Op.Ed pieces and columnists
YAU WIZIRI writes on the threat being posed to the people of Kaltungo community of Gombe State by poisonous snakes. If there is one thing that constitutes a snare to the people of Kaltungo community in Gombe State, it is the venom of snake bites. While...
After extending the state’s hand of fellowship to the physically challenged in its domain for over five years, Governor Sule Lamido, can now look back smiling at the level of transformation that singular action has brought to the lives of t...
His weird appearance at any socio-political or cultural gathering could make people scamper for safety. He could decide to ride in a car with a convoy of his followers chanting and parading all over Dekina town or on horseback, gallivanting-a piece of ...
Breast is an organ associated with women and other mammals. However, men sometimes develop breasts as a result of enlarged breast tissues. The condition, which is known as gynecomastia, can be quite embarrassing. RALIAT AHMED writes In hum...
While it is sometimes difficult to understand internet addiction, a concept usually associated with the two vices: drugs and alcoholism, it is an inescapable use disorder which can result in addiction. RALIAT AHMED writes. The use of internet all over ...
From the tone of the debate on the deregulation of the downstream sector of the petroleum subsector, and the concomitant withdrawal of fuel subsidy, one would think that the Federal Government is the sole payer of the subsidy that is said to run into a...
As we celebrate the dawn of a New Year, I extend my best wishes to the people of Edo State and Nigeria. The Year 2011 was challenging for us in Edo State and Nigeria. In Edo State, we have collectively attained greater heights in our efforts to improve...
Odioama, a Nembe-speaking Ijaw community, is at the fringe of the Atlantic ocean in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. That is where the latest oil spill allegedly took place at a facility belonging to the Anglo-Dutch oil and gas supermajor,...
In another 24 hours, it would be the year 2012 and bye to the year 2011. BAYO OLADEJI and STANLEY NKWOCHA look back at 2011 and feature the politicians that made it thick, either for the wrong or right reasons. President Goodluck JonathanNo doubt, this...
Most people are aware of the term menopause (a time in a woman’s life when her period (menstruation) eventually stops, but not many know that males also go through andropause i.e the ‘male menopause’, a similar phenomenon with identic...
It was a Black Christmas for the entire nation when the news of a bomb blast circulated like wide fire in the early hours of Christmas at the premises of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla, near Suleja in Niger State, Jos, Plateau State, Maid...
While most people have embraced the Western tradition living their custom to suffer, some live by making sure that their culture is preserved. PEMBI STEPHEN-DAVID writes. As you approach Makurdi, the capital of Benue State from Lafia Town, just before ...
As 2011 leaves its footprints in the sands of time, EZRA IJIOMA examines some of the events that shaped the world last year and may consequently impact on 2012. From the unthinkable Arab Spring to the crushing financial crisis in Europe to the death of...
The Abuja home of a senior pastor (names withheld) with one of the new generation churches is in turmoil, following the recent discovery of the pregnancy of the family’s underaged daughter. Since the discovery, the pastor ...
From home-to-home and place to place the tradition is the same when it comes to the birth of Jesus Christ. The Christmas season brings people closer to one another in the spirit of sharing.Pembi Stephen –David writes From many homes... fr...