Good Read: The Girl With The Louding Voice - Abi Dare

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  In this remarkable story, Adunni, the main character, depicts ambition fuelled with a burning desire to succeed despite all odds. Tales of this type still abound in Lagos, and they are portrayed in the media daily. Adunni is hailed as the poor girl with a rich mind, "Sherlock Holmes," who never stops asking intelligent questions, a child-bride, and a strong-willed girl who grew up fast due to the circumstance her parents put her through. However, she had the guts to pursue the life she wanted. - An education by any means necessary.  Adunni finally got her groove back after reading such an easy book, I could relate to the characters there. the harsh and despicable reality of Lagos till date. I would recommend this book to my friends and would love to see it turned into a film.
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Postponement Of Nigerian Elections To March 28

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Postponement Of Nigerian Elections To March 28
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the rescheduling of the 2015 elections to March 28 (Presidential, Senatorial and House of Representatives).  April 11 will be for Governorship and State House of Assembly. Read statement from INEC chairman, Attahiru Jega...


"There are critical things that fall outside the control of an electoral management body. There are a number of issues that are critical to elections like security which is not under the control of INEC. 
I was invited to brief the Council of State on INEC's preparedness for 2015 elections. The summary of my presentation to the COS is that INEC is substantially ready to conduct elections. In addition, in the delivery of election materials, INEC has made delivery to the states. INEC is capable of delivering free and fair elections. However, as I mentioned earlier, there are other factors to conduct while planning elections like security. I'll like to reiterate here that INEC is an Electoral Mgt Body and not a security agency. 
In consideration of the advice by the security agencies, it will be unconscionable to have elections without adequate security to play its traditional role in providing security during the elections. 
The questions from stakeholders has been:1) should INEC proceed with the elections despite consultations with the security agencies take into consideration the concerns and reschedule the date of elections. 
INEC not being a security agency and concern for the staff and observers during elections, INEC cannot guarantee protection.Under this circumstances, few EMBs will proceed with elections after the security consultations 
Consequently the Comm has rescheduled the elections, Pres, Sen and HOA has been moved to Mar 28. Gov and SOA has been rescheduled to April 11th. 
We in INEC promise to deliver free, fair and credible elections. We implore the security agency to stick to their promise and commitment made to INEC. We wish to call on all Nigerians to accept this in good faith to deepen democracy in our country Nigeria.”

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