IS there any hope for Nigeria? This regrettably is a fair question given the massive challenges confronting Nigeria today – on issues of security of persons and property, political stability, economic development, increasing pauperization of the masses, degraded infrastructure of power, transportation, educational and health facilities,

THERE are concerns that the recruitment process into the Service is highly influenced by both the political and administrative leadership.

It can not be said again that it is early days yet in the administration of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (a little over a year in office) but his level of entanglement in sundry issues is assuming a legendary and embarrassing level. This report traces the many issues – some needless, others foisted by necessity; yet some totally pedestrian and ridiculous – that the presidency of Goodluck Jonathan has allowed to weigh heavily on its capacity to deliver on good governance.

The once bustling nightlife in Yenagoa, capital city of Bayelsa State, lost to prolong insecurity by recurring violent crimes, is gradually bouncing back to the good old days as relative peace returns to the fast growing city, Samuel Oyadongha & Egufe Yafugborhi report.

Many Lagosians are of the opinion that they have resorted to night life as the only way to ease stress after a hectic work day. Some said that though it is not a good way of life, they only do that once in a while after work as that is the only time they have to relax.

The renewed onslaught of armed bandits across the metropolis has heightened fear of possible attacks on public places by terrorists . Besides, despite the dwindling economic fortune, night crawlers and other fun seekers in the city of Lagos are obviously not giving up their old ways, as the saying goes “old habits die-hard.”

Before the advent of all manner of serious crimes, Owerri can be said to be the safest town in Nigeria. What makes the town very spectacular is that indigenes of Owerri, from time immemorial, are very hospitable.

Time was when Awka and Onitsha, the two main cities in Anambra State were famous for night life. In those good old days, workers and traders looked forward to the end of the day’s business when they would troupe into night clubs and drinking places to show off and spend their money.

Few years ago Jos, the capital city of Plateau State used to be a hub for leisure and nightlife. But the story has since changed.

Permanent Secretaries must ensure that the Minister is kept promptly and fully informed of developments in all subjects in the Minister’s portfolio, including ensuring that the financial implication of any matter coming before the Minister has been thoroughly examined before it is submitted to the Minister and where appropriate, the advice of law officers or of other interested Ministers is made available to the Minister;