Call for restructuring, ploy by PDP to regain power —Hon.Iriase

Call for restructuring, ploy by PDP to regain power —Hon.Iriase

He also condemns the PDP in Edo state for accusing Governor Godwin Obaseki led administration of planning to sell some government parastaltals, explaining that the governor only intends to privatize the Special hospital in Benin City to give the best health care to the people of the state.
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Two women on a mission

Two women on a mission

Like other women who are breaking the artificial barriers foisted on them by the society, Oluwaseun Aina and American author, Kathy Brodsky have thrown their weights around a worthy course.

Lekki lights up as ‘Wanneka’s Lounge’ opens

Lekki lights up as ‘Wanneka’s Lounge’ opens

The grand opening of a luxury lounge and food court ‘Wanneka’s Lounge’ is scheduled for Sunday, July 23rd, 2017. The red carpet event will commence by 4pm, followed by dinner at 6pm. The event will bring together people from all walks of life, creating a cozy and relaxed atmosphere for networking.

I feel sorry for Tinubu, Aregbesola has damaged him  – Olaitan

I feel sorry for Tinubu, Aregbesola has damaged him – Olaitan

Hon. Oladipo Olaitan, the National Financial Secretary of Afenifere, the apex Yoruba socio-cultural body was at the inception of the Fourth Republic, the leader of the Alliance for Democracy in the House of Representatives, a prime position that gave him opportunity into the affairs of the nation at that time.

LAGOS: A megacity in the grip of criminal elements

LAGOS: A megacity in the grip of criminal elements

THIS aspiration to transform Lagos into a mega city which was first mooted during the administration of Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, gained some measure of urgency during the Babatunde Fashola years as governor of the state and has remained in the front burner for the present administration led by Akinwunmi Ambode.

Putting the cart before the horse

Putting the cart before the horse

A couple of weeks ago, I published the story of a lady who eventually married her rapist. Ucharia described her husband as a serial rapist whose infamous escapades dated back to his secondary school days which even earned him a nickname among those in the know. A former banker too, she met her husband on her first day at work when he confirmed that he knew her in his neighbourhood.

AMAA 2017: Beyond the glamour

AMAA 2017: Beyond the glamour

The annual Africa Movie Academy Awards,AMAA, always bring some insane moments, but reverse was the case last Saturday night when this year’s edition held at the Convention hall of Eko Hotel, Lagos, amid applause.

Encomiums as PCO Festac Passport Command retires

Encomiums as PCO Festac Passport Command retires

It was an emotion laden event last week in Lagos as colleagues, friends and well-wishers of the retired former Comptroller of Immigration services in-charge of Festac Passport Command, Sir Okey Moses Agbakwuru known as ‘Mr. Smiling face’ was sent forth from a meritorious service to the fatherland in a party amidst encomiums and fair-well wishes.

Emelda Mukosoro explores new frontier

Emelda Mukosoro explores new frontier

Drop dead beauty, Igwe Emelda Mukosoro no doubt has all it takes to successfully go into modeling, fashion and T.V presentation, which she has embraced at last

Leave Lagos out of it!

Leave Lagos out of it!

Last week, Ondo state governor Rotimi Akeredolu called on investors to invest in his state, touting the Southwestern state as an investors’ destination superior to Lagos.

Utaka  seals France return

Utaka seals France return

Former Nigeria striker John Utaka has secured a return to French football after three seasons by sealing a move to National 2 side Sedan.

Edo lawmakers task Ewere on Insurance

Edo lawmakers task Ewere on Insurance

Members of Edo State of House of Assembly are not too happy with the Roland Ewere – led technical crew of Bendel Insurance Football club of Benin who has been struggling and fighting hard to get the Edo Arsenal out of the Nigeria National League (NNL) for the past ten football seasons.

Of beggars and taxes

Of beggars and taxes

There is this story of a ‘blind beggar’ that usually stationed himself with a plate for alms at the foot of a bridge in Lagos. On this particular day, a passer-by attempted stealing from his plate and the ‘beggar’ gave him a hot chase for the money.