Until that black night of Monday, August 6, 2007, Mrs Maureen Udeobi, who hails from Achalla in Awka North LGA, was bubbling with life.

I have watched with very keen interest the anti-corruption fight as shouldered by the relevant agencies namely the ICPC, EFCC and NDLEA amongst others. I have seen through my binoculars several contradictions and inadequacies in the whole fight to address the prevalence of corruption in our Nigerian society.

An Abuja high court sitting at Apo, yesterday, declined to quash the 17-count criminal charge that was preferred against the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Dimeji Bankole and his erstwhile Deputy, Usman Nafada Bayero, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Participating athletes at this year’s Obudu Mountain challenge are expected to face more challenges as the course of the race has been extended to meet international standards.

FORD Motor Company (FMC) Director Export Operation and Global Growth Initiatives, Mr. Hal Feder has described Nigeria as a very important market for the company.

AHEAD of February 11, 2012 Bayelsa State governorship election, Governor Timipre Sylva yesterday submitted his Expression of Interest and nomination forms at the secretarait of the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP, with that he had been endorsed by President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term in office.

As the Super Falcons confront Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the deciding 2012 Olympics Games qualifier in Yaounde today, a former coach of the team, Ismaila Mabo insists that only an attacking approach will win the match for the Nigerians.

Former Super Falcons coach Niyi Akande is confident that the women’s team will scale through the barrier of the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in today’s final Olympic qualifier in Yaounde .

Former Eagles assistant coach, Joe Erico has outlined how the Super Falcons can beat Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in today’s final 2012 Olympic Games qualifier.

Away from the usual Boko Haram and MEND threats, residents of Abuja had something to be excited about recently, when notable Nigerian entertainers stormed Thisday Dome for the first leg of the yearly music and comedy concert, Harp Rhythm Unplugged.

The prices of petroleum products in Nigeria have been a source of contention and controversy. This is because for an economy that is almost singularly hinged on crude oil export and therefore, highly sensitive to internal market shocks. A fractional rise in the cost of fuel will have unmitigated ripple effects on the industrial sector and key components of the basic needs such as food, housing and health.

Sexy Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde last Sunday added another feather in her cap as she was announced favorite West African actress of the Year at the prestigious Screen Nation Film and Television Award, held at indigo O2 Arena in the UK. The award was hosted by Angelica Bell and Michael Underwood.

Driving to and fro from my different locations for the past one week and I pondered why some people who drive( be it drivers or the car owner) behave like mad people who have no idea of what it takes to be on the road.

The rank of opponents to the planned removal of fuel subsidy as announced by the Federal Government is swelling by the day with the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties General Secretary, Willy Ezugwu joining the organized labour in the fight against government over the contentious issue.

Acclaimed Nollywood director Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen has described his latest movie project ‘Ádesuwa” as one that will help to restore the lost glory of Nollywood, when it finally hit the cinemas.