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The skepticism with which Nigerians view National Budget has led to its perception as an annual ritual. UCHENNA AWOM writes that a new season bundled with figure contradictions are here again. The National Assembly premises has become a Mecca of some s...
Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former Head of State, has identified love and care as the best way of encouraging People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). He said such show of love and acceptance would guarantee longevity for the people. Gowon spoke in Lagos ...
The National Cancer Prevention Programme (NCPP), has urged government at all levels to make budgetary provisions for vaccines to protect people against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which causes cancers. Dr Kin Egwuonwu, the National Coordinat...
The Delta Government has closed all camps opened to cater for the recent flood-ravaged victims in the state, Dr Tony Nwaka, the Commissioner for Special Duties, has said. Nwaka told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Asaba that the closure which start...
The Lagos State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Mr Nseobong Akpabio, on Saturday advised HIV positive officers to take care of themselves.. Commenting on the World's HIV and AIDS day, Akpabio told the News Agency of N...
The Primate of All Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, on Saturday dismissed calls in some quarters for Churches in the country to be mandated to pay tax to government. Okoh said this in Abuja at the 2012 Carnival for Christ, organised...
The Chief of Defence Staff, Adm. Ola Ibrahim, has ordered the redeployment of AVM Ibrahim Kure, the Commandant, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji. Also to be redeployed is Maj.-Gen. M.D. Isa, the Corps Commandant Army Infantry Corps, J...
A lot of people feel that getting married is the main objective of a relationship, but trust is the glue that can make such commitments last long and be enjoyable. Blessing Ukemena and Ugochi Amadi write. Trust is to be earned, and not given. Man...
When a lady has a fresh pedicure on her nails, you can notice her flashing her hands around. So ladies, if you always want to have those nice-looking nails to show-off, there are some notes to always remember, whether you are doing it at home or in the...
Since interlocking stones were introduced into the country's building markets, it has proven to be one of the unique materials used in achieving perfect outdoor décor. Interlocking paving stones have several designs that make the entire scenery lo...
Lettuce is one of the most delicate salad plants that are grown as leafy vegetable. There are basically six different types of lettuce, namely Butterhead (Boston or Bibb), Chinese lettuce, Crisphead (Iceberg), Looseleaf, Romaine (Cos) and Summer Crisp ...
As the present insecurity in the country posed by the Islamic Sect, Boko Haram continues unabated, the President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has urged Nigerian Christians and Muslim youths to resist overtures from fa...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reitrated that the electronic permanent voters card will, in a very substantial way, contribute to the credibility of 2015 general elections, pointing out that the chip-based voter card will chec...
Ten years ago, high expectations of a blissful marriage and the joy of motherhood were high for Asma’u Ahmed but a decade after, her marriage to Mr. Isaac Ahmed is at the verge of collapse as her husband has approached a Gwagwlada Customary Court...
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Rivers State chapter has lamented the refusal of the state government to step up effort to fight the dreaded HIV/AIDS in the state. This is coming even as the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) called on the Na...