Abuja – Moves to eradicate poverty by 2030 with the Post 2015 Development Goals (DG), set to be unveiled at the United Nations in September this year, will be realize if issues of girls and women is prioritize, the ONE Campaign group has said. Speaking at the launch of ‘Poverty is Sexist Campaign’ in Abuja, the Executive Director of ONE Africa, Dr.Sipho Moyo stressed that efforts should be directed where the need is greatest, in both the poorest countries, to boost the prospects of girls and women, who are disproportionately affected.

The mother is just one of the two biological players in the procreation arena but is indisputably the closer parent to every child. This bond which starts at birth, through weaning and beyond is so strong that it exists well into the child’s adulthood. This makes the term, mother, carry a touchy and emotional tug anytime it is mentioned. It has come to be synonymous with affection, care and love. Little wonder the world had designated March 15 every year to the celebration of mothers and what they have come to represent.

OUR first prayer point today is that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, shall not die. It shall live to provide the services of a minority party. It is only people who do not understand the full import of a minority party that will not say “Amen” to this prayer point. Among other things, it is the function of the minority party to provide the constructive criticism that keeps the majority party constantly on its toes.

I HAVE been in Ilorin over the past two weeks, including even the days I spent in Lagos and Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, to attend a funeral ceremony, as I reported, last week. The most important political issue in Kwara state today, is Bukola Saraki’s ambition to become the next Senate President.

The Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha Catholic Archdiocese, His Grace, Dr. Valerian Okeke has called on the Judiciary, to give priority to cases concerning the awaiting trials inmates, ATMs, in Onitsha prisons by giving the cases accelerated hearings as justice delayed is justice denied. Okeke said that it was unacceptable for the ATMs to remain in the custody much longer than their prison terms if they were eventually convicted for the offences for which they were remanded in custody.

VICTORY, even when it is merely symbolic, is the sweetest feeling you can have. It does not matter if all you’ll get for your trouble is a mere trophy, shield, certificate or applause. One of the greatest victories anyone can win in the world is being voted the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Office of the President of Nigeria is reputed to be the most powerful in the world because it is the repository of unlimited power, influence and money. That office is said to be so powerful that it can turn a man into a woman and vice versa, literally.

By Tabia Princwill EVERY time Nigeria’s size or ethno-religious diversity are used as excuses to explain our country’s lack of development, I am forced to argue that many other countries across the globe have experienced these same challenge laced opportunities and yet, have not continuously sacrificed the common good on the altar of political greed. […]

TWO weeks from now, President Goodluck Jonathan’s six years in office would be over. But even before his departure, the judgment of history on his administration already seems clear. This is evident even in the long queues of vehicles at fuel stations across the country, testimony to the level of corruption and incompetence that has marked governance in the last six years.

It is very difficult to catch a break because there are too many ideas around. No one is willing to lose anything important and have to reinvest time and again. We have handled projects and consulted for some reputable Oil and Gas firms and other organizations. We also run strategic design, development and employment, stakeholders’ engagement, consultancy and project management. We have also represented some telecommunications companies in Nigeria.

This story is about a “frozen embryo” battle in a U.S. law court. It has two main characters.