By Bunmi Sofola How do you spot a love rat? The current man in your life has virtually swept you off your feet. He texts you all day, takes you to your favourite eatery from time to time, buys you little gifts and calls you at night because he ‘cant stop thinking of you’! The […]

Truth is there have been uncountable ‘talks’ given, numerous ‘papers’ presented, many ‘books’ published and several ‘documentaries’ made exposing the monumental lies fed the world about 9/11 and Osama bin Laden. In fact, 75 professors and scientists from different universities in US said they believed 9/11 was an inside job, and that the Bush administration engineered the destruction of the twin-towers to create an excuse to pounce on un-cooperative oil-rich Iraq and Iran. Just like they have suddenly found the perfect excuse now to go for the Libyan sweet crude, – hitherto shrewdly dispensed by a clever, uncooperative nut, Gaddafi.

During Nigeria’s second republic, certain ministers and a few other political office-holders who paraded the corridors of power as close associates of the President were loathed nationwide for their perceived roles in the conduct of government business. There was the generally-held opinion that such persons and not President Shehu Shagari were responsible for whatever went wrong with the nation’s governance.

NO less than 14 operatives of the Abia State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been picked up by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the state police over the death of a school principal, Magnus Obinna Ezeugo.

Nigeria and nine other countries in Africa top the list of ten best countries for investment by international investors. The country is the second African country in order of preference after South Africa by the international investor community in 2011.

The Nigeria Customs Service, Ondo State Command has boosted government’s revenue with N67.2million, realised between January and May 2011.

In the war between the Nigeria Police and terrorists, whether Boko Haram or others, there is only one side to take for any patriotic citizen of this country. I am siding firmly with the police because the others aim to dominate us against our will; but not the police. And, you better join too; because this is a struggle for the soul of our country.

Most people are making some money on the side. And, it is all over the world. Some journalists are making it by doing something in public relations.

We must be honest with ourselves and admit that the gsm service has brought a lot of relief to us in our communication system in this country. Just think! Where would any of us be without our mobile phone(s) in our pockets, handbags, or hand? Admit it! One would feel as if we were not properly dressed and prepared for that outing, appointment, or for the day.

The plan by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for Islamic banking in the country notwithstanding the opposition in some quarters has taken a new dimension with the pronouncement of N10 billion capital base requirement for any Islamic bank applying for licence to operate nationwide even as it further announced N5 billion capital requirement for an Islamic banking licence for regional operations. The CBN explained that it has the power to license Islamic banks in the country as stated in the CBN Act and Bank and Other Financial Institutions (BOFIA), duly passed into law by the National Assembly.