THISDAY ONLINE: "For sometime, a supremacy battle has been raging underground for the control of the soul of Bayelsa State. Segun James reports that Vice President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Timipre Sylva and members of the State House of Assembly are at the centre of the tango. However, the Vice President’s spokesman, Ima Niboro has debunked the allegation that Jonathan was involved in the tussle"
The World Cup football tournament kicks off in one week, and host South Africa is busy putting on the finishing touches. But not everyone is looking forward to the tournament. Authorites in cities including Cape Town are being accused of clearing the poor from the streets - to create a good impression for visiting fans. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa has more.