The normally liberal political space in Lagos is being charged with allegations of sexism following the apparent inclination of the mainstream political leadership of the state to project what is being termed a male-male gubernatorial ticket

For many of us it is so difficult to follow a vegetarian lifestyle or simply eat healthier because the change seems to come with less fun in eating.

AS the count-down to the 2015 general election gathers momentum across the country, a lot of politicians-the pretenders, the down-ride-unserious, the serious, the rank outsiders, the true contenders as well as the ‘anointed’ are throwing their hats in the political ring for one position or the other. In all of these categories however, one characteristic remains constant- the courage to dare.

A renowned Structural Engineer and University of Uyo, UNIUYO, don, Professor Charles Uko, has suggested the adoption of sanctions against contractors who handled collapsed structures in the country.

POLITICAL Commission of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday, in Lagos, took a decisive measure to curb what it termed unpalatable developments including litigations in the Labour Party, declaring that it plans to convene a broad all-inclusive stakeholders’ forum to discuss the way forward for the political association it initiated, the Labour Party.

Health officials in Texas on Wednesday scoured the Dallas area for people, including schoolchildren, who came in contact with a Liberian man who was diagnosed with Ebola in the United States.

OWERRI—NINETY-four years old Mr. Canice Egbunnane, and Chidi Nwosu, 70, were among 16 prisoners Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State granted state pardon yesterday, as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 54th independence anniversary.

Major sponsor of Nigerian National teams, Globacom has congratulated the newly elected President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Pinnick.

Owodewhich literally means ‘’Money has arrived”, is a popular name in Lagos. Which is why we have Owode-Elede, Owode- Ibeshe and Owode-Onirin noted for being centres of commerce. Owode-Onirin is the most popular owing to its market stretch.

Dr Osahon Enabulele, the immediate past President of Nigeria Medical Association, yesterday, urged the Federal Government to honour the late Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh and other health workers who prevented the spread of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD.

Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State has cautioned against electoral violence in the 2015 general elections.
The governor, in his Independence Day broadcast, appealed to the political class to resist every urge to indulge in political violence, stressing that peace was needed for effective governance.

The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, yesterday said that the implementation of the minimum standards for haulage at the ports would commence today.

A23-year-old Senegalese, Sidime Amara, has been charged before an Ikeja Magistrate Court in Lagos, for allegedly robbing one Abdullahi Danbebe of some quantities of Elephant tusk valued at N6 million.

TWENTY five inmates serving in various prisons in Anambra State have been granted amnesty by Governor Willie Obiano as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 54th independence anniversary celebration.

Governor Muktar Ramalan Yero of Kaduna State and his counterpart in Plateau, Jonah Jang, as well as the Director General of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mike Omeri, have urged Nigerians to forge greater unity by exhibiting patriotism to enable the country achieve peace and development.