Criticism and the unmistakable signs of a society in decline (1)

Last week, I received an arrogant SMS message from a certain Dr. Nelson in response to my essay entitled "The anti-intellectual character of Nigerians," in which I lamented the overbearing anti-intellectualistic influence of religion in the consciousness of Nigerians. In the text, Dr. Nelson claimed that "Nigeria is in need of people who can give advice and solutions to its many problems.
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N4GG: Watch Dog of Good Governance

“I have been receiving text messages from an organization under the auspices of Network for Good Governance (N4GG) asking me to check newspapers for information relating to good governance. How they got my telephone number remains a mystery. The good thing about them is that their activities have kept me abreast of issues relating to governance in Nigeria,” 75 years old Onome Akpokrise, a farmer living in a rural area of Delta State, disclosed.

Woman who lives for others

Man, inherently, may be selfish. Resources may be indisputably scare. Nonetheless, living for others by way of sharing what one has with the needy, morally, is the essence of how to live right. Although, I have met her on few occasion at the Living Faith Church, Koko, I really do not know much about this lady with a good heart. Yet, I may not be able to deny my knowledge of her being the TLG of Warri-North LGA and the C.E.O of Destiny Helper. Destiny Helpers couldn’t have been a limited liability company, but a company under Part C of Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). This makes it a charitable organization with a mandate not to maximize profit but to give the needy, the aged, the neglected and the bereaved a helping hand.

Stop lambasting our teams in defeat – Kigigha tells Nigerians

CAF/FIFA Referees fitness Instructor, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Felix Kigigha has enjoined Nigerians to end the habit of lambasting our national teams when they do not win international tournaments. Speaking to Vanguard against the backdrop of negative reactions that trailed the national women U-17 “Flamingoes” outing in the FIFA World Cup in Costa Rica where Nigeria lost to Spain in the quarter finals, the former FIFA badged referee appealed to Nigeria ball-fans that it is imperative to rather show fairplay than condemn our team.

Giving, my source of happiness

A veteran chartered accountant, Ms.Titilayo Ramatu Ojeifo is the President of Soroptimist International of Lagos Mainland, an international organisation comprising professional women who have dedicated their lives to promoting women and girls worldwide. She’s also National Treasurer, Soroptimist International of Nigeria. Until 2013, this amiable gem was General Manager, Industrial Equipment Division, R.T Briscoe Nigeria Plc. In this interview, Titi who’s just turned fifty last month recounts her life experiences and reveals why giving succor to the poor is her second nature.

‘Friends of Goodluck’ slams Nyako

A political pressure group, Friends of Goodluck Jonathan, has condemned Nyako for the genocide in the North accusation leveled against Jonathan in the guise of fighting terrorism.

Uduaghan ridding Delta of filth – Kelubia

GOVERNOR Emmanuel Uduaghan has been commended for his quest to rid Delta State of illegal structures and provide a clean and healthy environment for the people.

Swansea University storms Nigeria

An official delegation from SWANSEA University, one of the top universities in the United Kingdom, is in Nigeria, attending education fairs in various cities between April 28th and May 10th 2014

The time to make a choice

On 23rd April 2014, the respected U.S.-based online military News Agency magazine called StrategyPage wrote the following:
”Nigerian Muslim clerics living in the border towns of Cameroon and Nigeria are recruiting Boko Haram members in their mosques, the Government of Cameroon has alleged.

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