Aba: Matters arising
Recently, I drew attention to the decay of Aba, arising mostly from the criminal negligence of a city once known for its vitality and industry. I placed much of the blame at the doorsteps of the current T.A. Orji administration in Umuahia, with the caveat, certainly, that rebuilding Aba would require a concert of efforts. I have not shifted from this position. I am in fact more convincedthat the current administration on Okpara Avenue is not only bereft of ideas, it lacks style and consequence.
Boat mishap: Missing INEC ad hoc staff found in Kolokolo village
Mrs Sule Imondu, INEC’s Public Relations Officer on Saturday said that the missing INEC ad hoc staff involved in a boat mishap during the July 14 governorship election had been found.
Olympics: frequent changes in leadership led to poor outing – Ali
National long jump coach, Yusuf Ali, on Saturday blamed Nigeria’s poor outing at the ongoing London 2012 Olympic Games, which ends on Sunday, on frequent changes in the leadership of sports in the country.
Soyinka to head Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding
Osun state Governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola yesterday announced the appointment of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka as the chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding, Osogbo.
Ramadan: Don urges Muslims to pray for peace, stability
A don, Prof. Alani Seriki, has advised Muslims to pray for peace, stability and prosperity in the country during the ongoing Ramadan.
13 die as lightning strikes mosque
At least 13 Muslim worshippers were killed and 15 hurt when lightning struck a mosque in a remote village in northeast Bangladesh as they held special Ramadan prayers, police said on Saturday.
