INTERVIEW
Nigeria is Making Steady Gains in Security – Phillips
Shina Phillips, the CEO of Matchmakers Consult International Limited, is known to many as one of the pioneers of modern day Nollywood and a versatile FIFA-Licensed Players’ Agent. He is the initiator of the prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards and an FRSC Celebrity Marshall; not many however know him as a seasoned security expert known for his professional and in-depth...
Trump Will Return 2025 As President If…, Says Don
A Professor of History and International Relations at the Lagos State University, Abolade Adeniji, says Americans may reconsider Donald Trump for a second term in January 2025 despite his seeming unpopularity at the moment. Adeniji, who stated this in an interview with The PUNCH on Friday, said the performance of incoming President Joe Biden will determine the political fate of Trump in...
Don’t Repeat Buhari’s Mistakes, Nepotism — Shehu Sani warns Tinubu
Former Kaduna Central Senator and social critic, Shehu Sani has warned President Bola Tinubu not to make the same mistakes as his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, in terms of appointments. Sani said that, unlike Buhari, Tinubu’s nominations should be based on competence. During an appearance on Channels Television‘s Sunday Politics, the former legislator accused Buhari of nepotism while in government. Stressing...
EXCLUSIVE: Igbos Exposed To Risks By Unguarded Statements By Unauthorised Sources In Ohanaeze, Composer Of Biafra Anthem Alleges
The man behind the composition of the popular Biafra national anthem, Chief Charles Okereke has expressed fear over the state of the pan-Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, saying the continuous issuance of statements by unauthorized sources who parade themselves as members of the group or its affiliates exposes the generality of Ndigbo to threats. Mr. Okereke in interaction with ABN...
Isabel dos Santos: Africa’s richest woman eyes Angola presidency
Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos, who is embroiled in a huge financial scandal, has suggested that she may seek to become the country's president. In a BBC interview, Ms Dos Santos pointedly declined four times to rule out running for the presidency. Her father José Eduardo dos Santos ruled Angola for 38 years. Prosecutors are seeking to recover $1bn (£760m) Ms...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Orji Kalu, My Dad, Ikpeazu And I – Abia Speaker
The Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, who marked his 50th birthday on December 25, granted an interview to TheSun about his life, politics and governance. The Speaker, who is the son of former Governor Theodore Ahamefula Orji, was frank and forthright. Below is the interview; Mr. Speaker, we will start first by congratulating you on your birthday coming up...
More Voters In Nigeria Than Whole Of West Africa – INEC Chairman
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in this interview with TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI, speaks on how the Commission successfully conducted the Anambra governorship election despite the numerous challenges it encountered. He also speaks on preparations for the 2023 general elections as well as the Direct Primary controversy. Excerpts: Sir, let me begin by congratulating you on...
Doctors, Lawyers Have Chased Professional Football Managers Away — Egbunam
A former Green Eagles star, Mr. Arthur Egbunam has said the nation's football industry has not performed up to expectation. He attributed it to the influx of the industry by non-professional actors whom he said are there to make money without making much impact. Speaking with ABN TV on Saturday, he said lawyers, businessmen, and doctors who have flooded the industry...
2023 Presidency: I Won’t Reveal My Manifesto For Nigerians Now – Tinubu
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former Lagos state governor and national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday visited President Muhammadu Buhari in Aso Villa where he informed him of his intention to contest the presidential election in 2023. Shortly after the meeting, he fielded questions from journalists on his mission and other issues of national importance. TEMIDAYO...
EXCLUSIVE!! Buhari Will Leave Nigeria In Pieces By 2023 — Buba Galadima
An associate of President Muhammadu Buhari and member of the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress, Buba Galadima, speaks with JOHN ALECHENU about the crisis in the party, the Buhari presidency, and political intrigues ahead of the 2023 general elections 2023 is still far away but the scheming for the top office seems to have begun. Some people...
