High Chief Raymond Anthony Aleogho Dokpesi is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees. In this interview with journalists in Abuja, he speaks on the zoning controversy in the party, saying it will be an act of injustice to deny the North the presidential ticket in 2023. ABDULRAHMAN A. ABDULRAUF was there. As a member of the PDP Board of Read More
Dr. Raymond Anthony Aleogho Dokpesi is a Nigerian media entrepreneur and Founder/Chairman Emeritus Ray Power/ Daar Communications. Ahead of his 70-year anniversary October 25, the trained marine engineer shares the touching story of his life with ABDULRAHMAN A. ABDULRAUF and a few other journalists recently in Abuja. The media owner who couldn’t speak in the early years of his life was already ‘sentenced’ to death by Read More
– Archbishop David Irefin is a disciple of Leader Olumba Olumba Obu and international chairman, Christ Missionary Crusade Fellowship for the Brotherhood of Cross and Star. In this interview with OYIBO SALIHU in Lokoja, the Professor of Economics says until Nigerians begin to imbibe the teachings of Olumba Olumba, the country would continue to meander in confusion.Most often, people have Read More
Professor Marietu O. Tenuche is the vice chancellor of Kogi State University Anyigba. In this interview with members of the Correspondents Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kogi state chapter, she spoke extensively on achievements the new leadership of the university has recorded within one year. OYIBO SALIHU was there..Kogi State University (KSU) Anyigba was established in 1999. How Read More
At an interactive session organised for media practitioners from Lagos, Jigawa and the FCT recently, Dr Adamu Isah, chief of party for Save the Children International says pneumonia remains a major killer disease in Nigeria. BAYO MUHAMMED ALABIRA was there.Give us an overview of the INSPIRING Project.The overview of the INSPIRING Project is to raise awareness to the killer disease Read More
Barrister Khadijat Abdullahi Adamu is the first wife of the former first civilian governor of Nasarawa state, Senator Abdullahi Adamu. She is the founder of Child Right Foundation, an NGO which she formed during her tenure as the first lady. In this interview with JOHN WADA, our correspondent in Keffi, headquarter of Keffi local government of the state, she explains Read More
Nigeria’s weird musician and song-writer, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, aka Charly Boy, whose latest efforts in the film and music industry is causing waves across the local and international scenes has said that he is a man of more than nine lives. Charly Boy who is currently enjoying a post-Covid-19 deserved holiday in London revealed that he could count more than 13 Read More
Adebayo Solomon Odeyemi is the vice-president of CITITRUST ADVISORY LIMITED. In this interview with BENJAMIN UMUTEME, he says rather than rake up debts, the government should engage in responsible borrowing. He also speaks on other economic issues. How is the money market playing out especially with the business climate as it is at the moment? Presently, the business environment is Read More
Alhaji Ya’u Bala PJ is a philanthropist, peace advocate. In this interview with MUHAMMAD TANKO SHITTU, he says people should regard peace and peaceful co-existence as their single religion and tribe. You are a philanthropist. What attracted you towards that direction? I have been a young man with windows of opportunities. As I reflected, I asked myself what I could Read More
Dr Halilu Ahmad Shaba was born on October 1, 1966. He began his basic education from Capital School in Sokoto and rounded off his primary education in Kaduna. He attended Rimi College, Kaduna and Government Secondary School Bindor. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from Bayero University Kano in 1988. He has worked with the national population Read More
Barrister 0biageri Oko-Enyim is the first female chairman, Afikpo North local government area, Ebonyi state. In this interview with PAUL OKAH, she speaks on her experience and achievements; criticisms, the situation of women in politics, among others. You were sworn in as the first female Executive Chairman of Afikpo North LGA on 1st September last year, what has the experience Read More
Muh-FawazAbdulganiyu is a multi talented entrepreneur and the Chief Marketing Officer of GMB Agency, a branding company he co-founded with two of his friends during his NYSC year. In this interview SAMSON BENJAMIN, the entrepreneur speaks on his passion for launching new businesses into the market and re-branding old labels to fit into the modern-day system. Tell us about yourself, Read More
His Royal Highness Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, is marking his 18thanniversary on the throne today while tomorrow, Sunday, is his 69th birthday. To commemorate the two significant events, the chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, spoke to journalists on his experiences down the line, the reasons behind the insecurity currently ravaging the North, among others. AWAAL GATA was Read More
Comrade Blessing A. Akinlosotu is the President of Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC). In this interview with TOPE SUNDAY, he speaks on the 2023 general elections and advocates for 20 to 30 per cent positions for the youths in the next elections. Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC) is relatively new, what led to its formation? NYC was established in 2016, the Minister Read More
Dr Faruk AbdulAzeez is an elder statesman at age 83. A medical doctor-turned politician, he was a strong member of Shehu Musa Yar’dua political movement who held several positions under the People Democratic Party (PDP). In this interview with OYIBO SALIHU, he speaks on sundry issues as it affect the nation. How would you compare Nigeria in the past and Read More
Ofure Odia, a graduate of Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma, in Edo State, who made Upper Credit (2.1) aggregate, was one of the 2021 batch at the recent Call to Bar ceremony for law school graduates held in Abuja. In this interview with KEHINDE OSASONA, the 22-year-old lady, divulged to BLUEPRINT how she attained the feat. Excerpts; Congratulations on the attainment Read More
He escaped from the clutches of herdsmen attacks in Taraba state, came to Abuja with nothing until a church helped to change his story. IDACHABA SUNNY ELEOJO spoke with him. Who is Joseph Ukam? I am from Vandeikya local government area of Benue state. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Agriculture and Environmental Engineering from University of Agriculture Makurdi and Read More
Dr. Raymond Edoh is the Nigerian Youth Ambassador to the United States and the secretary-general, Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC). In this interview with journalists, he speaks about Nigeria’s challenges and his appeal to the youth. TOPE SUNDAY was there. Now, some of the challenges bedevilling the country such as kidnapping and other factors that make Nigerians to feel unsafe are Read More
Shehu Olaitan Mohammed is a chartered accountant and a sickle cell patient. In this interview with PAUL OKAH, he speaks on his recently published autobiography; life as a ‘warrior,’ how laboratory scientists contribute to sickle cell anaemia; the role of lovers; parents; doctors and society in combating sickle cell anaemia among other issues. What should people know about sickle cell Read More
Former Zamfara state governor Senator Ahmed Yerima, in this interview with journalists, speaks on zoning formulas ahead of the 2023 presidential election as well as recent political happenings in his state. ABDULRAHMAN ZAKARIYAU was there. What is your take on the recent defection of Gov Bello Matawalle from the PDP to the APC? It is a good development for us Read More
Chief Celestine Chuckwu is the current cordinator of People’s Democratic Party Grassroots Support Foundation (PDPGSF) in the FCT. In this interview with SOLOMON AROWOLO, he speaks on electoral act, insecurity across Nigeria and other issues. You have been a crusader for societal justice, fairness and equity. What have you been up to lately? Well, I think I’m an advocate of Read More
In this interview with Patrick Andrew, the vice chancellor of Veritas University, Prof Hyacinth Ichoku, says the presence of military and other armed guards in the university has given it the status of a security buffer which allows uninterrupted academic exercise to continue. You hold community mass for members of the community irrespective of their faith. What’s the essence? We Read More
Dr. Rukaiya Wamakko is the director of primary healthcare at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Primary Healthcare Board. In this chat with ENE OSHABA she assured residents about the safety of Covid-19 vaccines even as she says the current exercise ends on July 5 What is the acceptance rate of the Covid 19 vaccine so far as there seems to Read More
In this interview, Bahtiyar Nalbant speaks on Nigeria’s business environment and its effects on his furniture business that has been around in the country since 2016. TOPE SUNDAY reports. Why the choice of Nigeria as the destination point for your business? To start with, I must say it’s been a wonderful experience doing business in Nigeria. And to your question, Read More
Dutchess Energy Limited just won the last marginal oil field bid organised by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). In this interview with some journalists, its managing director/CEO, Ms Olatimbo Ayinde, speaks on the bidding processes and other topical issues. BENJAMIN UMUTEME was there. Your company emerged the successful bidder of the last oil marginal field. What were your experiences Read More
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