Bayelsa signs MoU with UNICEF

Bayelsa signs MoU with UNICEF

Bayelsa State government has signed a Programme Implementation Agreement (PIA) with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
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Your kids:  Who can you trust them with?

Your kids: Who can you trust them with?

The lesson here is that parents, especially mothers, have to be careful about who they invite into their homes, or send their young children out to

Sanusi and the economy: The dangers ahead

Sanusi and the economy: The dangers ahead

THE Nigerian Banking system today is a shadow of what it was before the August 14 pronouncement of the Central Bank governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. Nigerian bankers who in recent times held their heads high in local and international arena no longer exude the confidence they once have. The entire industry is gripped with fear, disenchantment and panic. No one is sure of what will happen next.

Get us out of Libya prisons, jailed Nigerians plead

Get us out of Libya prisons, jailed Nigerians plead

By Vivian Enebeli & Onwuka Anthonia FOUR Nigerians jailed for life in Libya are pleading with the embassy in Tripoli to get them out following the recent amnesty declared by the Libyan  authorities. Ismaila Monday, Valentine Okoye, Solomon Chukwu Francis and Chinedu Orji called Sunday Vanguard from the Medium Prisons, Nais, Tripoli to say they […]

U-20 World Cup:Flying Eagles fail to fly

U-20 World Cup:Flying Eagles fail to fly

Nigeria’s hoodoo against South American opposition continued when they were defeated 1-0 by Venezuela at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo on Friday. Yonathan Del Valle’s goal on the stroke of half-time proved to be enough to defeat the Flying Eagles, who had been reduced to ten men five minutes earlier.

Breakin bad habits

Breakin bad habits

A habit is something you do repeatedly, over and over. There is no set number of times you need to do something for it to become a habit. It becomes a habit when you do it automatically without really thinking and when challenged about the habit, you find it difficult to change. You may even become defensive…..

Arthur Guinness concert

Arthur Guinness concert

Peter said “I don’t know why, anytime a foreign artiste comes to Nigeria, they (show organizers) wanna treat us like slaves in our country”

Reasons I’m after Ibori – Ribadu

Reasons I’m after Ibori – Ribadu

*Denies seeking his support to become I-G * Challenges him to visit London By Dapo Olufade FORMER chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu admitted publicly, today, that he was indeed after former Governor James Ibori, but not for the reasons adduced by the ex-governor at a press conference in Lagos on Friday. […]

You don’t have to lobby anybody for the NPOM award – Mrs.Funmi Komolafe

You don’t have to lobby anybody for the NPOM award – Mrs.Funmi Komolafe

In screening nominees for the award, the committee looks out for the individual’s and organization’s creativity, skill and efficiency. The whole idea is simply to encourage those excelling in their fields to keep remaining at the top, tell those not yet there “someone is watching you and you can strive to be there by putting more effort”.

Just In the Neck of Time

Just In the Neck of Time

Contrary to popular belief, men’s neckwear is not a thing of the past. Still a symbol of style and professionalism, tie-wearers command respect. How a man adorns his neck reveals a lot about his personality and character. It’s difficult to pinpoint why men choose neckties over bow ties or cravats (also known as ascots) instead of ties

Nigeria’s league to go on break

Nigeria’s league to go on break

The Nigeria Premier League will go on a break after week five matches on October 18 and resume a month later as a result of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup, which the country will host about that time.

Charity Runway;  celebrities rise up for orphans

Charity Runway; celebrities rise up for orphans

Charity Runway held Sunday13th at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos; it will certainly be a night to remember for those who took out time to attend.

How Nigeria can overcome the declining fortunes of sports

How Nigeria can overcome the declining fortunes of sports

Yesterday we started this piece by Professor Emmanuel Ojeme of the University of Benin. Here is the concluding part. Enjoy it.
To worsen matters, some of the athletes who trickle to national sports federations are not usually prepared effectively by the federations to represent Nigeria due to budgetary constraints. Infact, many sports federations are unable to effectively represent Nigeria in international competitions. Boxing Federation had to reduce selected boxers to three for a Milan-based competition, recently.

My Dodan Barracks, Aso Rock days – Duro Onabule

My Dodan Barracks, Aso Rock days – Duro Onabule

The Babangida years, undoubtedly, will go down in history as some of Nigeria’s defining moments and one man who was witness to most of those events that shaped the fortunes of the country is Duro Onabule (70 years today), fondly called ‘Double Chief’ by his colleagues. In this interview at his Lagos residence, he reminisces […]

Senate in fresh initiative to curb gas flaring

Senate in fresh initiative to curb gas flaring

By Emmanuel Aziken THE Senate is adopting a fresh   strategy to promote domestic gas utilization as a means of curbing the continued flare of an estimated 2.5 billion cubic standard feet (bscf) per day by oil multinationals in the country. The Senate initiative is against the fear that the effect of continued gas flaring is […]