Contrary to what many Nigerians, especially those in opposition to the Federal Government, will like others to believe, the Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Ostadinma, says there is substantial improvement in electricity supply across the country. In this interview, Nebo speaks on what he calls the political dimension to the challenges facing the power sector

The most amazing thing happened Thursday. Amazing, because in a rare Freudian slip, the Governor of Lagos state, Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola revealed what he really thought about old people in governance. Splashed on the Front Page of The Tribune on Thursday the 15th of January, 2015 was the headline ‘Agbaje too Old to Rule Lagos’.

Nigerian Ambassador and Honorary Chair of the 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Awards ceremony, Prof. Adebowale Adefuye, will today honour six eminent Africans and African-Americans who have contributed to the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., through their efforts in economic empowerment, National and International service, Civil Engagement, Advocacy & Justice and Philanthropy.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organisation, yesterday, disagreed with the clean bill of health given to General Muhammadu Buhari by former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the alleged N25 billion-fraud that took place in the administration of the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) by Buhari as Executive Chairman.

The dream of pretty fifteen-year-old Abigail John, a senior secondary two student of Government Day Secondary School, Jang, Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State, was temporarily dashed on October 29, 2014 at 11.00am when the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists attacked Mubi and caught her in her house alongside others.

AHEAD of the presidential election next month, there is a palpable excitement running through every sector of the country, including the entertainment industry, which had until now been relatively apolitical. As some entertainers have made it clear, the stake of the industry in the socio-economic fortunes of the country has risen exponentially and has thus conferred on it as much right as any to be part of the political process.

My first meeting with Adediwura Adesegha almost got off on a wrong footing because both of us somewhat had our heads below water. But before we could really had a go at each other, we found a click somewhere and hit it off on a good note. It was then I realised this ebony beauty is something special. Even though I got off without being scratched she still managed to leave me with bitter after-taste; “ You are free to write whatsoever you deemed fit, I laugh over news,” she sternly told me.

Acting nude is no longer something new in the movie industry. Yes, I will act nude under the right circumstances, which include a good script with a good crew to work with. Then acting nude is no big deal because as an actress I should be able to put myself into any character, as long as it’s professional.

Mrs Gladys Ogoo Ezenwanne was on her way to her shop on Monday when she eavesdropped on a conversation by the driver of the commercial bus and his conductor lamenting that the popular Balogun Market, Lagos was on fire.

When the Delta PDP Campaign Organisation announced that its 2015 flag off rally was to hold in Delta Central Senatorial District, not a few were surprised by the decision. Delta Central is home to the Urhobos where there has been strong agitation for one of their own as governor of the state.

Based on the deep thinking by Professor Bolaji Akinyemi on the need for the presidential candidates to sign a pact for a violence free election, anyone who witnessed the orgy of violence and destruction that trailed the 2011 general elections in Nigeria would not hesitate to sign off on the Abuja Peace Accord sealed on Wednesday by 14 presidential candidates in the February elections.

The Senate President, Senator David Mark, has told members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to work hard in order to guarantee victory at the various stages of the February elections.

Smashing songstress Sefiya Dativa is just beginning to find her feet in the music industry. With her single ‘You are my Fire’ she seems to have an ace up her sleeves to set the wheel of fame rolling for her. Already, people have been talking about her latest effort which some see not only as a big deal but something that says a little about the enigmatic Sefiya who confessed to Potpourri she’s a very private person in spite of her outlandish lifestyle.

THE Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi 11, Sarkin Kano, yesterday, called on Muslims to defend themselves against Boko Haram, describing the nation as a weak state.

Despite sustained growth of the mobile industry in the Sub-Saharan Africa, the biggest impact of mobile in the region is yet come even as many rural areas are still under-served.