THE PAINS OF POLITICS

Politics they say is the life wire of every society. Every human irrespective of colour, background or pedigree engages in different levels and forms of politics, whether at home, mosque, church or country... This politics just as it been played in different level, has diverse forms. Narrowing it down to Africa, we can see what can be described as a show of political backwardness. Or how can you describe the incident that almost sparked civil war in Zambia, what about the general elections which took place in Nigeria; which observers said was marred with so much violence and irregularities. Or need I point out the recently cancelled election in Venezuela? Just to mention a few. All these points made are not natural occurrence but man made disasters that has over decades characterized African politics. These character is what has bedeviled the African continent causing poverty, wars and set backs. Only if our politicians would look back at the monsters they are creating. Only if the up coming generations of Africa would look back at the mistakes of their predecessor s and try to correct it. Only if we the people of Africa would look beyond our shoulder with love, respect and value for human beings; only then will Africa become a wonder of the world....

By Asitogha Tolofari

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TOURISM: NIGERIA

The temple of Yoruba goddess Oshun at Osun-Osogbo , an attraction for pilgrims and tourists alike. African Bush Elephants in Yankari National Park , Bauchi State . Tourism in Nigeria centers largely on events, due to the country's ample amount of ethnic groups, but also includes rain forests , savannah , waterfalls , and other natural attractions. Not also forgetting the enormous potentials of its hospitality sector which is capable of giving you a treat of a life time. The climatic condition in the country is welcoming and the transportation system is most of all adventurous. Come! Visit Nigeria and experience the pleasures of Paradise. Adventure awaits you!

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President Trump said the New York attacker, Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov, who plowed a pickup truck down a crowded bike path near the World Trade Centre, was allowed to enter the US under the "Diversity Lottery Programme" President Donald Trump vowed that he will terminate the popular green card lottery. Washington: A top American lawmaker today called for "more vetting" of people coming in the US from Pakistan, blaming the country of having large terrorist presence. President Donald Trump yesterday vowed that he will terminate the popular green card lottery after an ISIS-inspired Uzbek man who entered the US under the programme killed eight people in New York in the deadliest terror attack in the country since 9/11. "If a person is coming from a country which has a strong terrorist presence, there should be more intense vetting and investigation than there would be from someone not coming from a country similar to that,...

PARENTS OCCUPY CATALAN SCHOOLS AHEAD OF POLL

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