THE House of Representatives, yesterday, hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for his approval to fast track the long delayed implementation of the United Nations Environmental Programme, UNEP, in sanitising the environment of Ogoni land in Rivers State.

Contrary to reports that Chairman of Harmony Landlords and Tenants Association in Ijanikin area of Lagos State attacked a resident in the community, Chief Nzenagu Umezugha, alias Ikegburugburu, has revealed that hoodlums, led by one of the landlords in the community (names withheld), attacked him on his way from church.

OWERRI—A kidnap suspect, Linus Nlemadim, from Egbelu Obube in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, shocked his captors yesterday when he expressed readiness to reel out the names of his colleagues in crime.

As I pointed out last week when I was writing about people who dislike President Muhammadu Buhari for various reasons – and will continue to dislike him even if he performs magnificently – no leader can please all of the people all of the time.

Language is a bitch: when it wants it can turn, and twist, and yield contingent meaning often beyond what it sometimes intends. Take the Yoruba name “Aregbesola”: it could be unpacked into three distinct words Are/ Egbe/ Sola – normal short forms that carry the propriety of Yoruba onomastics.

Former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly,Sir Victor Ochei has reiterated his commitment to the development of Wheelchair Basketball in the country as the fourth edition of the Victor Ochei International Wheelchair Basketball championship hots up.

NFF President Amaju Pinnick has again commended the League Management Company and the clubs taking part in the Glo NPFL on their commitment and noble efforts in achieving a positive turn –around of the league.

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has bagged an Award as the best governor of Edo State since its creation in 1991 by Edo State Indigenes in Europe and the United Kingdom.

Youth groups in Niger Delta have threatened to shut down the operations of Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company, NLNG, in their communities of the region, especially in Rivers State over the alleged location of its Drydock in Badagry, Lagos.

Lagos—A lawyer and rights activist, Kabir Akingbolu, has dragged President Muhammadu Buhari and his vice, Prof Yemi Osinbajo before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over allegedly failure to keep to their promise to Nigerians during their electioneering campaigns to publicly declare their assets.

With the allusions of Second Republic Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Richard Akinjide (SAN) that state governors are the biggest thieves in the country, Nigerians are beginning to watch with keen interest another round of borrowing spree in the country.

Towards making flying smooth in the holiday season, mega carrier, British Airways has offered parents some basic reminder steps to ensure a pleasant flying experience for passengers, including children. According to the Country Commercial Manager for West Africa at British Airways, Kola Olayinka, British Airways has always been concerned about ensuring a comfortable flying experience for every passenger to prevent stress on board.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Bayelsa State, Mr. Bodi Arerebo, has challenged Governor Seriake Dickson, to explain to Bayelsans how his administration utilised the 2012 flood funds that accrued to the state.

Children love a picnic, even when you are having it in your own backyard. Luckily you don’t have to look far for an ideal setting, La Campagne Tropicana Beach resort offers an ideal setting for a memorable family picnic. The resort located in Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State offers a unique blend of natural environments which include a fresh water lake, accessible mangrove forest, a savannah, extensive sandy beach and the warm Atlantic sea.

It will definitely trend on twitter; and surely it will dorn the facebook profiles of many. babyFacebook, BFB. That is assuming Mark Zuckerberg decides to name his soon expected baby girl, after the project, facebook, he co founded at 12. A project which has made him a house hold name around the world.