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Anyali: The challenge of integrating the ‘abnormal’ into the ‘normal’ – a deconstruction of the social conditions of human existence in sub Saharan Africa.  Introduction: Originally set up in Nigerias’ eastern region, Anyali (the 193 paged book) is divided into 9 parts or chapters. Anyali is an Ibo word for albino. In birth and childhood (chapter 1 page 9) the book talked about the climate of childbirth, the environment of the moment, and there is mention of the Gulf of Guinea and the great Sahara. What we call the harmattan…

Full Text  of Joint Press Press Conference by National Emergency Management Committee led by NEMA DG, Engr. Mustapha Maihaja on House of Reps Allegations of Misappropriation Against NEMA. 1) Distinguished members of the press corps, Good Afternoon. 2) I would like to thank you all for coming to this Press Conference. This Conference was called to provide an open platform to discuss the conclusions in the report of the House Committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness dated 8th November 2018. 3) As you are aware, the National Emergency Management Agency…

Abuja the federal capital territory is indeed a beauty to behold. As I sauntered through its well-paved streets, I recall memories of the beautiful time my family and I had before we were forced to relocate in the light of the constant attack by Boko Haram terrorist. I recall that the attacks on the headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force and the United Nations building in Abuja were all the conviction I needed to scamper to safety especially with the fact that most of my friends had relocated due to…

Customers will always remain kings & queens. Successful businesses today are those that are customer-focused. Having utter disregard for customers’ preference, such as cancelling ‘Payment on Delivery’ and compelling customers to pay before an item is delivered, or subtly restricting the customers when it is time to return an item won’t position a business as customer-centric. The process of ordering a product online has become seamless. You can simply visit the number one & trusted eCommerce store, order your desired product (s) and it will be delivered to your doorstep…

It took America over a decade to hunt for Al Qaeda leader, Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind of the terrorists attacks on World Trade Center and the Pentagon House, September 11, 2001, also popularly referred to as 9/11 attacks. And for years, Bin Laden remained a fugitive, hiding in caves and forests in different parts of the world. However, a drones operation by the US Naval SEALS terminated the reign of Bin Laden as he was fished out and killed in a smart operation on his Abbottabad cave, in Pakistan.…

I believe everyone knows the medical facilities in Benue state are overstretched at the moment. The recurring bloodbath in the state has exalted a strain on medical services. And that some of them are sub-standard makes the situation more daisy and messier. But medical professionals and administrators like a Consultant Surgeon and Medical Director (MD), Federal Medical Center Makurdi (FMCM) Dr. Peteru Msuega Inunduh have delightfully and patriotically risen to the task. The FMCM is the only federal government owned tertiary health facility in the state, which also renders medical…

National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) is the apex Cultural Institute established as a result of joint initiative of the Federal government of Nigeria and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during the world decade for cultural development (WDCD) from 1988-1997 which acknowledged inter-alia, the cultural dimension of development, the need to broaden participation in cultural life as well as the promotion of international co-operation among nations. The Institute was set up by decree No: 93 of 1993 with the primary responsibility of promoting positive cultural values…

It’s the day of the year we roll out the drums to celebrate an accomplished Engineer, a humanitarian, philanthropist, our own Engr Cosmas Ekawu, a pride of the Yala nation, Cross River State and indeed Nigeria to mark his birthday. His determination to make a mark in the construction industry made him the founder of ODEYCYN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY NIGERIA LIMITED. His classy works in the construction sector has no doubt endeared him to many customers, both public and private. He is a fine gentlemen, handsome, cheerful, forthright, outspoken, bold, brilliant,…

A legislator is someone who makes laws. While legislation is the process involved in making laws. The ability to think beyond the ambiances of legislative businesses is what makes you a good representative. But that doesn’t change the fact that the principal function of a legislator is to make laws that protects the general interest of his/her constituents. At the National level of legislative politics, so much of lobbying is required of a lawmaker to facilitate projects that benefits his constituents directly and this requires capacity. It is unfortunate that…