The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), yesterday, said 11 more bodies of Nigerian pilgrims killed during Hajj in Saudi Arabia have been identified, putting the total number of the dead at 75.

There were indications, yesterday, that a former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke, arrested and released in the United Kingdom, on Friday, on money laundering allegations, may be charged to court, this week.

Thelma and I met recently at our doctor’s waiting room – it was the first time I’d seen her after we left secondary school all those decades ago. Deep in the excitement of catching up on those lost years, the receptionist called out brightly: “Mrs. Johnson?” Thelma was on her feet without hesitation, even though she’d confessed to me earlier she’d been divorced longer than she could remember. As she left the consulting room, we arranged to meet up and exchanged numbers. I really don’t look forward to these “do you remember when” moments and seldom hook up with past acquaintances

“And when we win at Arsenal, then the belief shall rise a lot.”

Details of the twin bombings that occurred in Abuja on Friday night emerged, yesterday, with the Nigeria Police and the National Emergency Agency (NEMA) confirming that 18 persons died and 41 injured. The Kuje blast went off around 9. 40 pm while that of Nyanya detonated around 9. 35pm. The breakdown showed that 15 persons were killed in Kuje while three died in Nyanya.