Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has congratulated Delta State Governor-elect, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa saying that the victory has affirmed the performance and supremacy of PDP in Delta. In a statement issued in Asaba yesterday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sunny Ogefere, the Governor said that the success of the PDP was “a total victory for all Deltans”. He ... Read More »
Category Archives: Politics
Five men that influenced Ambode’s victory (By Kola Popson)
A day to April 11, 2015, it would have been quite difficult for anyone to say confidently who would emerge the Governor-elect of Lagos State between the two major contestants, Akinwunmi Ambode of All Progressive Congress (APC) and Jimi Agbaje of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Though the supporters of both candidates would probably tell you that they were sure that ... Read More »
Observers says Rivers Election Results is COUP
An interim report by Independent Election Monitoring Group has taken a swipe at the conduct of the governorship/assembly polls in Rivers state saying it rubbishes whatever progress Nigeria has made in its democratic process. A reports signed by Esther Achor said the election was a charade in which hoodlums, thugs, security agents connived to unleashed terror on voters. The full ... Read More »
AGBAJE VERSUS AMBODE: FACTORS THAT MIGHT DETERMINE THE WINNER (By Kola Popson)
As the April 11, 2015 Lagos State Governorship election draws nearer, the anticipation on who emerges the winner between the two major candidates of All Progressive Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akinwunmi Ambode and Jimi Agbaje respectively becomes more intense. So, it is important to consider factors that might determine the winner as Lagosians head to polls tomorrow. ... Read More »
APC Lai Mohammed Alleges Goodluck in Lagos to Coordinate Rigging of Jaykay as Governor
The All Progressives Congress has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party over its “desperation to capture” Lagos State at all cost, including using fake result sheets which were flown in from Abuja for Saturday’s elections. The party warmed that the people will resist any attempt to rob them of their votes. In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday by its ... Read More »
Breaking!Don Etibet Denies Supporting Udom Emmanuel (See Full statement)
My attention has been drawn to some social media analysis of my interview with some journalist at INEC Premises and my interview at the Planet Radio FM 101.1 on Thursday 9th April, 2015. Of course, I cannot deny supporting Obong Umana Okon Umana or “disown him“under any circumstances. My support for him and working for him date back to the ... Read More »
Oronto’s death, devastating personal loss – Uduaghan
The Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has described the death of Oronto Douglas, the Special Adviser on Research, Documentation and Strategy to President Goodluck Jonathan, as “very shocking” and “a devastating personal loss”. Uduaghan said Douglas will be very difficult to replace. Reacting through Felix Ofou, his Press Secretary, few hours after the news of the death, Governor Uduaghan ... Read More »
Uduaghan Commissions N3.5 Billion Fly-over Bridge In Asaba, says it’s part of urban renewal
Uduaghan Commissions N3.5 Billion Fly-over Bridge In Asaba, says it’s part of urban renewal DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has commissioned a 3.5 billion naira 120 metre-long six span flyover bridge, the first constructed by the state government with a promise to ensure that Asaba will take its rightful place as one of the best state capital in the ... Read More »
Tribute!ORONTO DOUGLAS DIES AT 49 (By Kola Popson)
The most inevitable thing in this world is death. Death cares not either her victim is old or young; she cares not if the person is cruel or caring. It is never the business of the agent of death to consider if her victim is loved by all or not, she just strikes at her own ripe time, leaving many ... Read More »
Obanikoro: Intolerance Not Our Character Trait in Lagos
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, yesterday condemned in very strong terms, the death threat reportedly issued by the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu on the Igbos living in Lagos, saying such habitual intolerance is not a character trait of the quintessential Lagos people. A bewildered Obanikoro, while appealing to the Igbos not to generalise an average ... Read More »