PDP panel seeks sack of Obasanjo's BoT
From John-Abba Ogbodo, Abuja
THE panel raised by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to study the Alex Ekwueme Committee report with a view to recommending areas of immediate implementation yesterday submitted its own report.
President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua (third right) and Vice President Goodluck Jonathan (third left) with members of the Nigerian Red Cross Society at the State House, Abuja... yesterday
Explosion rocks Bayelsa PDP secretariat
From Willie Etim (Yenagoa), Chido Okafor (Warri) and Laolu Akande (New York)
AN explosion yesterday rocked the secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
Obasanjo's govt lawless, says Aondoakaa
From Lemmy Ughegbe, Abuja
A HARSH verdict was delivered yesterday on the Obasanjo administration's human rights record by Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa (SAN) who also warned that after the National Assembly probes, "nobody who runs foul of the law will be spared, no matter how highly placed."
Senate raises 37-member panel to review Constitution
From Azimazi Momoh Jimoh, Abuja
THE Senate has constituted a 37-member ad-hoc committee to liaise with members of the House of Representatives to collate and articulate the views of Nigerians for the purpose of amending the 1999 Constitution.
AFRICA
UN demands release of child soldiers by Congo rebels
THE United Nations (UN) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has told all rebel militias in the troubled east of the country to immediately free their child soldiers and put a stop to further recruitment.
Mozambique receives UN nod for pilot disaster project
THE United Nations (UN) has chosen Mozambique to take part in a pilot programme that will identify risks and enhance early warning systems in disaster-prone countries.
WORLD
Thousands fight for survival after Myanmar cyclone
MORE than one million homeless in Myanmar were battling to stave off disease and hunger yesterday, with the military government still limiting foreign assistance six days after a massive cyclone.
Dream team notion re-emerges in U.S. Democratic party's race
AMID increasing calls for Senator Hillary Clinton to abandon her presidential bid, the notion of a Democratic "dream team" uniting to face Republican White House contender John McCain has resurfaced, Agence France Presse (AFP) reported.
POLICY & POLITICS
Why FOI bill is yet to be passed, by Nafada
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Usman Bayero Nafada, spoke with JOHN-ABBA OGBODO on why the Freedom of Information (FoI) Bill is taking time to come off the National Assembly mill and other matters. Excerpts.
ARTS
In Asaba, promoters renew campaign for community radio
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By Michael Orie
AS part of efforts towards building a sustainable radio culture in the country's academic community, the Institute for Media and Society (IMS), in collaboration with Open Society Initiative For West Africa (OSIWA), organised a four-day workshop on community radio at the Signature Suit Hotel, Asaba, Delta State.
Editorial
British Airways and Nigerian passengers
THE British Airways' decision to evict over 100 Nigerian passengers from a Lagos-bound flight from London on March 27 is understandably causing a furore, and appropriately, the contempt and arrogance displayed by the management of the airline has been condemned by aggrieved Nigerians. The circumstances surrounding the incident were embarrassing and the response of the airline was somewhat high-handed.
Fashion
Elegant chronographs
Modern meets classic in these beautiful Balmain chronographs. NIKE SOTADE writes.
Auto Wheels
Nissan Teana tops training agenda at Sun Motors
By Moses Ebosele
AS part of its ongoing expansion agenda, Sun Motors has mobilised huge resources aimed at providing after-sales facilities for Nissan products across the country.
Food & Drink
Fabulous foods for mother
IN United States of America, Mother's Day is a national holiday and is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and gaiety just as Britons celebrate it in March. On this day people reflect on the importance of mothers in their life and thank them for their unconditional love and support. Mothers and children in USA look forward to celebrate the day with one another.
