Jonathan, Amaechi: War in the delta creeks

It is beyond doubt that the Presidency and the Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, are embroiled in a cold war that is already affecting the political rhythm of the Niger Delta, creating a sort of discord rather than harmony. IDOWU SAMUEL writes on issues that have provoked discord between two brothers, President Goodluck Jonathan and Amaechi, into waging war against each other.

CHIBUIKE Rotimi Amaechi came to power amid the euphoria of achieving the unthinkable, then by dethroning his predecessor, Celestine Omehia, via litigation. By that, he launched himself into instant

I dont want to be president - Kwankwaso

Kwankwaso

Kano State Governor, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, has described reports quoting him as saying he would declare his intention to run for the presidency in 2015 at the right time as misrepresentation of fact.

The governor declared that he is focused on critical issues of governance and development in Kano State and that he is yet to make a decision on his involvement in future politics in the country.

A statement issued in Kano and signed by the Governor’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Malam

Commual clash left 39 people dead in Wukari Town, Police Declare 24 Hour Curfew

Tell tales of the clash

A 24-hour curfew has been placed on Wukari town in Taraba state after a communal clash left 39 people dead, 30 injured and about 30 houses burnt.

The Taraba state police public relations officer, Mr Joseph Kwaji, who disclosed this, stated that the injured

Pini Jason, popular Vanguard Columnist Dies At 65

A Vanguard columnist, Chief Pini Jason Onyegbaduo, popularly known as Pini Jason on Saturday died in a Lagos hospital after undergoing a surgical procedure a few days ago. He was 65.

Pini Jason

Mr. Jason, who was a long time columnist, took a leave in 2007 to serves as the special assistant on special duties to former governor Ikedi Ohakim of Imo State. He returned to writing his column at the newspaper 2011.

According to the organisation, Pini’s last column titled,” A letter to Yushau Shuaib” was published Tuesday