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Preventing Mother-To-Child Transmission Of HIV/AIDS

By BELLA AKHAGBA
THE main source of HIV Infection in children is the mother. The United Nations agencies estimate that over 1900 infected children are born daily worldwide, the overwhelming majority in the developing world especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Magazine

OBASANJO’s Legacies Are Falling Apart: Their Centre Cannot Hold

By MICHAEL ODIGBE

For sometime not long ago, Obasanjo’s name dropped out of public discourse because of what a person described as criticism fatigue over his poor leadership style during his rule from 1999-2007.

 

 

 

Edo State Losing Out Of MDGs?

By ANDY EGBON

Edo State it appears is losing out of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) intervention programme as federal government assistance in some project areas.

Submit All Govt Properties In Your Possession Or ...

EDO State government yesterday warned all political office holders in the past administration of Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor that it is imperative that government properties in their possession be properly handed over as required by extant practice which requires them to make a documentary statement of the properties being handed over.

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Atiku Sure Of AC Winning More States

By HAMEED BRAIMAH
Former Vice-President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has expressed optimism that the Action congress would claim more states through the tribunals sitting across the country.

RSG Spends N2bn On Malaria Annually - Amaechi

The Rivers State Government says it spends over two billion naira annually on the prevention and treatment of malaria in the state.

Expert Advises Govt On Environment

By JOSES SEDE

Host communities of oil firms in Akwa-Ibom state yesterday, submitted a bill of about N3 billion to the National Assembly for onwards transmission to the government and its relevant agencies to combat environmental degradation that is plaguing the areas.

Parents Urged Not To Harass Their Children

By OSAZUWA AKONEDO/IYRIASE BLACKIE UNUIGBE

PARENTS have been enjoined never to overreact, scream or harass their child whenever they discover that such children are involved in certain unacceptable behaviour or attitude.

Renovation Work At Oredo Council Secretariat Gets Speedy Attention


THE on-going renovation work at the Oredo Local Government Council Secretariat has continued to make remarkable progress with the present laying of floor tiles in all the offices.
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NCWS President Commended

PFN Inaugurate New Exco

Poly Raises Panel On Robbery Incident

ETF Approves Funds For Dev

Pools Promoters To Appear Before House C’ttee On Monday

Barking And Dagenhanm: Training For Volunteers Hold Today
FLASHBACK... The People’s Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole with his lovely mother stepping down from Ogbemudia Stadium state box after a thanksgiving service in Benin City recently.

Govt. Should Work With BIO - Audu

By OSAZUWA AKONEDO/IYRASE BLACKIE U.
Edo State Government has been enjoined to ask law enforcement agents in the state to work closely with the staff of Board of Internal Revenue, (BIO), in a bid to forestall the ugly malady of touts or agents issuing driving licence to applicant without undergoing the stipulated driving examination test.

Guri LG Spends N44 Million On Water Projects

 

The chairman of Guri Local Government of Jigawa, Abdullahi Bulama said today that the Council spent N44 million on motorised water projects in five villages.
Sports

English Premiership Week 12: Arsenal, Man United Rekindle Rivalry Today

Bendel Insurance FC ‘ll Be Great Again
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FIFA Denies Blocking Appiah Move

Speaker Assures Of Grassroot Dev In Sports

Kadiri Leads Sharks Against Pillars In Kano

Ocean Boys, Wolves Clash A Cracker -Ogala

Uwua In Abeokuta For More Points

Tornadoes Host FC Abuja

We’ll Work Hard For Early Promotion

Everton Storm Upton Park ...Play West Ham

‘Liverpool Face West Brom For Image Building

Obama Invited To Watch West Ham

Hull City Battle Bolton Wanderers

Barton Vs Gabby Hits Climax

Education

Problem Facing Nigerian Graduates

By Unuigbe BLACKIE IYRASE
The world have become more complex than its was in the 80’s, when things was much more easier, that with little income life was more comfortable compare to this present time. In our country to day, the economy has gotten worst, it is retrogressing instead of development.
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Experience

Lord, Take My Genitals

By Austin Allens

FOR Mr. Johnson (not real name), the time was up. He must meet with God to clear contain grey areas in his life. He was determined to speak his mind, even if it meant sentencing him to hell. He thought of the easy way out. He remembered his grand-father had a dane gun.

Opinion

Barack Obama’s Victory The Lessons for Nigerians

By OSADOLO FRANCIS

Beyond the enigmatic triumph of an ambitious orphan to the American white House as President, beyond the racial terrain, he emerged from to be the 44th American President as a black man, beyond the political pedigree in which the president – elect arouse from, spanning less than twenty years, beyond the one stroke trial at the presidency of the obviously only superpower or world police, Barack Obama’s victory over John Mccain of the Republic Party proves a point for the American democracy.

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Politics

Oshiomhole/Obama: Men Of Destiny

By OKOYE FORENCE IFESINACHI

It is no longer news that the world most crucial presidential election in our lifetime, was worn by Senator Barack Obama.

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Women Aloud

Sex Education And The Role OF Mothers

By ABIBATU LAWANI

Inspite of all the well- meaning adult-run abstinence campaigns, many young people had already chosen their paths. And virginity wasn’t it. Proper sex education for both girls and boys at the appropriate age would reduce the incidence of unwanted pregnancies among teenagers.

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Retrospect

The Day Stolen Mandate Was Returned

By ISAAC IKHINAEDE

ACCORDING to late Chief M.K.O. Abiola, the man who was believed to have won the June 12 election of 1993 “The day people are told that they are destined to be perpetual drawers of water and heavers of wood, good for permanent enslavement and domination, that is the day the journey to their freedom begins.

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Counselling

When Children Quarrel

By O.C. Madu

When children quarrel, there is always a definite reason. To some grown ups these reasons may not sound too valid. However, wise parents will not overlook any cause for unhappiness among their children, nor will they stand by helplessly while their home becomes a battle ground.

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