Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, yesterday said his achievements in office would convince the people of the state to vote for him in the December 5 election.

Akwa Ibom State elders and leaders of thought have dismissed as baseless social media reports and that some of their members are about to joining or returning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. According to a statement by Mr. Iboro Otongaran (director, Media and Publicity, Akwa Ibom APC Governorship Campaign Organisation), the leaders said nothing would make them return to the PDP.

De-stress sex helps you reduce stress. When deep breathing exercises fail to de-stress you, sex will do the needful. During sex your body produces dopamine, a substance that fights stress hormones, endorphins, aka “happiness hormones” and oxytocin, a desire-enhancing hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. In a study, published in the Public Library of Science journal, three neuroscience researchers conducted a test on male rats and found that the sexually active rats were less anxious than rats with no sexual activity.

Afropop star, Wizkid is one youngster whose swift rise to the top wows everyone. The Ojuelegba sensation is undoubtedly one of the most sought after African pop stars of his generation.

Hosts Senegal and South Africa will set the ball rolling when they cross paths in the opening match of the 2015 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations today at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium, Dakar.

Katherine Kpina, a.k.a Karina, is an up and coming musician who doesn’t shy away from the fact that she has plenty of sex appeals. She’s beautiful, sexy and talented. Born in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, the light-skinned Afro pop singer could differentiate between many music genres before she was four years. In this interview, the sensational singer reveals her inner self and share her views on a number of issues.

As Zambia confront Tunisia in today’s Group A match at the CAF U-23 Championship in Senegal, Chipolopolo coach George Lwandamina has been brought in to assist the Under-23’s in their quest to qualify for the Olympic Games for the first time since 1988.

We can now all admit that we are at war. The proclamation that slapped a state of emergency on three States—Yobe, Adamawa and Bornu—a while back would seem to suggest as much, especially from the launching of all-out hostilities in certain areas of that region. It did not appear that we were really sure of what was going on these past three to four years during which we had borne the scourge of the Boko Haram. Some of course called it “terrorism” which is, in fact, a measure of warfare.

Two weeks ago, we discussed purposeful living. Today, we shall look at traits of people whose lives are purpose-driven. They are people with vision on a mission. They never rest until they get to their destination. They work hard, physically and, especially, mentally. They work hard on the opportunities that are available to them as a result of their strength.

I am rereading Emefiena Ezeani’s book, In Biafra Africa Died, The Diplomatic Plot and the news ran into me “…Biafra died in 1970 – Ohaneze ndi Igbo.” The two titles struck me and I think I have some comments to make. I am aware that a lot have been said about Biafra; while some people think that it is mischievous for anybody or group of people to resurrect Biafra, some believe that it is the right of citizens to be involved, if they so wish, in self determination. But I must confess, I have not read much of what people have said recently.