Following the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy, currently ravaging some parts of the United States of America, the Lagos State Government, yesterday alerted residents of a possible ripple effect of the hurricane such as ocean surge on the state’s coastal areas within the next seven days. The alert was given by the state Commissioner for... Read More
Serious countries are looking for alternatives while Nigeria continues to argue about the bench mark prize for its petrol for next year. Last Thursday, China received 152 bids from 83 companies in its second auction of shale-gas blocks. This is a milestone for a resource that looked at best a remote source of energy only... Read More
by Isi Esene Nigeria’s war-time military president, Yakubu Gowon, has been unequivocal in his reaction to the book titled, ‘There was a country,’ published by renowned author, Chinua Achebe. In the book, which detailed his experience during the Nigerian civil war, Achebe had accused Gowon and Obafemi Awolowo of using hunger as a weapon of... Read More
by Isi Esene Nine people died on Sunday in a canoe accident which took place at Imude in Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area. The commissioner for rural development, Cornelius Ojelabi, disclosed this yesterday adding that two people were rescued in the mishap. According to Ojelabi: “There were 11 people in the canoe, which capsized on... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo While it has been the butt of parody accounts, jokes, and analysis centered around the United States presidential election, the storm off the east coast has changed many lives – perhaps forever. Below are some of its most striking photos. We can only hope people recover as quickly as is possible.
by Isi Esene Brenden Adams, 18, at 7 ft 4.6 inches is noted for holding the record for being the tallest teenager in the world. His father, Willie Adams, and mother, Debbie Ezell, first observed his extreme height condition when he was two months old. Adam’s growth curve almost mimics that of Robert Wadlow‘s. Some... Read More
by Ugg If you hook up with the right guy he may be very, very good, and that will be a very good thing for you, but keep in mind what your goals really are. If you need and want some good hot sex where you climax a dozen times in four or five hours... Read More
by Isi Esene The MTN has apologized to its customers for the disruption in its network blaming it on the flood devastation experienced in most parts of the country. The telecommunications company appealed to stakeholders to exercise patience and understanding for the disruption in ongoing network modernization and swap-out exercise. Wale Goodluck, the company’s corporate... Read More
by Isi Esene In Oyo State, Sikiru Adebayo and his wife, Fatimo, were yesterday arraigned before an Oyo Magistrates Court for allegedly neglecting their parenting duty which led to the rape of their 6-year-old daughter. They were accused of neglecting their duty which led to her rape and for also failing to place her under... Read More
For every TuFace Idibia earning millions on a single show, there is a OneFace grinding away on his terrible music, you are probably glad you will never hear of. Last week, we talked at length about Nigeria’s youth unemployment problem and how it has fueled a national security crisis. It turns out that around the... Read More
by Shani K. Collins In fact, 1 in every 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime; 85% percent of domestic violence victims are women; and women between the ages of 20-24 are at greatest risk of non-fatal intimate partner violence. Domestic violence is a serious matter. It has existed for years, but often... Read More
by SirListALot There are serious things that should be considered when you start an office romance, as dating a workmate has serious implications on all aspects of your life, and also effects those around you. There’s an old saying that comes to mind – don’t dip your pen in the company ink! In the mid... Read More
by Anne Fisher A ‘brand name’ an employer recognizes and respects will matter a lot more than whether you earned the degree online or in person. Online degrees can be just as effective on the job market as the traditional kind, but not all programs are created equal. Here’s what to look for before you... Read More
by Okechukwu Nnodim It is important to state some of the things which are not mandatory before establishing a business. Management experts, human resources consultants and renowned economists interviewed by this correspondent say that there are some things that can be ignored when you want to start a business. Below are a few: •Academic qualifications... Read More
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday approved the redeployment of permanent secretaries who were sworn-in on October 17. Five new ones were also posted. The new permanent secretaries posted are Alhassan J. Gana, who was posted to office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (Cabinet Secretariat); Sunday J.F. Jegede, Office of... Read More
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