Opinion

In the rash of presidential aspirants that may soon emerge is one by the name Sam Nda-Isaiah, the publisher of Leadership newspaper and one of its back page columnists, who does not fail to deliver his position with uncommon...

The rumour mills in a country as big and diverse as Nigeria should normally run at full throttle; and, should also be equally churning out the richest of rumours, but a recent one that looked like a news story...

Most of us know of South Korea, officially called the Republic of Korea. Many images may come to mind when Korea is mentioned: a beautiful country with a strong economy and well-protected environment.  South Korea is a small country...

The right of every nation state to make internal legislation without interference from others is recognised under international law. This right defines the relationship that exists between international law and domestic legal systems and, more specifically, determining which law...

The theme of the 7th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights (7th APCRSHR), which opened in Manila on 21st January, 2014, is: Examining achievements, good practices, lessons learned and challenges: towards a strategic positioning of...

Obasanjo’s third term agenda was no secret. It cost the nation billions and stalled our affairs, corrupted our legislative offices and wasted our time for months on end. At last it was over, but not before Obasanjo ensured he...

The embers that will stoke the fire for the race for Asaba and Abuja, the seat of legislative and executive powers and activities in Delta State, is being prepared albeit in subtle political moves. Various political gladiators are stealthily maneuvering...

The recent report of impending implementation of repatriation of prisoners’ agreement between Nigeria and Britain will definitely not come without controversy and clash of cultures and morality. Nigeria is the biggest country in a continent the so called developed...

Watermelon is a fruit in the melon family that can be eaten or made into drinks. There are more than 1,200 varieties of watermelon with variation in their size, shape, and colour of the flesh. Watermelon was originated from...

- In India, 17 percent of female sex workers reported starting to sell sex under the age of 15 years. - In Maldives and Papua New Guinea, the median age reported among female sex workers ranged from 17-19 years (across...