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by Oge Okonkwo A 34-year-old nursing mother (name withheld) has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday for allegedly attempting  to export 6kg. of cannabis to China. The announcement was made in a statement in Lagos by the agency’s spokesman, Mitchell Ofoyeju, adding that the suspect was arrested during a routine inspection... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Marriage proposals seems to be trending in Nigeria entertainment industry lately. Another Nollywood actor, Jnr Pope Odowodo, popped the question yesterday to his girlfriend Jennifer, a Benson Idahosa University graduate. Congratulations to the newly engaged couple. We wonder who is next? Let the wedding bells keep ringing.    
Possibility: The idea that Samantha Lewthwaite, 29, of Buckinghamshire, might have ordered the attack – or even led it herself – is not far-fetched at all Last night, as the bodies were still being counted at the shopping mall, one British woman was notably slow to join the condemnation. For Samantha Lewthwaite, the daughter of... Read More
by Mercy Abang Abuja is witnessing a series of innovations in the city management, there are several ongoing projects that will transform the city by not only making it livable, but one of the best 20 cities by the year 2020. In this edition of the Conversation with Abang Mercy Series, an aide to the FCT Minister on project Inspection... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The vibrant party scene in Lagos has been analyzed and according to Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, it has staggering financial implications. The governor over the weekend said that more than N36 billion was spent annually by residents of Lagos in organizing different social events and parties popularly known as “owambe”.... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The grand finale of the Miss Earth Nigeria 2013 took place yesterday, Sunday September 22, at the Oriental Hotel, with Marie Miller beating 23 other contestants to emerge winner of the competition. The 25-year-old model and video vixen  who walked away with a brand new 2013 Toyota Avensis and a N3 million... Read More
by Uzoma Nwachukwu It beats me hollow how some harbour the illusion that Jonathan is clueless even in the face of tangible and visible improvements in critical infrastructure across Nigeria. All the major Airports in Nigeria have been upgraded and remodeled with Enugu Airport now playing host to international flights. When one puts himself forward... Read More
  The Academic Staff Union of Universities said the existence of the National Universities Commission has not brought improvement to the standard of education in the country. The union also said that it would not call off the strike because of the mere promise made by the Federal Government to provide revitalization fund for the... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi A driver in Lagos State has been arraigned before a Magistrate’s court following allegations of rape. Muhammadu Alabi, 32, is charged with allegedly having forceful intercourse with his neighbour’s eight-year-old daughter. The accused who is resident at 34, Emmanuel Aina Street, Aboru, Ipaja area of the state pleaded not guilty to the... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A kidnapping syndicate in the Okokomaiko area of Lagos state has been dismantled by the Lagos State Police Command. Suspects apprehended during the operation have been identified as: Azuoma Nwabugoh, Chimobi Onuoha, Moses Okoh, Nwachukwu Nwandike and Michael Arinze. According to reports, the suspects were arrested after policemen attached to Ilemba Hausa... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Lagos State Police Command has in its custody a man who claims that he is not an armed robber but a mere receiver of stolen vehicles. The suspect, Kayode Haruna, who claims to be an Engineer and a graduate of the Yaba College of Technology, is... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The call for the declaration of a state of emergency in Nasarawa following the recent crises that have rocked the state has led to a disagreement between the  two of the Senators representing the state. Senator Solomon Ewuga, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who represents the Nasarawa North constituency, and his... Read More
Fourteen thousand ex-workers of non-consolidated banks in Nigeria have sued the Central Bank of Nigeria over the bank’s alleged refusal to pay their entitlements. The ex-bank workers sued as registered trustees of the Association of Non-Consolidated Banks, Nigeria, in the matter that came up for hearing at the National Industrial Court, Enugu Judicial Division, on... Read More
by Adeola Balogun   The proposed peace talks between President Goodluck Jonathan and the 7 aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors might have missed their mark before they have even begun. This is due to strong indications that the 7 governors, who are major stakeholders in the Baraje-led faction of the PDP, may boycott the... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Two herbalists in Osun State have been remanded in prison on the orders of a Magistrate Court in Osogbo, the state capital, for allegedly defrauding their client and subsequently raping her. The suspects  identified as Musa Sule, 32, Dauda Rasaq, 40, and one Femi Akomolafe who is at large – are facing... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Those who are seeking to keep President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting for a second term in office might just have to serve under his leadership much longer depending on how the people vote of course. The parties challenging the president’s yet undisclosed second term bid have reportedly suffered a serious blow to... Read More
by Eric Osagie Conversely,  good leaders, in serving their people so well, demonstrate uncommon loyalty. Loyalty to God and loyalty to God’s people.  So, we can in the same vein, safely conclude that Akpabio, Fashola, Oshiomhole, Dankwambo, are loyal leaders because they are working for the people. On another level, they are also loyal to... Read More
by Shola Oshunkeye Ogbulafor may have to eat those words now. Fourteen years into this democracy, and less than a third of the time he allotted for PDP to reign, the behemoth is not having any party. Rather, PDP’s ship has hit an iceberg that triggered an implosion. Yes, the ship of PDP is sinking... Read More
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