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.

For Mrs. Blessing Olayemi, a Personal Assistant to the proprietor, Golden Triangle College, Alagbado, Lagos, her dream is to enjoy a lasting marriage life and together with her husband give their three children a hope for tomorrow.

Not preoccupied enough with the innumerable, seemingly insurmountable problems that we face as a nation (his immediate constituency being one of them) Deputy Senate President, Ekweremadu kicked up a storm with his proposal that prostitution be legalised.

Coalition of Nigerian Civil Rights Groups, (CNCRG) has cautioned President Goodluck Jonathan and the leadership of the ruling parties across the states to reduce their intervention in political party primaries to strengthen the nation’s internal democracy.

Falcons coach Eucharia Uche went philosophical about the final Olympic Games African qualifier, saying that she has her eyes focused on beating Cameroon. She however insisted that prayers would be needed to back efforts that have been put in.

Growing up wasn’t easybecause I’m from a polygamous home. In fact, my father had three children from three different women including my mother in less than one week. My mother had eight of us but she did her best to provide for us almost like a single mother, especially after my father died. But then, she didn’t earn much and so we didn’t have enough most of the time.