THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN TEAMS

Gov. Abubakar Bukola Saraki Plot 441, Adetokunbo Ademola crescent, opposite Oti Carpets in Wuse II district of Abuja was for many years (and until August this year), the residence of former Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Mr. Eddie Iroh.  Today, however, this duplex and the boys quarters block attached to it, serve as the headquarters of Governor Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) 2011 Presidential campaign organization.  Director-General of the campaign organization, Dr. Udenta O. Udenta, took Political/ Features Editor, Tom Chiahemen on a tour of the Saraki campaign.

 

INEC should do less talking and go to basics, says Senator Obi

Senator Ben ObiDirector-General of Aliyu Gusau Presidential Campaign Organization, Senator Ben Obi, has been in active politics for 24 years now. He was  political adviser to the National Security Adviser to then President Olusegun Obsasanjo before his election into the  Senate, where he served in various committees including Power and Steel, Foreign Affairs, Commerce, finance, Integration and NEPAD.  In 2007, Obi contested the 2007 Presidential election as running mate to the Action Congress (AC) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. He spoke to Political/Features Editor, Tom Chiahemen in Abuja.

 

IBB's endorsement of Gov Aliyu for second term means nothing, says Dogo

Alhaji Mohammed Dogo Former Vice Chairman of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in Niger state, Alhaji Mohammed Dogo is one of the political chieftains that have been vocal on state and national issues. He is one of those that have challenged the public endorsement of Governor Muazu Baabngida Aliyu of Niger state for second term by former military President, General Ibrahim Babangida in 2011. In this interview with our Minna correspondent, Aideloje Ojo, he insists that President Goodluck Jonathan and Governor Aliyu do not deserve another term in office.

 

There’s need for a people’s jihad in Nigeria, says IHURILAW Director

Jimmy Nabaida DunghailsExecutive Director of the Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (IHURILAW), Port Harcourt, Mr. Anyukwe by Nsirimovu, who is also the chairman of the Niger Delta coalition of civic society in this interview with Joe Ezuma, reviews developments in Nigeria in the last 50 years and posits that Nigerians should use the occasion of the Jubilee Anniversary to emancipate themselves from local colonialists.

 

Turkey is committed to investing in education and health in Africa, says Ambassador

Turkey straddles Europe and Asia, sharing land frontiers with Bulgaria and Greece in Europe and six Asian countries i.e. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Iraq and Syria. Surely, this must pose some political, social and economic challenges. So, how is Turkey handling these?

 

How we’re working to tackle cholera in Kano, by Epidemiologist

Recently, cases of cholera outbreak were reported, what is the current situation in Kano?

 Since the disease broke out in the state, leading to people experiencing diarrhoea and vomiting, the Governor of Kano, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, and the Emir, Alhaji Ado Bayero, have been sensitising the citizens about the need to protect themselves by living healthy life styles. For the past five years or so, we have noticed a trend,

 
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