I closed last week observing a fundamental contradiction between democracy’s apparent non-achieving credentials and society’s legitimate dividend demands, a reality which tends to make the democratic process seems drudgy and agonising; so that often non- democratic –even if autocratic-systems elsewhere continue to appear appealing as long as they are reasonably provident.

Once upon a time, you actually had to know someone high up in the civil service who would use his or her influence to contact the relevant personnel, before you could apply and be given a passport in this country. This was in the sixties and seventies.

Hello Jerome. My name is Victoria and I am an ardent reader of your column. Permit me to ask where you have been for weeks. I was particularly touched by your piece: “Are you in love with a Loser?”, because I was, until recently, in a relationship with a loser; a guy who tried to break me in every possible way. Thanks to God, my mom’s counsel, and my courage that helped me to break free from it amidst pains and heartbreak.

He breathes the law the way regular folk breathe air. He has done so all his life. His father, Kehinde Sofola (who passed away a few years ago) was one of those who defined the practice of law in Nigeria during those definitive years of the sixties and seventies. Choosing the same profession as such a father is likely to have one or two effects: getting overshadowed or becoming rebellious. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria escaped both; and has clearly and patiently proved his mettle without the proverbial chip on the shoulder.

Metallics,frills,asymmetric,colour blocking,structured shoulders and mini dresses are trends that have continued to show on the fashion scene season after season. These trends have been put together from a different perspective with so much edge and bits of eccentricity to serve as inspirational guide for the fashion forward.

By Jemi EKUNKUNBOR In an age where the wish of most women is to have a model figure, wearing more of black is one way to hide the appearance of belly fat, or reduce love handles. Black more or less slims out everyone. An elegant black dress is something every woman should have in her […]

I received a newsflash from the Nation on the day a group of Northern elders was to announce the candidate they had chosen to do battle with President Goodluck Jonathan in the struggle for who carries the banner of the ruling PDP during the presidential election of 2011.

Nigeria has had many summits, seminars and conferences. The country has formulated quite a number of education policies, collected voluminous proposals and blueprints from both local and international experts, on how to salvage the education sector. Yet the problems in the education sector persist.

BODY PERFECT 101: Ninety three percent of people would rather receive a flat stomach/sexy body than a diamond ring for your birthday (study from Auburn University, Montgomery).

If you have done the DETOX DIET, here is the super effective step-by-step plan to look healthier and maintain your beautiful body.

I am searching for the hair style that could be rightly called the least stressful. Women are busier than ever; and they need to combine convenience and practicality with good-looking hair. Of course, there are styles that last even up to 3 months, such as braids. You can also wear a weave for up to 10 weeks if you wished. But how stressful is the procedure?

0The capacity for greatness is a precious gift that belongs to each of us by virtue of our creation. Yet many of us are in danger of stifling it.

You were made to be great. You are a unique, gifted creation of God. So then, “Why,” you ask, “am I struggling so much to live my greatness on a daily basis?” That is a fair question, one for which I would like to offer an answer.

First Baptist Church, Ileteju, Mopa in Kogi State will today come to life as family members of late Chief Sunday Bolorunduro Awoniyi, the Aro of Mopa organizes the third year anniversary church service for him.

A five-day workshop for nuclear experts has opened in Abuja to discuss how best nuclear materials coming into the country can be accounted for and brought under full regulatory control.

SPEAKER of the House of Representatives, Mr. Dimeji Bankole, yesterday, in Benin-City, disclosed that investigations by the National Assembly have revealed that ministries, departments and agencies of government collected over N3trillion which were not remitted to the federal treasury.

A governorship aspirant in Delta State, Chief Ovie Omo-Agege, has promised to run one single term of four years, if elected governor in the forthcoming re-run election in the state.