The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, was involved in an auto crash that left him and his three aides hospitalised on Saturday.

PIERRE Nkurunziza is one of Africa’s least known dictators. The 10-year ruler of Burundi wants another five years. His ambition has upset the fragile peace instituted after a brutal 13-year civil war between Tutsi and Hutu. People are protesting another Nkurunziza tenure, a coup was staged against him on Wednesday.

A FORTNIGHT ago, I was in Lagos and with my travelling companions, we were heading for Ibadan. We were low on fuel, but the fuel stations were mini theatres of war. As we passed them, we could see low intensive combats going on. There was of course the option of the black market. But it was selling for N210 per litre in comparison with the official N87. The other problem is that at this parallel market, you could be sold adulterated fuel. We concluded that Ibadan was a saner place to buy fuel.

Osa as she is fondly called, studied physics at Delta State University, Abraka, Delta state. Before joining the teem on “Your View’, Osa who has a certificate in aesthetics and make up, owns a one stop cosmetic store that caters for the beautyneeds of beauty conscious individuals . The married mother of two boys, and native of Edo State also volunteers at an NGO where young girls are educated on sexuality.

Last week, Mr. Ayo Fayose, the governor of Ekiti State was reported to have sent SOS to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, over the increasing wave of kidnapping sweeping across the state.

Beauty consultant, Tope Mark Odigie has been a makeup artist for over a decade. She is also the head of makeup and wardrobe at TVC. Tope as one of the co hosts on “Your View”, contributes her quota from her own angle of experience in both beauty and entertainment.

The revocation of the operating licences of the banks was an illegal policy that had clearly showcased Nigeria as an unfriendly polity for sustainable business.” In his comment, National Co-ordinator, Proactive Shareholders Association of Nigeria, PROSAN, Mr. Taiwo Oderinde said, “It is a welcome development if the issue of the three nationalised banks is revisited.”

The Labour Party, LP, has denied reports of an impending merger of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other parties, such as the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Hope Party, and KOWA Party to form a formidable mega opposition party to challenge the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Wife, mother, lawyer and co-host on TVC’s “Your View”, Nyma Akashat Zibiri, is a strong-willed Muslim who, refused to be limited by her conservative roots. After picking interest in “Your View” a few years ago, she decided she wanted to be a part of the programme and eventually got her wish. Here, speaks of her Muslim heritage and combining it with work.

Famously known as an entertainer and daughter of Fela, the Afrobeat king, Yeni is however showcasing her other interesting side on the show “Your View”.
As an entertainer, she brings to bear her professional and, sometimes, witty disposition to the topic of the day.