You are probably cursing being born into this nation_space called Nigeria; a land where truth is turned on its head and even ministers of justice are at the forefront of promoting wholesale injustice with impunity…a land of the institutionalization of the twin evils of corruption and violence, even in the supposedly hallowed courts where God is worshipped, as we are daily reminded in the north’s regular orgies of religious violence.
Despite the feelings of most Nigerian soccer fans and ex footballers like Adokie Amiesimaka that the midfield of the Super Eagles lacks a solid midfielder in the mould of Austin Okocha to hold on to the ball and make passes to the attackers, former Super Eagles forward, Victor Nosa Ikpeba thinks otherwise.
By Simon Ebegbulem & Gabriel Enogholase
Benin City – Political tension heightened today in Edo state, after the immediate past Commissioner for Works in the state, Mr. Anthony Iyalekhue, was murdered at his residence by suspected assassins.
The family of the deceased through his twin brother, Mr Julius Iyalekhue said his death was politically [...]
Southern stream champions Dolphins beat their northern opponents Kwara United 1-0 in Abuja on Wednesday to annex the National Division One title.
Since the group emerged in 2004, they have become known as “Talibanâ€, although they appear to have no links to the Taliban in Afghanistan. Some analysts believe they took inspiration from the radical Afghans, others say the name is more a term used by people in Maiduguri, the area where they were founded.
About 100 golfers are billed to vie for the fif teen places for the national finals of the World Cup of golf this weekend at the Benin Golf Club in Edo state.
One member of the Nigerian team to the World Cup qualifier later in the year, Umoh Edet is now in Johannesburg ahead of the team’s departure later in August.
Mohammed Yusuf in a media interview said, “Democracy and the current system of education must change, otherwise this war that is yet to start will continue for long.†And this has proved true as the clash which started in Bauchi has escalated to other neighbouring states like Borno, Adamawa, Kano and Katsin
President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua met with African Ambassadors to Brazil in the course of his State last Wednesday and spoke on what can ensure development
By Moses Nosike
Mr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO), a development micro-finance institution. He is a graduate of Sociology from the University of Benin and a masters degree holder in Development Studies from the same University.
He began his involvement in micro-finance as [...]
The Benue State Policed Command has arrested two suspects in connection to the recent assassination of the Chairman of the Trade Union Congress TUC, Benue State chapter.
The Commissioner of Police in charge of Benue State, Alh Ibrahim Mohammed stated in Makurdi at the weekend, that Police investigations revealed that the Labour leader was allegedly [...]
P&G Nigeria recently hosted its business partners, customers, media and other stakeholders at an event launching its biannual regional Newsletter ‘In Touch’ at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.
By Peter Duru
Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State has disclosed that the state government through the World Bank assisted Local Empowerment and Environmental Management Project LEEMP, has expended well over N679.1million on the execution of community based micro projects in parts of the state.
Suswam said the amount was expended on 430 micro [...]
Israel feels uncomfortable about America’s moves in world politics, especially in the Middle East. This has prompted Obama’s declaration that the bond between America and Israel is unbreakable. Gates has also assured Israel of continued American financial and technical assistance, adding that US will ensure that Israel has the most advanced weapons to defend itself.
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