THE wife of the Ondo State Governor, Mrs. Olukemi Mimiko, has challenged parents to take advantage of the programmes of government for the development of their children.

Former Super Eagles player, Victor Ikpeba has described Ivory Coast and Manchester City playmaker, Yaya Toure as worthy winner of the 2014 Glo-CAF African Player of the Year award.

Months after they were accused of being gay, the duo, Vast and Smash of Bracket music group, who stormed the Nigerian music scene with a bang few years ago have opened up to Potpourri, denying the allegation. They also explained why it has been difficult for them to break into the Lagos market compared to other cities across the country and beyond, where their music is currently making waves.

As 2015 begins, many investors doing business in Nigeria are still evaluating the events that characterised the last quarter of 2014 due to rapid drop in crude oil price. While some experts expressed fears that the multiplier effect of the crisis last year would cause hardship and sluggish growth in the first quarter of 2015, others advised the Federal Government to reduce the cost of governance in order to reduce wastage in the system. Akpan Ekpo, a Professor of Economics and Director General, West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM), assesses the economy last year and what people should expect in 2015.

Four persons were said to have been killed in Kupa Abugi community in Lokoja local government area of Kogi State following an attack by Fulani herdsmen.