– Lolo Ibieneye, PDP chieftain, River State What is your position when it comes to zoning of the governorship slot in Rivers State? My position is simple. There is rotation, there is zoning properly entrenched in the party constitution, recognised in the national constitution under federal character. Two things are fundamental: The position in PDP…
Amaechi Has No Candidate
– Ibim Semenitari, commissioner for information, Rivers State What is APC doing currently to ensure that more women participate in the oncoming governorship election? One of the things that have happened is that the collection of forms for women is free. That in itself takes away the added burden of having to pay money for…
Amaechi’s Test of Popularity?
The celebrant called it a gathering to test his popularity, opposition saw it as a gathering of rented crowd, party loyalists claimed it was a huge turnout of supporters. But no matter what anyone may say, the 40,000-capacity Rivers State stadium at Igwuruta received more than it was built for on Saturday, October 25, during…
Faces At Port Harcourt Book Festival
Faces At Port Harcourt Book Festival
‘Nigeria Is Well Qualified to Be the World Book Capital’ – Koko Kalango
– Koko Kalango, Project Director, Port Harcourt World Book Capital and Book Festival Director How did you pull the string in bringing the world to Nigeria in 2014? There is a process in UNESCO. First, you enter a competitive bid. I felt Nigeria was well qualified to be the world book capital, having produced some…
‘Nigeria Will Be Better Than This’ – Segun Adeniyi
– Segun Adeniyi, journalist and former media assistant to President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua How has it been since leaving government? I’m back to my beat as a reporter. I’m back to my comfort zone and I’m happy. Nigeria has just celebrated its centenary. How do you see the next 100 years? I’m optimistic about Nigeria…