A few years ago I had the opportunity to visit the continent of Asia specifically New Delhi, India with my family. Though we had visited Singapore earlier India was an entirely new experience. It was interesting to see the different ways both men and women would greet everywhere we went.

Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu showed a glimpse of his old self when Arsenal Legends took on Milan Glorie on Saturday in a charity match. And Arseanl fans took to twitter to mock Arsene Wenger signings for the new season.

An outstanding performance by Tanzania goalkeeper Aishi Manula coupled with a wasteful Super Eagles attack ensured a low scoreline in the formality Africa Nations Cup qualifier between hosts Nigeria and visiting Taifa Stars in Uyo yesterday.

But before we identify those Ironsi promoted when and why, I should point out that Dr. Mbadiwe, Minister of Trade, who was among those pencilled down for assassination by the coup plotters, had a lucky escape. Having killed the Finance Minister, Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, the dissidents went after Mbadiwe. No one knows precisely how Mbadiwe did it, but he eluded his would-be assassins and hid in the State House, residence of Dr. Azikiwe who was away in London for medical treatment.

AHEAD of the Edo State governorship election holding on Saturday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, in this interview, explains why he is in politics despite being a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and his plans for the state if elected into office.