The Governors are coming
WITH the Edo, Ondo and Anambra States governorship election unfolding in that order, it promises to be a year - long outing for the showy Nigerian politician especially the breed that pride themselves as belonging to the gubernatorial class. On the heels of the close election that just brought Godwin Obaseki to office in Edo State, the Ondo polls over, the Anambra state governorship poll, from various indications, would generate greater fireworks. The parade has begun in earnest and the Governors in waiting have launched their activism with traditional fanfare.
Saraki lists achievements as Senate adjourns plenary to January 10, 2017
SENATE President, Dr Bukola Saraki, yesterday, said the Senate within the last three months, passed a total of 14 bills, besides bringing 18 others to second and third reading stages, respectively.
Man kills mother, buries her in septic tank
ABEOKUTA—Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 33-year-old man, Segun Ogunlusi, for allegedly stabbing his mother to death and burying her in a septic tank.
Bridget Agbahime: They’re after my life, widower cries out
ENUGU—Pastor Mike Agbahime, husband to Bridget, the Igbo woman killed, June, in Kano State by suspected Muslim youths, has cried out, saying his life is now in danger, following an allegation that his wife’s killers are after him.
2-storey building collapses in Lagos
A two-storey building under construction at 21, Makinde Street, Alausa, Ikeja, collapsed yesterday.
Coronation anniversary: Book bares intrigues behind emergence of 20th Olu of Warri
THE insight into the emergence of the 20th Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, came to the fore yesterday during a public presentation of a book, The Emergence of His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli As 20th Olu of Warri, authored by Toritseju Emiko, a prince of Warri Kingdom.
