An Islamic State of Osun? No, not yet! (2)
WHILE it is possible for me to describe Governor Aregbesola’s attitude to religion as one best summed up in the philosophy of 'Live and let live', for which reason he gives free expression to his religious beliefs, even in public and with the implicit understanding that other citizens could and, very often, do the same thing, one must also admit that the Governor’s attitude, for the very fact that he is governor, might lead other people to different conclusions as are now being made by opposition elements in and outside the state.
Experts attribute rising inflation to low productivity in real sector
Some financial experts have attributed the rising inflation rate in the country to low activities in the real sectors. They told newsmen in Lagos on Monday that the rising inflation rate would retard the growth of the economy. The National Bureau of Statistics has reported that the inflation rate increased from 11.9 per cent in February to 12.1 per cent in March.
FIFA hits 6 players with global ban
FIFA has extended the two-year suspensions for six players implicated in fixing matches in Finland to apply worldwide.
Sunshine Stars, Ahly trapped by Mali shootings
Players and officials of Nigerian club Sunshine Stars and Egypt’s Al-Ahly have been trapped in Mali’s capital Bamako by renewed fighting in the country.
BlackBerry bets big on apps, touchscreens
Research In Motion (RIM) on Tuesday unveiled a revamped BlackBerry platform that discards the smartphone’s trademark keyboard to embrace apps, touchscreens and other trendy features.
Jessica Simpson gives birth to baby girl
Singer and actress Jessica Simpson gave birth Tuesday to a bouncing baby girl, she announced on her website with her fiance, former NFL football player Eric Johnson.
