China’s One-Child Rule May Breed Timid Adults

(AP) – They’re called “little emperors”—the children born in China under a law that generally limits urban families to having just one child. So how does growing up as the sole focus of doting parents affect them?

Researchers have new evidence that these children are less trusting, less…

Delta And Rivers States Rule EKO 2012 Medals Table

It is now a two-horse race for who wins the on-going 18th National Sports Festival in Lagos state, tagged Eko 2012 as Delta and Rivers states have pulled away from the rest on the medals table.

Delta is now maintaining the top spot with 23 gold, 16 silver and 18 bronze medals and the oil rich state is closely followed by…

Rossi’s agent refuses to rule out Napoli move

Giuseppe Rossi – Villarreal, Getty

Federico Pastorello, the agent of Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi, has not ruled out the possibility of his client securing a summer transfer to Napoli.

The 25-year-old is widely expected to leave El Madrigal in the summer despite the fact that he is still nursing a knee injury as…

From The New York Times: What Life Would Be Like Under Boko Haram Rule

Jihadists’ Fierce Justice Drives Thousands to Flee Mali

Lynsey Addario for The New York Times

MBERA, Mauritania — The vast desert expanse of northern Mali has become a magnet for Islamic extremists who have tightened their grip on Timbuktu and other far-flung towns, imposing a strict form of justice that is prompting tens of thousands…

ACN Will Rule South West for 100 years-ACN Chieftain

 

 

“Born to Rule” Mentality Not Poverty Behind Boko Haram Say CAN

“Born to Rule” Mentality Not Poverty Behind Boko Haram Say CAN

PRESS STATEMENT COMMISERATION

 

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, on behalf of the Christians in the country, condoles with the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the Kaduna, Kano, Borno and Yobe…

Viewpoints: Opposing views of HHS’ contraception rule; Health care costs and the liberal agenda

Los Angeles Times: In Defense Of Family PlanningThe administration’s rule leaves the decision in the hands of patients, where it belongs, while respecting the rights of religions. It holds true to the original and wise idea that access to preventive medicine is a good idea for the nation’s physical and financial well-being (1/22).

The Washington Post: Respecting…

Acting AFC president Zhang Jilong happy with hijab rule change

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) acting president Zhang Jilong has thanked the International Football Association Board (IFAB) for the decision to reconsider the controversial hijab ban.

FIFA vice-president HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein presented the case to IFAB in London on Saturday and it was unanimously accepted by the eight members.

The final ratification of the law will be completed on…

Catholic bishops, colleges resisting HHS rule on contraceptive coverage

They say they should be excluded from the new regulation, which requires insurance plans to cover birth control.

The New York Times: Ruling On Contraception Draws Battle Lines At Catholic CollegesMany Catholic colleges decline to prescribe or cover birth control, citing religious reasons. Now they are under pressure to change. This month the Obama administration,…

Fallout continues over Obama administration birth-control coverage rule

President Barack Obama’s decision on this issue may offer insights into his approach to policy making. Meanwhile, kudos and criticism come from different sides of the issue.

Politico: Catholics Cross With Obama Over Birth-Control CoveragePresident Barack Obama and his senior aides were more than a little concerned before he announced his controversial decision requiring Catholic hospitals…