2015 polls: Okoh warns INEC to guard against Anambra errors
PRIMATE, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to take all necessary measures to avoid a repeat of the shortfalls in the just concluded Anambra State gubernatorial election, come 2015 general election.
Mandela’s village awaits the final return of their son
In Nelson Mandela’s childhood village of Qunu residents are solemnly preparing for the final return of their beloved son, who will be laid to rest among them a week from now.
Elderly men in the picturesque village dotted with traditional round huts bow their heads and lower their voices when they speak of the anti-apartheid hero who has “returned to his ancestors”.
Abuja-Lokoja contract: Augmentation as rescue measure?
The Federal Government under former President Olusegun Obasanjo had in 2006 approved the award of contracts for the dualization of Abuja-Abaji-Lokoja road to four contractors.
A chequered history of ill health
By Sola Ogundipe IN January 2013, when Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe and Surgeon General Vejaynand Ramlakan addressed a media briefing on the state of health of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former South African President, Nelson Mandela, the entire world held its breath – and for good reason. For the third time in four months, […]
2014 World Cup: Amadu, Umeh tip Nigeria, Argentina for second round
Musa Amadu, the Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), has tipped Nigeria and Argentina for the second round from the first round Group F of the 2014 World Cup.
Mrs Jonathan seeks stiff penalties against rape
The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has called for stiff penalties, backed by effective laws for perpetrators of sexual violence against women.
