Multi-party democracy is a fundamental part of nation building in that it offers individuals from diverse backgrounds, different political philosophies and orientations, the opportunity to participate in the decision-making process in a nation or society. Political pluralism is an inextricable feature of democracy and the government’s acceptance of the opposition is a prerequisite for the … Read more
The British and Irish Lions gained a confidence-boosting win as their power told against the Maori All Blacks in wet conditions in Rotorua. Leigh Halfpenny – who landed 20 points in all – kicked them into a 15-10 half-time lead, with Liam Messam crossing for the hosts’ try. The Lions forwards dominated the second half … Read more
“Brazil, with a ‘z’ or an ‘s’?” asks a girl. “In Spanish, it’s with an ‘s,’ in English with a ‘z,’” another kid answers. Just another day in a bilingual class at a Los Angeles school. A sign that proclaims “Bienvenido/Welcome” is pinned above the blackboard of this class in a bilingual program at Franklin … Read more
No sooner had NPP come to power and they started digging their own grave academically lacks strategic savviness to hold themselves in power for long whenever elected into power. This is an undisputed fact which no amount of persuasion can get me off this opinion formed through empirical observations of the party over several years … Read more
Most single Nigerians now dread tying the knots because of the high rate of divorce in our society. Back in the day, marriages were much respected and looked forward to but the now case is different. Nigerian actresses are not left behind in this unfortunate trend as some of them barely stayed in their marriages … Read more
Most single Nigerians now dread tying the knots because of the high rate of divorce in our society. Back in the day, marriages were much respected and looked forward to but the now case is different. Nigerian actresses are not left behind in this unfortunate trend as some of them barely stayed in their marriages … Read more
South Africa international scrum-half Cobus Reinach signed for English Premiership side Northampton Saints on Monday ending his six year spell at The Sharks. The 27-year-old — capped 10 times since making his Test debut in 2014 and scored the first of his two Test tries in November that year against England at Twickenham — said … Read more
Every few miles another Trump billboard flashes by on the highways of Dubai, the glitzy Gulf city hosting the first foreign launch of a venue bearing his name since US President Donald Trump took office. The Trump International Golf Club, developed by luxury real estate firm DAMAC Properties, is to be inaugurated on Saturday by … Read more
The Cambridge English Dictionary defines ‘New Year’s resolution’ as a promise that you make to yourself to start doing something good or stop something bad from the first day of the year. Every fresh year marks the beginning of great expectation and 2017 is no exception. Since the year has just begun, many would normally … Read more
According to Instablog9ja 3 years after signing him, Ubi Franklin confirms Tekno’s departure from his record label Tekno has officially departed Ubi’s MMMG, to start off his own yet to be named record label. He dropped the hint in a video posted on his page, some days ago. In a phone chat this evening, Ubi … Read more
The first time I heard about Jon Benjamin was in November 2014. I was in the United States participating in the International Visitors Leadership Programme on Investigative Journalism, but I was constantly monitoring developments back home. When I went online one morning, I was greeted with a needless storm of confusion on social media. There … Read more
MANASSEH’S FOLDER: The undiplomatic diplomat and the hypocrites The first time I heard about Jon Benjamin was in November 2014. I was in the United States participating in the International Visitors Leadership Programme on Investigative Journalism, but I was constantly monitoring developments back home. When I went online one morning, I was greeted with a … Read more
In the course of God’s creation, he thought it wise to make an object in His likeness to steer the affairs in the universe. With this selfless attitude of the ultimate reality, he created man in His own image from the moldy dust and out of him came a woman. God bestowed his creation prowess … Read more
“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement and success have no meaning” Benjamin Franklin once said. True. The fact is, no matter how good we are at our jobs, there is always room for improvement and those who realize this salient truth, always endeavor to go the extra mile just to better … Read more
Ghana Based Gambian Actress/Producer/Model, Princess Shyngle is back at it again as she releases new teasing promo photos. The “Why should I get married actress” looks super hot in kente bikini alongside shots in African wear and even more gorgeous in a couple of head shots. The curvaceous actress is set to premiere her latest … Read more
Aside written laws emanating from the Bible, Quran, constitutions and in some cases popular quotes by famous people, a lot of phrases have often dominated our communities over the years. Some dominate temporary, and some, most of which cannot be traced to anybody in particular, also dominate permanently. We will all agree that most of … Read more
Money has become a very important commodity in this world simply because it is the medium of exchange. It is for fact, with money, you can definitely solve most of your material needs and definitely have no worry for basic problems of life such as food, clothing and shelter. This article does not condemn the … Read more
By Lydia Forson I’ve never been one to explain myself or try to make people like me. When people have formed an opinion about you, it’s very hard to talk them into thinking otherwise. Perhaps the most popular assumption people have about me is that I write for attention. I find this laughable, because I … Read more
I’ve never been one to explain myself or try to make people like me. When people have formed an opinion about you, it’s very hard to talk them into thinking otherwise. Perhaps the most popular assumption people have about me is that I write for attention. I find this laughable, because I doubt any sane … Read more
The west uses “democracy”, as in elections, to control Africa. This has resulted in over half a century of murder and mayhem because all but one African country is a mixture of different ethnicity’s and nationalities with tribalism dominant in African societies. Elections mean tribal winners and tribal losers and no in between, or consensus … Read more