The unprecedented number of tributes to the greatest sportsperson of all time, Muhammad Ali, who died earlier this month might create the erroneous impression in certain quarters that enough has been said about this remarkable human being such that there is no need for more eulogies at this time. But given Ali’s phenomenal achievements not just as an athlete but also as a civil rights activist and philanthropist, people will continue to talk about him for a long time to come.

When In 2009 the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government reached an agreement to grant more autonomy to universities in Nigeria, there were jubilations and celebrations all over the country. There was the general consensus that the agreement was a genuine start in the development of the higher education.?These jubilations were not unconnected with an expected end to incessant closure of universities for one reason or the other.

It stands to reason that with the spate of divorce the society now witnesses and the number of unwanted pregnancies, single parenthood has come to stay. The sad picture is that, unlike in the old days when single parents were mostly widows who couldn’t be considered young, a lot of single parents today, male and female, are young, intelligent and eager for new relationships.

The look of hunger on the emaciated child in the newspaper was shocking and more shocking that it is not a child from the usual drought-stricken country. No, it is not, this picture was a Nigerian child.

THE Rivers State Government has denied making repeated withdrawals from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and Zenith Bank to the tune of 11 billion naira and urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to work within the law.

We all love the opportunity to dine out whether it is in a restaurant or at an event. It is so much fun eating in the right ambience, with the right people, in the right mood, this sets the tone for a great time out. There is always the opportunity to wine, dine and socialize given the numerous social events going on around us. This is the time where you will likely indulge yourself in eating all sorts of assorted dishes to playing it safe and eating only you are familiar with. As much as that sounds sensible, where is the fun and what experience would you have had if you are not adventurous enough to try something new? No matter the event many people tend to go for their favorite dish when asked, unless the dish looks somewhat attractive.

Waiting on the Lord is an experience that many of us have had at one time or the other.

Nigerian athletics enthusiasts can only hope for a miracle to happen for the country to produce podium performances at the 2016 Rio Olympics starting in August.

The late Afrobeat King, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti once sang a song “You be thief, I no bi thief, You be robber, I no bi armed robber” to buttress the passing of buck between the government and some citizens who have been accused of corruption.

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was established some 16 years ago to provide for the sustainable development of the Niger Delta and to tackle the ecological and environmental challenges in the region.

Ondo State government has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the ongoing voters registration exercise in the state beyond today.

Last week, the Federal Ministry of Finance was effectively blocked for at least 3days from performing any of its duties. The act was carried out by the Ministry’s workers who were protesting the non-payment of what they called Special overtime allowances “due” to them. What greatly infuriated the workers was that the minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun allegedly ignored their demands hence they decided to show her their raw power.

Enugu State governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has revealed his administration’s plan to send a bill to the state House of Assembly to liberalise the ownership of Enugu Rangers FC.

The economy is biting hard and there are other things of concern as well. Militants are running riot down south and their activities further undermine the economy.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal snatched a place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 on Saturday as the Real Madrid superstar’s parried shot was headed into a gaping net by Ricardo Quaresma to defeat Croatia late in extra-time.