A German man stopped at customs with 49 live exotic lizards in his bag claimed they were destined for the cooking pot and even offered to bite one’s head off to prove it, officials said Wednesday.
What could have been a massive blast has been averted at Bayero University, Kano. There was, however, a loud explosion at the Federal College of Education, Kano, a few metres from BUK.
With the increasing incidence of mass failures in exams among students, and poor communication skills among graduates, Nigeria’s educational future is doomed. Until we restore standards and sanity in the system, the hope for a new Nigeria may remain a mirage.
Trapped players of the Sunshine Stars football team are hoping that the Nigerian Army could assist in rescuing them from Mali where they are still locked following an international match played over the weekend against Djoliba of Mali.
When it comes to assurances about national security, Nigerians don’t believe their president anymore because with every bombing, President Jonathan only offers long-winded rhetoric without action. Will government wake up from its slumber before we are all consumed?
Lawlessness, ill-gotten wealthy lifestyles and selfishness have become a way of life for many Nigerians; hence, the nation’s descent into the abyss. To build a better Nigeria we earnestly desire, we must change our mind-set from wealth by all means to a simple lifestyle.
Security was considerably increased in the vicinity of the Eagle Square in Abuja on Tuesday as Nigerian workers gathered to mark this year’s May Day.
Local governments in Nigeria have become breeding ground for local thieves, a-la nursery school for looting public treasury. If we want to curb corruption at the national level, we must institute a process of local politics that beget good governance through the local government system.
Since the regime of former President Ibrahim Babangida legalizes corruption in Nigeria; thus giving birth to the likes of James Ibori and opening leadership positions vacant for criminals to occupy, which way forward?
The pressure being mounted on President Goodluck Jonathan about his political future is uncalled for. For Nigerians to know if his administration performed well, he must be given space to fulfil his electoral promises and resolve the nation’s daunting challenges.
