Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba, yesterday, played host to eminent personalities including politicians and captains of industry as it celebrated Ife Day.

MedView Airlines Flight 2102, departing Lagos for Abuja, yesterday, made air return to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos shortly after take-off at 9:12 am with 94 passengers and five crew members following a false fire alarm raised by some passengers on-board.

Ashleigh Simon saved her best for last as she claimed her third Sunshine Ladies Tour title in as many weeks with an emphatic eight-stroke victory at the Chase to the Investec Cup for Ladies on Friday.

Call it calling a dog a bad name in order to hang it; or what you like. But, the Ibibios, who constitute more than sixty five per cent of Akwa Ibom State, have regrouped under former Governor Victor Attah and they have jettisoned zoning. The next governor of Akwa Ibom State will be an Ibibio. Part of the reason for their change of mind on zoning is contained in the allegations quoted above.

“The CBN external auditors who signed the CBN 2012 audited financial statements will be required to provide some clarification by the FRC (Financial Reporting Council) and even by the CBN board as they continue the investigation directed by the Presidency.” Industry source, PUNCH, March 7, 2014, p 28.

THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), yesterday, raised the alarm that vandalisation of telecommunication equipment across the country contributes negatively to quality and availability of services.

“Its easy to fall in love, but it is special to stay in love”.’ This is what Nobert Ajeagbu, Chairman, Lagos State chapter of Film and Video Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria, FVPMAN,and his wife, Rosemary, seem to be saying, as they relive memories of their journey into marriage. The couple got married about eleven years ago and they are blessed with four kids. The husband spoke first.

The Federal Government has created additional directorates in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation.

This year’s edition of Excellence Recognition Awards hold today at The Haven, Oba Akinjobi, Ikeja, Lagos. Miss Thelma Christopher Timipre, Miss Capital City Nigeria Hospitality and Miss Genevieve Anaele, Most Beautiful Girl in Eko Environment Beauty Queens, and Mrs Blessing Edekan, Miss Tourism Queen, are expected to grace the occasion. The three queens and senior management staff will be led by Mr. Scherey Momoh, CEO, Ereon Pageantry and Say Publishing Company.