The taste of ashes
I missed the opening of the Rio Olympics. I was told by those who watched it that it was a spectacular, not-to-be-missed event. But I was, unfortunately, shuttling planes and airports and was more concerned at that time with getting self and baggage to the next destination safely. In the process, I also missed the first game of the dream team which it won handily despite the match being played within hours of the team’s arrival in Rio. That feat demonstrated the power of the spirit over physical limitations. The consequence of these was that I was determined to watch the closing ceremony and as many of the dream team’s matches as I possibly could.
Ondo gov aspirant, fumes over Tinubu’s endorsement of a candidate
ONE of the leading governorship aspirants of the All Progressive Congress APC in Ondo state, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu yesterday lashed at the national leader of the party Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on his endorsement of an aspirant ahead of the Primaries.
Delta holds Economic, Investment Summit
Delta State first economic and investment summit kicked off yesterday with Vice President Yemi Osibanjo insisting that security and safety are key components of attracting investors and sustainable economic growth. The two-day summit which was convocated to find alternative to oil revenue, was attended by captains of industries and top government functionaries from across the country.
MKO Abiola Stadium now home of Ikorudu United – LMC
Lagos-based Ikorodu United FC has requested and secured approval from the League Management Company (LMC) to play its remaining home fixtures of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) at MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta.
Buhari arrives Nairobi for Tokyo International Conference
Nigerian music icon, Innocent ‘2baba’ Idibia, has dropped the visuals for his highly rated pan-African single Oya Come Make We Go, which features Kenyan pop singing group, Sauti Sol. The video which was shot by ace director, Unlimited L.A., in Kenya, brings to live the inspirational and positive lyrics of the song which encourages intercultural learning, self believe, hard work and other positive vibes.
I don’t need extra attachment to my boobs or butt – Bidemi Kososko
Bidemi Kosoko, daughter of veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, has debunked rumours making the rounds that she uses butt pads to make her butt look bigger than natural. The pretty actress who recently suffered the loss of her step-mother after a brief illness, shared a photo of herself, clad in a beautiful cream dress dabbing on her Instagram page, captioning it with carefully selected words to rumour peddlers.
