Ondo Ogun Festival: The biggest street carnival in Africa
By Yomisaint Adebayo Ancient tradition, modern spectacle and a sea of white and blue converge in Ondo City in a breathtaking celebration of heritage, love, peace and unity. There is a particular time of the year when Ondo City seems to remember itself. As August gives way to September and the signs of the annual […]
Pope Benedict’s resignation
HIS Holiness, Pope Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic Church when he announced he would stand down – the first pope to do so in almost 700 years – saying he no longer had the mental and physical strength to carry on.
For Ambassador Gideon Efetie, a tribute
GIDEON Emoro Efetie, affectionately known as “Daddy” was born March 11, 1925. He was the firstborn male of 10 children. His parents were Daniel Nokiojare and Rebecca Eboh Efetie. His parents and Samson Efetie preceded him in death.
Towards a just and equitable Akwa Ibom State in 2015
The Eket Interest Group have watched with keen interest the unfolding drama orchestrated by some power thirsty individuals who are desperately bent on misleading the general public, especially in Akwa Ibom State to believe that the office of the governor of the state come 2015 is a free for all geographical zones party.
Pope, monarch, leadership and Nigeria
FOLLOWING the sudden resignation notice served by the head of the Catholic faith,Pope Benedict XVI ,Catholics now have to fathom how to manage a retiree Pope before Easter which is a few days after February 28 when the Papal Lord promised to go into retirement.
Nigeria, ten million mobile phones for farmers
THE recently announced Ministry of Agriculture’s plan to distribute 10 million mobile phones to rural farmers has generated a lot of debate and criticisms. For Many Nigerians, it is a controversial gesture and a misplacement of priorities.
