ODEGBAMI: If you can’t get to the stars, land on the moon!
A friend brought a young boy and his parents to meet with me earlier this week at the Eagle7 Bamboo Garden in Wasimi. Such a meeting has become a regular feature in my routine as proprietor of a sports secondary school with the mission to empower young boys and girls with the combination of sports […]
The xenophobic attacks spell one thing: Failure
A close interaction with Kunle as he is fondly called by many will leave you with a lasting and pleasant impression because of his humble disposition and creative mind. He combines creative flair and technical skills to design information and communication technology (ICT) base products and services that entertain, educate and inform the users. Kunle is a journalist, creative director, photographer, traveller, and activist. At 30, he has successfully managed Kstunt Media, his creative agency based in South Africa, and this has earned him some international awards.
Multi-party system and the Nigerian factor in a democratic environment
For the purpose of this article, it is assumed that Nigeria is a democracy and currently practising one of its cardinal principles – leaving the choice of governance to more than one political association or political party. During the just concluded elections, about fourteen political parties contested for a single position of the President.
Cecil Rhodes: Colonising African minds
THE attacks against African migrants in South Africa drowned a salutary step taken by that country against a major symbol of racism in the continent. After occupying a pride of place on the campus of the Cape Coast University, South Africa, the statue of British imperialist, Cecil John Rhodes unveiled 81 years ago, was removed on April 8, 2015. It was the culmination of protests by students, lecturers and other South African patriots.
IoD challenges women on networking skill
THe Institute of Directors Nigeria (IoD) has challenged Nigerian women to possess a strong networking skill if they would make their way to the top in all aspects of life in a male-dominated environment. This was the submission of women directors, leaders and top officers who converged recently at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos at the luncheon organized by IoD Women Directors entitled Networking to the Top…issues for women.
Foundation lauds police conduct during election
CRIME Victims Foundation (CRVIFON), a non-governmental organization responsible for assisting victims of crime in Nigeria has commended the Lagos State Police command for their conduct during the 2015 Presidential and governorship election in the country. Executive Director of the Foundation, Mrs. Gloria Egbuji who made the commendation in statement made available to Vanguard noted that the command’s conduct during the elections met international standards in conduct of cops during elections.
