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...
On Monday, December 12, 2011, the LEADERSHIP Newspapers Board of Editors released the names of individuals and organisations that are to receive 2011 LEADERSHIP AWARD. I have gone through all the 17 categories of 2011 LEADERSHIP AWARD recipients and re...
Though in his early twenties, he is already controlling billions of naira. He is the brain behind Bamod oil and a traditional tittle holder. So how did he achieve such a fortune and fame at so young an age. He told MICHAEL OCHE his story. Those ...
Although many parents deliberately avoid beating their children as a sign of love and protection. Incessant squabbles between husbands and wives could be as damaging as physical assaults on children because a child’s emotional security is affecte...
A people’s joy over a bridge project is about to become their worst nightmare yet, Onukogu Kanayo Juba writes News that the Federal Government had awarded the contract for the construction of the bridge to pass from Bagana (Kogi State) to Guto (N...