After 16 months, Dakore returns to Nollywood with Journey to Self

by Doyin Jaiyesimi When Dakore got married to Olumide Akande in 2011, many of her fans thought they had seen the last of her on the screen. The feelers coming from the couple only solidified these fears. Well, after taking a long break from acting, Dakore Egbusun Akande is set to thrill fans in her... Read More

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July 30, 2012

Femke becomes Funke: Behind a desk catching up on your sleep?

Expecting the worst has become a survival strategy to many Nigerians. If the worst is always expected, it becomes a self fulfilling prophesy. The corpulent woman in the comfy chair next to me is snoring a bit, her head tilted to the left. Her colleague behind a desk is checking her Facebook page. It is... Read More

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July 30, 2012

‘Seun Salami: How ‘Police’ became my friend

by ‘Seun Salami Why am I afraid of Police? The issue wasn’t the policeman or men; it was actually the fact that I would be embarrassed this much because of a mere N120. There is always that one day. That day when something happens that you thought could never happen to you even if you... Read More

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July 30, 2012

The Owelle of Education: Rochas Okorocha wants to build two more Imo universities before 2015

by Stanley Azuakola In this era of frequent university staff strikes over wages, the only government which has shown interest in establishing more universities is the government at the centre – the FG. Some states like Ogun have even begun the process of merging different universities in order to cut cost. Governor Rochas Okorocha of... Read More

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July 30, 2012

Efosa Aiyevbomwan: Of bromance and beers (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I had seemingly occupied myself with the banal theatrics of everyday living, failing to hold on to those people who, through sometimes the most mundane of ways, chart the course of your life forever. It is often said that you never know what you’ve got until it’s gone. This statement plagued my thoughts earlier this... Read More

July 30, 2012

Opinion: The risks of using asterisks in place of swearwords

by David Marsh Omitting letters can confuse. How is the poor reader expected to differentiate between b******* and b*******? “The practice of hinting by single letters those expletives with which profane and violent people are wont to garnish their discourse, strikes me as a proceeding which, however well meant, is weak and futile. I cannot... Read More

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July 30, 2012

Police foil Kano mosque attack

by Isi Esene Policemen attached to the Kano State Police Command yesterday foiled a suicide bomb attempt on a mosque at Janbulo area, along Bayero University, by four armed militants. The incident happened around 8:30pm while many people were observing their prayer time in the mosque. According to the Leadership Newspapers, the mosque is said... Read More

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July 30, 2012

My son is on his own – Alao-Arisekola

by Isi Esene Just like the Peoples Democratic Party chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur before him, businessman, Azeez Alao-Arisekola has disassociated himself from allegations surrounding his son’s alleged subsidy funds misappropriation. Alao-Arisekola told reporters that his son is an adult who is capable of answering to his actions and the case should be treated as such.... Read More

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July 30, 2012

Okonjo-Iweala broke the law – House of Reps

by Isi Esene The spat between the House of Representatives and the Executive arm of government continues to linger with the House firing another shot the Executive’s way. The House yesterday faulted claims purportedly made by the minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iwela’s that 56 per cent of the 2012 Budget has been effectively implemented. The... Read More

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July 30, 2012

“We have to work on our defence,” Wenger admits

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger, has admitted that his team needs to work on their defence, even as the new season is two weeks away. The Gunners ended their tour of the Middle East, with a 2-2 draw against Kitchee in Hong Kong. The game saw Arsenal go behind twice, with Walcott and... Read More

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July 30, 2012

“Bayern Munich are favourites to win the Bundesliga next season,” says Dortmund coach

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp, says the club is done with transfers this summer, and will make no further signings. Marco Reus, Julian Schieber, Leonardo Bittencourt and Oliver Kirch have already arrived at the German champions and Klopp is satisfied with the acquisitions. “Have we got any other signings planned? No, as... Read More

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