By Ozodi Thomas Osuji – I did not watch the presidential debate. However, from what I gather, the man who was supposed to be there defending his administration’s policies was not there? I have heard a couple of reasons why he was not in attendance, such as his having traffic problems, having prior commitments, giving interview to other reporters in lieu of the debate etc.? I do not know why Jonathan was not there. What I do know is that he was supposed to be defending his failed (or if he believes it so, his successful) policies. The fact that... Continue Reading
By Ozodi Thomas Osuji – It seems that the major candidates for the upcoming presidential election in Nigeria are set: Jonathan, Buhari, Ribadu, Utomi and Saraki. From the look of things, however, it seems that of the five two are really in serious running for the presidency: Jonathan and Buhari. Thus, we can honestly say that two candidates, Jonathan and Buhari are running for the presidency and that one of them, all things being equal, would be the next president of Nigeria? That being the case, it seems to me that Nigerians ought to be given the opportunity to get... Continue Reading
By Shout-Africa Correspondent, Dar es Salaam – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Bernard Membe has assured Tanzanians that the government of President Jakaya Kikwete is committed to up holing principles of good governance and it will thus continue supporting the African Union’s governance assessment process; The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). Minister Membe who was speaking to the members of the National Governing Council (NGC) of APRM Tanzania Monday in Dar es Salaam said Africa in initialing the process had a cherished aim of dealing with its own problems from its own inter peer process. “The government... Continue Reading
By Misheck Rusere – Harare magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe has remanded the Energy and Power development Minister belonging to the MDC party being led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai in custody to the 28th of March when his trial is set to commence. Mangoma who was picked yesterday morning by police in plain clothes for questioning concerning a fuel deal was on Friday formally charged with the Criminal abuse of office offence. He was however not asked to plead. His allegations are that he awarded a tender to a South African company, NOOA Petroleum, to supply 5 million liters of fuel.... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – Reports reaching this paper from Basse in the Upper River Region (URR) have it that one Bunka Fatty, said to be an uncle to the leader of the opposition Gambia Moral Congress (GMC), Mai Fatty, was Monday afternoon arrested by the police in Basse. Bunka Fatty, according to reports, was arrested, and still being held at the time of going to press, after the police allegedly found a GMC flag hoisted and posters bearing the GMC leader’s pictures in the family compound in Nyakoi Kerewan by one Momodou Fatty. According to our reporter, who visited the... Continue Reading
