Do our Commanders-in-Chief live above board?
Last week, the Senate screened and approved four additional nominees as Ministers. On the occasion, Senate President David Mark admonished the nominees to assume office with a mindset to live above board. Since Ministers as leaders are expected to serve as role models by shunning all acts of impropriety, the admonition appears rational. But was I or any other citizen for that matter supposed to have faith in the said caution? Put differently, is it unlikely that David Mark himself, the author of the admonition may not have believed in it? Those who wish to see this viewpoint as cynical are free to do so but they cannot stop us from being skeptical about the possibility of any political office holder in Nigeria operating with any appreciable level of integrity. History does not seem to support a contrary view.
Neymar’s hopes dashed, Messi out to avoid similar fate
While Brazil counted the cost of their victory over Colombia in the World Cup quarter-finals with the loss of their star Neymar for the tournament, South American rivals Argentina will hope a similar fate does not befall their genius Lionel Messi on Saturday.
What Keshi got wrong in Brazil – Amaju
Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Pinnich Amaju tells JOHN EGBOKHAN in this interview that Nigeria would have had a better outing at the World Cup in Brazil if Coach Stephen Keshi had worked with a team of technical experts working in the backroom.
Messi, Robben aim to put down World Cup underdogs
Lionel Messi’s Argentina take on Belgium in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday again aiming to prove that they are a not a one man team.
Germany out to end third place rut
Germany captain Philipp Lahm is desperate to avoid his side becoming the eternal third place team as they plot how to beat Brazil in the World Cup semi-final.
Neymar ruled out of World Cup with fractured vertebrae
Brazil striker Neymar was ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup on Friday, dealing the hosts a crushing blow just hours after they battled through to a semi-final showdown with Germany.
Nigeria may break up if …
In this interview with Ben Agande in Abuja, a member of the National Conference representing the civil society organisation, Barrister Rommy Mom speaks on the work of the conference and the consequences that await the nation if the recommendations of the conference are not implemented.
Nigeria censors board finally approves Half of A Yellow Sun for viewing
The Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, on Friday finally approved one of the most acclaimed movie from Africa, Half of a Yellow Sun, for wide release.
Messi-dependent Argentina face Belgium test
Argentina will once again turn to Lionel Messi for inspiration when they tackle star-studded Belgium in Brasilia on Saturday in a World Cup quarter-final haunted by ghosts of yesteryear.
Discrimination: HND holders drag FG to court
A group of Higher National Diploma holders in the public service, yesterday, dragged the federal government before the National Industrial Court, NIC, sitting in Abuja, asking it to declare that they are entitled to the same remunerations and progression in their work places as their counterparts with first degree without any discrimination whatsoever.
Costa Rica fairytale faces Dutch reckoning
The irresistible fairytale of Costa Rica faces a day of reckoning against Louis van Gaal’s hard, calculating Dutch side on Saturday in the Brazil World Cup’s most unlikely quarter-final.
FG cuts down on fuel imports
The Federal Government has reduced the number of companies licensed to import gasoline in the third quarter to 27 from 40 in the previous three months, lists corroborated by regional industry sources have showed.
INEC announces new dates for Phase 2 of PVC distribution, CVR
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday rescheduled the second phase of the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) involving 12 states.
Going nude is no big deal – Sylvya Oluchy
Sylvya Oluchy is a beautiful, classy and highly intelligent lady. After graduating from Nnamdi Azikiwe University with a degree in Theatre Arts, she went on to Nollywood and has starred in a couple of TV series and movies.
Can Ekiti be a pointer to 2015 elections?
The frenzy surrounding the gubernatorial election held in Ekiti State on Saturday, June 21 could be described as really unparalleled in Nigeria’s chequered electoral history.
Brazil, Germany march on at World Cup
Brazil defeated Colombia 2-1 and Germany beat France 1-0 in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday to set up a heavyweight semi-final showdown.
