I was Editor of the Vanguard Newspapers in 1985 when General Ibrahim Babangida popularly known as IBB became the nation’s Head of State. The goodwill that attended his succession was indescribable, in part because of the harsh rule of his predecessor, but in the main because of his own persona. At the time, I often met people […]

It could be recall that Chelle unveiled a list of 39 players for the World Cup Qualifiers last week. That list had eight new boys, while the bulk of the players had been involved with the Super Eagles before. On Tuesday, coach Chelle unveiled the final list, with 16 players removed.

Many men desire to marry a beautiful woman. Why not?  But they say beauty is contextual and in the eyes of the beholder. True, but some are very clear. There is nothing like “contextual” and “in the eyes of the beholder.” My 97-year-old aunt, my father’s cousin, Mama Theresa Dafiaghor, was one of such beauties. As […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Aishat Mohammed, renowned for her impeccable style and elegance, takes center stage in BeccaneedleStiches’ latest collection, “GILDED WHISPERS.” As one of the most captivating figures in Nigerian fashion and a celebrated footballer WAG, Aishat seamlessly merges sophistication with contemporary trends, making her the perfect muse for this exquisite collection. The “GILDED WHISPERS” […]

Grannie Ngwo Elizabeth Pam flew to Enugu in search of Major Humphrey Chukwuka, the man who led her husband, Col. James Yakubu Pam, to death on January 15, 1966. It was a mission that showed the humanity in the Pam family. Mrs Pam went to Col. Patrick Anwunah and asked for Chukwuka. When the retired major […]