Presidents and the Press/Media
The report published in the PUNCH concerning imminent clampdown against some media houses, namely, PUNCH, NATION and Channels TV, could only have surprised and alarmed people in the media who have not accepted that when a nation is on the brink of disaster, the media, if it does its work as the watchdog of society, is always the first target of those in government.
‘The youth critical to nation’s revival’
Ayo Fadumiye, lead Pastor of The Light Sanctuary, leadership expert /coach and performance consultant, has emphasized the role of the youth in nation-building saying they are critical to the revival of any nation.
N1.5M Heart Surgery: Help came late for my husband! —Widow
Penultimate week, Sunday Vanguard published a story of auto parts dealer, Qassim Balogun, a father of two, who was down with heart disease that was threatening his life. Unfortunately, before the story was published, Balogun succumbed to the cold hands of death.
President Jonathan promises to stabilize power supply as Egbin adds 220mw to grid
President Goodluck Jonathan said on Saturday that the his administration would not rest on its oars until it stabilised power supply in the country.
Military claims recapture of Baga from Boko Haram
Nigeria’s military on Saturday claimed to have retaken the town of Baga from Boko Haram, the scene of what is feared to have been the Islamist militants’ worst atrocity of the six-year insurgency.
Igbos urged not to leave Nasarawa State
The Special Adviser to Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on National Integration, Chief Ezedinma Chukwunonso, has appealed to Ibos not to leave the state before, during and after the forthcoming general elections.
