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Airtel’s Chief Marketing Officer, Olu Akanmu Quits

Airtel’s Chief Marketing Officer, Olu Akanmu Quits

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa, Business.
Airtel Chief Manager, Olu Akanmu, quitsOlu Akanmu, Chief Marketing Officer, Airtel Limited, has resigned his appointment with the company. A statement released by the telecommunication company stated that Akanmu quit his position “to pursue other interests-with effect from 22 May 2013”. The statement also read that: “Akanmu led the marketing function at a crucial time in the life of our [...]
“NDC Insects” Invade Supreme Court

“NDC Insects” Invade Supreme Court

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
And Make the NPP Restless The Supreme Court hearing the Elections Petition yesterday witnessed the invasion of its premises by three prominent members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), whose real and nicknames on the Ghanaian political landscape, means insects. The three, Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah nicknamed “General Mosquito”, the enigmatic ex-National Security Coordinator, Kojo Tsikata nicknamed, [...]
Arrest NPP Man Behind Fake Mahama Pornography

Arrest NPP Man Behind Fake Mahama Pornography

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
…Group Appeals To Gbevlo, BNI & Police By Gifty Arthur A group calling itself Coalition of Protection of Individual Liberties and Constitutional Right (COPCOR), has condemned a former Constituency Chairman and ex-National Chairman Aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Michael Omari Wadie, for defaming President John Mahama by super- imposing his head on a [...]
Muslim Students At Pentecost University Angry

Muslim Students At Pentecost University Angry

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
…protest against forceful church service By Cecil Mensah Even though the 1992 Constitution grants that every Ghanaian shall practice any religion of his or her choice, Muslim students at the Pentecost University College (PSU), have been barred from enjoying this fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution. The Muslim students on PUC campus located at Sowutuom [...]
We See Judges Communicate With NPP In Open Court

We See Judges Communicate With NPP In Open Court

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
–Yaw Boateng Gyan National Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Yaw Boateng Gyan, has warned members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop accusing Justice Atuguba and other Supreme Court Judges hearing the elections petition of bias, else they would be buried in the hole they have started digging. According to Mr. Boateng-Gyan, [...]
Ghana’s Leadership Position Is Vacant

Ghana’s Leadership Position Is Vacant

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
Success has eluded Africa because the political elite have always opted for the arm chair option for solving the numerous problems that confront their nations. When it comes to responding to political and economic crisis, there are three “temperatures” of a leader, hot (responsive), cold (rebellion), and lukewarm (indifferent). People love the hot leader, reach [...]
US, Europe reject Kenya bid to stop ICC charges against President Kenyatta and VP Ruto

US, Europe reject Kenya bid to stop ICC charges against President Kenyatta and VP Ruto

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
Kenya made a new plea to the UN Security Council on Thursday to “terminate” International Criminal Court charges against President Uhuru Kenyatta and other leaders over political unrest in 2008. But western nations on the 15-member council told Kenyan diplomats at a private meeting that Kenyatta, Deputy President William Ruto and one of their followers ...
Dolphins GM Solicits For Fans Understanding And Support

Dolphins GM Solicits For Fans Understanding And Support

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa, Sports.
General Manager of Dolphins Football Club of Port Harcourt, Dumbor Wanen wooed for the understanding and support of fans of Dolphins. The calm looking outspoken General Manager while speaking with The Newswriter sports, said that Dolphins is doing well despite the challenges faced with the club. According to him, Dolphins is right at the moment [...]
PH Club: Obiora Emerges Tennis Captain

PH Club: Obiora Emerges Tennis Captain

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa, Sports.
 The Port Harcourt club 1928 Lawn Tennis section has got a new captain. He is Emmanuel Obiora. The new captain of the tennis section was unanimous in accepting him as their able and competent captain, long over due to lead the section to it greater height. According to a former captain of the section, Barr. [...]
Boko Haram’s terror allies strike next door

Boko Haram’s terror allies strike next door

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
Fighters of the Islamist-Jihadists: terror strikes in Niger.Islamists groups have claimed responsibility for twin suicide car bombings on an army base and a French-run uranium mine in Niger, Nigeria’s northern neighbour, in which at least 20 people died, in retaliation for the country’s military involvement in neighbouring Mali. The attacks on Thursday came just four months after Al-Qaeda linked militants seized a [...]
Pregnant woman, husband, sell unborn baby for N200,000

Pregnant woman, husband, sell unborn baby for N200,000

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
A 23-year-old pregnant woman caused a stir at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters on Thursday after she confessed that she had sold her unborn baby for N200,000, in advance. The suspect, Adaeze Mba, who was arrested for conniving with her husband to sell their neighbour’s four-year-old son for N400, 000, said it was poverty ...
The Achebe I Knew – By Chido Onumah

The Achebe I Knew – By Chido Onumah

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
“Indiscipline pervades our life so completely that one may be justified in calling it the condition par excellence of contemporary Nigerian society”- Chinua Achebe, The Trouble with Nigeria. Prof. Chinua Achebe, literary giant, celebrated author, humanist and patriot par excellence, who was buried yesterday, was Nigeria’s gift to Africa, and indeed, the world. Like most ...
Career: How Much Do You Know About Editing Your CV?

Career: How Much Do You Know About Editing Your CV?

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
You may have been seeking for jobs for quite a while now and yet you are yet to receive a single call up for an interview. And then you begin to crack your head on what could be the possible cause of your dilemma after you recently realized that your friend (whom you applied for ...
Calling Oshiomhole

Calling Oshiomhole

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
Osahon Esezobor, Benin City, Edo State, +23480233676: I use this medium to appeal to Governor Adams Oshiomhole to assist in fixing the failed portions of Upper Ekenwan road, in Ugbighoko Quarters in Benin.
Poor education quality

Poor education quality

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
Macaulay Ovienria, Alagbule via Ojodu, Lagos State, +23480372157: Niyi Akinnaso had time to be writing about education in Nigeria. Our education system is just a way of life, our policymakers are not interested in the system. No person is interested in how our graduates are taught in our higher institutions provided they can get that... [Read More...]
Legitimising homosexuality

Legitimising homosexuality

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
Oladosu Adetunji, 1, Osaro Street, Akute, Ogun State, +23480321600: With France recently becoming the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage, it is exasperating that the level of morality the world over has cascaded from its honoured position. It is instructive that all nations which re-define the age-long marriage injunction of God by legitimising homosexuality, bisexuality... [Read More...]
Bravo Coker Aguda Lcda

Bravo Coker Aguda Lcda

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
Awokola Oluwole, Ogudu Ojota, Lagos State, +23480351790: I wish to use this medium to commend the authorities of Coker Aguda Local Council Development Area for upgrading the primary schools across the council by equipping all their nursery and kindergarten with good facilities that can meet the standard in our education system. In fact, if other... [Read More...]
New pensioners panel

New pensioners panel

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
Kunle Oligbinde, 3rd D 25 FESTAC Town, Lagos State, +23480556726: The Federal Head of Service has inaugurated a 25-man panel to resolve the lingering pensioners’ debacle across the country. One hopes the members are knowledgeable and committed to the task. The team should obtain a print-out of present pensioners by the ministry showing departments, names,... [Read More...]
Repair Aboru road

Repair Aboru road

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
Okwuolisa Oliver, Aluko Aboru, Lagos State, +23480340485: Looking at the picture of flood at Ile Epo bus stop published in The PUNCH, May 23, I want to tell Governor Babatunde Fashola that the flooded scene shown in the photo is nothing compared to what we face at Aboru in Oke Odo Local Council Development Area.... [Read More...]
Abandoned Oyo-Ogbomoso road

Abandoned Oyo-Ogbomoso road

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
Adeniyi Michael, 2, Adeyemo Layout, Molete, Ibadan, +23480378562: Since the beginning of 2013,no further work has been carried out on the Oyo-Ogbomoso Road. Some of the pieces of equipment of the contractor are still on site but no work is gong on. What’s happening? The number of articulated vehicles plying the existing bad road is... [Read More...]
JAMB’s messy CBT!

JAMB’s messy CBT!

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
Taiwo Samuel, Akute, Ogun State, +23481653928: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board just kept changing the date of exam of the computer based test candidates without even notification. I printed my exam slip with May 25 on it thinking my exam date will be on Friday. Only to check on Wednesday to see Wednesday, May... [Read More...]
Kudos, Mr. President

Kudos, Mr. President

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
Chief Ajayi Olabode, 18, Iwaji Street, Ipole Iloro, Ekiti State, +23470607424: I am using this medium to thank President Goodluck Jonathan for supporting local government autonomy in Nigeria. Now, the President should lobby the National Assembly to acc...
Boko Haram as pestilence

Boko Haram as pestilence

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
Monday Akpotuvie, 3, Maho Street, Benin City, Edo State: The cover story of The PUNCH, May 23, 2013, titled,  “Soldiers arrested for aiding Boko Haram”, is another eye-opener or a revelation for Nigerians to see the level of corruption at all levels in the country. Boko Haram’s sponsors are everywhere, even in the governmental high... [Read More...]
Lagos vanity law

Lagos vanity law

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
Obidigbo-Dera Nnadi,  Dopemu, Lagos State: I cherish Abimbola Adelakun’s Thursday write-up  on the need to tax the ostentatious consumption habit of Nigerians. I support the Lagos State government’s intentions to this effect. It is long over-due. It should indeed be introduced nationally to cover tax on luxury automobiles and  expansive houses that do not add... [Read More...]
Face to face with Achebe’s root

Face to face with Achebe’s root

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
Achebe’s burial brought many people close to his kinsmen and the primary school he attended, CHUKWUDI AKASIKE reports THERE is no doubt that the great literary icon, Professor Chinua Achebe, was given a befitting burial in his Ezikwele Community, Ogidi town in Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State. In fact, the presence of President... [Read More...]
Forbes, KSA, for EbonyLife awards

Forbes, KSA, for EbonyLife awards

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, Steve Forbes, is due to be in Nigeria on June 30, when he will be a special guest at the inauguration of EbonyLife TV, which prides itself as Africa’s first global black entertainment channel. According to the management of the outfit, the event holding at Tinapa Resort, Calabar, Cross... [Read More...]
I couldn’t afford textbooks in secondary school –Oris

I couldn’t afford textbooks in secondary school –Oris

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
The Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, Mr. Akeem Sulaiman, gives a picture of what life was growing up, writes AKEEM LASISI When most kids are about to start school, their parents prefer to take them to school they believe suit their young ones best. Many adults will attest to that. But... [Read More...]
‘Poor reading culture not peculiar to Nigeria’

‘Poor reading culture not peculiar to Nigeria’

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
Those who feel that poor reading culture is peculiar to Nigerians may have to think again. A Nigerian author based in the United Kingdom, Mr. Femi Onasanya, says in the western world, those who read after leaving school or the university constitute about 20 per cent of the population. Arguing that many Nigerians do not,... [Read More...]
In search of elusive change

In search of elusive change

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
For a man who has been through the top hierarchy of the corporate world, seeking a change in the value system in Nigeria at this time is a very tough task. But that is Segun Caulcrick, an accountant who is also a past Country Manager of UPS is currently engaged in. He is the founder... [Read More...]
Calabar-bound AFRIF gives $6,000 to best film

Calabar-bound AFRIF gives $6,000 to best film

Published On Friday, May 24, 2013. Under: Africa.
The festival/competition sub-segment of African films is getting rosier as the Africa International Film Festival has decided to denominate its prizes in dollars. In recent times, the African Movie Academy Awards and the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards jazzed up the scenes with their programmes. The height at which both operated had stirred pundits into... [Read More...]
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