Tompolo: Soldiers Take Over Gbaramatu Kingdom, Prevent Monarch From Leaving Palace

Tension filled the creeks of the oil-producing Niger Delta region yesterday, when a company of soldiers took over the guesthouse of ex-Niger Delta warlord, Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, in Gbaramatu Kingdom,  and restricted the movement of the paramount ruler to his palace. Due to the invasion, the community was completely silent, even as…… Continue reading Tompolo: Soldiers Take Over Gbaramatu Kingdom, Prevent Monarch From Leaving Palace

7 die as MASSOB, security forces clash in Asaba

No fewer than seven persons have been confirmed dead following protest by members of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), in Asaba on Monday. The Acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in Delta, SP Charles Muka, who confirmed this in a statement, added that the police recorded two casualties. Source:…… Continue reading 7 die as MASSOB, security forces clash in Asaba

Hissene Habre: Chad’s former president convicted of crimes against humanity

Chad’s ex-ruler Hissene Habre has been convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison at a landmark trial in Senegal. The judge convicted him of rape, sexual slavery and ordering killings during his rule from 1982 to 1990.Victims and families of those killed cheered and embraced each other in the courtroom after…… Continue reading Hissene Habre: Chad’s former president convicted of crimes against humanity

7 Ways to Teach Your Child Good Manners 

Teach polite words early Even two-year-olds can learn to say “please” and “thank you.” Even though they don’t yet understand the social graciousness of these words, the toddler concludes that “please” is how you get what you want and “thank you” is how you end an interaction. At least you’ve planted these social niceties into…… Continue reading 7 Ways to Teach Your Child Good Manners