in 2004, the democratic governor of new jersey, jim mcgreevey, stepped into a press room just like this and became an overnight sensation when he admitted to a gay affair and resigned in the same speech. a governor coming out of the closet was genuinely shocking, a career-killer at that time. looking back, though, i can t help but feel that we were also quick to embrace the headline that we may have forgotten to dig a little deeper, because the reason why jim mcgreevey resigned is a lot more complicated than we remember. ah, new jersey america s communal jacuzzi, or cesspool, depending on who you ask. [glass shatters] a land with its own unique culture and customs and a political landscape than can be rather. shall we say, in your face. you re done. it s 4:30. you ve maximized your tan. get off the beach. new jersey is a rough-and-tumble place, man, you know? it s not for the faint of heart. the politics, the money, the press, the media, the scrutiny, are all larger. i tea
The domestic stock market yesterday closed at a new five-week high as gains in Seplat Energy Plc and 31 others pushed the overall capitalisation by N259
Activities on the floor of Nigerian stock market on Wednesday grew further as the All-Share Index closed 0.44% higher to settle at 98,818.04 compared to 98,383
Transactions on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Tuesday closed on a positive note as the All Share Index appreciated by 0.11% to settle at 98,285.33