Health professionals from Rotary Club of Enugu City Layout, Rotary International District 9140, have raised an alarm over rising cases of breast cancer in the country, saying over 3,000 cases had been identified in the five South Eastern and Akwa-Ibom states between 2009 and this year.

The Housing for All Teachers, HAT, scheme is already embedded in fraud even before the commencement of the scheme as administrative fees paid by intending developers were paid into an unknown account.

Chairman, Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Professor Robert Boroffice, has urged the Federal Government to increase budgetary allocations for science and technology in the country.

Enyimba of Aba are hoping to end their losing streak and qualify for the final of the CAF Champions League when they clash with visiting Wydad Casablanca Sunday in Aba.

IBADAN- THREE days after two auto crashes in Ibadan killed 12 persons, two fresh auto crashes claimed five lives Thursday.

ABUJA-THE National Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP said Thursday that it was yet to take a decision on the much publicised return of former governor of Ekiti State, Chief Ayo Fayose to the party.

MONEYGRAM International has reiterated its commitment to the development of the educational sector in Nigeria.

Access Bank in partnership with the Friends of the Global Fund Africa, Friends Africa, is scaling up the prevention and treatment of AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria through the Workplace Policy Workshops for 2000 Small and Medium Enterprises, (SMEs) in four African countries namely Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda and Zambia.

AKURE-THE crisis in the Ondo State Chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP deepened Thursday as a former Finance Commissioner under the immediate past administration of Dr. Olusegun Agagu, Chief Tayo Alasoadura, resigned from the party.

‘RED HERRING” is a variety of smoked fish (“kipper”) that is eaten for breakfast or as a snack, in Britain and parts of the United States. But in public discourse, the term carries negative connotations. It refers to a diversionary argument or issue that distracts attention from matters of much greater substance.

Mr. Kenneth O. Okpara was until recently a consultant with the World Bank from where he was appointed into the Delta State cabinet to handle the Economic Planning/ Development portfolio. In this interview, Mr. Okpara expresses himself on how he intends to bring his wealth of experience in the realization of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan’s vision. Excerpts:

Elder Statesman, Chief David Attah served two former Military Heads of State, Generals Sanni Abacha and Abdulsalami Abubakar as Chief Press Secretary. In this interview with Vanguard’s Peter Duru he expresses sadness at the level of corruption, poverty and unemployment in the country and on why he has been out of touch with Mrs. Mariam Abacha, widow of the late Abacha. Excerpts:

I LAUGHED my heart out as I read the above titled piece published by Dr. Okey Ndibe. He writes: “Last week, Mr. Obienyem wrote and distributed a piece titled{sic} ‘Anambra: May God Help Okey Ndibe!’” in response to his piece. In his usual offensive language devoid of civility, he was at the crest of his curve pouring vituperations on the Governor.

THE Bishop of Komedy brings it back again with another mind blazing show on the 30th of October 2011.This show is like no other. Has everything in the mix, lots of musical performances, Slow Dogg the well loved musician will be there to make sure you get your groove on, Sound sultan,the well loved muma G and of course KAS. lots of comedy.

In the heart of western part of Saudi Arabia, not far from the Red Sea, there lies the town of Makkah. In the center of this town there is a small square building of about 60 x 60ft.