PDP: Yam, pepper, scatter, scatter

Just like every other political party in Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party is a patchwork of disparate tendencies. No wonder it is now bursting at the seams. An aspiring polemicist, and university student, who has now overstayed his welcome at home, courtesy of the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities strike, says of the PDP crisis, ‘Things Fall Apart.’ Recent events in the PDP can be described as a saga of many twists and turns. Ex-Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, six northern Governors, Aliyu Wamakko, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Murtala Nyako, Babangida Aliyu, Abdulfatah Ahmed and Sule Lamido, with Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi in tow, stormed out of the Eagle Square venue of the PDP mini Convention, to converge on the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre. They alleged that some of their supporters were prevented from contesting vacant party offices, formed the New PDP and elected Kawu Baraje Acting Chairman, Dr. Sam Jaja Acting Vice Chairman, and Olagunsoye Oyinlola Acting Secretary.

What addiction to smart phone can do to you

Do you check your email every five minutes on your phone? Do you reach for it during a board meeting or church services when all phones should be put in silent mode? Then you may have caught the fever.

Experts say if you respond to emails, blackberry, facebook, twitter or whatsapp messages at night and you feel disconnected when you wake up with no message from the various networking sites on your mobile app, you are a smart phone addict.

Worse still, you might as well be suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder — an anxiety disorder that is characterised by recurrent obsessions and/or repetitive behaviours — such as checking your smart apps religiously!

Child marriage: Stella Damasus, Sani Yerima clash on Al Jazeera

Nollywood actress Stella Damasus and Senator Yerima were both guests on ‘The Stream’ a programme aired on International News Network Al Jazeera. They went head-to-head on the controversial issue of Child marriage.
Stella, YerimaSenator Yerima re-affirmed that he married his fourth wife when she was 14 years and they both now have a son together. He said he finds nothing wrong with his actions, claiming that his 14 year-old wife had reciprocated his feelings.

Fame has favoured me in so many way – Doris Simoen

*Doris

Beautiful Nollywood actress, Doris Simeon isn’t a scandal- prone person but the issue of separation between her and her former husband, actor and director, Daniel Ademinokan got her name dragged around in a mesh-work of gossips and rumours that hasn’t really panned out.

She was chatted up by Juliet Ebirim at a recent event and here is the conversation that ensued. Excerpts: Tell us about yourself? My name is Doris Simeon. I’m from Edo State, Igbila to be precise. I’m from a family of five, though I am an orphan now.

Scores escape death in LAGBUS crash

Some LAGBUS

Scores of people escaped death in Lagos State when a LAGBUS with number plate, XU 998 AAA, rammed into four stationary vehicles.

The incident was said to have occurred under the Carter Bridge at the Ebute-Ero area.

The LAGBUS was said to have been headed for Leventis, Lagos Island.

Eyewitnesses told our correspondent on Thursday that the bus, which was filled to capacity with some passengers standing, was on top speed before suddenly skidding off the road due to brake failure. A bystander, identified as Francis, was allegedly hit in the process.

Dozens injured as 130 vehicles crash in London

Dozens injured as 130 vehicles crash in London
 

Sixty people have been injured as more than 130 vehicles were involved in a series of crashes in thick fog on the Sheppey crossing in Kent.

The BBC reported that eight of those hurt in the collisions, which took place in thick fog, sustained serious injuries.

Ambulance crews said 35 casualties needed hospital treatment in what were described as “horrendous scenes”.

The A249 bridge was closed for more than nine hours and reopened to traffic at about 17:30.

Corporal shoots ASP dead during argument at station

When on April 6, 2013, Jane and Olusoji Elegbede got married in Lagos State, their joy knew no bounds.

Although Olusoji was a policeman serving in Yobe State, which is fraught with security challenges, Jane did not mind living there with him.

Their plan was to settle down, have children and grow old together.

Unfortunately, this was not to be as Olusoji, an Assistant Superintendent of Police,

Students threaten to shut private varsities over ASUU strike

Ado Ekiti — UNIVERSITY students under the umbrella of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, yesterday, took to the streets in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, calling on the Federal Government to accede to the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.

They equally threatened to shut down activities in the private universities in the country should the crisis linger on.

The students who displayed several placards with various inscriptions, lambasted the Federal Government for its failure to honour the agreement it entered into with ASUU since 2009.

Fashola bars Molue from Lagos Island

The Lagos State Government has barred big commercial buses, popularly called Molue, from operating on Lagos Island.

The government explained that it also did not expect the buses to ply Third Mainland, Eko and Carter bridges, adding that operating in the Central Business District had become history for the buses.

A statement from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority on Thursday said the move was to ensure adequate monitoring of the operations of commercial vehicles and compliance with traffic rules and regulations.

FG approves 5-year jail term and N200, 000 fine for exam cheats

The minister of Education, Prof Ruqayyat Rufai, announced yesterday that students caught from now on cheating during exams will face a five year jail term or N200,000 fine or both.

This decision was reached during the Federal Executive Council weekly meeting that held in Abuja yesterday. The new law states in part...

23-Year-Old Wicked Woman Arrested For Dumping Baby In Toilet

THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has nabbed a 23-year-old woman, Hadiza Shehu of Yankoli Quarters in Hadejia Local Council of the state, for dumping her day-old baby boy in a pit latrine after giving birth at midnight.

Nigerian conjoined twins “healthy” after operation in India

 Doctors declared Wednesday that a pair of formerly conjoined twins were healthy and happy after they were successfully separated in a marathon “nerve-wracking” operation in India by a team of 40 specialists.The one-year-old girls from Nigeria, sporting matching

Dangote refinery to employ 8,000 engineers, create jobs for 85,000 Nigerians

The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said about 8,000 engineers would be needed for the smooth take off of the nine- billion- dollar Dangote Refinery/Fertiliser plant in Ondo.Dangote told State House correspondents on Wednesday in Abuja that the project, when completed, would provide direct and indirect jobs for 85,000 Nigerians.

Here’s what sleeplessness does to your brain

For many people, having sound and refreshing sleep at night is a mirage. They may go to bed and drift to sleep almost immediately, but they soon wake up a few hours later. And they may remain awake for the rest of the night, especially at a time when a ‘normal’ person should be enjoying a deep sleep.

For some people, no matter how tired they are, sleep still eludes them, and they may need all the tricks in the book — including taking sleep-inducing drugs — to be able to sleep. Yet, it goes without saying that being able to sleep well is essential to physical health and emotional well-being

What I hate about men – Mariam Elisha

Unlike other beauty queens who immediately disappear from the social scene after their reigns, Mariam Elisha has remained in the limelight. As former Miss Valentine, she has continued to expand her pet project in addition to other engagements. To her credit, her clothing line, Rikaoto and Urban Style magazine are fast becoming household names in Nigeria and beyond. She also has a foundation where she caters for the less-privileged children. In this interview, she talks about her modelling career, love life and plans for the future.