Newly elected President of Finance Houses Association of Nigeria (FHAN), Evangelist Samuel Durojaye said the new executives would put in place measures to encourage inter-house trading in the subsector.
THE ongoing rampage by armed robbers in Kogi State, which has forced banks in parts of the state to close shop has reawakened calls for the establishment of State Police. Considering the awesome powers already available to governors, is it a proposal worthy of consideration?
CARE of the newborn which is globally recognised as the most vital aspect of child survival has not received enough attention in Nigeria over the decades. Statistics do not lie. Within the first 28 days of life, that is, the neonatal period, about 700 babies (around 30 every hour) die every day in Nigeria, mostly due to preventable causes such as intrapartum-related injury. This is the highest number of newborn deaths in Africa, and the second highest in the world.
FOR the very first time since his political career assumed national dimension, Goodluck Jonathan is showing he could be a determined person if the need arose. For quite a long while, the President has shown himself as someone ready to capitulate before any determined opposition.
Agbor in Delta State came alive recently when the human rights community stormed the town to educate the people on their fundamental and inalienable rights. Led by Nollywood star, Ramsounoa and Executive Director, Social and Economic Rights Action Center, SERAC, Mr. Felix Muoka, the rally was part of activities to commemorate the International Human Rights Day which is celebrated every December , 10.
