They write about death
DEATH has come under many writers scrutiny because it seems to be on the rampage among actors. Recently, it invaded the tribe of writers with the death of Prof. Chinua Achebe, easily one of the finest writers the world has known. Not an ornate or florid writer, but his prose is localised that it quickly carved a niche for itself.
Why Ikeja Hotel has not paid dividend for 2 yrs – Goodie Ibru
Ikeja Hotel Plc has said that its inability to pay dividend in the last two years was due to the planned refurbishment of one of its subsidiaries – Lagos Sheraton hotel.
Pope washes prisoners’ feet in unprecedented Easter rite
Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 young offenders including two girls and two Muslims at a Rome prison on Thursday in an unprecedented version of an ancient Easter ritual, seen as part of efforts to bring the Catholic Church closer to those in need.
Beef- up security now, Imo Professionals task Okorocha
AS the Easter season draws nearer, concerned Imo intellectuals under the aegis of Imo Professionals, have called on their state Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, to as a matter of urgency rise up to the security challenge of the state to guarantee the safety of lives and property during the celebration.
South Africa, BBC, Ngugi wa Thiong’o honour Achebe
THE death of Africa’s foremost novelist, Prof. Chinua Achebe, continues to resonate around the world. As Vanguard, yesterday, received a tribute from one of Africa’s versatile writers, Kenya’s Ngugi wa Thiong’o, a message from the BBC and a newsletter that South Africa remembers Chinua Achebe.
Microsoft to grow local software market through 9jApps contest, says Onyeje
The Country Manager, Microsoft Nigeria, Emmanuel Onyeje has said with optimism that 9jApps contest challenge would empower the next generation of Nigerian developers, by helping them drive innovation and grow the local software economy.
