Written by Prof. Wole Soyinka *‘Can’t share honours with Abacha’ The sheer weight of indignation and revulsion of most of Nigerian humanity at the recent Boko Harma atrocity in Yobe is most likely to have overwhelmed a tiny footnote to that outrage, small indeed, but of an inversely proportionate significance. This was the name of the hospital to which the … [Read more...] about Soyinka rejected Centenary Award: ‘The Canonisation Of Terror’
Queen Elizabeth keynote address on Nigerian centenary
The keynote address was delivered by United Kingdom’s Foreign Office Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds on behalf Her Majesty the Queen. "THANK you, Mr. President. Your Excellencies, distinguished guests: I am honoured to represent the British Government today – and to bring with me warm congratulations and best wishes from Her Majesty the Queen, on Nigeria’s 100th … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth keynote address on Nigerian centenary
Checking Abuse of “Red Cap” and Igbo Chieftaincy Institution
Written by CHIJIOKE OKORONKWO It has become a common sight nowadays, especially in cities within and outside the Igbo land, to see men without traditional titles wearing "red caps" meant for chiefs. While some of these men wear the "red cap" out of sheer ignorance; others wear the cap out of utter mischief, deceptively parading themselves as chiefs. Nevertheless, a … [Read more...] about Checking Abuse of “Red Cap” and Igbo Chieftaincy Institution
7 Foods Science Proves Will Help You Live Longer
Written by Huffington Post If you're looking for the fountain of youth, stop looking in your medicine cabinet and take a closer look into your pantry. What we put in our bodies affects everything from the size of our waistlines, the condition of our hearts, and yes-even how long we live. Researchers have been fascinated by the factors of longevity. They've studied the … [Read more...] about 7 Foods Science Proves Will Help You Live Longer
Okonjo-Iweala on ‘ fund shortfall’, Sanusi and NNPC
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Ministry of Finance have respectively issued statements on the on-going allegation of missing funds between the suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) . The statement from Nigeria's ministry of finance … [Read more...] about Okonjo-Iweala on ‘ fund shortfall’, Sanusi and NNPC