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Bode George: The Shape Of Things To Come?
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By Godwin Ijediogor, Samson Ezea and Joseph Okoghenun MONDAY'S conviction of former Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) chairman, Chief Olabode George, for contract splitting continues to attract public comments, especially being the first complete trial and conviction secured by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its long war against corruption in Nigeria. 'A Major Blow To The Culture Of Impunity And Celebration Of Corruption' -311009 THE conviction of Olabode George and others is a major blow to the culture of impunity and celebration of corruption in 'Youths Should Develop 'I Can Do' Attitude' -311009 By Chinyere Imelda Nwosa FOR Mrs. Ngozi Ifenyinwa Anene, the Communication Manager of Nokia West Africa, it was a childhood reading culture which enabled her to win the 1979 International Year Of The Child essay competition in Anambra State. What Manner of Love? -311009 By Charles Cephas LOVE is a universal word that binds two separate and different worlds to be one. A man is admonished to love his wife. When Wives Become Husbands ... -311009 By Temitope Ajakaiye HUSBANDS are always known to be the heads of the family. They are expected to shoulder the responsibilities of the family and consequently give orders to be followed by members of the family. CORA Book Trek Phase 2 Holds Nov. 3 -311009 By Michael Orie THE second phase of the on-going CORA Book Trek comes up on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at the Bola Ige Memorial Secondary School, Tolu School Complex, Olodi Apapa. It will feature Quiz/Book Review session by the students drawn from the first phase, which was held last Tuesday under the theme Meet-The-Author. Designing Garden For Children (1) -311009 By Sereba Agiobu-Kemmer CHLDREN love to play and think of garden as a place for games, fund and adventures, while parents want it to be a place of beauty and tranquillity. Moving Against Malnutrition -311009 By Joseph Okoghenun NUTRITIONISTS have attributed the rise in cases of malnutrition in Nigeria to a number of factors including poverty, cultural beliefs and ignorance. The experts' opinion came on the heels of a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) report on malnutrition among Nigerian. Try To Understand, Says Tony -311009 By Cletus Nwachukwu IRREPRESSIBLE multi-instrumentalist, Tony Grey who is fondly known as the Ozzimba exponent, the musician is back in the saddle with a new musical effort. Homecoming In December For Deltans -311009 ON assumption of office as Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism early in the year, Mr. Richard Mofe-Damijo otherwise known as RMD, made it known that he was set to give the state tourism a lift and put it to work. Charly Boy's Album Listening Party Holds Nov 2 -311009 By Cletus Nwachukwu ARRANGEMENTS have been concluded for the album listening party of the latest works of Charles Emeka Oputa, popularly called Charly Boy. 'It Shows That There Is Still Hope In Our Judiciary' -311009 I THINK it is a good omen. I doff my hat for Justice Bunmi Oyewole for his erudite judgment. 'This Is Only A Tip Of The Iceberg' -311009 BODE George was a fine military officer; I had so much respect for him when I encountered him many years ago. But as a politician, he is a disaster. A Community Service Worth Emulating -311009 By Debo Oladimeji IN March 2008, a group of Nigerian and American staff of the United States Consulate in Lagos, founded the Community Service Programme (CSP). The CSP's mission is to spread the American spirit of community service in Lagos State through regular community service projects. 'I am Sorry, But There Is Total Lack Of Leadership In The Country At The Moment' -311009 By Samson Ezea WHAT is this centenary celebration in Enugu State all about? Limitations Of Visioning -311009 LAST Tuesday, the National Planning Commission led by the Minister Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman, accompanying other ministers and senior government functionaries, came to Lagos for a road show on what was called 'Approved NV 20:2020 Economic Transformation Blueprint for Nigeria'. The Uhuru Fighter -311009 By Debo Oladimeji MRS. Sylvia Mudasia-Mwichuli, the Communications Coordinator, Africa, United Nations (UN) Millennium Campaign and Yemisi Ransome-Kuti, a Nigerian human rights activist, are birds of the same feather. Ogbolu's Touch Of Love -311009 By Isaac Taiwo and Laolu Adeyemi AFTER leaving school, Henry Ogbolu had a stint and trained with KPMG and qualified as a chartered accountant. Thereafter, he joined Zenith Bank in 1992 and began a career as a banker. How To Overcome Fear Of Failure -311009 FEAR is an emotional response to tangible and realistic danger. It is an unpleasant feeling caused by the possibility of danger, pain, and threat. Rumbling In The Tummy!! Irritable Bowel Syndrome -311009 QUITE familiar. Isn't it ? The fellow whose intestine is at war with itself and makes so much noise while sitting by you!! And who seeks the toilet every ten minutes or so!!. |
'It's A Boost For Fight Against Corruption'
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THE judiciary has once again live up to expectation. We have always advocated that once the necessary things are put in place, the judiciary will acquit itself. 'This Does Not Call For Celebration Yet' -311009 IT raises hope that there may be no hiding place for corrupt politicians and associates in Nigeria, and that the EFCC has begun to deal with the corruption question in Nigeria more practically than theoretically. Men And Their Phones -311009 By Alita Joseph IT is not easy to separate a man and his phone. This much is seen by the way he negotiates the traffic, sometimes mobile phone held to one ear, while the other is clutching the steering. Bridging The Generation Gap -311009 By Victor Ifedi THE gap between the youth and old people is getting wider with the nuclear age. Sociological and technological advancements gallop phenomenally. The Battle For The Soul Of Writers' Body In Minna -311009 By Jerry Adesewo THE on-going 28th National Convention/Annual General Meeting of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) in Minna, Niger State will climax tonight with the election of the new executive council to replace Dr. Wale Okediran-led team. Since Thursday when the convention began, a fierce underground politicking and counter-politicking has been the order of the day. Rapu, Zadok... On Abuja Writers' Stage Today -311009 By Tunji Ajibade THIS month edition of Abuja Writers' Forum's (AWF) Guest Writer session is billed to feature two writers today. They are Prince Abiathar Zadok and Judith Rapu. 'PMAN Set To Chart New Course For Music Industry' -311009 By Cletus Nwachukwu SINCE the much-needed respite came the way of the Nigerian music industry, courtesy of the court ruling in favour of the Admiral Dele Abiodun-led Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), the association and indeed the industry have been enjoying a fresh wave of progress. MCSN Is Not Part Of COSON, Says Ayilaran -311009 By Cletus Nwachukwu SINCE the introduction of a new collecting management administration, Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) a few weeks ago, critics and stakeholders in the entertainment industry have continued to speak on the new society. Actor Ogogo To Mark 50th Birthday In Manchester Today -311009 By Cletus Nwachukwu FAMOUS Yoruba actor, Alhaji Taiwo Al-hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is sure leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that his 50th birthday celebration is the talk of the town. Already, friends and well-wishers of the movie star have joined him in the United Kingdom for the birthday bash. Banky W, Wande Coal, DJ Zeez, M.I For Bankers' Nite-Out -311009 By Cletus Nwachukwu ALL is now set for the first-ever Bankers' Nite-Out. The event, scheduled to hold on December 11 at the Lagoon Restaurant, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos, is packaged by I Am Productions Limited in conjunction with Noaa Link Entertainment. Churchill, The Shine-Shine Bobo -311009 By Cletus Nwachukwu BEFORE taking up music professionally, this young man was expected by many music observers to do something different: play professional football. They acknowledged his immense God-given talents in music and football. 'A Major Blow To The Culture Of Impunity And Celebration Of Corruption' -311009 THE conviction of Olabode George and others is a major blow to the culture of impunity and celebration of corruption in 'One Down, More Heads To Roll' -311009 WE in the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) once more have to reiterate that the conviction of Bode George and his co-travelers is a masterstroke, which most importantly, served the cause of justice and the anti-graft war. Tosin Still Needs Your Assistance -311009 BY Laolu Adeyemi and Rosemary Okoida THE heart-rending story of eight-yewar-old Tosin Ogundare published in The Guardian on August 22 this year, has attracted the sympathy of well-meaning Nigerians and the sum of N226,000 has been raised so far. 'Education Funding And Support Is A Collective Responsibility' -311009 From Chuks Collins, Awka What is the Stakeholders' Forum all about? On The Path Of Winners: Become The Light Of Your World -311009 By Bayo Ogunmupe WHEN Jesus said, "Go ye therefore and teach all nations." He did not mean one person going to all the countries of the world. A Don's Thought For Food -311009 MY only ambition in life as a child was to excel. I didn't have any ambition to read medicine or law or any other course rather than excel. 'A Marine Spirit Made Me Rich, But I Betrayed Her Love And Lost Everything' (2) -311009 By Michael Uchebuaku FRANCA was five years older than me, so I thought that she would have gotten married before I returned from Europe. I told her that I loved her too, and I promised to marry her even if I returned from Germany after 10 years. I'M IN MUMBAI, INDIA (1) -311009 IT was a British Airways connecting flight from London to Mumbai, India. The plane taxied to the runway at exactly 9. When Clients Take Advantage Of Vets -311009 SOMETIMES, when I remember some of the unpardonable mistakes I committed in my early years of practice, I tend to believe how true an older colleague of mine was, when he told me on a rather troubling day while still cutting my teeth in clinical practice: "Tunji , don't worry, we are like bottles of wine in the cellar. Like me, you will mature with time. |
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