My point of departure today is the Niger State Governor, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu. He is at present the Chairman of the 19-member Northern Governors’ Forum. I am relieved at his concern for the falling status of our country in the direction of failed states.

This generation of movers and shakers, the babies of the 80’s are gracefully making their mark on our new world. From social media to digital media, one man is single-handedly documenting the lives of so many couples; one click at a time. The ability to live in a moment forever can only be captured in memory and in pictures.

by Yemisi Suleiman The prestigious World of Astoria New York, hosted designers from all over at the New York Couture fashion week, from the 11th to 14th February 2010. Nigerian designers, Joan Okorodudu of house of Jola, Ouch creations, were Nigerian representatives who made the country proud with their Afro-ethnic and beauteous collections that wowed […]

Last week, we brought you the first part of this interview. In this second part, General Jeremiah Timbut Useni (rtd) says Abacha was not poisoned but died of natural causes. His words: “They cut his body and sent to Germany. “The report that came back said Abacha died of natural causes. “They cut his body again and sent to the United Kingdom, the report that came back said he died of natural causes.

Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola has appealed to Nigerians to support the state government in its effort towards projecting its rich cultural heritage and that of the country to the rest of the world. Fashola made the appeal yesterday while flagging off Lagos Black Heritage Festival and Lagos Carnival at a colourful event replete with beautiful cultural performances from troupes across the country.