2015: Christian or Muslim governor for Lagos?

There is a campaign currently going on in Lagos State. Its drumbeat is beginning to reach a crescendo in recent times. As the race for the 2015 general elections gathers momentum, the question of who succeeds the incumbent governor, Babatunde Fashola, has become the subject of intense public speculation. The governor, who is on the final lap of his second term tenure, will quit office in 2015. Thus, it is not surprising that the debate of who replaces him will become the subject of public interest. The succession brouhaha in Lagos is not totally unexpected. Lagos, with a population of 25 million inhabitants, is perhaps the only Nigerian city with global acclaim. It has also over the years grown to be Nigeria’s most important state. Its massive internally generated revenue, about N17bn; a huge commercial and industrial base coupled with its being a former federal capital city make it a coveted state among the political elite in the country. That is why Lagos has been the theatre of fierce political battles–the struggle for its political dominance peaked since the return to democracy in 1999.

Tom Cruise denies abandoning daughter

 Hollywood megastar Tom Cruise has denied having “abandoned” his daughter Suri following his divorce from Katie Holmes last year, while acknowledging that he has seen less of the seven-year-old.In a statement filed in court this week, the US actor said he had a “wonderful relationship” with his daughter, who he said “has never indicated … that she has ever felt abandoned by me.”Tom with wife Katie Holmes and their daughter SuriCruise launched legal action last year against Bauer,

We know how to beat Arsenal –Rooney

   Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney believes that Manchester United’s extensive experience of beating Arsenal will stand the club in good stead for Sunday’s clash with the Premier League leader.

The Red Devils are eight points behind the Gunners after a poor start to their title defence, but the team is now unbeaten in eight matches in all competitions.

Consequently, Rooney is confident that his side can go some way to bridging the gap at Old Trafford.

“We’re obviously capable of beating Arsenal – we’ve done it many times in the past,” the England international told Goal.com.

Are you Prepared For Sunday’s Solar Eclipse?

As people all over the world prepare with great excitement for the solar eclipse, which will occur this Sunday, November 3, 2013, it is necessary to alert our people of the significance of the cosmic event and prepare them on how to safely observe it.

This very event is a solar eclipse, otherwise known as eclipse of the sun, which occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth thus casting the moon’s shadow either partially or wholly on the surface of the sun. It is essentially a natural phenomenon already demystified by science, even though religious and traditional believers often attribute supernatural significance to it.

UNN graduate wins Gulder Ultimate Search, gets N10m

Okike

Twenty-year old graduate of Electronics Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Daniel Okike, has emerged winner of the 10th edition of the Gulder Ultimate Reality Show.

With the victory, the Abia State native has won N10m and a brand new Mitsubishi Pajero.

The guy that had initially said he intended to establish a successful international import and export business outsmarted Edmund Umeabuani and Ifunanya Onike in the waters of the Usaka River, where the battle for the ultimate symbol held.

Wizkid is not a threat – Davido

    Davido

Davido is one artiste who sure knows how to blow his own trumpet. But, who won’t, when one has certain things going on well for oneself or when ‘the lines have fallen unto pleasant places’ as the Psalmist says. A rich father, a successful career which is barely three years old, a multi-million naira endorsement deal, sold-out concerts, a string of hits, a personal home, an enviable fleet of cars and a growing fan base – Davido boast all at the moment.

At 20, he has no doubt garnered what has taken many artistes years to achieve, that is, if God and mother-luck shines generously on them.

Dangers of using sleeping pills

It’s the middle of the night and you are staring at the bedroom ceiling, thinking about work, expenses, or the kids. Sleep just won’t come. Before you reach for that sleeping pill, you may want to think again. Do you know that relying on them may put your life at risk?

Sleeping pills help us to have a decent night sleep, especially when we cannot seem to do it on our own. But a new research by scientists in Pennsylvania, USA, has revealed that these pills doing more than knocking you out.

The study, which involved over 10,000 patients who took sleeping pills and 20,000 matched patients who did not, shows that users are four times likely to die from it than non-users.

According to the lead scientist, Dr. Daniel Kripke, patients who took sleeping pills died 4.6 times as often during follow-ups averaging 2.5 years.

ACP didn’t fondle lady’s breast –Police

   The controversial picture.

The Nigeria Police has described the photograph, which showed a senior police officer in the act of fondling the breast of an unknown lady, as fake. It said the picture, which went viral on the Internet, was deliberately fabricated with the aid of Adobe Photoshop technology to mislead the public.

The alleged amorous scene, the police authorities claimed, did not take place and the officer had nothing to do with the woman.

The police said it arrived at this conclusion after interrogating the policeman, who was seen in the type of uniform worn by officers of the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police.

How to maintain debt-free lifestyle

    Debt consequences

Staying debt free is never an easy option and for most people, overspending each month is the norm. Using these 10 tips may help you to stay debt free this year and in the future.

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Bianca is greedy, Ojukwu’s relatives tell court

    Bianca Ojukwu

Some members of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu’s family have alleged that the widow of the deceased, Bianca, is greedy by laying claim to some assets of her late husband.

In a 19-paragraph statement of defence filed before a Lagos High Court, Igbosere, the Ojukwu Transport Limited and seven family members challenged Bianca to prove her claims in the suit which she instituted on behalf of her two underage sons.

The two sons – Afamefuna and Nwachukwu – are the claimants on record in the suit numbered, LD/1539/2012.

What electronic gadgets can do to you

A gadget is a device or appliance having a unique purpose and function. At the time of their invention, gadgets are often way ahead in terms of novelty and uniqueness. This is what makes them so desirable and ‘cool.’

That modern gadgets have changed the world is an understatement. No one wants to go back to the days of no television, no Internet and definitely no cell phone.

Each day, tech companies churn out the latest versions of laptops and mobile phones, while household and kitchen appliances are not left out.

While it is easy to get caught up in the rave of the moment, there is increasing scientific evidence linking ‘electropollution’ to the rise in cancer, birth defects, fibromyalgia, Alzheimer’s disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, depression, learning disabilities and even Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

William, Kate gather friends, family for son’s christening

LONDON (AFP) – Britain’s Prince William and his wife Catherine named the godparents for their baby son Prince George on Wednesday, as they gathered close friends and family for a low-key christening far removed from the global hype surrounding his birth.

The couple broke with tradition by only naming one royal, William’s cousin and champion horse-rider Zara Philips, in the list of seven godparents, with the others being childhood, university and work friends.


Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive with their son Prince George of Cambridge at Chapel Royal in St James’s Palace in central London on October 23, 2013, ahead of the christening of the three month-old prince. AFP PHOTO

3 confirmed dead, as Lagos suffers cholera outbreak

At least three persons were confirmed dead, while few others were said to have been discharged after treatment in Lagos, following outbreak of cholera in at least five local government areas.This came barely three days after eight persons reportedly died in Plateau State, due to the outbreak of the disease.Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, who disclosed this, in Alausa, Ikeja, urged residents to report any case immediately to the nearest health facility as well as maintain high level of hygiene.According

Police arrest Melaye, other anti-Oduah protesters

Policemen whisking away the leader of the Anti-Corruption Network, Dino Melaye and some the group’s members, during their protest against Oduah, in Abuja ... on Wednesday.

A bloody clash was on Wednesday averted at the Federal Secretariat, Abuja as members of the Anti-Corruption Network led by its Executive Secretary, Mr. Dino Melaye and a group of youths allegedly sponsored by the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah clashed during a protest against the purchase of two armoured vehicles worth N255m for the minister.

Melaye, a former member of the House of Representatives and his group were held hostage for about 50 minutes by a team of about 200 riot policemen led by an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sunday Odukoya.