Obiano: The logic of continuity
IT is yet another election period and as usual, Anambra State has found itself in the frenzy of the democratic process, which requires elective office seekers to woo the people they wish to lead to vote them into power. Usually, in the bid to actualise this, the incumbent is naturally the number one victim of vociferous media attacks and castigations that could potentially reduce their achievements and Governor Willie Obiano has not been spared either.
London: Six injured in suspected acid attack
Six people were believed to have been injured on Saturday after a group of males reportedly sprayed acid in series of attacks.
Students’ body applauds JAMB over N5bn remittance to FG
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for remitting the sum of N5 billion to the coffers of the Federal Government.
Police in Enugu probe drowning of house keeper
The Enugu State Police Command on Sunday launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the drowning of one Justus Oruka in a well in Enugu.
FG Appointments: Era of `Godfatherism’ over – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that as far as Federal Government appointments to public offices and key positions are concerned, the era of “godfatherism’’ is over.
Five things we learned in the Premier League
The Manchester clubs kept control of the title race, Alvaro Morata scored his first Chelsea hat-trick and Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho began to redeem himself for angling to join Barcelona. Here are five things we learned in the Premier League this weekend: Aguero remains a central figure for Man City The writing appeared to be on […]
FG okays trial of I,600 alleged Boko Haram terrorists, frees 220 suspects
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, said the Federal Government would on October 9, kick-start the trial of over 1,600 suspected Boko Haram terrorists currently held in various detention facilities in the country.
Hemed gives Brighton revenge over Newcastle
Israeli striker Tomer Hemed’s 51st-minute goal earned Brighton and Hove Albion a 1-0 victory over last season’s Championship sparring partners Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Lokomotiv top Russian Premier League table
Russian Premier League standings after Sunday’s matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):
Alario nets on long-awaited Leverkusen debut
Lucas Alario scored on his German league debut in Bayer Leverkusen’s 3-0 win at home to Hamburg on Sunday — nearly a month after the Argentina striker first signed.
Brace up for new sounds, ZTM entertainment artistes warn Wizkid, others
Best Osagie Inegbenosa, CEO of ZTM Entertainment, has boasted that his newly signed artistes, Ariyo Ayodeji Joshua, aka Ay Makanaki, Nkemchor Azuka Emmanuel, aka Reeze and Hable Abraham Osemekhian, with stage name, Rolly, are ready to take the Nigerian music industry by storm with unique sounds never seen in the history of Nigerian music, saying they will be giving reigning artistes a run for their money.
No bad blood between me and Kennis Music – Jaywon
Former Kennis Music singer, Oluwajuwonlo James Iledara, better known as, Jaywon, has finally come out to clear the air that there is no bad blood between him and his former label boss, veteran broadcaster, Kenny Ogungbe.
‘Olamide is Nigeria’s highest paid artiste’
Seasoned artiste manager, Alex Ozone, has declared that YBNL henchman, Olamide, aka Badoo, is currently the highest paid Nigerian artiste when it comes to performing at i
I can do music like Michael Jackson, Immaculate Dache boasts
Former MTN project fame finalist, Immaculate Edache, has boasted of having the kind of Michael Jackson’s musical talent and artistic abilities to do good songs that can stand the test of time.
Why I started Buckwyld & Breathless concert — 2face Idibia
Prolific afro-pop singer, Innocent ‘2face’ Idibia, has opened up on why he began his own concert, ‘Buckwyld and Breathless’, a concert which presents an evening of classic live musical performances, showcasing himself as a versatile entertainer.
Men believe actresses are not for one man alone — Mary Augustine
Nollywood actress, Mary Augustine has come a long way to find her place as one of the finest the industry has to offer. Born to Igbo parents from Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Mary’s charm has found her a place in the Yoruba industry where she’s poised to reign for a long time to come. As our Celebrity, Mary lets it all out on her experience as an Igbo Thespian in the midst of Yoruba actors and why she has remained single, well into her 30s. Hear her out:
