“This administration has stressed, repeatedly, that the requisite investments in the power sector will only be achievable if the private sector is incentivized to make these investments.” – President Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR (Taken from his speech when he launched the Roadmap for Power Sector Reform on August 26, 2010). Restructuring the Electricity Industry Almost…
Sunset at Dawn
Sunset at Dawn – An eye witness account of the bomb blast at Nyanya Motor park By SAMUEL TORLUMUN It was 6:45am and we were about 200 meters to the popular Nyanya Bridge when we heard a devastating twin blast around the Urban Bus Terminal, popularly known as El-Rufai buses. It was so thunderous that it…
Record Of Casualties From Abuja Bomb Blast
By Samuel Following the attack on some residents of Abuja this morning, MEMA’s official report indicates that 71 people died from the Nyanya explosion while 124 injured. Sani Datti, information officer to MEMA said both dead persons and the injured are deposited in nine hospitals in Abuja A detail of the treatment shows that: Abuja…
My Worries about National Conference
After much uncertainty as to whether the much touted national dialogue would hold or not, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on March 8, 2014 finally inaugurated the 492-member National Conference to discuss and proffer solutions to the myriad problems bedevilling the Nigerian nation. In the build-up to the conference, many Nigerians voiced their opinions for…
Health Benefits of Pawpaw
We know it has a great taste. But what you stand to get from pawpaw is skin deep. Recent research has shown that the health benefits of pawpaw may be even greater than its delicious taste. In fact, pawpaw and its derived products are increasingly used for a variety of medicinal and therapeutic purposes both…
Politicians have deceived us over the Years- Osibodu
The 2014 edition of the Lagos Economic Summit, popularly known as Ehingbeti, has been eventful. Speakers at the bi-annual event shed more light on industrial challenges in Nigeria. For instance, in the power sector, Funke Osibodu, chief executive officer, Benin Distribution Company, BEDC, alleges that Politicians confuse their electorates on the difference between infrastructure like…
M.I, Wande Coal Others Countdown to the Biggest Concert in Uyo
This weekend, the city of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State would welcome popular entertainers, M.I, Wande Coal, Timaya, Naeto C and KCee as the Star Music Trek 2014 concert tour moves from Makurdi to Uyo in the exciting third stage of its pan Nigerian 10-city-10-week concert. The spectacular music concert would hold on April…
Eminem, Rihanna To Perform At “MTV MOVIE AWARDS 2014”
Organisers of the 2014 MTV Movie Awards have announced today that global superstars Eminem and Rihanna are set to take the stage for the first live performance of their number one smash hit, “The Monster” at the awards which is billed for the Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater L.A, US on April 14, 2013. With…
Governor Fayemi’s Convoy Attacked
The convoy of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi was on Monday attacked in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital by suspected thugs believed to be working for Ayo Fayose, the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election in Ekiti State. A statement issued by Olayinka Oyebode, Chief Press Secretary to Ekiti State…
Legacies of Hon. Barrister Reginald Ukwuoma in Etche Local Government Council
For Honourable Barrister Reginald Ukwuoma, Executive Chairman, Etche Local Government Area, ELGA, his passion for service including the doggedness and determination with which he has applied himself to the task of transforming the Council, has redefined governance. Asked what his major achievement is, he answered, “All my projects are all major achievements because they are…
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