Although July 10, 2011 has come and gone, many Lagosians certainly will not forget the devastating impact of the rain that fell that day, in a hurry. Most woke up that fateful Sunday unsure of what the day had in stock for them.

NOBODY initially envisaged any danger when it began to rain in most parts of the country last July 10. Being a weekend, many families had relaxation in mind, especially after returning from church service.

THE Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Commission, ICPC and the Lagos State government are working in close collaboration to fight corruption from the grass root. This they have started by institutionalising anti-corruption clubs in secondary and tertiary institutions in the state.

Nigerians are famous for always seeking divine intervention to their problems or challenges confronting them. Indeed most of them believe that it is only fervent prayer that can get their problems solved. And when that which is desired do come to pass, it is celebrated as a miracle.

IN the wake of the brutal murder of 10 corps members in Bauchi State, many parents, especially in the Southern part of Nigeria, had vowed not to let their children serve in the state if they are posted there by the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. As far as these parents were concerned, Bauchi was no longer a safe place to live, especially if you are a stranger.

In the wake of various security challenges in the country, Society of Security Practitioners of Nigeria, SSPN has stressed the need for the government to put in place a frame work for participation of private security practitioners in its security efforts.

FOR the people of Uwalagbaegwu Iziogo Ezzainyimagu in Izzi Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, the events leading to the just concluded general elections will not be forgotten in a hurry, considering the violence that was witnessed in the peaceful town.

IF there is one problem giving an average Nigerian sleepless night, it is the issue of unemployment and youth restiveness. More worrisome to them, especially the parents, is that most graduates today after their graduation end up becoming professional applicants, not because there are no jobs to absorb them but because they are unemployable, due to wrong choice of career.

PRISON congestion is nothing new in Nigeria. It has sadly become a way of life, indeed a tradition in the country. Owerri Federal Prisons, which was built by the colonial masters, was initially meant to accommodate about 500 inmates. Today, it is housing over 1600 persons, majority of whom are awaiting trial.

FOR the family of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lemchi, June 29, 2011, started like all previous days. They woke up hale and hearty, said their prayers as usual, ate their breakfast and left for their respective assignments. The children left for school.