THE late one time governor of RiversState, Chief Melford Okilo might have died as a fulfilled man following the revelation that his agitation for a Nigerian president of South-South extraction paved the way for the emergence of President Goodluck Jonathan.

An average watcher of recent developments in the aviation sector in the country may be tempted to say Nigeria has never had it so good in terms of paying attention to upgrade in infrastructure and key navigational facilities at the nation’s airports since most of them were built decades ago.

LATE Stephen Edward Murray-Bruce of the famous Murray-Bruce dynasty who died 3rd of September this year has been laid to rest.

Following the dislodgement of Boko Haram camps in some parts of BornoState by troops which had forced many of the terrorists to scavenge for food from villagers, the terrorists have resorted to armed robbery thereby robbing innocent civilians and killing three passengers after collecting unspecified amount of cash and food items from their victims along Bama- Banki road.

*I’ve lost all my life’s savings in a bid to prove my innocence…
The embattled President of traders at Aguiyi Ironsi Complex, Ladipo market, Lagos, Jonathan Chibuzor Okoli has, just like a cat with nine lives, passed through a lot of tribulations and pains, all in a bid to remain the leader of traders in the market. He claims he has spent not less than two years in prison custody and police cells while being dragged from one police station to another on alleged trumped-up charges. Also, he said he has lost all his life savings in a bid to prove that he is innocent of the charges preferred against him from those he alleged wants to take over the leadership of the market.

When the sun goes down is when things really heat up at Motor parks in most parts of the country. The mixture of music coming from different stalls where cassettes, CDs DVD of different artistes are sold, the intermittent noise from loudspeakers calling passengers to board buses to different parts of the country, the blaring of horns by luxurious buses and articulated vehicles around including shouts and arguments in the area are enough cacophony of hoots and cackles that define night life in most part of the countr

•Removal not political – Gov Lamido…
Erstwhile Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufai is to report at the Bayero University, Kano on Monday to resume her position as Professor of Curriculum Studies, she said Friday.

….speaks on the role of NBA…
The activities of Fulani herdsmen in Delta State has become a source of concern and have become a major threat to lives and property of the host communities in the State. Fulani herdsmen have been attacking farmers, destroying their crops, raping their women while killing those who challenge them in the process. They have also been involved in various acts of transit robberies at different axis in the state. In this interview with Saturday Vanguard, Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, speaks on the challenges of containing the menace of the Fulani nomads and kidnappers in the State. Excerpt:

…Says she has no boy friend at the moment…
What would make you quit a lucrative job in the United Kingdom just to pursue your passion in acting back home? Actress Kelechi Ejelonu fondly called KC has all the answers to this question. She believes ”there is no place like home.” The beautiful actress who has a degree in Business Administration and a Masters in International Marketing in the UK, worked with Barclays before she dumped her lucrative job to follow her dream. She returned to the country in 2010, and since then, has not looked back. She speaks about her passion for acting, her dreams and love life…Enjoy

The struggle by the erstwhile chairman of the Nigeria Premier League, NPL, Chief Rumson Victor Baribote to reclaim his position has finally hit the rocks with football’s world governing body, FIFA throwing out his petition against the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF and warning him of the consequences of dragging the NFF to court.

NATIONAL Youth Leader of the break-away new Peoples Democratic Party, nPDP, Comrade Timi Frank has accused the police of becoming partisan in the politics of the country and abandoning its primary function of maintaining peace and order.

THE Tony Nwoye Campaign Organization Friday faulted media reports that the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has described Senator Andy Uba as the authentic governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, saying the court never gave such an order.

Governor Em-manuel Uduaghan of Delta State yesterday honoured Delta-born Africa’s fastest woman, Blessing Okagbare with a charge on politicians not to distract the athlete as she prepares for the 2016 Olympics.

When Warri Wolves file out at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Sunday, they will be making history

•Urges them to maintain total surveillance in their areas •PDP will continue to grow in FCT — Rep…
MINISTER of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Senator Bala Mohammed Friday asked traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory to support President Goodluck Jonathan in all ramifications, just as he stressed that the President and the administration need the prayers of the monarchs.