Written by Alinnor Arinze A. “If the point of life is the same as the point of a story, the point of life is character transformation. If I got any comfort as I set out on my first story, it was that in nearly every story; the protagonist is transformed. He’s a jerk at the beginning and nice at the end, or a coward at the beginning and brave at the end. If the character … [Read more...] about NIGERIA: TRANSFORMATION TO IMPUNITY?
Africa’s destiny is in her hands
Written by Dr. Donald P. Kaberuka Africa’s economy has grown fourfold since the turn of the millennium, with sub-Saharan Africa outperforming the rest of the world in terms of economic growth and at long last banishing any doubts about the continent’s upward trajectory. Apart from the 10 African countries that still have an African Union or a UN peacekeeping presence, … [Read more...] about Africa’s destiny is in her hands
Nigerian patient in Washington hospital rules out of Ebola
Concerning the Nigerian traveler that was admitted in Washington Hospital for Ebola-like symptoms, Reuters News Agency has reported that the “Howard University Hospital said on Saturday that a medical team has determined that a patient feared afflicted with Ebola does not have the disease. The Washington-based hospital, working with the District of Columbia Department … [Read more...] about Nigerian patient in Washington hospital rules out of Ebola
President Jonathan 2014 Independence Day Broadcast
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, 2014 Independence Day Broadcast, Wednesday 1st October, 2014 Fellow Nigerians: 1. Today marks the 54th anniversary of our country’s independence as a sovereign nation. This is also the tenth month of our journey into a new century, having marked the centenary of our nation in January this … [Read more...] about President Jonathan 2014 Independence Day Broadcast
Obasanjo registers for higher degree programmes – MA, PhD
Written by NAN Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday formally registered for a Master of Arts (MA) and PhD degrees at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Obasanjo, 77, registered to study Christian Theology in the School of Arts and Social Sciences of the university. The former president was among students, who graduated at the institution’s first … [Read more...] about Obasanjo registers for higher degree programmes – MA, PhD