Ebola: Rivers State Promises to Sanction Any School That Dares Resume Before Oct. 6

Mr Michael West, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education of the Rivers Government said on Monday that any school that reopened before Oct. 6 would be sanctioned.

While speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt, he said that government decided to reopen schools on Oct. 6 to ensure that measures were put in place against the spread of Ebola Virus Disease.

Super Eagles will bounce back - Stephen Keshi

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has expressed displeasure at the recently released FIFA rankings, saying that the Eagles are confident the team will climb up the Fifa ranking and ensure they qualifying for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

The natural law of languages: Use it—or lose it (1)

Those who complain that their language is dying must be reminded of the simple natural law that governs languages, in which also is embedded the remedy: Use it—or lose it.

Why young workers avoid mentors

Among people whose employers made mentoring available, only 21% of men who were eligible for it participated in the program—and just 18% of women.

Dear Annie: Knowing from my own experience how valuable it can be to have a mentor (or more than one) in your corner, I volunteered to start a program here that would match high-potential women with more senior people who could coach them.

Your financial life after graduation

To the millions of college and high school seniors who recently graduated (and to their parents, who weathered the ups and downs of reaching that summit): congratulations on a job well done. After the celebration dies down, you’ll no doubt be eager to embark on life’s next chapter, whether it’s finding a job, preparing for college or enrolling in military or community service.

Ndigbo Group wants Jega sacked

Ndigbo Cultural Society of Nigeria (NCSN) has asked President Goodluck Jonathan and the National Assembly to order an  immediate sack of the Chairman of the Indpenedent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Athahiru Jega before he plunges Nigeria into political crisis that will ultimately implode Nigeria.

Scots reject independence

The United Kingdom will stay united. Voters in Scotland resoundingly rejected independence in a historic referendum that shook the country to its core.

But No to a break-up doesn’t mean a return to the status quo. The referendum led to promises of further powers for each of the four nations in the United Kingdom — a pledge that will change the country forever.