Interview: Nigerians Will Access Improved Electricity, Roads In 2018 – Fashola
Mr. Babatunde Fashola is the Nigerian Minister of Power, Works, and Housing. In this interview, he outlined the milestones made by his ministry and efforts its making to meet the expectations of Nigerians. Excerpts: How would you access electricity supply, particularly under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari? This administration has achieved some milestones. Our […]
Interview: It Is No Longer Business As Usual For Illegal Miners – Fayemi
Interview: Dr. Kayode Fayemi is the Minister of Mines and Steel Development. In this interview, he outlined the implication of running a mono-product economy, industry challenges and illegal operations of some firms in the mines and steel sector. Excerpts: What is the contribution of the Ministry of Mines and Steel to the Nigerian economy in […]
Interview: APC Is Insensitive To Nigerians’ Anguish And Pains – New NPS, PDP
APC is Insensitive To Nigerians’ Anguish And Pains- New PDP, NPS Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan is the new National Publicity Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party. In this interview, he spoke on the plans of the party for 2019 general elections, performances of the ruling All Progressives Congress, and factors responsible for the internal crisis of the party […]
Liberia: George Weah Emerges President-Elect
A former FIFA footballer of the Year, George Weah, has been voted president of Liberia after clinching 12 of the 15 counties in the West African country. Weah appreciated his supporters on Twitter, adding that he plans to liberate the country. The striker-turned politician would become the 25th president of the country. “I am deeply […]
Atiku Has Played His Last Political Card- Sen. Ojudu
Interview: Mr. Babafemi Ojudu is the special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on political matters. In this interview, he outlined the implications of the recent developments in the Nigerian political scene. Excerpts: How would you describe the recent move of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples’ Democratic Party? The […]
Nigeria: State Workers Lament Non Payment Of Salaries
Government workers in states across Nigeria are presently finding it difficult to either feed or meet their obligations to their family members during the Christmas and New Year festivities, as their employers owe them between one and five months salaries. Some of the workers, who spoke with Caracal Reports in separate interviews, lamented over their […]
Liberia: George Weah Promises Jobs, Education Ahead of Dec. 26 Elections
Former FIFA World Player of the Year, George Weah, has promised more jobs and a better future to the 2.1 million Liberian registered voters as he draws curtains of his campaign rally in Monrovia, nation’s capital, ahead of the presidential election on December 26. The only African to win the prestigious award, Weah of the […]
Nigeria: PDP has lost its sanity- Chief Olabode George, PDP chieftain
Interview Chief Olabode George is the former Deputy National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party and one-time military administrator of Ondo State. In this interview, he lamented over alleged deceit and aberration within the principal opposition party and tribalism in the nation. Excerpts: Why didn’t you participate in the last Peoples Democratic Party’s convention? I could […]
South Africa: Court Increases Pistorius Sentence To 15 Years
A Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa on Friday increased the sentence imposed by a lower court on Oscar Pistorius over the killing of his ex-girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in February 2013, from six years to 15 years. Ms. Steenkamp, 29, a model and law graduate, and the double-amputee Olympic sprinter, had been dating for […]
Nigeria: Niger Delta Governors Lament Buhari’s Administration Neglect
The Governors of Akwa Ibom and the Bayelsa States, have lamented over what they described as neglect by the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration, especially in areas of road construction and the industrial revolution. The Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mr, Charles Udoh, lamented that though the state is the most significant oil producer in […]