Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is a man, who has been around. He’s in the legion of Nigerians, whose first name is easily recognisable because there are no two similar reputational standing: Gani (Fawehinmi);  Fela (Anikulapo Ransome-Kuti); Beko (Ransome-Kuti); Rashidi (Yekini); and the list goes on. The name Atiku can only be followed by Abubakar in contemporary Nigerian political conversation.

Hon. Ben Igbakpa representing Ethiope Federal Constituency of Delta State in the House of Representatives, in this interview, says the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to withhold assent to Section 84 (8) of the amended Electoral Act on statutory delegates has thrown Nigeria into the unpopular leadership recruitment process.

At the beginning of this interview, I made it clear to  Wahab Alao that the focus of our discussion will not be about whether he actually committed the crime for which he was convicted, but about sharing his experience on death row.

Clashes between the police and the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, (a.k.a Shi’ites)  yesterday,  assumed a dangerous dimension, claiming the lives of a Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, and no fewer than six members of the group. Three police officers are said to be in critical condition following a bloody clash between the Islamic sect and security forces, yesterday in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

MR Emmanuel Umohinyang, social commentator and analyst, is the Convener of Re – elect Buhari Movement, RBM. In this interview, he says there is no basis for the Inspector General of Police, IGP, and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission of INEC to be asked to resign.

On-the-rise actress, Joke Lawal is living up to the title bestowed on her in 2016 as Nollywood New Bride by White Cowry Awards as the one-time City People Awards nominee is rapidly becoming a force to reckon with in the make-believe world.

By Pamela Echemunor Linda Osifo, Meg Otanwa and Morris Kay Sesay; these three phenomenally gifted artistes – all well read and all entrenched with a passion for the arts retreated from their comfort zones to pursue a career in acting and film making. With hope in their hearts and a longing spirit to succeed, these […]

By Jemi Ekunkunbor She typifies the quintessential brain and brawn. She has a CV that is as impressive as her looks. She holds a BSc in Economics (First Class Honours) from the University of Hull, U.K., a Masters in Economics and Finance from the University of Warwick, also in the U.K., and an MBA from […]

By Latasha Ngwube Flowers have always been a part of our lives in some way. Wedding bouquets, birthdays, gestures of affection, horticultural clubs, Valentines’ day celebrations, leisure gardens, parks, condolence gifts, care packages…you name it but chances are you can’t escape it. As an integral part of nature’s landscape or the ‘piece de resistance’  as […]

By Pamela Echemunor Yemi Eberechi Alade, popularly known as Yemi Alade, is an afro-pop musical artiste who made her rise to stardom after winning the ‘Peak Talent Show’ in 2009. The afro-pop princess, who is a graduate of the University of Lagos with a degree in Geography, always had a flair for music. After winning […]

By – Pamela Echemunor Omowunmi Akinnifesi is not just another pretty face; she is a businesswoman and Environmental Ambassador for Lagos State. Although life started out easy for the stunning 29 year old entrepreneur, she set out determined to make it on her own. In 2005, she clinched the coveted MBGN title and since then, […]