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Chukwumerije goes home in grand style

Chukwumerije goes home in grand style

The remains of late Senator Uche Chukwumerije, chairman of Senate Committee on Education was yesterday committed to mother earth at his country home, Ngodo-Isuochi in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia state, amidst roll call of eminent personalities.

the things that abide

the things that abide

By Bisi Lawrence And so it has all come to this at last. We are one step from breasting the tape. The elections have come at last, though not entirely gone actually. For one thing, we shall now have to endure the prolonged cases involving the rejection of the results by the losers, on the […]

Kaduna:  El Rufai sends signals as clash looms over N2.7billion SURE-P fund

Kaduna: El Rufai sends signals as clash looms over N2.7billion SURE-P fund

Kaduna state governor-elect, Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i, a former Minister of the FCT, has always been associated with controversy and barely a week to his inauguration, sections of Kaduna residents are already basking in the euphoria of what they regard as a possible return to sanity and transparency in the business of governance. As May 29 approaches and for a state that is often described as difficult to govern, developments in Kaduna within the week may have given clear indications regarding how El-Rufa’i intends to conduct the affairs of the state.

Amokachi: My FA cup experience

Amokachi: My FA cup experience

“Once you are hired, you have to start winning but people fail to realise that football is not like that again as other teams are also preparing, so it takes some time for the results to start coming in. It takes time to get to greatness. Westerhof had about five years in Nigeria and those years gave him the chance to build a very formidable team .

N1.1bn subsidy fraud: Arisekola-Alao’s son, others re-arraigned

N1.1bn subsidy fraud: Arisekola-Alao’s son, others re-arraigned

Abdullahi, son of late prominent businessman, Alhaji Abdullazeez Arisekola-Alao, and two other oil marketers (Opeyemi Ajuyah and Olanrewaju Olalusi) were yesterday re-arraigned before an Ikeja High Court over allegation of N1.1 billion fuel subsidy fraud.

That Oshiomole’s wedding!

That Oshiomole’s wedding!

IYAMHO community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State became the envy of the Nigeria last Friday, May 15, 2015, when the Comrade Governor of Edo state, Adams Aliyu Eric Oshiomhole exchanged marital vows with his heartthrob, former Miss Iara Fortes, a lawyer from Cape Verde.

Mixed reactions as Otuoke plans grand reception for President Jonathan

Mixed reactions as Otuoke plans grand reception for President Jonathan

It is not clear if President Goodluck Jonathan would eventually retire to the serene university town of Otuoke, his hometown on May 29, from the Aso Rock Villa, after his official disengagement as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces or once again return to the classroom, his first calling before veering into the murky waters of politics.

Dramas in Awka as Star  Trek ends phase 1

Dramas in Awka as Star Trek ends phase 1

Music lovers and enthusiasts in Awka, Anambra state last Saturday must have wished for the day to last more than 24 hours when the Star Music Trek rocked their city. The annual concert tour sponsored by Star, the premium lager beer from the stable of Nigerian Breweries had brought Timaya, MI, Yemi Alade, Naeto C, Raw, 2Face Idibia and many others to the bustling Eastern city and even after the last performer on the night had left the stage, the mammoth crowd at the De Geogold Hotel stayed hoping for an encore performance by 2Face.

‘No more paying lip-service to curriculum implementation’—NERDC

‘No more paying lip-service to curriculum implementation’—NERDC

Anyone familiar with the Nigeria sphere will agree that when it comes to policies, the issue is hardly ever with the policies themselves, but in the implementation. This is especially true of the education sector, which over the past few years has seen a myriad of positive changes on paper, but an even greater avalanche of negative features in practice.

Why we have sex

Why we have sex

Sex, since the history of man or human evolution has gone through several changes, even in terms of definition and form and the individuals engaging in it. Once upon a time, sex was thought to be primarily for reproductive reasons, then for the relief of sexual tension and later, for the sexual pleasure. Right from the explosive documentation of the Kama Sutra, various studies and experiences have been carried out by persons and institutions to unravel the mystery of human sexology and why, besides procreation, sex is important to mortal men and women.

Staying in comfortable hotels inspired my passion for hospitality business —Ojede

Staying in comfortable hotels inspired my passion for hospitality business —Ojede

Hospitality business for me is something I have always desired. My wish is to own a chain of five-star hotels across the country since it is one business that will always have immediate impact on the lives of people. Come to think of it, apart from good health and employment, the next or should I say the primary need of man is shelter. I have been in hospitality business for a long time. I didn’t just start over night. At a time, while growing up, I spent most of my time in hotels/suites, using their lobbies and sometimes their rooms as an office.

Eagles must go  back to wing play — Babangida

Eagles must go back to wing play — Babangida

Former Super Eagles winger, Tijani Babangida tells Coach Stephen Keshi to resort to wing play before his Eagles can fly again in the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, reports JOHN EGBOKHAN. T ijani Babangida is an household name to followers of Nigerian football.. Born on September 25, 1973 in Kaduna, Babangida, who operated for country and clubs as a winger, whose pace and style were often compared to those of the great Dutch legend Marc Overmas caused sleepless nights for most defenders.