How to tame the monster called corruption
BESIDES wars, diseases and violent militant groups, nothing has threatened states in recent times more than corruption. It is often stated that one of the ways a functioning democracy is judged is how it treats the issue of corruption. That is why the founders of democracy defined good governance as a government that is transparent, participatory and based on the rule of law.
SON declares 80% of market fake, CAPDAN kicks, admits 30%
THE computer village market Ikeja Lagos, is to Nigeria, what the Silicon Valey represents to the United States of America. Both, house the largest array of computer accessories and allied technology products for their economies.
Falconets take battle to England at 1 a.m
Falconets Coach Peter Dedevbo says they have to take today’s last group game against England very ‘seriously’, despite needing just a point to qualify to the next round of the FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup in Canada.
Three guards in court for stealing boss’ N10m
Three security men, were on yesterday, brought before an Igbosere Magistrate’s court, for stealing properties, from their employer, worth N10million.
Ultimatum to Jonathan on Chibok Girls: Presidency blasts Northern elders
THE Presidency yesterday tongue-lashed the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) for asking President Goodluck Jonathan to forget about contesting in 2015 if by October, he fails to produce the Chibok secondary school students kidnapped by the Boko Haram sect in April. The presidency said Jonathan does not require any threat or ultimatum from the north or any group of persons for him to perform his job.
Ebola: WBFA stresses importance of stronger health systems
The Wellbeing Foundation Africa, WBFA, has noted that the current Ebola outbreak in the intersection of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, does not come at much surprise, when one considers that Liberia and Sierra Leone have the worst doctor-patient ratios in West Africa.
