Often the hardest thing is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn – David Russel
Jan 19th, 2012 by admin
The role of women in our society cannot be over emphasized. Over the years they have played crucial roles in the formation and development of the society. Today, their roles have evolved with visibility in front line issues that affect them and the society, probably due to educational opportunities.... Continue Reading »
Jan 11th, 2012 by admin
The nationwide strike action organized by labour over disagreement with the Federal Government on the removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria continues. It is the second day and temperatures are rising. The questions on every one’s lips currently, are what is happening to Nigeria? How long will this continue?... Continue Reading »
Jan 4th, 2012 by admin
World music fans know him as a giant, 30-somethings will instantly recognize his voice from the 1994 worldwide smash “7 seconds” and followers of West African politics will, as of this week, know him as a candidate for President in Senegal’s February 26 election. But to see how big Youssou N’Dour... Continue Reading »
Jan 4th, 2012 by admin
The first female African Noble laureate Wangari Maathai, the Kenyan environmental activist was at the forefront in the fight to save the environment. Culled from my Interview with her. Her determination to bring about a change has pushed her beyond limits she never imagined, despite continued opposition... Continue Reading »
Dec 30th, 2011 by admin
The way forward for Nigeria, Nigeria’s former high commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Christopher Kolade WHAT IS THE SINGULAR IMPROVEMENT IN NIGERIA SINCE THE FIFTIES AND SIXTIES?I think probably the fact that we now have more people who can be described as having gone through an educational... Continue Reading »
Dec 16th, 2011 by admin
The way the Nigerian society is structured is sad because it is not favorable to the Nigerian woman. The fact is gender inequality still exists in certain sectors of the economy and is more on the side of women than men. So, given what is visibly a backward trend, women empowerment and sustainable growth... Continue Reading »
Dec 7th, 2011 by admin
Prof. Grace Alele Williams, first female vice chancellor in Nigeria and sub-saharan Africa baring her mind on education in Nigeria. I was born in Warri, now in Delta state. I was a rather sickly child and did not get to school until I was almost seven in 1939. I enjoyed learning and I moved on quickly... Continue Reading »
Aug 25th, 2011 by admin
Hope For life Initiative, a non-govermental organisation basd in Lagos collaborated with Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) makers of COca Cola to organise a mentoring session at Isanwo Senior Secondary School where students had a seminar on how to make the best career out of their natural endowment and... Continue Reading »
May 11th, 2011 by admin
The cinema of Nigeria popularly called Nollywood grew rapidly in the 1990s becoming the second largest film industry in the world, ahead of the United States and behind the Indian film industry. It is now African’s largest movie industry in terms of both value and the number of movies produced per... Continue Reading »
May 10th, 2011 by admin
Switzerland has opened a money-laundering investigation following a criminal complaint lodged by the Cote d’Ivoire government of President Alassane Quattara. “The investigation is at the its initial stage and the Swiss attoney-general does not wish to comment further” Spokeswoman Jeannette Ballmer... Continue Reading »
