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Women of easy virtue, drug addicts, petty criminals fight for space in Abuja ghettos

Women of easy virtue, drug addicts, petty criminals fight for space in Abuja ghettos

Any first time visitor to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, especially from other parts of Nigeria or other African countries, will be captivated by the spectacle of this only planned city in the country. It is a city that, like bees to nectar, attracts all manner of people. While some leave different parts of the country to find the proverbial green grasses in Abuja, others, especially those who are tired with the chaos and bustle of Lagos, for instance, come to Abuja to find peace. Its fantastically well laid roads and other infrastructure give a feeling that what many Nigerians see on television and foreign movies as what a planned city should look like can actually be found in Nigeria.

Moses: My dream is to play for Barca

Moses: My dream is to play for Barca

Victor Moses remembers with difficulties his infancy and the tragic death of his parents. The now Chelsea player, wanted by Barcelona, indicated that his escape to England “was a long journey, really tough. What I wanted was to arrive, to work hard and to become a professional footballer.”

Fraud: EFCC docks Ogunlewe, VC, Bursar of FUAAB

Fraud: EFCC docks Ogunlewe, VC, Bursar of FUAAB

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission yesterday arraigned the trio of Senator Adesewe Ogunlewe, former Works Minister and Pro Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta; Prof. Olusola Oyewole, Vice Chancellor and Mr. Moses Olusola Ilesanmi, Bursar before Justice O. O Majekodunmi of the Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta, on an 18-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, obtaining money by false pretence and abuse of office.

Nigerians groan as prices of foodstuff skyrocket

Nigerians groan as prices of foodstuff skyrocket

The current economic recession in the country occasioned by the fall in the prices of oil in the international market has dealt a devastating blow on Nigerians. Following the depreciation of the naira against the dollar among other economic challenges,