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Growth without relief: Nigerians cannot eat GDP figures

Growth without relief: Nigerians cannot eat GDP figures

By IVO TAKOR By any reasonable measure, an economy that is growing while its people are becoming poorer is an economy that has failed to deliver justice. This is the contradiction staring Nigeria in the face today. Government officials may point to improving growth figures, better macroeconomic indicators and signs of economic recovery. Economists may […]
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Gains of Ugwuanyi’s LG reforms

Gains of Ugwuanyi’s LG reforms

THE recent submission of the report of the 11-man Committee on Local Government Staff Audit and Biometrics Data Capturing in Enugu State was not only revealing but also a welcome development.

Hijab: Religious attire crisis in Osun public schools

Hijab: Religious attire crisis in Osun public schools

IF the news recently making the round and stories on the pages of our dailies focusing on students attired in religious apparel is something to go by, the educational system in Osun State, even other states in the South-West are heading to a precipice. Parents and guardians, indeed, Nigerians should have cause to worry now for these children who are the future leaders of tomorrow.

Malami and Section 174 (3)

Malami and Section 174 (3)

After playing the hide and seek game for several weeks, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami last Wednesday decided to heed the invitation by the Senate for him to shed light on whether he acted in public interest and without abusing his office in a conflict of interest situation while filing forgery charges against the two presiding officers of the Senate, Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu and two other bureaucrats.

Regenerative medicine can make you sexually active again

Regenerative medicine can make you sexually active again

Sex is cherished because of the pleasure people derive from it. It doesn’t matter whether you are a man or a woman. Sex is designed by nature to be enjoyed, especially when you are married. Besides, it is the only natural way of procreation. Meanwhile, there are hindrances to healthy sexual life that tend to make the lives of the victim miserable. One of such hindrances is erectile dysfunction suffered by men. A victim will normally not have penile erection to have sex. Or, to put it mildly, the victim may suffer what many people refer to as premature ejaculation. In the case of the woman, her own problem may be loss of vaginal sensation that results in what is commonly called frigidity.

Victor Ike-Oye: A politician, community leader of repute

Victor Ike-Oye: A politician, community leader of repute

THE Book of Proverbs 22:29 states that: “Show me a man who is diligent in his work, he will stand in the presence of kings and not in the presence of unknown men.” One man that has distinguished himself in proving to be a diligent man is the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Ike-Oye. The APGA boss, who is marking his 30th wedding and 60th birthday anniversaries with an Ozo title and Charity Day, has proved that he is a diligent man and someone who can be trusted. Looking at the way he has also managed his personal and political life and community service, Ike-Oye has shown that he is a leader worth celebrating.