For the fourth time of asking on Asian soil, the Golden Eaglets yesterday sealed their place in FIFA U-17 World Cup history when they trashed Mexico 3-0 in the final of UAE 2013, to bring their title haul at this level of youth football to four.

Dr. Jeff Godwin Doki, is a senior lecturer at the Department of English University of Jos, Plateau State. He possesses one striking virtue; honesty which is fast disappearing from today’s society. In this chat, he shares his thoughts on the ASUU strike, emphasising that honesty is needed in every sector to redeem the nation’s image

Recently, after a battle through morning rush hour traffic and meandering in search of a seemingly elusive address, I finally arrived at the destination for my appointment.

For most people, it is not only strange to hear, but pathetic to know that children, even as young as a month-old, could be afflicted with cancer – the world’s most dreaded disease. Unfortunately, this is a sad reality of what some children have to contend with at a very young age. Children Living with Cancer Foundation (CLWCF), is one of the few non-governmental organisations in Nigeria pioneering the fight against childhood cancer. Dr. Nneka Nwobi , the President of the Foundation talks about her long walk with children living with cancer, her experience in the battle against cancer, her frustrations and pains when a child dies of cancer, the future plans of the Foundation and other sundry issues with Esther Onyegbula.

The Lagos State Government is targeting various investments worth billions of naira into its economy from the 2013 Lagos Countdown, a world-class celebration to mark the end of the year and the beginning of another. Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency, LASAA, the organising agency, said plans had been concluded for the hosting of 2013 event.