THISDAY ONLINE "The appeal for the one who would govern Abia state will be heard and determined in Port Harcourt at the Court of Appeal not on the pages of newspapers and magazines. Not even in the electronic media. But as the judgement day comes near, the din is becoming deafening as the opposition rush to the media, as usual, in their attempt to influence the respected judges of the Appeal Courts."
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.