The Segun Mimiko puzzle

DEFECTION is not unusual in political calculations. And it is not novel. As has been established in Nigeria, our politicians are irredeemably unstable and thus unpredictable and unreliable! Elsewhere, in saner societies, politicians defect on grounds of ideological convictions known to one and all. But, in this country, the motivation is most times borne out of vaulting personal interests and traitorous idiosyncrasies that border on pedestrianism and selfishness.

BREAKING NEWS! Abia guber: Alex Otti resigns as Diamond Bank GMD/CEO

…As CBN appoints Uzoma Dozie new GMD/CEO
 The Group Managing Director/CEO of Diamond Bank Plc Dr. Alex Otti has voluntary retired in order to pursue his gubernatorial ambition in the forthcoming Abia State election.

Onyeka Onwenu’s Midas touch

When music cum screen diva, Onyeka Onwenu was appointed Director General of the National Council for Women Development (NCWD), some people felt that she deserved much better. For them, not only is the ‘Elegant Stallion’ highly educated with a Master’s degree in Media Studies, she is also a mega star who deserved a bigger portfolio. On the contrary, others welcomed Onyeka’s appointment as the NCWD boss, saying she is a natural women’s rights advocate.

Don’t use youths for political violence in 2015 –Temitope Adewale, President, YACOON

A youth leader, Temitope Adewale, founder and president of Young Achievers Campaign Organisation of Nigeria (YACOON), has urged politicians not to induce the youths to commit violence during the 2015 elections.

As a child, I knew there was something different about me –Bob Manuel-Udokwu

Bob Manuel-Udokwu has been basking in the euphoria of his new appointment as the Senior Special Assistant on Creative Media, Movie and Entertainment to the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano. Pleased with what he has accomplished in Nollywood, the tall, handsome anchor of Gulder Ultimate Searcher (GUS) recently declared his intention to vie for a seat in the Anambra State House of Assembly. He opened up to TS Weekend. Excerpts:

Police battle fighters in Tunisian town

A member of Tunisia's security forces has been killed in a shootout with an armed group at its hideout in a town near the capital.

Fire Engulfs Murtala Mohammed International Airport

Fire outbreak has been reported to have occurred not long ago at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport.

 The fire which was said to have swallowed up the second floor of the MMIA terminal according to
DAILYPOST  was however put out before any major damage was done. Eyewitnesses say it was as a result of electrical surge from the FAAN commercial department.