George Santayana, American poet and philosopher it was who said that “those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Africans in general did not start to write their own history until the bottom half of the last century.

… Trains members on etiquette By Haroon Balogun Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Lagos State Chapter, has called on governments at all levels to do away with policies that are not friendly to farmers. This appeal was part of the Communiqué issued and signed by the Chairperson, Hajia Sekinah Lawal and Secretary, Ifejola Otun, […]

Super Eagles goalkeeper coach Alloy Agu has said only the best will be selected to man the post when the team tackle Algeria in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday in Uyo.

WITH only 48 hours left before a crucial World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Algeria (as at Thursday), Riyad Mahrez has sent a message to his Leicester City teammate Ahmed Musa and his Super Eagles colleagues that they will secure maximum points in Uyo.

Early Wednesday when the news filtered in that 70-year-old Republican candidate, Donald Trump who made fiery anti-Islamic rhetoric a key part of his campaign has emerged the 45th American President elect, to succeed Mu-Barrak Obama, some Muslims across the country expressed shock, apprehensive of what would become the fate of their love ones, friends and relatives who are Muslims. But many others dismissed the fear saying Trump can’t carry out his threat adding that Trump’s bite was not a potent as his bark.

GOVERNOR Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, yesterday in Benin City, commissioned the 4-lane 7km 2nd East Circular Road and the Arinze Primary School, bringing to nine the number of projects commissioned in the week as part of the Finishing Strong, Finishing Well agenda of Governor Adams Oshiomhole.

Tragedy was averted, yesterday, when a fully-loaded plane of Air Peace had to abort landing at Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri, when the pilot discovered that the runway had been invaded by cows.

THE struggle for supremacy between suspected rival cult groups have claimed two lives in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital.

By Haroon Balogun National Council of Muslim Youth Organizations, NACOMYO, has implored the Sultan of Sokoto and “Amirul Mumineen” of Nigeria, His Eminence, Alh Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar lll to sustain and consolidate on his proactive initiatives for nation building and global peace. In a tribute on the occasion of Sultan’s tenth anniversary of his ascension […]

THE Concerned Edo Leaders of Thought, CELT, yesterday described as arrant nonsense, the call for the removal of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, asserting that it would resist any attempt to force the former Permanent Secretary out of office.

DELTA State Government has been urged to enforce the ban on handsaw timber operators and forestry laws to protect forest and designated forest reserves in different parts of the state.

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has applauded various political parties in Abia State for their keen interest in the upcoming local government election slated for December 17, 2016.

AS the Super Eagles get set to battle Algeria in Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo, Chelsea forward, Victor Moses has affirmed his readiness to play in any position he might be assigned by Coach Gernot Rohr if it will help the team beat the north Africans.

US President-elect Donald Trump visited Congress on Thursday and proclaimed that health care, border security and jobs will be his top three priorities when he moves to the White House next January.

Delta Premium, the latest cabin experience from Delta Air Lines will debut on select international flights late next year. Through additional space, elevated service and distinguished amenities provided by partnerships with brands focused on design and quality, Delta is bringing the ‘premium’ back to the premium economy experience.