I am grateful to God, President Jonathan and Nigerians – Gov Wada

I am grateful to God, President Jonathan and Nigerians – Gov Wada

Three days after he was discharged from the Cedar-crest Orthopedic Hospital, Abuja where he was hospitalised following an auto crash, Kogi State Governor, Captain Idris Wada, rtd, has expressed gratitude to God for the close shave he had with death as well as his speedy recovery.
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Pete Edochie alive – AGN

Pete Edochie alive – AGN

Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie has dispelled his rumoured death, saying that he is hale and hearty.

Music is an integral part of my being Deola

Music is an integral part of my being Deola

ADEOLA OSOSAMI a.k.a Deola is a UK based Nigerian female singer whose single, Beremole is currently ruling the airwaves both in the UK and Nigeria. In this chat with ANOZIE EGOLE, she talks about her music and her plans to do collaborations with home based artistes.

Olu Maintain drops 2 new-year singles

Olu Maintain drops 2 new-year singles

Few days after winning Best Reggae Video of the Year at the just concluded Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) with the artistic NAWTI video, Olumide Adegbulu popularly known as Olu Maintain has released two new songs featuring two popular America artistes, Olivia and Fatman Scoop.

An exemplary life; tribute to Dr Kolade

An exemplary life; tribute to Dr Kolade

Last week, Dr Christopher Kolade, the Pro Chancellor of Pan African University, turned 80. About a month ago, I had asked him what his birthday plans were. I really was not surprised when he said he wanted to make it as low key as possible.

Transporter raises alarm over death threats

Transporter raises alarm over death threats

A transport company operating in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Akmode Nigeria Limited on Thursday raised the alarm that there are threats to the lives of its staff by the State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Alhaji Akeem Adeosun.

Singapore, Malaysia provide mass housing for 95% of their citizens – Omeife

Singapore, Malaysia provide mass housing for 95% of their citizens – Omeife

IN pursuit of standardisation and reform necessary in the Nigerian construction industry for the benefit of all and sundry, Chuks Omeife, President, Nigerian Institute of Building, recently led a delegation of past and present industry operators to a trip in Singapore and Malaysia where mass housing is made easy for citizenry. In this interview with Saturday Vanguard Business, Omeife revealed that same thing can be done in Nigeria with workable policies in place. Excerpts:

Tears as Bisi Komolafe goes home

Tears as Bisi Komolafe goes home

Tears flowed freely in Ibadan as the remains of an actress, Bisi Komolafe were interred. She died on Tuesday at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.

League sponsorship: Total Promotions won deal – Minister

League sponsorship: Total Promotions won deal – Minister

The truth has finally emerged on the botched sponsorship of the Nigeria Premier League won by Total Promotions on behalf of telecommunication firm, MTN but was scuttled by the Rumson Baribote-led Board which succeeded Davidson Owumi.

Eagles ‘ll meet semi-final target, says Howard

Eagles ‘ll meet semi-final target, says Howard

Despite the furore over Coach Stephen Keshi’s exclusion of certain category of players from the provisional squad for the Africa Cup Nations in South Africa, ex- national U-20 captain, Franklin Howard has predicted the team will meet the competition’s target of reaching the semi final and above.

Delhi gang-rape victim’s boyfriend speaks out

Delhi gang-rape victim’s boyfriend speaks out

The boyfriend of a 23-year-old woman who died after a brutal gang rape on a New Delhi bus spoke out Friday for the first time about the savage attack that has sparked protests across the nation and his own trauma over his inability to save her.

Why celebrities shun new year resolutions

Why celebrities shun new year resolutions

Apart from the fact that making new year resolution is gradually becoming outdated, Florence Amagiya in her encounter with most Nigerian celebrities during the week, showed that the annual ritual is fading into oblivion not because of its insignificance but merely due to failed attempts by those who, over the years have formed the habit to stick of failing to them. However, some of them who ventured into the dangerous game, only plan to reshape their lives all over again.

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