This came as a pleasant surprise to so many in the industry. Nobody could even swear to it that actress, Uche Iwuanyanwu was pregnant, let alone having a baby as she declared in a bbm broadcast on February 11th. I actually chatted with her few days before the arrival of her baby and all she could tell me is that she would have a surprise for me, not giving a hint that she could be getting into labour as at the time we were chatting on bbm.

Terngu Joshua Kputu is a fast rising gospel artiste who is passionate about creating a positive change through his music. He is known as Disciple Kputu in the music industry and recently released a new single titled Change kia kia. Commenting on what inspired the song, the revolutionary artiste who hails from Benue said the song is inspired by the fact that Nigerians are suffering and the country needs an instant change.

Being the first working day of the week, 35-year-old Salisu Olalekan began the day with a lot of plans hoping he would be able to achieve them before the end of the week. He didn’t. He died in tragic circumstances.

Ayo Fadumiye, lead Pastor of The Light Sanctuary, leadership expert /coach and performance consultant, has emphasized the role of the youth in nation-building saying they are critical to the revival of any nation.

Penultimate week, Sunday Vanguard published a story of auto parts dealer, Qassim Balogun, a father of two, who was down with heart disease that was threatening his life. Unfortunately, before the story was published, Balogun succumbed to the cold hands of death.

President Goodluck Jonathan said on Saturday that the his administration would not rest on its oars until it stabilised power supply in the country.

Nigeria’s military on Saturday claimed to have retaken the town of Baga from Boko Haram, the scene of what is feared to have been the Islamist militants’ worst atrocity of the six-year insurgency.

The Special Adviser to Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on National Integration, Chief Ezedinma Chukwunonso, has appealed to Ibos not to leave the state before, during and after the forthcoming general elections.

An avalanche swept away “several people” Saturday in the Swiss Alps near the Italian border, local police said, adding that weather conditions were complicating the search.

A Boko Haram attack on a village in southeastern Niger followed by clashes with the army have killed at least 21 people, mostly from the Islamists’ ranks, Niger’s military said Saturday.