Delta Central by-election: A harvest of mixed fortunes
THE glee on the face of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan last Sunday could hardly be missed by anyone within an earshot at the thanksgiving service hosted by the governor in his private residence in Warri, Delta State
The concept of amnesty and its place in human rights discourse
Amnesty is a pardon extended by the government to a group or class of persons usually for political offence, the act of a sovereign power officially forgiving certain classes of persons who are subject to trial but have not yet being convicted. It is the action of a government by which all persons or certain groups of persons who have committed a criminal offence usually of a political nature that threatens the sovereignty of the government are granted Immunity from prosecution. Examples of such offences are treason and sedition.
Reuben, Aluko, Haruna return to Eagles
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has hinted on a recall for Dynamo Kiev midfielder Lukman Haruna, Gabriel Reuben and Sone Aluko.
Sallah Message: MAN wants FG to parley with ASUU, NMA
President of the Muslim Association of Nigeria, (MAN), Alhaji Sulayman Yusuf, has called on the Federal Government to bring a lasting solution to the strikes embarked upon by the Academic Staff union of Universities (ASUU) and the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA).
LASTVEB exposes teachers to engineering techniques
IN its quest to boost the technological skills of teachers, the Lagos State Vocational and Technical Education Board (LASTVEB) has given teachers from Government Technical Colleges, Ikorodu, Ikotun and Agidingbi specialised training to enhance productivity.
NBA President, others condemn human trafficking
President of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mr Okey Wali SAN, has condemned the practice of trafficking in human beings, which is seen as modern day slavery.
