In the face of the current security challenges facing the country Fred Itua in this report, examines the United States security system since the 9/11 attacks and how Nigeria can take a cue and salvage her situation. The city of Abuja, Nigeria’s a...
Described as one of the best in event management, Pembi Stephen- David writes that Mrs. Susan Craig is never backward in moving forwards in her quest to give every event she manage a deserved background.Knowledge acquisition, for the ...
A few days ago, PresidentGoodluck Jonathan marked his first 100 days in office amidst security and other dire challenges in the country. In this report, FRED ITUA sampled the opinion of ordinary Nigerians on this remarkable event and what they expect i...
Take it or leave it, one thing is certain about Abuja: it is clean, serene and compares favourably with similar capitals of the world. The features of cleanliness are evident - trimmed lawns, well swept streets and flourishing shrubs -that breed fresh ...
Alhaji Ahmed A. Gulak, a former Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly in this interview with Igho Oyoyo urged Nigerians to support the transformation agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan. Excerpts:How would you asses the transformation agenda of ...
David Iyofor, is spokesman to Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. He spoke to LEADERSHIP WEEKEND’s CHIBUZO UKAIBE on the key grounds covered by the Amaechi administration as well as other topical issues. Excerpts: How has the...
Recently, the Gombe State chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), embarked on a warning strike to protest the state government’s refusal to implement the new minimum wage across board. In this interview with BLESSING UKEMENA, Abubakar Sadi...
Nigeria joins the rest of the world today to mark the 2011 International Literacy Day. For a country with an estimated 47 per cent illiteracy rate, it is a wake-up call for the federal government to revitalise the mass literacy sub-sector to redeem its...
As Monsignor Matthew Hassan Kukah’s ordination and installation as Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese take place today in Sokoto, SAMUEL ARUWAN, in this special report, writes on his life, from his humble background, through his priesthood, to his...
Since the conduct of the re-scheduled National Assembly polls in April 2011, the good people of Anambra North Senatorial zone have not been represented in the upper legislative chamber partly because of the series of legal challenges mounted by differe...
People do things for different reasons. Most of the time, we daily go about our business without ever stopping to give a thought to why school-age children are on the streets hawking instead of in school. The need to earn a living is why 21-year-old Fo...
We all know who the paper boy is. He’s the newspaper vendor who brings the dailies to your office, or sells to you along the streets or at traffic junctions. But who are the ‘paper girls’? CHRISTIANA ESEBONU writes that in a bid to su...
Many a young people have lost their dreams, while fantasising about their dreams and failing to lift a finger in making it come true. Not so with Vincent Omeje. He had the idea, he fantasised about it and put it to work. All that is left is putting it ...
At first glance, ‘Niyi, seems like your regular taxi driver in the Federal Capital Territory. By chance he opened up to BLESSING UKEMENA and ONUKOGU KANAYO JUBAL. His story can best be described as bizarre. Our destination was Area one, an arm of...
Honourable Albert Tanimu Sam-Tsokwa is the chairman, ad hoc committee on Business and Rules. Sam-Tsokwa represents the Donga\Takum\Ussa and Special Areas Federal Constituency of Taraba State in the National Assembly. In this interview with EDEGBE ODEMW...