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As the countdown for the next presidential election draws close, politicians, political stalwarts and several political jobbers have began to project their candidates for presidency as the ‘man-to-vote-for’. Muyiwa Olowoporoku, Ayodeji Adesina and Jubril Adisa x-ray the intrigues and intricacies of the top contenders and pretenders in this report.
September 15, 2010, seemed to be a day of note for the political class in the quest for the occupancy of the Aso Villa, especially within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Hours before one of the political gladiators and the fiercest contenders, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, rolled out drums at the Eagles Square to announce his interest in the Aso Rock contest, Mr. President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, declared his intention to vie for the office of the president in 2011 on facebook, a social network website...
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In-depth |
PUBLISHER |
Taibat Erinjogunola |
EXECUTIVE EDITOR |
Tolu Benson |
EDITOR/ADVERT |
Olowoporoku Ademuyiwa |
GRAPHICS |
Ajani Michael |
EDITORIAL TEAM |
Jubril Adisa |
Nnamdi Madueke |
CONTRIBUTORS |
Kemi Tanimowo |
Oladimeji Janet |
Folarin Samson |
Sunday Adesina |
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BABS FAFUNWA - TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND |
Abuja — Former minister of education, emeritus professor of education, Aliu Babatunde Fafunwa, aged 87, is dead..
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Nigerians Will Pay Tax
- Mr. Abayomi Jayeoba
This culture of not paying tax has been built into our consciousness either overtly or covertly due to the type of leaders we have in government. Tax payments are issues not taken with kids glove in developed and organised societies...
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THE JEGA DILEMMA
Although the Independent National Electoral Commission has shifted grounds on the January 2011 general elections dates, and requesting more time through the amendment of the Electoral Acts 2010, INEC is hopeful that should the amendment be done speedily, Nigerians will see the commission deliver free and fair polls come April 2011.
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WHO WANTED US DEAD?
It was 50 years since the Union Jack was lowered at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Nigeria. The day October 1, 1960 marked the end of British rule in Nigeria, giving way to the birth of a sovereign Nigeria..
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To Fight Disease, Scientists Build a Better Mosquito
Around 40 percent of the world's population is at risk of malaria, often transmitted through mosquito bites. .. Read More .. |
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Cultural Heritage : Are we loosing it ?
On which of the three manuscripts is our great country, Nigeria, writing her own autobiographies; are we not fast losing our cultural values and ethos as a people; what becomes of the future generations? Read More .. |
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WOMEN OF OLD
In 430BC, at the start of the destructive, long-running war between Athens and Sparta, the great Athenian statesman Pericles made a speech in honour of his city's war-dead. The speech, recorded by the historian Thucydides, is a great and moving account of ancient democratic values... Read More .. |
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Rewards for Miners - Rescued in Chile
SAN JOSÉ MINE, Chile — The lucky ones now have more than $10,000 in the bank and a free vacation in Greece awaiting them.
But for the moment, many of the family members of the 33 miners trapped under the hard volcanic rock here for more ..
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NOLLYWOOD- EVOLUTION AND FUTURE
The Nigerian movie industry or Nollywood as it is now popularly known, has achieved global recognition and is highly regarded as one of the biggest movie industries in the world. But it hasn’t always been this way. Let’s take a look at the development of Africa’s largest film industry. Read More .. |
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EAGLES: A Steep Decline
Gripped by the desperation to qualify for the Nations Cup, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board may suspend the Acting Super Eagles Coach, Austin Eguavoen, and shops for a foreign coach, writes Ayodeji Adesina.... Read More .. |
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Does Alien Homeworld Even Exist?
Astronomers have discovered many planets orbiting the star Gliese 581. This artist’s representation shows Gliese 581e (foreground), which is only about twice the mass of our Earth.
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The month of October has been, for Nigerians and the world at large, a month of note.
Exactly 50 years ago, The Union Jack was lowered at the famous Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, signaling the end of colonial rule; a new dawn for the people of Nigeria. October 1 is indeed a significant day iin the history of the Nigerian state.
Happy 50th Independence Nigeria!
Just as Nigerians were celebrating the golden jubilee, some enemies of the state decided to mar the day with a-twain bomb explosion that left about 12 people dead and over a score injured. The most unfortunate thing is that this terrible and inhuman act, by whosoever, has become a tool in the hands of politician. Terrorism act we call it; it had since been politicized. What a shame. Nigerians are, however, awaiting the findings of the security operatives; it is hoped that the investigation will not be terminated midway just as we witnessed during the Edo and Port Harcourt bomb explosions as well as the gruesome murder of former attorney General, Late Chief Bola Ige amongst other notable assassination cases that were swept under the carpet.
In this same month, the world is rejoicing with the Chile, especially the 33 Chilean miner who were rescued after spending 69 days below the ground. Even with the rewards and goodies that followed, no one will envy them. Theirs is indeed a miracle. |
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The Independent National Electoral Commission is, as it has always been, in the news again. It i\is settled that elections will not hold in January any longer, it is equally certain that there will be polls in April either. That is the fear being expressed by the INEC helmsman, Professor Attahiru Jega. The Electoral Act 2010 is back before the National Assembly for amendment; Nigerians are waiting for the speedy review.
It appears the dams in Nigeria can no longer hold waters. Residents in some part of Ikorodu and adjoining communities in Ogun state are counting their losses now. Even with that, there are still indications that the matter might get worse as more waters will still be released from the Oyan dam.
There seem to be more searchlight on Nigeria than ever. |
- Olowoporoku Ademuyiwa (0704-222-3225), email:
editor@in-depth.co.cc |
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The Nigerian Stock Updates |
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QUARTER PERFORMANCE RANKING (as on 29th Oct 2010) |
Rank |
Security |
Start Price |
Current Price |
High |
Low |
Day's Volume |
Qtd Volume |
1 |
OCEANIC |
1.08 |
2.31 |
2.31 |
1.08 |
7,354,656 |
140,986,517 |
2 |
INTERCONT |
1.21 |
1.98 |
1.98 |
1.15 |
2,205,038 |
58,742,800 |
3 |
OANDO |
59.95 |
64.2 |
68 |
58.51 |
858,084 |
56,871,992 |
4 |
AFRIBANK |
1.34 |
2.17 |
2.17 |
1.3 |
1,551,141 |
33,274,225 |
5 |
MAYBAKER |
4.11 |
4.85 |
6.06 |
4.31 |
177,947 |
4,909,515 |
6 |
UNITYBNK |
0.7 |
1.09 |
1.28 |
0.67 |
9,247,476 |
130,462,470 |
7 |
RTBRISCOE |
2.7 |
3.5 |
3.6 |
2.7 |
53,512 |
22,577,133 |
8 |
GUARANTY |
14.59 |
17 |
17.31 |
14.62 |
21,686,350 |
354,143,577 |
9 |
PLATINUM |
0.95 |
1.4 |
1.4 |
0.95 |
16,494,100 |
183,595,962 |
10 |
GTASSURE |
1.42 |
1.94 |
1.94 |
1.42 |
2,536,915 |
19,532,442 |
Source : www.cashcraft.com
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