The National President of Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP ), Mr. Nkereuwem Onug has urged the new government to focus on strengthening the various tourism institutions in the country so as to derive maximum economic benefits in the sector. He said as a way of taking off there is the need to seek for those with knowledge of the industry so as to close the knowledge gap being experienced now.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed huge shock over the defeat of the national U-20 team, the Flying Eagles by their German counterparts in the on-going FIFA World Youth championship (WYC) taking place in New Zealand.

The Amnesty International’s report on the military in the fight against Boko Haram has been described as demoralising and a mockery of the country.

Kidnapping for money is an evil that came to the South East, for whatever reasons, about seven years ago. Ndigbo fought it ruthlessly; houses belonging to kidnappers were simply bulldozed, and culprits were promptly prosecuted.

A foodstuff seller, Chidi Ibiam, 27, was yesterday sentenced to 21 years imprisonment by an Ikeja High Court for defiling a six-year-old girl. They worship in the same church.