Controversial closure
SHOLA ADEKOLA reports that the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja is raising concerns among stakeholders, despite assurances that…
Fatal stab: How man died fighting with wife over money
The Christmas season is often regarded as a time of love and sharing but it was a tragic period for…
Chibok girls: Waiting for 1,000 days
Over 30 months after the abduction of more than 200 girls from a government secondary school in Chibok, Borno State,…
How to survive recession in 2017 —Experts
Nigeria’s economy formally entered into recession in the second quarter of 2016, beginning from the month of May. It marked…
Seven dangerous spots to watch in 2017
With nearly all victims of recent robberies and deceit coming to such grief around bridges in Lagos, the duo of…
Badagry: Lagos’ untapped gold mine
Badagry was quite calm on Monday. It was a public holiday and many residents spent the day indoors. Except for…
Woman returns home 40 years after she was laid to rest!
This story is strange, odd but true. A woman practically died of snake bite 40 years ago, was ‘laid to…
In Ibadan, it’s refuse everywhere
The old appellation for the city of Ibadan as the dirtiest city in Nigeria is once again coming to the…
As Wike battles unfinished projects
Rivers State has been in the news for different things in recent times. Many are quick to paint the picture…
Pupil’s welfare takes centre stage at stakeholders’ forum
The role of a teachers in moulding the destiny of individual students has been emphasised over time as it had…
Day Oyo judiciary rewarded excellence
To many people that are used to the hallowed aura that usually permeates the seat of judicial power in Oyo…
47-year-old amputee lives at hospital gate, needs N254,530 to leave
After having her leg amputated following a medical crisis as a diabetic, Omowumi Odekanle is still facing a dilemma as…
Ban on car importation by land: In whose interest?
By Tunde Busari It was with much dissatisfaction that a large percentage of vehicle owners, car dealers and prospective car…
UN partners others, promotes women welfare
The twilight of President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration marked a new in the struggle for justice for victims of Gender Based…
NEPAD aims for rice sufficiency, discourages outright ban on importation
Over the months, the astronomical rice in prices of food commodities especially rice had been a cause of concern to…
Bound together in death •The tragic end of an easygoing elderly couple
RESIDENTS of Andero community, Tanke area of Ilorin metropolis, the Kwara State capital, were thrown into fear and apprehension a…
They told me to encourage my husband to pay ransom
In recent times, Benue State has witnessed many incidents of kidnappings. A female journalist, Yuadoo Tor-Agbidye, who was kidnapped recently,…
Nigerians’ undying love for holidays
It is not uncommon to see Nigerians rejoicing over the declaration of public holidays, especially if the holidays will run…
‘Desperate things we did to survive recession-plagued Christmas’
Tough times never last but tough people do, they say. OLALEKAN OLABULO, SHOLA ADEKOLA, OLATUNDE DODONDAWA and AKIN ADEWAKUN tell…
How modern-day slaves are imported into Lagos
Human traffickers are always a step ahead of law enforcers in bringing in their cargoes. LEKAN OLABULO, TOLA ADENUBI, NAZA…
