Wanted: A new national political party (1)
You may be young and infantile” was the title of an article in the PUNCH, on Monday, January 4, 2016, by Solaade Ayo-Aderele on page 16. Thanks to Ayo-Aderele, it suddenly occurred to me that you might also be old and infantile. Many politicians in Nigeria today, almost all over forty, are behaving, talking and acting like kids. Incredible as it might appear to thinking people, some adults are actually talking seriously about reviving the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP – which is already at the graveyard waiting to be buried. Wait for the explanation.
Ojukwu led us to clear Nnewi evil forest — Igwe Orizu
Nnewi is unarguably the industrial capital of Anambra State. Apart from having many industries and companies, which marked out the town as the Japan of Africa, it also has a very big market which has several sub sections. The market is the second largest in the state after Onitsha main market. Nnewi people are noted for natural intelligence, industry and enterprise, a situation which has led to indigenes of the town blazing the trail in many fields.
They let my daughter die… as I watched in horror — Mother of UNIABUJA graduate
WHEN 26-year-old Chineye Nwafor travelled to India for a limb-correction surgery, she had no idea it was going to be a journey of no return. She was brought back dead.
Rotavirus breaks out in Benue, 350 hospitalised
No fewer than 350 children have been reportedly hospitalised in parts of Makurdi Benue State capital, following the outbreak of rotavirus infection (severe diarrhea and vomiting) in the state.
It’s double honour as Ojo marks 40th wedding anniversary
IT was a moment of jubilation and thanksgiving among leaders and members of Calvary Kingdom Church, Okokomaiko, Lagos-Badagry Expressway who gathered recently at the church to render quality praises to God during a programme tagged ‘’Double grace, double honour.’’
Osun sacks 141 poly, colleges of education staff
No fewer than 141 members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, and Non-Academic Staff Union, NASU, in Osun State owned tertiary institutions have been sacked by the government.
Abia has been liberated — Ikoku
Following the verdict of the Appeal Court that sacked Mr Okezie Ikpeazu as governor of Abia State in favour of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Dr. Alex Otti, Senior Partner, at The Access Media Limited/Communication and Dirtector, Alex Otti Support Group (AOSG), Mrs. Mary Ikoku, says the verdict has liberated Abians from 16 years of misrule.
Turkish Airlines, again, arrives Abuja without passengers’ luggage
A Turkish Airlines plane, yesterday, arrived Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja without passengers luggage. This happened two weeks after the airline arrived same airport without passengers luggage which led to the passengers invading the tarmac to prevent the aircraft from taking off.
Lagos reaffirms commitment to end violence against children
Lagos State government has reaffirmed its commitment to end violence against children in order to ensure a safe and secured future for them.
Iheanacho: Man City turn back Bournemouth
Manchester City have turned down an approach from Premier League rivals Sunderland and A.F.C. Bournemouth to sign Nigeria national – teamer Kelechi Iheanacho on loan until the end of the season.
Lagos Market Demolition: Between traders and Oshodi transformation
Ever since Lagos State Government took a bold step towards the realization of the Oshodi transformation agenda on January 5, 2016 with the demolition of the Owonifari Market within the notorious loop of Oshodi, there have been hues and cries in some quarters over the development.
