FIVE persons have been killed by the outbreak of cholera at Ayamelum local government area of Anambra State.

Since the late 1950s when crude oil was first discovered in Nigeria, it has become the core of the nation’s economy. Attention has shifted from agriculture and other natural resources, to the liquid gold that has become both a blessing, and a curse for the country. In this interview, Hon. Nkem Uzoma Abonta who represents Ukwa East/West Federal Constituency of Abia State in the House of Representatives, calls for the speedy passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB into law, less dependence on oil revenue, and the fact that Nigeria does not need eighteen more states.

The botched assassination attempt by BokoHaram fighters in Kaduna on former Head of State, Major GeneralMuhammadu Buhari has been described as an attempt by Boko Haram to plunge Nigeria into widespread politico-ethno-religious violence.

A 53-year-old man who claims to be a Pastor, has been arrested by the Police in Nsukka, Enugu State, for allegedly impregnating married women and young girls in his church.

Nigerian Shiite Muslims has issued a statement indicting Nigerian troops of killing 11 of their members and injuring 40 others in a clash between the group and soldiers in Zaria.

By Juliet Ebirim and Iyabo Aina US-based Nigerian controversial soft-porn star, Judith Mazagwu, popularly known as Afrocandy, has been in the country for a while now. The mother of two girls is in the country to put finishing touches to her new film, Queen of Zamunda. In this engaging interview, AfroCandy breaks her silence on […]

Aba is one of the two commercial and industrial nerve centres of the South East geo-political zone. The other one is Nnewi in Anambra State. Apart from this truism, Aba remains one town that will remain evergreen in my memory.

Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth is one of the biggest exporter of comedy in Nigeria today, making millions of naira wherever he goes through his shows and business deals. Basketmouth didn’t plan to become a comedian, but a rap artiste.

AS Muslims across the country join others in the world to celebrate this year’s Sallah, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has urged Muslims to join President Goodluck Jonathan in building a virile and peaceful country.

By Francis Ewherido I often beg my children that they should not allow pollutants to contaminate their thoughts and minds; that their thoughts should be the dominant paradigm in their peer group. I also remind them that nobody in this world, except God, can love them more than their parents. In addition, I drum it […]