ABUJA—Former Minister of Defence, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, has called for urgent steps to be taken towards arresting desert encroachment, which is responsible for drought, famine and migration, resulting in armed crisis in the Sahel region.

R&B singer, Omawumi Megbele and rapper, Ice Prince are set to kick-start their acting careers as they star in a new movie by sexy Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson.

I really appreciate the comments from readers on the last edition on ‘The brotherhood of Ansar’. Though more of the comments were complimentary while a few others were apparently directed by non-muslims to chastise this column, but there serve a great deal of encouragement and sharpen our resolve to continue to put Islam in the right perspective, teach those who don’t know and correct the misrepresentation especially by non-Muslims on Islam. I have decided to let our other readers enjoy some of these comments and contributions this week.

FORMER Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, yesterday, denied allegations by the present government of the state that he left debts running into billions of naira.

Can they close the space they usually leave between them, play compact game and break away when they gain possession? That’s my wish.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 20 suspected internet fraudsters.

BENIN CITY—THE Acting Registrar of Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, PCN, Mrs. Gloria Abumere, has called on the federal and state governments to boost productivity in the health sector by employing more pharmacists in the civil service.

Everyone knows that fish is good for you. The fats in fish, especially fatty fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel, are thought to help prevent heart disease, and can even aid in preventing diseases like Alzheimer’s and strokes. But it seems that many people are afraid of cooking fish at home. We eat twice as much fish in restaurants as at home. Buying, storing, and cooking fish isn’t difficult; it just requires a little knowledge.

The National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, has warned Nigerians against the dangers associated with pipeline vandalism.

South African judge, Justice Neels Claassen, presiding over the terrorism trial of the embattled leader of the Movement of the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, Mr. Henry Okah, Thursday postponed the militant’s sentencing till 10 am today.

Prominent female activist and South south spokesperson Ann Kio Briggs is one of the Nigerian women best placed to bring about socio political change in the country as we know it. It is refreshing when a female political leader is not all about so-called women issues.

The Chief Executive Officer of Marvin Records, has continued to wow us all as he keeps coming up with new innovations, all to prove that he can make it without the Kokomaster, D’banj.

ALL these are calculated steps towards making FMC Umuahia a centre of excellence in cardiothoracic surgery capable of undertaking open heart surgeries.

Senior Magistrate Rosemary Kanyip of the Kubwa Senior Magistrates’ Court in FCT, yesterday, sentenced 35-year-old security guard, Innocent Adoga, to five months imprisonment for fraud.

Considering the challenges confronting Nollywood in the global market and also, in the quest to discover new talents in the industry, new and dynamic entertainment group, African Entertainment Group, has come to the rescue.