Coach appeals to states, councils to train athletes
A national sprint coach, Saheed Akinpelu, on Monday appealed to states and Local Governments to assist potential athletes to participate in competitions without relying solely on the Federal Government.
WAEC happy over conduct of May/June 2016 exams
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has described as successful the conduct of its May/June 2016 diet examination, few days to the end of the exercise.
Fuel scarcity: DPR warns marketers against diversion
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Monday warned major and independent fuel marketers to refrain from diverting petroleum products to neighbouring countries.
Boko Haram: Brig. Ezugwu urges media to support fighting troops
Nigerian Army on Monday cautioned media practitioners in the country against negative reports that would hamper the ongoing war against terrorism in the North East.
Why Nigeria must deregulate now
The discussion on the deregulation of the downstream sector of the Nigerian petroleum Industry has been on for decades without any visible decision in sight. The sorest point around the issue is the debate for the removal or sustenance of subsidies for refined products.
Speaking a language is like looking at the world through a pair of glasses – Mirjam Möller
THE language of a people is their true identity, hence, any group that loses its language has lost its identity. In Africa, many languages are going into extinction due to their love of foreign languages. An average African would rather speak English or French than their native tongue. Unfortunately, very few Africans are disturbed by the trend and fewer still, are doing something about it.
