It was my first time in Katsina. I received my nomination to attend the 9th National Delegate Conference of Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria with mixed feelings. I had heard so much about Katsina State, the home of the former Head of State, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) and the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
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Since the brouhaha at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum broke open, many commentators have attempted to draw certain conclusions and make suggestions as to what could be motivating the actors and where the troubles may be headed. Some of them have applauded the current crisis and dismissed the NGF as a group made up of self-seeking individuals who congregate to only promote selfish interests. Others insist that it is just another unconstitutional association and a distraction that should be done away with. Correct as some these assertions may be, a few of us however feel that we must rise above the ensuing bitter partisanship and negative brinkmanship to ask very penitent questions.
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The President of Speech Pathology and Audiology Association of Nigeria, Prof. Abiola Ademokoya, has decried the paucity of relevant professionals to attend to citizens suffering from speech and audiological disorders.
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The Chosen Vessels Empowerment Foundation has said it will be screening and vaccinating over 200 girls against cervical cancer. The foundation has also begun its awareness campaign to raise N4m required for the vaccination of pupils in selected schools in Lagos.
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Over 800 people have benefitted from the free surgeries programme organised by Ogun State government in the last two years.
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The Rotary Club, through its action group, Rotarians for Family Health & AIDS Prevention, has provided free medical screening for over 100 residents of Lagos and Ogun states. The screening exercise, which took place in over 70 sites across the two states, was part of activities to mark the annual Rotarian Family Health Days in partnership with the Coca-Cola Foundation.
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Lauryn Hill’s latest release “Neurotic Society” drew recent criticism from many who interpreted the song’s lyrics as anti-gay.
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The Federal Government on Tuesday gathered over 200 prospective investors at a road show in Lagos for the sale of 80 per cent stakes in ten power plants, according to Arif Mohiuddin, Vice President (West Africa) of CPCS, the financial advisers and valuers to the...
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Kimberly Elise is going from film to TV star in VH1’s new scripted series Hit The Floor.
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By Kingsley Ighomwenghian The month of May 2013 ended on...
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