Archive for: November, 2011

HIV Prevention in Nigeria: Total Condomization versus Partial Segregation

Youths campaigning during a World AIDS Day

Government’s conflicting policies on issues of HIV/AIDS have been very counterproductive in its bid to stem the spread of the virus. For Nigeria to win the fight against the disease, it must sincerely affirm its commitment to a better reliable option of safer sex.

“Getting to Zero” on HIV and AIDS in Nigeria

AIDS Campaign ribbon for World AIDS Day 2011

As the world commemorates the 2011 World AIDS Day, supportive efforts must be geared towards making HIV treatment and prevention services universally available to the people who need them, wherever they live.

A Letter to Governor Martins Elechi

Governor Martins Elechi of Ebonyi State

Ebonyi State is besieged with a myriad of problems. While this constructive criticism is not to distract you, I, like every other Ebonyi man and woman, repose my hope on your leadership to solve them, hence the need for this open letter to Governor Martins Elechi.

Nigeria Should Be Africa’s Engine of Growth – Kuffour

John Kuffour, former President of Ghana

A former President of Ghana, Dr. John Kuffour, on Tuesday in Abuja called on Nigerians to utilise the abundant natural resources to the advantage of the nation.

Senate Approves Anti-Gay Marriage Bill

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Across the African continent, many countries have made homosexuality punishable by jail sentences.

The Young Soldier Who Rescued Nigeria

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Okemute, in Urhobo language means: there’s time for everything. And Okemute time did come when God lost hope on present Nigerian politicians – and raised the teenager soldier from Delta State to sanitise Nigeria.

From Plea Bargain Frying Pan to Suspended Sentence Fire

Inset: Justice Dahiru Musdapher, Chief Justice of Nigeria

With the introduction of the suspended sentence plea into Nigeria’s legal system, it certain that the rich would always get away with their atrocities, while the poor remained in the prisons.

El-Rufa’i Loses Daughter

El-Rufai and daughter, Yasmine

Yasmine el-Rufai, eldest daughter of the former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, was found dead in her residence in London yesterday. She was 25 years old.

Ojukwu May Be Buried In February

Late Biafran leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu

The remains of the late Biafran leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu, barring changes in plans, may be laid to rest in February, 2012, THE PUNCH learnt on Sunday.

Photos: Mazi Ikedieze (AKI) Married His Heartthrob

Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze (MFR) a.k.a Aki and Nneoma Hope Nwajah, his hearthrob

It was indeed the day the Lord hath made on Saturday, 26th November 2011, as family, friends and well-wishers came together for the elaborate traditional wedding of Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze (MFR) a.k.a Aki and Nneoma Hope Nwajah.

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