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Gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele, has debunked the claim that he has converted to Islam. A release issued by his Publicist, David Ajiboye said Ayefele is still a Christian and has no reason whatsoever to renounce his faith and belief. The statement said: “We believe the rumour must have emanated from the annual Ramadan Lecture, which Fresh 105.9FM, owned by Ayefele, organized on Tuesday, in Ibadan. “Our station, Fresh 105.9FM had invited popular Islamic preacher, Alhaji Muideen Ajani Bello, as the Guest Preacher at our annual Ramadan Lecture which had over 4,000 people in attendance and because of this, some naïve minds went to town to spread the rumour about Ayefele’s conversion.” Ajiboye stated further that the station is for everybody irrespective of your religion, race or colour, adding: “We believe its part of our social responsibility to organize such a spiritual rebirth programme to sensitize our Muslim listeners on the ideals of Islam most especially in this holy season.”

Niger Delta Campaign, HNDC, a non-governmental organisation based in The Netherlands, has said that the current attack on oil installations in the Niger Delta region by Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, was not in the interest of the region The group commended the Federal Government for the withdrawal of the military from the area, and urged the militant group to explore this opportunity by suspending attacks on oil installations and embark on meaningful discussions with the Federal Government if they claim that their agitation is in the interest of the people of the Niger Delta. Niger Delta activists, founder and Executive Director of NNDC, Mr Sunny Ofehe, who spoke to Vanguard, said that the attacks will not only cripple oil production but will have serious health implications for the people of the region.

                          Chief Ojo Maduekwe, the bicycle-riding Minister of Transport, is a true Nigerian. Born on May 6,1945, Ojo, as he is fondly called, is the Deputy Zonal Coordinator of the Jonathan/Sambo Campaign Organisation. In this interview, however, Ojo takes on the opposition and insists that they are not long-suffering  vanguard  reports.