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Flood in Lagos metropolis
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THE story of flood in the Lagos metropolis during the rainy season is an endless recount of pain and a frequent reminder of how much government still has to do to imprint a lasting relevance in the hearts and minds of residents. This is a brief summary of the hardship Lagosians from one area of the metropolis to another went through in the last few weeks as the rains soaked up Lagos and forcibly brought socio-economic activities to a virtual stop in situations where hardly any human intervention was in sight. Taking the HIV combat to African communities -061109 By Richard Joseph THERE is greater frankness today about development policy failures in Africa. It was reflected in President Barack Obama's July 11 speech in Accra, Ghana, when he stated: "Development depends on good governance. |
Nigerian pilgrims and the attack on Saudi banks
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By Reuben Abati I AM not supporting violent conduct but I think the Nigerian pilgrims who took out their anger on a number of Saudi banks on Tuesday, November 3, smashing the banks' glass windows and doors in the process deserve understanding, not condemnation. The story as reported in the Daily Trust (Wed. 'Silence of the lambs' -061109 By Levi Obijiofor HERE is an assignment for you. The next time Nigeria's representatives in the current Under-17 world soccer tournament line up to honour the national anthem ahead of a match, watch closely to check how many of the players would be silent and how many would be reciting the anthem. |
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