Going to Ibadan in those days was like going to London  — Chief Dele Momodu On May 16, 2010, Africa’s most celebrated publisher, Chief Dele Momodu, turned 50. For those who followed his life and career, a lot has been written about this man a must-read in many respects, particularly for young people who want […]

They were both landed with treasonable felony charges. They both represent the redemptive symbols of the southerners. To crush them is to remove the obstacles in their path to the Atlantic.

It was not intended to be the main issue when Nigeria’s one time High Commissioner to London, Chief Matthew Mbu remarked, in a recent newspaper interview, that the country’s first and only Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, died, not of gun shots in the January 15th 1966 coup.

If a fool at 40 is one forever, it is preposterous then to ask: what is he at 50?! Because the word ‘forever’ has already taken care of that, remember? So at 50, he is simply ‘on course!’ –fated in his ‘forever!’

Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State has decried the failure of the Federal Government to recognise anyone from Rivers State as part of the 50th independence celebrations.

StreetFinders, in conjunction with Lagos Island Millennium Group on the Environment (LIMGE) and the Lagos Central Business District, CBD, has launched a new web portal targeted, primarily, at those who work, live or ply their trade in the precincts of the Lagos Business District.

For the first time inNigeria, there is a consensus in the art on standard. After three hours of live music, everyone who attended 2Face Live in concert last Sunday in Lagos, left awed and pondering on the amazing talent and possibilities that lie in the Nigerian art sphere.

“We made it quite clear that we adopted Governor Chime because he’s been doing an excellent job in the state. He’s kept his promises to the people of the state and we (CNPP) all came together and agreed that we should adopt him as our sole candidate in the next elections,” Mr Igwe said, adding “All of us who live in this state are living witnesses to the transformation that he has brought about in Enugu.

Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin K. Clark, has called for proper investigation of the bomb blasts close to the venue of the nation’s golden jubilee celebration in Abuja on Friday. No fewer than 15 people were confirmed dead while several people were seriously injured in the explosions.

Some of the past Idols include; Reuben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson and others.

It rose to N477.70 million in 1962, N498.19 million in 1963, N554.43 million in 1964 and N654.34 million in 1965. In 1966 the total revenue rose to N612.88 million and in 1970 total revenue stood at N634 made up of N166.60 million earnings from oil. With the export of crude oil on commercial basis from 1970, Nigeria revenue profile changed for the better as total revenue jumped to N3,724 million with non oil contributing just N813.40 million.

Awolowo went round looking for the man, held him by the arm and dragged him before the Sardauna and told him to kneel down and greet him

In addition, general health centres were estimated to total slightly less than 600, general clinics 2,740, maternity homes 930, and maternal health centres 1,240. All these hospitals have been full to bursting ever since, but over the years, health services have not advanced.

The PC agreed whereupon the Major seized his rifle and passed it to one of his men. The PC then led the group to round up the remaining members of the Police guard. At the back of the house, i.e. at the creek side, they found a PC armed with a rifle and accompanied by a Police dog.

If criminals and fraudsters could draw up their plans on the basis that the intended victims are much smarter than they are, they would be more likely to succeed in their schemes. Unfortunately, they tend to assume that others are fools.
–JOHN UDONSAK