Daily Archives: December 1, 2012
Afrobeat and a billion reasons to believe in Africa
The African orchestra that begins with the light clashing of the cymbals, complied by the beating of the omele, conga and talking drums, the deep melody of the plucked strings of the bass guitar, the soft sound of the piano ... Read More »
Yakubu Adesokan: I sacrificed my male child for powerlifting glory
World and Paralympics record holder in powerlifting, Yakubu Adesokan, has revealed that patriotism, not money, has been the secret behind his success. Speaking to Daily Sunsports recently on his journey to stardom, the Ibadan-born gold medallist, who broke and set ... Read More »
Government and Boko Haram
No one thought it was ever going to happen. Given the stiff-necked positions that the violent religious sect, called Boko Haram, had taken before now, many Nigerians saw nothing other than a prolonged war of attrition between the militant organisation ... Read More »
Kanekalon rocks at 3rd Night of 1000 Braids
Kaneka Corporation Japan, makers of the world’s finest fibre held the third edition of the glamorous Kanekalon Night of thousand braids recently. With the brand ambassador, Mrs. Stephanie Okereke-Idahosa in attendance amongst industry leaders’, high society and various celebrities, at ... Read More »
2015: May God decide
There is one immutable fact I have come to cherish so much, especially of late, and it has to do with the divine connection in the affairs of all mortals. Certainly, it is only a fool would say there is ... Read More »
Jonathan won’t fail Nigerians —Nwankpo, Special Adviser to President
Nze Akachukwu Sullivan Nwankpo is the Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Technical Matters and also Member/Secretary, Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Program (SURE-P) Committee. He is the immediate past Senior Special Assistant (Special Projects) to the Read More »
Akpabio, Attah reconcile at ex-First Lady’s burial
The death and burial of former First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Alison Attah, may have reconciled the former governor, Obong Victor Attah and his successor, Chief Godswill Akpabio. The two political gladiators were observed embracing each other and ... Read More »
Making Eko 2012 work
The 18th edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged Eko 2012 kicked off in Lagos on Tuesday with a colourful opening ceremony held at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. The 13-day sports festival, which ends on December 9, will feature ... Read More »
Doctorisation of Amaechi
Guest Columnist: BY DAVID IYOFOR It was one of those early winter evenings in London. Windy and very cold, despite the absence of snow. It was the first business trip of the new Governor of Rivers State, the Rt. Hon. ... Read More »
