Show me your friends…

Show me your friends…

One of the few things that gladdened my heart this yuletide season was an announcement by my Parish Priest that the Lagos Arch-diocese of the Catholic Church had pledged the Christmas day second collections to helping our brothers and sisters in the North East. We were therefore enjoined to contribute generously to the project and those who wanted to do more could send personal cheques to the pool.
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2015 general elections will make Nigerians more united – Akpabio

2015 general elections will make Nigerians more united – Akpabio

Gov. Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom on Friday said that the 2015 general elections would make the country more united than ever.
Akpabio stated this during the 2015 Akwa Ibom Solemn Assembly and Thanksgiving Interdenominational service at the Ibom Hall in Uyo

Best Nollywood movies of 2014

Best Nollywood movies of 2014

IT was a good box office experience for some Nigerian movies in 2014, with many of them making handsome outing at the cinemas.In no specific order, below are Nollywood movies released in 2014 that topped box office charts.

Northern governors call for religious tolerance

Northern governors call for religious tolerance

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Niger State, Dr Babangida Aliyu, has felicitated with Muslims on the commemoration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.

Seven die in Shebab attacks in Somalia

Seven die in Shebab attacks in Somalia

Six Somali soldiers and one civilian were killed on Friday in an attack by Shebab militants on a military checkpoint in Baidoa and in a car bombing in the capital Mogadishu, officials said.

Navy takes delivery of new warship

Navy takes delivery of new warship

The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Friday took delivery of a new warship called “NNS OKPABANA”, as part of its efforts to tackle maritime related challenges.

Entertaining insults!

Entertaining insults!

EX-PRESIDENT Olusegun Obasanjo and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, are at it again. These two grand old men have been at each others’ throats for years; and it doesn’t look as if their colourful verbal battles will end anytime soon.

2015, a year of destiny for Nigeria – Fashola

2015, a year of destiny for Nigeria – Fashola

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has described Year 2015 as a year of destiny for Nigeria, saying “It is a year when we must redraw the picture of failure and perceived inability to govern ourselves which we have, hitherto presented to the outside world. It is a year when we must endeavour to reclaim our glory”.

How Jonathan can ensure peaceful polls— APC, Sagay, Falae, others

How Jonathan can ensure peaceful polls— APC, Sagay, Falae, others

By Dapo Akinrefon Opposition party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday welcomed President Goodluck Jonathan’s New Year message to ensure next year’s elections are free, fair and devoid of violence, but listed conditions that must be met to achieve this. Similarly, National Chairman of Social Democratic Party, SDP, Chief Olu Falae, eminent lawyer, Professor Itse […]

My gov ambition  intact, says Labaran Maku

My gov ambition intact, says Labaran Maku

Lafia — Labaran Maku, the immediate past Minister of Information, yesterday, said that his ambition to contest in the 2015 governorship election in Nasarawa State is intact.

15 things to do in 2015

15 things to do in 2015

2) Do a check
If you are the type that grows gray hair at the very thought of having a tooth out, 2015 is a good time to overcome your fear of dental and medical check-ups. A comprehensive medical check-up is in order, as well as the appropriate treatment if necessary.