By Omordia Efe – It is heartbreaking to discover unsavory facts about an individual that is highly respected in the society. It is extremely disturbing if it is revealed that the individual in question intentionally and painstakingly gained people’s trust to perpetuate disdainful acts. A few years ago, a popular West African Magazine narrated the story of how a boy was repeatedly sexually abused by the Parish Priest in his community. At the moments he tried to resist the unhealthy relationship, his parents unwittingly resisted and forced him to continue visiting the priest. Today he is a full-fledged Homosexual. Making... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, March 20th 2011 |
By Peterking Quaye, Monitoring from Nigeria – In a release issued by Amnesty International, the organization has urged the Nigerian authorities to act to stem a rising tide of political, ethnic and religious violence that risks threatening the stability of April elections. The short report entitled Loss of life, insecurity and impunity in the run up to Nigeria’s elections highlights how hundreds of people have been killed in politically-motivated, communal and sectarian violence across Nigeria ahead of presidential and parliamentary polls. Authorities have failed to bring suspected perpetrators to justice, or to prevent further human rights abuses. Investigations are infrequent... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, March 19th 2011 |
By Ozodi Thomas Osuji – I did not watch the presidential debate. However, from what I gather, the man who was supposed to be there defending his administration’s policies was not there? I have heard a couple of reasons why he was not in attendance, such as his having traffic problems, having prior commitments, giving interview to other reporters in lieu of the debate etc.? I do not know why Jonathan was not there. What I do know is that he was supposed to be defending his failed (or if he believes it so, his successful) policies. The fact that... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, March 19th 2011 |
By Emeka Umejei – Lagos – Nigeria’s strategic marketing and promotion efforts targeted at global travellers has paid off at the recently concluded ITB Berlin, German where it won the best exhibitor award of the prestigious German University, Cologne Business School. Adjudged as a leading light in Africa within the circle of attendees of International Tourism Business Fair (ITB), which is in its 46th edition, the German School nominated the Nigerian based firm on its rising profile hinged on consistency of its tourism action plans, hospitality offerings, stand design and visibility, diverse culture and the warm reception to visitors and tourists at... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, March 14th 2011 |
By Omordia, Efe Alexandra – A good marriage starts out pretty much as any other; the bride and the groom exchange looks filled with meaning as they say their wedding vows. The mother of the bride wipes her eyes as she sees her daughter being led away. The guests dance till their aching feet protests. Nothing extra-ordinary takes place (except when an old sweetheart decides to take revenge) what makes a good marriage different from a lousy one is not what lies on the surface but on years and years of preparation and mind set of the major characters. A... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, March 13th 2011 |
