The former Super Falcons goalkeeper, who spoke in Lagos, said the cadets have what it takes to set the country into celebration mood again, adding however, that the players must put in more efforts and work as a team. “Well they must realise that the country now appreciates excellence in sports,” she said adding, “I think they have the capacity to make history for themselves and the country by going all the way because Nigeria is still one of the best in the game.

On behalf of over 22 million Nigerians with disabilities, I wish to thank President Goodluck Jonathan for the unprecedented reception and recognition of the Paralympic athletes who represented and did Nigeria proud at the just concluded London 2012 Paralympic games.

I think maturity can be said to have set in at the point where an individual realises that yes, while he has the right and freedom to say, do and carry on as they please; there are consequences and that one must bear responsibility for ones choices.

Gov. Obi, contrary to criticisms trailing his constant visit to schools, said his critics should know that education remains the most potent instrument for advancing civilization.

THOUGH the presidency may have soft-pedaled by stepping down on the introduction of the N5,000 note by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the Senate is poised for yet another battle with the Executive by summoning the Minister of Information, Mr. Labran Maku to defend what it termed his embarrassing comments.