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If the North’s problems would have been solved by having a Northerner in power, the North ought to have been a paradise by now. No. The problem of both North and South can only be solved by having the right people in power not once in a while, but all the time. Vision and discipline […]
As part of an initiative to give back to society, Miss Nigeria, Ezinne Akudo has floated a charity foundation she calls ‘The Eight Foundation’ tilted towards the girl-child. This was made known at a media parley held yesterday at the new operational office of the foundation in Lekki area of Lagos. Ezinne in her welcome address […]
Sequel to the stormy elections of March 28 and April 11, Anambra Central would not only witness the greatest heat ever, but also record pregnant with surprises. NKIRU ORJI reports from Agulu, Anambra State. The intimidating crowd that stormed the Anglican Church premises in Agulu town, in Anaocha Local Government area could pass […]
Fresh from a trip to Badagry, KINGSLEY NDIMELE reports a town full of scars and memories and a people in close affinity with nature. Agbadarigi was the native name, before white-skinned slave traders who could not pronounce the name renamed the West African coast town “Badagry”. Today, tourists may not need a tour-guide in Badagry. […]
Sequel to the elections of March 28 and April 11, Anambra Central would not only witness the greatest heat ever, but also record surprises. NKIRU ORJI reports from Agulu. The intimidating crowd that stormed the Anglican Church premises in Agulu town, in Anaocha Local Government area could pass for a political rally. With uniforms on […]
Fresh from a trip to Badagry, KINGSLEY NDIMELE reports a town full of scars and memories, and a people in affinity with nature’s abundance. Agbadarigi was the native name, before white skinned slave traders who could not tongue-twist the dialect renamed the West African coast town Badagry. Today, tourists may not need a tour-guide […]
The rescheduled 2015 general election in Nigeria is now at it’s peak. At the counts of days and hours from now, we are expected to have Presidential and National Assembly elections. To this end, though they have since rounded off their national campaign tours and therefore relaxed the tempo of their conventional rallies, it is […]
A Ghanaian civil engineering graduate turned hairdresser in Lagos stirred the curiosity of RITA OWOLEOR enough to probe into some men thriving in the business in an exclusively woman’s world. Her report. Jeremiah Ihionu Mbama’saccount is not the usual story of necessity pushing agraduate into doing just about anything to survive. No. He confided to […]
The relationship between the Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, and the Nigeria Police Force further nosedived last week, making many to wonder if things will ever be normal again between both parties. Amaechi had, in response to the withdrawal of police security to politicians last week, alleged that the action was to facilitate the assassination […]
There is a peculiar mess going on in Yorubaland today that is galling but not totally shocking. It is the sheer opportunistic attempt by some people to misinform our people on the outcome of the 2014 National Conference. In the worst face of cant and sophistry, these few delegates to the conference have resorted to […]
JOY EKEKE and KINGSLEY NDIMELE spent several hours on the Mile 2-Apapa Wharf Road now undergoing rehabilitation and reports that the frustration and economic losses caused by the perennial gridlock remains a problem to be solved. APAPA, the home of ports and marine services, and host to Nigeria’s maritime capital, is in the news again […]
Lawrence Nomanyagbon Anini, Nigeria’s most notorious armed robber, was born sometime in 1960. He terrorised the old Bendel State, especially its capital, Benin City in the 1980s. By 1986, his robbery exploits had reached such a terrible level that it became a national issue. He operated along with his lieutenant, Monday Osunbor, and others. However, […]
As you drive towards Ojota from Maryland across the bridge, look to your right and you would see a sprawling slum beginning from under the bridge right behind the Ojota New Garage. The unusual thing about the slum is that people live right on top of scraps and refuse dumps. Daily Times undertook a tour of […]
With The Testimony Of A NASA Engineer Let’s examine the Bible Old Testament anew in the light of modern technology and findings. Those who have not read Exodus chapter 3 in the original Hebrew may not realise the significance of that Mt Sinai where Moses went rearing the sheep of his father-in-law, the Chief Priest […]
It seems harmless enough: “a person shall not remove tissue, blood or blood product from the body of another living person for any purpose …” Then the clincher: the above provision may be waived “for medical investigations and treatment in emergency cases.” The above are among the provisions of the National Health Bill signed into […]
For fun seekers who like to enjoy the best things in life, Wendy’s place owned by Princess Toyin Atobatele is the best place to be. The Eatery which boasts of all the exotic fittings befitting of an A-class eatery, is tucked inside Omole area of the Lagos metropolis. Ever since it threw its doors opened […]
In modern times, it is presented by the people of Lagos as a tourist event and, due to its history, it is, traditionally, performed on Lagos Island. The word Eyo refers to the costumed dancers, known as the masquerades that participate during the festival. The origins of this observance are found in the inner workings […]
Taiwo Ajai Lycett is an acclaimed international actor born on the 3rd of February 1941. Having contemplated acting as a full-time profession after being spotted at the Royal court Theater London in 1967, she launched into an intensive training programme in singing, dance, voice production and acting technique at the City Literary Institute, the Ac-tors forum, […]
Gbubemi God’s Covenant Snr, visited the waterfront communi-ties of Makoko in Lagos State and came out with a tale of two set-tlements, one buried in the grave of urban development, the other living in apprehension of the Dooms Day. There once was Mokoko, a col-lection of communities, all coastline waterfront dwellers and wood workers […]
