■ Our nation! 12 years of sovereignty by Eagle Chinagorom: What are our national ideals? Have we any ideals at all? I think we have, and in this regard I think all of us are agreed. ■ Independence anniversary message to Nigerian youths: Nigerian youths, which way after 12 years? By Eagle Chinagorom ■ Special report: The American national character by Omoh Esiemokai: No-one can judge without criticism the true nature of the American national character. ■ America's 1972 presidential elections campaign: Profile of Sargent Shriver Democrats Vice-Presidential candidate by Richard P. Wilson ■ A campaign on the issues by Mary Sherwood: The personalities of the candidates for the United State's two top offices are of less importance this year than are their beliefs ■ The democratic presidential nominees Richard P. Wilson: With unemployment still persisting Mr. McGovern is the first Senator to call for a federally guaranteed job for every able-bodied American who wants to work ■ The last instalment: Great footballers in world soccer history : Englishman Gordon banks is the best goalkeeper in the world ■ Miracle of the century Ilorin house wife delivered of snail bady by Gabs Manuel ■ Book Review: The African newsroom: Published for Africa by The International press institute, Zurich. Editor: Frank Barton, IPI African programme director ■ Wa'azi kuwa soki burutsu: ■ Mutuwar Zanna Bukar Dipcharima na cike da mamaki inji Binciken: Gabs Manuel