Security – Stemming The Tide
EVERYBODY is talking about security. The concerns appear to end with the talks. As bombs go off as routine in Maiduguri, Bauchi, Kaduna, Abuja and other targets that the criminals may choose, too much attention is paid to chasing the criminals after the crime. Why the sudden rise in insecurity? What can be done? Is anyone noticing that while all the attention is on the bomb spots, kidnappers are returning? Will Nigerians ever feel safe again? What are the causes of insecurity? Where are the police and government? On a wet Wednesday morning with intimidating traffic jams on the abandoned Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, our panellists weathered the storm to x-ray the challenges and proffer solutions. The challenges are not new, though new initiatives are required to tackle them. You will find them here…
Qatar ‘spent big’ to win 2022 World Cup
One of the areas Has san al Thawadi refused to discuss during my Newsnight interview with him was the amount of money Qatar spent on its successful World Cup bid. Despite repeatedly asking him to reveal the bid’s budget the former chief executive, now overseeing preparations for the tournament 11 years from now, wouldn’t budge. […]
Olympic loss motivated us to stop Nigeria – Appiah
Black Meteors Coach, Kwesi Apiiah was beaming with smiles weekend after his Ghanaian wards qualified for the football event of the All Africa Games holding this September in Maputo, Mozambique
Anyim Pius Anyim reloaded
IN retrospect, I now understand why Senator Anyim Pius Anyim as Senate President viciously tackled famed maverick, Senator Arthur Nzeribe in 2002. A 41-year old greenhorn cutting his teeth in politics, Anyim devised the first notable political scheme to outwit Senator Nzeribe.
Stoke and West Ham agree Cole deal
English Premier League side Stoke City have agreed a fee with relegated West Ham for striker Carlton Cole it was announced Tuesday.
Agyemang-Badu dedicates goal to Essien
Nigeria under-23 team slayer Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has dedicated his classy opener in the 2-0 victory over Nigeria in the All Africa Games qualifiers to injured Chelsea star Michael Essien.
Conference Hall: Security – Stemming The Tide
EVERYBODY is talking about security. The concerns appear to end with the talks. As bombs go off as routine in Maiduguri, Bauchi, Kaduna, Abuja and other targets that the criminals may choose, too much attention is paid to chasing the criminals after the crime. Why the sudden rise in insecurity?
Microsoft to broadcast Imagine Cup 2011 on webcast live
While the global community awaits anxiously for winners of the 2011 edition of world’s premier student technology competition, the software giant, Microsoft has disclosed that the Imagine Cup world festival and awards ceremony will be on webcast live tomorrow, July 13, 2011 from the David H. Koch Theatre at Lincoln center in New York.
Combating the menace of flooding in Lagos
Flooding is a global phenomenon that has continued to constitute a major threat to cities and indeed nations across the world. At present, over 7500 people have been displaced by flooding in China while cities such as California, Mississippi, Sydney, Ibadan, to mention just a few, have at different times, faced the menace of flooding .
Zidane “has a lot to learn” in new role, says Mourinho
(AFP) – Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has insisted that the Spanish giants’ new director of football Zinedine Zidane “has a lot to offer, but still has a lot to learn”.
Siasia lectures Osaze on good behavior
Eagles coach Samson Siasia has told twitter happy Osaze Peter Odemwingie to show more respect to team-mates and officials on and off the pitch.
