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Nigeria's road to economic renaissance: Harnessing the power of nation branding
In a time marked by worldwide interconnectedness, how a country is perceived internationally becomes crucial, influencing economic prospects, drawing in investments, and moulding diplomatic ties. Despite its abundant potential, Nigeria faces challenges with negative perceptions, positioning itself at a critical point for transformative development by strategically embracing the concept of nation branding—an essential catalyst for unlocking economic benefits.
Secure the country before rainy season, Buhari charges new Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the new service chiefs to secure the country before the beginning of rainy season. The president stated this on Friday when he decorated the service chiefs with their new ranks. He decorated the new Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor, as a full general. Others decorated are Ibrahim Attahiru the Chief of Army Staff as lieutenant general, Chief of Naval Staff Awwal Gambo as vice admiral and Isiaka Amao, the Chief of Air Staff, Isiaka Amao, as air marshal.
Crying: Not A Sign of Weakness, But A Catharsis for the Soul, By Henry Okoroafor
…Without going into much details and too many questions, she said, “Find a quiet place, sit down and cry it out as hard as you can. Let’s start from there. Call me much later and let me know how you feel”. My wife is a psychotherapist and she understood instantly what I was facing and perhaps how to handle it. I went far away from our operating area to a wide open sand doom.
Boko Haram’s Landmine Injures TCN Staff On Site In Borno State
No fewer than two staff of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) have been severely injured when their vehicle ran on a landmine allegedly laid by Boko Haram terrorists at Mainok in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, setting off a huge blast. PRNigeria reported that the blast occurred when a team of engineers from the TCN and Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) were on their way to some sites to work on damaged facilities and restore electricity in Maiduguri and environ.
Reflections On 60 years of U.S. –Nigerian Engagement, By Mary Beth Leonard - Premium Times Opinion
Premium Times October 11, 2020 Reflections On 60 years of U.S. –Nigerian Engagement, By Mary Beth Leonard2020-10-11T06:52:08+00:00 Guest Columns, Opinion We have benefited from the positive role Nigerians in America have played, just as we look back with pride on how our sixty years of diplomatic relations have blossomed to support a broad array of mutual priorities… We look forward with hope, optimism, and anticipation to ensuing decades of growth in our partnership, and to the leadership...
Guantanamo Boys: a Tale of Three Nigerian American Military Men, By Henry Okoroafor
Premium Times October 11, 2020 Guantanamo Boys: a Tale of Three Nigerian American Military Men, By Henry Okoroafor2020-10-11T05:11:48+00:00 Opinion This is where we are now: Henry Okoroafor (Major, U.S. Army and a Fellow, Institute of Defense and Business, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Igo Wordu (Doctor of Law and Policy, Northeastern University, founder and president at Clei Group, Houston Texas; Abass Adigun Agboworin (Hon.
Guantanamo Boys - The Story Of Three Nigerian American Military Men
A mere mention of the Island of Guantanamo (GITMO) Bay, Cuba evokes a feeling of austere and solitary confinement, strict isolation and perhaps exclusion from normalcy. The United States Naval Base on the Island of Guantanamo is the oldest U.S. military base overseas (122 years) and the only one in a communist nation. It is a very beautiful and blue water Island, enclosed by the Caribbean Ocean.
May You Be Raped, By Henry Okoroafor
Since I wrote in total condemnation of the heinous crime of rape, I have been inundated with reactions from various pressure and interest groups. Majority of whom shared their feelings in alignment with mine against rape. I appreciate their collective shout and determination to fight these rape monsters. But interestingly, there are some who have come out with daggers drawn to protect the rapist and shame the victims.
Hard Times Await Rapists In Osun - Speaker
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye, has said that anyone found guilty of rape in the state will be jailed for life. According to him, the growing number of rape cases in the country is becoming alarming, Owoeye, who was speaking at plenary on Thursday, added that rapists would face hard times in the state. Owoeye stated,, “Osun is blessed to have enacted a law that imposes stiffer sentences on perpetrators of rape. “Section 358 of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol.
Speak, Rise Up Against Rape
The rape of innocent girls in Nigeria has reached an alarming point that every sane mind should stand up and say no to this heinous crime. I am not a psychologist and I do not lay claim to any profession within the realms of mental health. But as a full blooded alpha-male, with my head on my shoulders, I can comfortably say that rape is a Crime. It is a barbaric act that even some hardened criminals abhor. So why do some men and even women support or shame the victim?
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