‘I Was Programmed to Fail’
– Theodore Ahamefule Orji, governor, Abia State
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‘I Will Get Married Again’
— Eucharia Anunobi, popularly known as Nigerian Sharon Stone
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Another Movement, Huge Expectations
As Abia State Governor, Theodore Ahamefule Orji makes his second decampment in less than two months, analysts say there are huge expectations from him in terms of quality leadership
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“The Governor is my Friend”
– Abia Deputy Governor, Acho Nwakanma
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The Killing of Soboma George
The sudden crisis in the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers state may have been the reason behind the killing of ex-militant leader, Soboma George
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Anambra’s New Political Dawn
Intrigues and re-alignment of forces take centre stage in Anambra state, as politicians adopt intense mobilisation ahead the forthcoming 2011 general elections
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Igbo Discord Over Jonathan
As the 2011 general elections approaches, indecision and internal wrangling could once again deny the Igbo nation their place in the nation’s polity
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Triumph of Dark Horses
Against every expectation, candidates of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the just- concluded Gombe South and North Senatorial Districts election record a landslide win
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‘Why I’m Gunning for the Senate’
— Osa Director, former Editor-in-Chief, Insider Magazine and Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) senatorial aspirant for Edo South
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Taming the Bullock
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), task Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Lamido Sanusi to intervene in several alleged unethical practices by the new management team of Union Bank Plc
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“I Am a Proud Igbo Girl”
— Emmanuella Eberechi Chilaka, popularly known as Ella Baby or Da Rap Goddess, may be new in the Nigerian music scene, but she sure knows her onions when it comes to doing what she knows how
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New Dawn for UBASS
Union Bank Association of Senior Staff (UBASS) elects a new executive, with Emeka Ogene, former Vice President, Benin /Ibadan as new President
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Dangote’s Killing Machines
A retinue of cases indicate that trailers owned by business mogul and cement magnate, Aliko Dangote, are causes of recent auto accidents on the nation’s highways
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Jostling for Jonathan
Even as the zoning debate rage, groups rooting for President Goodluck Jonathan’s election next year grow from a motley handful to a monstrous crowd
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Echoes of a Gory Past
One year after insurgents belonging to a religious sect, Boko Haram unleashed blood-chilling mayhem on Maiduguri, Borno state, sending hundreds of Nigerians to their early graves, four senior police officers are to stand trial for allegedly executing leader of the group, Muhammed Yusuf, extra- judicially
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Rivers PDP: A Crisis Foretold
The hitherto peace and unity that prevailed in the Rivers State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) seems to have given way to a crisis-prone party with two parallelsecretariats
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NPA: Pilfering Retiree Funds
Recent investigations indicate that the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) pays over N600 million to ghost retirees annually, resulting in the loss of several billions of naira in the last few years
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‘Attacks are politically-induced’
–Nathan Egba, Bayelsa State Information Commissioner
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‘My Long Walk to Fame’
Uwale Essence Okoro, who entered the Nigerian music industry 10 years ago as a teenage back-up
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Ndigbo: A Steady Decline
Inspite of repeated cries of marginalisation by the Igbo of Nigeria's South east region, the discrimination which the people suffer in appointments and citing of projects assume new and frightening dimensions
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“Our Plans for Anambra Communities”
–Oliver Anyabolu, president, Anambra State Family Association, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Edo's Contract Confusion
Buffeted by the opposition for allegedly inflating prices and shoddy contract execution, Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state undertakes a week-long inspection of projects in the state
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Traumatic Times
Finally, the men behind Folio Communications, Fidelis and Noel Anosike, are arraigned in court by the federal government, for asset-stripping Daily Times of Nigeria Plc
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‘God is Using Jonathan to Resolve Zoning’
— Mathew Iduoriyekenwen, two-time member of the Edo State House of Assembly and the immediate past commissioner on the board of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
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“My Height Intimidates Men”
–Yetunde Antonia Alabi, better known as Sasha. Standing at a 1.75 metres, Alabi who currently has two albums in the market is a law graduate of the University of Lagos
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Zoning to Unzone
The North, out-manoeuvred in the current brickbats over the issue of zoning, lays fresh cards on the table as an exit strategy in the current face-off, but with a long-time aim to dominate political power thereafter
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Akomas in the Lions Den
Abia State House of Assembly serves Deputy Governor, Chris Akomas with an impeachment notice, as Governor Theodore Orji accuse him of disloyalty
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Controversial Honours
The 2009 National Honours Award list appears to parade contentious names
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Abia 5: Long Walk to Freedom
Following the release of four kidnapped journalists by their abductors, fears mount over the inability of the security agencies to stem the tide of kidnapping in the country
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The Rot In NNPC
The financial health of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) comes into serious question, as allegations of insolvency and corruption plague the oil behemoth
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Kidnap: An Eye-witness Account

“I am a Loverman”

A Rash of Condemnations
Furious reactions trail the abduction of four journalists in Abia state
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Rising up to the Challenge
Governors of Nigeria's South east region adopt new security measures aimed at checking the rising wave of kidnapping and armed robbery in the zone
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Diary of Major Kidnaps in Nigeria Since 2007

‘Absentee-members don’t bother us’
— Bright Ehi Omokhodion, Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly
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2011: The South East Stand
Ahead the 2011 general elections, governors of the South east, one of the tripods on which Nigeria stands, rules the zone out of next year’s presidential contest – a decision that is generating ripples among the people
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Towers of Controversy
The National Environmental Standards Regulation and Enforcement Agency (NESREA) shuts down base stations of Globacom and Etisalat for violating the nation’s environmental laws, as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) meets with NESREA to iron out issues of regulatory boundaries
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The India Invasion
Beyond trade and tourism imperatives, more and more Nigerians from virtually all walks of life now rush to Indian private hospitals, seeking quality medicare which appears elusive at home
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Orji Kalu’s Collapsed Empire
Barely four years after he quit office as Governor of Abia State and built a huge political empire, Orji Uzor Kalu is faced with the ruins of his collapsed empire as rejoins the PDP
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Divided they Stand
The 80th birthday celebration of Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the United Nations, Chief Arthur Mbanefo, rather brings to the fore the level of disunity and war of attrition among Igbo leaders
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“I’m more comfortable in Pidgin”
.— Friday Eruemolo Igweh, better known as Baba Fryo; he sure needs little or no introduction. In 1996, his monster hit, Denge Pose, shot
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“Acting, not a do-or-die Affair”
— Bhaire Mcwizu who shot into the limelight three years ago when she emerged winner of the talent hunt reality show, Amstel Malta Box Office popularly known as AMBO.
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Weathering Several Storms
There appears to be several roadblocks to Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan’s dream for a second term in office, but keen watchers of the state’s politics say they are mere storms in a tea cup
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“Our Traditional Ruler is a Pharoah”

Gombe: Goje’s Midas Touch
Governor Mohammad Danjuma Goje appoints an Igbo as his Special Assistant on Special Duties, thereby carving a niche for himself on the minds of Igbos and other non-indigenes resident in the state
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“Igbos are not known for Lawlessness”
Ben Ngwakwe, Special Assistant on Special Duties to Gombe State Governor, Mohammad Danjuma Goje
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Free at Last
Three sacked senior lecturers of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka are recalled in furtherance of the quest for peace and harmonious co-existence in the university
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If Jonathan Decides to Run…

A Geologist, No, A Kidnapper!
The Marvel Akpoyibo-led Lagos State Police Command smashes a high profile kidnap gang
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Why I am the Sultan of Sound’
— Olanrewaju Fasasi, better known as Sound Sultan
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“Hip Hop Has Not Taken Over”
— Bright Chimezie, whose genre of music is called African Sound. With his debut in the mid-80s, the country witnessed the birth of a fresh star, but suddenly in 2003,
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Hunting the Hunter
Ibrahim Olajide Oyewole, who last year accused Abdullahi Dikko Inde, the Comptroller-General of Customs of certificate forgery is caught in the web of the same act, and wanted by the Police
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Tariff Blues
Disquiet as Federal Government increases electricity tariff, in addition to negotiating for an increase in gas supply to solve the nations perennial power problems
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People judge others by their own Standards”
—Comfort Obi, Commissioner, PSC
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Ribadugate: Winners and Losers

‘My Gulder Ultimate Search Regret’ –Gift Uwam

Apologising to Chagoury
After an unwarranted embarrassment by the US immigration, the Americans apologises, in writing, to Gilbert Chargoury
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Gombe: A Presidential Reconciliation?
President Goodluck Jonathan’s visit to Gombe State last week throws up tantrums, perhaps, perceived by many as more political than just a convocation ceremony trip
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'My Candidacy Will Unite Edo PDP'
—Henry Idahagbon, legal practitioner and member, National Executive Committee, NEC, of the People’s Democratic Party
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“I am not a snub”
Innocent Onyebuchi Onyemuwa, also known as Daddy Fresh
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Crusading for Life
he Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM), Lagos Metropolitan Council, recently took the campaign against abortion to secondary schools
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The making of VP Sambo
Justice Katsina-Alu, Chief Justice of Nigeria last week swore in Namadi Sambo, former governor of Kaduna state, as Nigeria’s Vice President
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Ibori’s Extradition Battle
Effort to get former Delta state Governor, James Onanefe Ibori, to face justice proves more difficult than expected, as his supporters allege state persecution
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‘They want to kill Ibori’
–Ben Igbakpa, Deputy Majority Leader, Delta State House of Assembly representing Ethiope West constituenc
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Ohakim’s Contentious Carrot
A flurry of attacks trail Governor Ikedi Ohakim’s controversial 10,000 job creation scheme, as critics dismiss the exercise as a scam
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