By Francis Ewherido Before the historic decision of the United States Supreme Court legalizing “same-sex marriage,” 38 of the 50 states had already legalized same-sex marriage, so the decision was not entirely shocking. There had also been waves of opinions questioning the relevance of the marriage institution, while some overreached themselves by advocating its scrapping […]

Everyday people die from illnesses that have easy cures . They are denied healthcare because they cannot pay. They die because they are poor. And many are poor because they lack opportunity. But even those who are poor , the way libertarians would have us believe , should not die cheaply. Our common humanity must mean more. Every civilized society must aspire to attain free/affordable health care for all its citizens.

That the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State suffered a setback in the hands of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the March 28 presidential and national assembly elections is no longer news, but what is presently at stake between the two leading parties is the gubernatorial election set for October.

WORRIED by its dwindling fortunes in Anambra State, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the area has begun moves to reconcile aggrieved members to be able to forge a common front for the purpose of regaining control of the state government.

DRUG dealers at the popular Bridge Head market in the commercial city of Onitsha have become jittery following the commencement of the federal government’s ban on open drug markets which took effect from July 1, 2015 across the country.

In some other countries, being homosexual might not even raise eye-brows, but in Nigeria, a mere accusation or suspicion that a person isn’t ‘straight’ can cast a huge shadow over the person’s reputation and career. A major reason for this is the fact that homosexuality is against the law in Nigeria, and it attracts a jail term of 14 years for offenders.

Is this a dream? When will this fairytale run end? Are they really flying again? What is happening with Rangers? These are the sort of questions that have dominated the media space in the last couple of weeks following the string of results that Rangers of Enugu have recorded.

The Anti-Kidnap Unit of Enugu Police command,yesterday, raided one kidnappers’ den, along Ugwuogo-Nike-Opi-Nsukka expressway where suspected kidnappers had used as hideout.

Sunshine Stars do not need to look over their shoulders to see that Enyimba and Wikki Tourists are lurking in the wings to upstage them from the prime spot. Armed with 29 points, same as Enyimba, the Akure-based team are only ahead of the Aba Elephants on goals difference and just a point above Wikki Tourists.

Armed with 29 points, Enyimba are closing in on the top spot currently occupied by Sunshine Stars, as the two-time CAF Champions League champions are only a place below the Akure-based side because of the superior goals advantage that the leaders have.