2015: Sambo’s PDP reconciliation moves unsettle APC

As political manoeuvres towards the 2015 general elections intensify, the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) is jittery over the moves by Vice President Namadi Sambo to reconcile aggrieved members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across the country, Daily Sun can now reveal.
Vice President Sambo has embarked on an unexpected peace drive across the country, reconciling aggrieved aspirants of the party and galvanising support to ensure victory of the party in the coming polls.

Boko Haram: Kalu commends military, police

Eminent businessman and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, has applauded the Nigerian Armed Forces, police and other security agencies for their patriotism in curbing insurgency.
He explained that the military and police remain a great asset in ensuring internal peace and security.
Kalu made the remarks at a meeting with a group of Nigerian professionals based in London.

Suicide bomber kills self in failed mission

A suicide bomber blew self up yesterday in Gombe State, after being denied access to the premises of the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA), at Tudunwada in the capital, Gombe. Eight worshippers were injured and rushed to hospital.

We don’t know you, MASSOB tells Ikedife elders’ council

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has disassociated itself from the Supreme Council of the Indigenous People of Biafra, led by Dr. Dozie Ikedife, which claimed that it would be bringing together all pro-Biafra groups.

A Reality of Their Own: Jameis Winston, Rape and Seminole Fandom at Florida State

Jameis Winston (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Before every Florida State Seminoles home game, mascot Chief Osceola rides out on his horse and throws a flaming spear, to the delight of fans. Never mind that the real Chief Osceola did not ride a horse into battle (leading the second Seminole war in the swampy Everglades was not an equestrian pursuit). But in Tallahassee, when it comes to the football program, reality is what you say it is to

Babajide Awoyinfa: Should Celebrities Flaunt their Wealth on Social Media?

 

In spite of the controversies associated with its output, social media has continued to be the veritable platform of choice for celebrities to air their views.

Due to the burgeoning nature of the Nigerian entertainment industry, many celebrities now have the financial capacity to acquire state-of the-art vehicles, homes, embark on trips to exotic places, and all these are usually uploaded on social media.

Billionaire New Year! DJ Cuppy Rings in 2015 with Dangote & dad, Otedola

Who can guess what billionaires chat about when they wine and dine?!
Every year the Boat Club in Lagos holds a New Year countdown and fireworks show for its members and their guests – the Nigerian elite. This year was no different as some of Africa’s richest men were in attendance.