Summit: Why we chose Kagame as keynote speaker –Ogeah, Delta commissioner

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda was chosen as the keynote speaker for the second South-south Economic Summit because of the transformation of Rwanda under his watch from an ailing economy to the fastest growing economy in Africa, it was learnt yesterday in Asaba. Billed for Asaba, the Delta State capital, the summit will open on […]

S’South goes for Rwanda model on conflict resolution, others

THE six states of the South South region in Nigeria are to tap the experiences of Rwanda in resolving their conflict, security challenges and economic problems in an emerging partnership between both parties. Already, a delegation of the states including the chairman of the South South Governors Forum, Liyel Imoke of Cross River State and […]

Holyfield to establish boxing facility in South-South

Arrangements have been concluded for the establishment of a sporting facility in the South-South to develop boxing talents among youths in the country. Evander Holyfield, a four-time World Heavy Weight Boxing Champion, who disclosed this during a courtesy call on Governor Liyel Imoke in Government House, Calabar, said the facility would create avenue for talented […]

SNC, panacea for Nigeria’s problems – South-South Assembly

The South-South Peoples Assembly (SSPA) has said the convocation of a Sovereign National Conference is the antidote to the myriad of problems confronting the nation, urging the government to exploit it to strengthen the unity and peaceful co-existence among the various ethnic nationalities in the country. It warned the Federal Government not to ignore the […]

Derivation: North’s position a joke, say S/South, S/West leaders

Dr. Junaid Mohammed   THE fire ignited by Dr. Junaid Mohammed and the Coalition of Northern Leaders, Academics, Professionals and Businessmen continued to rage yesterday as many activists and leaders from the South picked the gauntlet to dispute the contention of the North on revenue allocation to Niger Delta States. Former leader of the Ijaw […]

Senator robbed at gunpoint by his driver

Loses N8m, vital documents A Senator from one of the states in the South-south zone was on Friday robbed at gunpoint by his driver, who made away with N8million cash. Also taken away by the driver was the senator’s briefcase   containing vital career documents including his international passport and that of his wife. The […]

North, South breaking apart –Agbakoba

Sunday, March 11, 2012 • Photo: The Sun Publishing More Stories on This Section That former president of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Mr Olisa Agbakoba, is a household name in Nigeria is not contestable. He has not only been around but always speaks out on every national issue no matter how the odds are stacked. […]

Budget: North rejects Southsouth’s vote

Hon.Tambuwal Reps plan to summon Okonjo-Iweala   IT was meant to fast track development, rebuild infrastructure and create jobs. But this year’s budget has, even before it takes off, become a document of acrimony. The Northern Caucus of the House of Representatives is protesting against the capital allocation to the Southsouth as against the share […]

S/West, S/South leaders meet Jonathan, demand national conference

LEADERS of the South-West and South-South geopolitical zones of the country on Wednesday met with President Goodluck Jonathan at the State House, Abuja, and demanded the convening of a national conference, where the various components of the country would have the opportunity to reach a consensus on the terms of their union in an indivisible […]

South-South leaders back Jonathan on growth, caution on post-amnesty

PROMINENT leaders of the South-South geo-political zone have pledged their total support for President Goodluck Jonathan’s efforts to develop the country. But worried by the violence in some parts of the country and other problems, elders and leaders of the area said the meeting was necessary to find solutions to them just as they cautioned […]

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