Why the odds favour ‘The Alert Governor’
13 days to the Anambra election, the electorate are bracing up for a battle of Titanic proportions. Not only is there a star-studded line-up of heavyweight candidates for the poll, each of whom is truly distinguished in his own right, there is the obvious desperation of the APC- led federal government to “capture” the state which, against all odds, has remained the one true bastion of Emeka Ojukwu’s All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). To further complicate the situation, there is in addition the widely reported iron determination of a former governor of the state to teach the incumbent, Willie Obiano, the lesson of his lifetime, over issues arising from Obiano’s Campaigns and subsequent election in 2013.
Church Membership Matters
Recently in Facebook and WhatsApp groups, what is trending is a post titled, ‘Pharisee in the church– It’s a description of the attitudes and traits of most modern church members.
Zidane waves off critical reviews of Real performances
Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane ahead of his side La Liga clash tonight has hit out at the hysteria that has surrounded two consecutive defeats for the club, pointing out that the results have not made him a bad boss overnight.
At NNF workshop: Experts chart path for community engagement in solid minerals sector
New Nigeria Foundation (NNF), with the support of Ford Foundation, organised a two-day workshop, with the theme “Contemporary Community Engagement Models in the Oil and Gas Sector: Lessons for other Sectors” in Lagos, last Thursday, 2nd and Friday, 3rd November 2017.
Chi bags top 50 brands awards
Two brands manufactured by CHI Limited, Chivita juice drink and Holladia yoghurt have been recognised by TOP 50 Brands award organisers and honoured as the most innovative brands in Nigeria.
Chelsea stronger and hungrier, Conte warns Mourinho
Antonio Conte has warned Manchester United he is “stronger and hungrier” after Chelsea’s setback in Rome.
Childhood diseases: Bridging the routine immunisation gap in Nigeria
With the commissioning of a N3.8 billion European Union – Support to Immunization Governance in Nigeria (EU-SIGN) in 23 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nigeria is set to bridge the gap in routine immunisation and reduction of deaths of children of both the rich and the poor under five years.
When husbands play ‘musical chairs’ with their spouses!
GRACE is my ex-wife and Bisi my live-in-lover, what is commonly referred to as the second ‘wife’. Only, we’re not legally married as I can’t stand the messy details of divorce and it doesn’t help that both of them can’t stand each other.” Kola, a man of immense wealth and connection can comfortably keep as many homes as he wishes.
Businesses that resist change risk dying – Anetor, FICMI Registrar
Mr. Joseph Anetor, FICMI, is the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Change Management International. In this interview, Anetor says businesses, organisations, institutions, individuals and government organisations must embrace change to succeed.
Anambra, time to protect APGA
The final battle for Anambra State is barely three weeks away. November 18, the day for the election, is almost here.
‘We rejected loads of money to get justice for raped 10-year-old girl’
Pius Okoligbo, 29, a commercial motorcyclist from Benue State, has been convicted for raping a 10-year-old girl (names withheld) in Mafoluku area of Oshodi, Lagos. The convict committed the crime in December 2016. But he will spend only 26 years in jail because the judge who heard his case was lenient as the law provides for life jail for rape in Lagos State.
