Thousands stranded on Sagamu-Benin road *As flood submerges bridge

Thousands stranded on Sagamu-Benin road *As flood submerges bridge

By KOLADE OLAREWAJU & OLA AJAYI THOUSANDS of commuters and motorists on the failed Sagamu-Benin road were stranded for hours yesterday after one of the bridges on the nation’s most strategic link between the south-west, south-south and south-east was submerged by flood. The affected bridge is at J4 area, between Ijebu-Ode and Ogbere in Ogun […]
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Honesty not amnesty

Honesty not amnesty

By CHIDIEBE JEREMIAH THE media – both print and electronic – have been awash with  stories  of Mr. President’s amnesty to the Niger-Delta militants. A good number of people have praised President Yar’Adua for what they called a laudable initiative. This set of individuals will quickly tell whoever cares to listen that what the government […]

Owolabi, Eguavoen kick over call for Okocha’s return

Owolabi, Eguavoen kick over call for Okocha’s return

The debate raised by former Green Eagles winger, Adokie Amiesimaka’s suggestion that former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha should return to the national team following the problem is having filling the vacuum created in the midfield by his departure is still raging.

Wake-up call for all deprived people of the Niger Delta

Wake-up call for all deprived people of the Niger Delta

By SMART EGBULE I WANT to salute your courage for publishing the communique which I recognize as the “Home Truth”, at the Chapperton Accord. Incontrovertible facts of apartheid syndrome have glaringly been the bitter pill prevalent and being force-fed on South-South people whether at home or in government service away from home. Is it not […]

How Okah’ll regain freedom

How Okah’ll regain freedom

DESPITE the amnesty granted leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, Henry Okah by the Federal Government and his acceptance of same, the final order for his freedom lies with the Federal High Court, Jos, which is trying him for treason.

Do Your Part:  End the Epidemic of Low Self-Esteem

Do Your Part: End the Epidemic of Low Self-Esteem

Low self esteem is a widespread mental affliction; it has reached epidemic proportions. Almost all people carry this “virus.” Few are symptom-free. Typical indications of infection include anxiety, helplessness, depression and addictions to work, food, alcohol, drugs, and dysfunctional relationships (to name a few).

Loss of a Pop Icon

Loss of a Pop Icon

Michael Jackson has died. The news came as a shock. I was one of his biggest fans. I still cannot believe the King of Pop is gone. A man who constantly stated he was robbed of his childhood the price he paid for mega stardom. What happened to the cute button nosed kid from Gary, Indiana?