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Ajaokuta: The Steel Rust 05/12/08 It was conceived as the bedrock of Nigeria's technological transformation but that dream appears to have crashed with the looting of vital equipment from the plant
We'll make Ajaokuta Steel Work 05/12/08 Philip Umunakwe, a metallurgical engineer who had about 33 years experience in the steel and mining industry is the chairman, interim managememnt of Ajaokuta Steel. He spoke with Emmanuel Uffot, assistant editor on the vision of his management for Ajaokuta Steel and on assets stripping and other issues at the company. Excertps:
INEC is not really The Problem 05/05/08 Chekwas Okorie, national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, believes that the Nigerian factor, rather than Maurice Iwu, was responsible for the problems associated with the general elections of last year. He spoke to Tobs Agbaegbu, senior associate editor/Abuja bureau chief in Abuja. Excerpts:
The Plot Against their Leader 05/05/08 A group of lawmakers from the South-South zone in the House of Representatives are plotting the removal of Tunde Akogun as house leader for not pandering to their whims and caprices
The Looming Food Crisis 04/27/08 Food prices have jumped out of reach and more Nigerians are hungry and getting poorer
We Have Food Emergency on Our Hands 04/27/08 Sayyadi Ruma, minister of Agriculture and Water Resources, spoke with Maureen Chigbo, general editor, on the current rising prices of food, the ministry's plan to check food shortages in the country and the controversy over the award of fertiliser contract by the ministry. Excerpts:
Awori Leaders Are Angry 04/20/08 There is still uneasy calm in Ota over the appointment by the Olowu of Owu of chiefs in areas said to be the traditional houses of the Awori people
A Tug of War 04/13/08 Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Lagos State governor and Gbenga Daniel, governor of Ogun State engaged in a tussle for leadership of the Yoruba
Getting Tough on Crime 04/13/08 Kaduna State Police Command launches Operation Yaki to curb violent crimes
Controversy, His other Name 04/06/08 Rimi is unlike most politicians. He talks straight, not minding who ox is gored
Obasanjo Should be Sent Back to Jail 04/06/08 Rimi has tried twice to secure the ticket of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, to contest for the Presidency but failed. He was among PDP chieftains that left the party in protest againt former President Olusegun Obasanjo's handling of its affairs. He is back in the party. Recently, he spoke to Tobs Agbaegbu, senior associate editor and Anza Phillips, principal staff writer on a number of national issues. Excerpts:
Why a Trap Was Set for Grange 03/30/08 There are more revelations that some officials of the Federal Ministry of Health actually wanted their minister out and set a trap for her
That Lagos May Move 03/23/08 The administration of Babatunde Raji Fashola takes several steps, including last week's launching of the BRT scheme to ease the Lagos traffic snarl
The Man with the Healing Balm 03/16/08 The emergence of Vincent Ogbulafor as national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party has raised hopes of genuine reconciliation in the party
A Bad Parting Gift 03/16/08 The recent state congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, conducted under Ahmadu Ali, as its national chairman has given rise to more splinter groups
Our Stand on Ajaokuta 05/12/08 Abdulkareem Jimoh is the chairman, Iron and Steel Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, Ajaokuta Steel branch. He spoke with Newswatch recently on the union's struggles with GIHL management, its expectations from the new management and what should be done to make the company work. Excerpts:
Docked at Last 05/12/08 Kenny Martins and Ibrahim Dumuje, the two principal accused persons in the N50 billion police equipment fraud have now been arraigned in court
Food Prices Are Making Nigerians Poorer 04/27/08 Simeon Ehui, lead economist and sector leader sustainable development, World Bank Office in Nigeria, spoke with Maureen Chigbo, general editor on the bank's activities in agricultural sector in the country and its disposition to helping Nigeria check food crisis. Excerpts:
Battle of Familiar Foes 04/27/08 In Sokoto State, the People's Democratic Party, PDP, and Democratic People's Party, DPP, are getting set for fresh gubernatorial contest
No Hiding Place for Criminals 04/20/08 Ibe Aghanya, Commissioner of Police in Kogi Stae, earns the support and trust of the people by keeping criminals out of the state
We've Won Public Confidence 04/20/08 Ibe Aghanya is the Kogi State commissioner of Police. Recently, he spoke to Newswatch Kayode Makinde on a wide range of issues regarding the police. Excerpts
A New Face for the Corporate Ombudsman 04/20/08 Musa Al-Faki, director-general of Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, succeeds in re-positioning the commission for better result
A War Postponed 04/13/08 The Presidency and the National Assembly patch up their differences on the 2008 budget through agreement, paving the way for presidential assent
On their Way To the Court 04/13/08 Shop owners in Mosafejo Market, Oshodi, threaten court action against the Lagos State Government over the demolition of the market
Back on Stream 04/06/08 Hope for regular supplies of petroleum products re-kindled as Kaduna and Warri refineries resume production
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