Recently, four daring bandits carried their luck too far when they struck at the ever-busy Federal Highway Barracks in Ikeja, Lagos. Interestingly, they carried out the operation in an area where both policemen and other security agents throng heavily. The popular but dreaded Area F, police command is also located close to the barracks. This did not however, deter the dare-devils from waylaying their victim and robbing him of his precious valuables which included; Laptop, I-phone 4, two blackberries, PSP game, two wristwatches and N12, 000 at gun point.

There are always two sides to every story or event, especially when it involves two or more persons. Our perception may depend on which side of the account we hear. We forget that disputes occur when people disagree on issues, especially when they fail to see things from each other’s perspectives, regardless of what is right or wrong. Unfortunately, the loudest or most popular arguments may not always be the correct or true account of events. And for this, we all often make grave mistakes and take unwarranted actions.

“I like John Dumelo’s acting prowess. I am one of his secret admirers. From the first day I watched his movie, I fell in love with his acting skills.

President of the Association of Core Nollywood Producers, ANCOP, Comrade Alex Eyengho during the week slammed Nollywood practitioners who openly endorsed the failed re-election bid of President Goodluck Jonathan.

“I want to let everybody know that I will be supporting and voting for President Goodluck Jonathan. I am making this decision because he has affected my immediate constituency which is Nollywood more than any president in the history of Nigeria.”

Although there were various challenges with the process, experts have hailed the just concluded presidential elections as the most credible Nigeria has had since 1999. The doggedness of Gen. Muhammad Buhari, the gentlemanly grace of President Goodluck Jonathan, combined with the resilience of the Nigerian people were determining factors, but the contributions of quite a number of renowned professors working behind the scenes did not go unnoticed. There were quite a number of them, but here are some that really stood out:

THE Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha Catholic Archdiocese, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke yesterday identified corruption, electoral malpractice and 10 other vices as some of the factors militating against the growth of democracy and democratic tenets.

“We have made several sacrifices in the pursuit of our music careers, but the greatest one was when our mum sold her land and gave us part of the money to promote our music.

Female hip hop star, Eva Alordiah is no doubt one of the sexiest divas taking Nigerian hip-hop to enviable heights. However,she revealed her romantic side recently when she took to Instagram to declare that she loves to be kissed.

It felt like God sent a message to me through him. He also refused the money I gave him and requested me to buy him food instead of giving him the money because he is trying to get over drug addiction. This is a good man right here, hope God sends a message through him again!”