Tragedy of Obi’s defection

Peter Obi’s defection from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) did not surprise me. Unlike Bianca, widow of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, I knew the former Anambra State governor was going to take that fateful political step. Every discerning political observer knew that despite Obi’s protestations and despite his vow that he would quit partisan politics any day he left APGA, he had a crush on the PDP. His body language betrayed him. That Obi had the patience to serve out his second term as governor on the platform of APGA was the only surprise. I did not want to comment on his defection until I read Bianca’s interview in the Daily Sun and Obi’s reaction.

Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano – Woman with a Heart of Gold

 A smile spread like a rainbow across her face, flooding her countenance with colour as she danced to the beat of the music. The strident rhythm of Kaycee’s popular hit – Pullover, urged her on. A crowd of excited children joined her in this frenzied dance, their faces beaming in blissful contentment. It was easy to see that her mood was infectious and that the children’s happiness was merely a reflection of her own passion. She was in her element. It could be easily seen that nothing else would have given her as much fulfillment at that moment in time. It was her birthday. And she chose to mark it with handicapped children and the less privileged, dancing and singing gloriously with them at the Governor’s Lodge, a place you would have imagined as inaccessible to physically challenged children.   

Jonathan’s Government Favours Only His Family And Friends, Atiku Says

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has accused President Goodluck Jonathan of running a government which only benefits his cronies and family members.
Atiku accused Jonathan of turning his administration to one of nepotism, presidentialism and ‘clientelism.’
The former VP said this through his representative, Director-General of the Atiku Campaign Organisation, Prof. Babalola Borishade, at a press conference held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

APC in dilemma over Kwankwaso, Amaechi’s Ambitions

The future ambitions of two governors – Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State and Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State – on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have presented the main opposition party with the dilemma of finding a balance between their desire for higher office and keeping the funds flowing from the states that both governors head.
While Kwankwaso has indicated his desire to contest for the presidency as the APC candidate, from all indications Amaechi is angling to emerge Major-General Muhammadu Buhari’s running mate should the latter secure the presidential ticket of the party.

BHS Update: Escape girls detail horrific Boko Haram abuse

Girls who escaped Nigerian terror group Boko Haram have described the physical torture, rape and forced marriage that many endure in their secret forest camps.
Some victims are also forced to take part in attacks and carry ammunition for fighters during battle. Others have been used as ‘bait’ to lure Christian men to their deaths.
The abuse is detailed in a Human Rights Watch report, which includes first-hand accounts from some of the schoolgirls who escaped after April’s Chibok kidnappings.

Chime’s kinsmen endorse Ekweremadu for Senate

The kinsmen of Governor Sullivan Chime in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State at the weekend trooped out en masse to receive the Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu whom they endorsed to continue his quality services to the people of Enugu West Senatorial zone come 2015.

Senator Ekweremadu who was accompanied by Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stakeholders and supporters to Udi, which is the hometown of Governor Chime for a condolence visit over the demise of their illustrious.

President Jonathan Congratulates Brazilian President Rouseff On Her Reelection Victory

President Jonathan Congratulates President Dilma Rousseff Of Brazil On Her Re-election President of Brazil
On behalf of the Federal Government and the people of Nigeria, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan congratulates President  Dilma Rousseff of Brazil on her victory in yesterday’s final round of her country’s presidential elections.

Clergy Urge Nigerians To Maintain Ebola Free Society

Sequel to the World Health Organization recent declaration on Nigeria and Senegal as Ebola Virus free society in Africa, having broken the chain of transmission by completing twice the incubation period after the last contact case was recorded without new cases , Catholic Bishop of Awka, Rt. Rev  Paulinous Ezeokafor has advised  Nigerians to maintain active vigilance approach  and  cleaner environment always.

AFRUCA Chief Executive Honoured By Queen Elizabeth II

Modupe Debbie Ariyo is the Founder and Executive Director of Africa United Against Child Abuse (AFRUCA), an organisation that fights against child abuse in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. She was honoured by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, with a Member of the British Empire (OBE). In this interview with newsmen, she talks about her career, achievements and aspirations

You took a decision more than a decade ago to quit civil service in the United Kingdom and become a civil activist and advocate for better welfare for children. Why did you take that decision?

Police recover N2.2m recharge cards from robbers in Ekiti

 

The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Taiwo Lakanu, has announced the recovery of mobile phone recharge cards worth N2.2 million from robbers.
Lakanu addressed journalists in Ado- Ekiti at the weekend and stated that the robbers attacked a telecommunication franchise, Card Mega System Limited, in Ilawe Ekiti, on August 22, 2014, where recharge cards worth N4.1 million were stolen.