From the monthly archives: September 2010

NIGERIA AT 50; THE JOURNEY SO FAR

On September 26, 2010 · In Nigeria @ 50

Nigeria celebrates half a century of independence today. In an individuals life, that would be 50 years of growth from a toddler through adolescence into adulthood and then maturity. That is the so-called “golden jubilee’ at which success or progress is measured and celebrated. But for Nigeria as a country, it is not clear what we are celebrating today; is it success, progress or maturity?

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Wasteful expenditure threatens 2011 polls, economy

On September 26, 2010 · In Headlines

Both the Federal and State governments are splitting hairs over their lean resources but Vanguard can confirm that contrary to cries of insolvency by state governors and Federal Government officials, fiscal indiscipline and profligacy constituted the biggest threat to the 2011 elections and the economy in general.

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Delta PDP: Nwaoboshi, Clark’s group battle for supremacy

On September 26, 2010 · In News

By Emma Amaize
WARRI—TENSION heightened in Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, weekend, following a bungled attempt to wrestle the chairmanship seat from Chief Peter Nwaoboshi.

Chief Nwaoboshi, who is the party state chairman,  has been engaged in a supremacy battle for many months running  with the Delta Elders, Leaders and Stakeholders Forum, [...]

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Amaechi urges Police to consolidate security

On September 26, 2010 · In News

Governor Chibuike Amaechi has enjoined security operatives in the state to take steps to consolidate the peace and security now existing in the state.

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2011: Ndokwa backs Imegwu for House of Reps

On September 26, 2010 · In News

THE people of Ndokwaland, Delta State, have thrown their weight behind the candidacy of former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Dr. Olisa Imegwu, who is aspiring for the House of Representatives seat in the 2011 elections.

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Malaria: Killer at large

On September 26, 2010 · In Special Report

If there were to be a contest between all known deadly human disorders, malaria would qualify to compete in the heavyweight championship category because it possesses the appropriate credentials.

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3,000 queue for Assemblies of God top job

On September 26, 2010 · In Religion & Beliefs

ABOUT 3,000 qualified ministers of God will be contesting for the position of the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Nigeria in November when the incumbent, Rev. Charles Osueke, is billed to retire.

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How I almost committed suicide – Pastor Ituah Ighodalo

On September 26, 2010 · In Religion & Beliefs

UPWARDLY mobile chartered accountant and until recently, a prominent face at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, circles, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo last Sunday, narrated to a bewildered congregation how he almost committed suicide by taking a plunge into the Lagos Lagoon a few years ago.

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The Voice of Victory: Key to a glorious destiny!

On September 26, 2010 · In Religion & Beliefs

Last week, I showed you the relevance of your spiritual placement in your encounter with destiny. This week, I want to show you a vital key to a glorious destiny— prayer. Every time God calls people together, it means He has made all things ready for them (Luke 14:17). God speaks according to His size. No wonder, Philippians 4:6 says: “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”

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Balewa’s Death Controversy: As an eye witness, the body I saw was fresh – Osoba

On September 26, 2010 · In News

A former external affairs minister,Chief M.T .Mbu, sparked off a controversy recently when he claimed that the Nigerian prime minister in the first republic, Alhaji Tafawa Balewa,died of asthma. The claim was disputed by those who held on to the view that Balewa had been shot dead by coup plotters who had abducted him ,among other political leaders of the country, on January 15, 1966.Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of state in the ministry of transportation, did a two-part article on the controversy on the side of those who believed Balewa was killed by the coup plotters and his body dumped at a spot along Lagos-Abeokuta Road .

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Oritsejafor inaugurates Lagos PFN exco

On September 26, 2010 · In Religion & Beliefs

THE newly reconstituted 12-member Lagos State council of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, was inaugurated during the week with a charge from the National President of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor for the leadership to do things that will make even angels to marvel.

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Umuahians in Columbus

On September 26, 2010 · In The Orbit

Over the Labor Day weekend, the GCUOBA, the alumni association of the Government College Umuahia met in Columbus, Ohio for the now annual GCUOBA-USA conventions.

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Consensus Committee meets Atiku, Gusau, IBB, Saraki

On September 26, 2010 · In Headlines

The 12-member Committee set up to pick a consensus candidate for the North has met with the presidential aspirants – former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former National Security Adviser, NSA, General Aliyu Mohammed Gusau (rtd), and Kwara State governor, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki.

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My husband deceived me into a sexless marriage

On September 26, 2010 · In Diary of a Divorced City Girl

Evans, her husband is close to 50, good-looking with a great body. So fun-loving a lot of women wouldn’t say no to a romp with him. I met the couple ages ago and was envious of how loved-up they were. Evans pampered his wife so much that all their friends were jealous.

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