Inadequate power supply has chocked the development and growth of Nigeria’s economy, particularly in the last two decades. The Punch Newspapers editorial of 22/3/2010 explicitly paints this reality. That editorial specifically notes that “Poor power supply has been at the heart of the nation’s wobbly manufacturing sector whose capacity utilization has today plunged to 29 per cent.

It was on these pages that I wrote about the avalanche of mails and phone calls I receive on daily basis regarding the Super Eagles. I mentioned the special interest of the Swedish press and the disappointment of the Argentine journalist who could not get anything from me.

Mr. Bello Adoke had challenged a pressure group of transparency and anti-corruption advocates who are pushing for the prosecution of former military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida over allegations of corrupt handling of the said $12.4 oil windfall. Last week, the Attorney-General pledged, in a letter to the group that he would set up a committee to ascertain the veracity of the report, review the allegation, and if there’s any meat in it possibly commence a criminal charge of the former military dictator.

Believe me when I tell you that I did not think of mines when I set out to comment on the increasing unacceptable targeting of journalists outside due process, and the new dimension it took at a venue where justice is to be accessed by those who complain about the absence of due process.

This column could easily have been entitled HOPE RENEWED IN JOS and it would have been just as apt. For three days last week, I was back again in Jos because it is an enduring story and it represents one of the many puzzles we must solve as a nation for unity and peace to prevail.

Madam, sorry I no come finish work on your car yesterday as I promise,” apologized this motor mechanic. “My wife born, and I dey run around plenty plenty.”

This week, what we will discuss is not my position and really not my view per se, but when we are done, you would agree with me that it does make sense. Before I go further, I would like to state categorically that I am a great advocate for marriage, I am very well married, and I do believe in marriage. I want that to be clear. I do not want to be labeled a woman’s libber or a feminist.

We are already in the critical stage of the election year when people make up their minds to contest or not. It usually is a period of great distraction for those who want to perform, and of course a time for absenteeism by unscrupulous political office holders.

We overstep these problems in our search for world class athletes. The task would be less daunting when children grow up healthy. A school meal programme could help in improving the health of the young ones and I bet enrolment would leap to new records.

In 2007, the island’s natural gas production averaged four billion standard cubic feet per day. In December 2005, the Atlantic LNG fourth production module for liquefied natural gas [LNG] began production. With over 50% increment in the Atlantic LNG’s overall output capacity, at 5.2 tons a year, Trinidad and Tobago can boast of the largest LNG train in the world. With this explosion, she has become the number one gas exporter to the United States.

I HAVE needed, at various points in my life, to hire people to help me with administrative tasks and professional or business projects. And I’m always happy and grateful when I get a chance to work closely with well-spoken brainboxes because, in addition to enabling me to perform more efficiently, they enhance my image, reduce my stress levels and make it possible for me to have more spare time for my family and leisure activities.

By Owei Lakemfa Here are readers reaction to Lakemfa columns as published by Vanguard Newspaper(hard copy) on Friday21 May,2010. Tata : THERE is a flaw in your argument…because while you can say NAFTA, and EU…there is no functioning single African market also confirmed by your reference to the Francophone nations…thus, any benefit would be illusory..I […]

The issue of sexual harassment is not a new one to the ears, it is a thing that has been in existence in our society since ages past, despite the fact that we try to sweep it under the carpet. My case is not quite different from those of others, its just that I am a guy and lot of people feel it is quite unusual My name is Daniel, a 27 year old. I am very handsome and well cultured and goal driven. My sexual harassment began when I got employed in the firm I did my youth service.

ANOTHER “dark horse”, Governor Namadi Sambo, comes riding in as Vice President of Nigeria. Nigeria is a paradise for dark horses.

IN my humble view, Nigeria has had only three statesmen at its highest level of governance. These are Zik, Balewa, and OBJ. A statesman is a senior male politician widely respected for integrity and an impartial concern for the common good. If we go beyond the politician, I would add the names of Ernest Shonekan and Abdulsalami Abubakar, who ruled under a military regime.