In the ancient world of the Greeks, philosopher kings were venerated and revered by the gravity of their wisdom. They had a fascinating foresight and knowledge, which elevated their status beyond ordinary mortals by the sheer veracity of their wittiness.

STRIKER Francis Kone was hailed a hero, for saving the life of the opposing goalkeeper who required his life-saving assistance on the pitch in the Czech Republic.

Deontay Wilder proved his surgically repaired right hand is still a devastating force – once he unleashed it.

President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, weekend, said the Igbo are in grave danger in Nigeria, calling for prayers to change the situation, and urged other ethnic nationalities to understand the peculiar circumstances of Ndigbo.

After almost two years of South-East Governors Forum inactivity, the five governors of the zone met in Enugu, yesterday and elected Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State as Chairman of the forum, resolving to build stronger ties.

Authorities of the Federal Government College, Odogbolu, Ogun State, yesterday locked out students who failed to pay inter-house sport levy before they went for mid term break last week.

I will say that 2015 was the end summer. 2016 was hard winter. 2017 is going to be hard winter as well. But the difference between 2016 and 2017 is that, we have braced ourselves for 2017. No matter what anybody say. And we have to be realistic.

THE Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, NIESV, has commended the foresight behind the conception of the Dangote’s world largest single refinery train, describing it as real change that will alter Nigeria’s economic landscape for good.

I tried making an online payment with my Verve card and you people deducted my money and the payment didn’t reflect on what am paying for, So I tried reporting the case to your branch where I opened the account and they said they have lodged complaint but till now I have not gotten a refund! Please sir/ma Kindly help on what step to take to get a refund of my money. Thanks.

We are always late but arrive when expected.” These are the words of multiple award winning artist, Wura-Natasha Ogunji, which sums up the subject of Expansion of Time, an exhibition of 33 paintings and a mixed media installation that opened the 2017 art season at Temple Muse, Victoria Island, Lagos.

DELTA State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, weekend, prayed for the speedy recovery and quick return of President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigeria, saying nobody should wish the President otherwise.

Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, weekend, assured Igbo communities and other ethnic groups in the state of the hospitality of the Benin Kingdom, saying they should ensure they contribute their quota to the growth of the kingdom.

Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Matters to the President, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has tongue-lashed South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister, Mr. Malusi Gigaba, over his negation of the death of 116 Nigerians in xenophobic attacks by his fellow countrymen.

DESPITE sustained negative impacts of economy headwind on the banking industry, banking sector index has led performance in the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE , accounting for N1.484 trillion or 9.3 per cent of total investment value on the NSE from Year to Date, YtD.

FORMER governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, has written to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu over unpaid entitlements as a former governor of the state.