There is something about pressure from loved ones, peers and people in our social circle that places such a heavy weight on us. It makes it difficult to do anything but give in and dance to their rhythm. Sometimes, it works out well for us, but most times it doesn’t.

Lagos State Ministry of Transport has no plan to ban yellow buses known as “Danfo” but to upgrade them to international standard, the acting Commissioner for Transport, Mr Lanrewaju Elegushi, has disclosed.

Obiano said that the new appointees, including a physically-challenged and five women, were selected on merit and advised that they should not relent in service delivery.

The Nasarawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has thrown its weight behind the Sen. Ahmed Makarfi-led caretaker committee at the national level of the party.

Sudanese telecoms magnate Mo Ibrahim failed to award a five million dollars African political leadership prize on Tuesday, the second year running the gong designed to foster regional democracy has gone begging due to a lack of suitable candidates.