How I survived cancer- Wole Soyinka

The Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday disclosed that he is a cancer survivor.
He disclosed that he battled with cancer and survived only after receiving vigorous medications.
Mr. Soyinka spoke at a press conference at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He said the disease was first diagnosed in December 2013 and thanks to the early detection and compliance with medications, which he completed on October 28, he became free of the ailment last month.

Anambra: Obiano Bans Selling of Alcoholic Drinks in Motor Parks

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

In a bid to reduce road traffic crashes on the highways the Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has put a final ban on the selling of alcoholic drinks in all the motor parks across the State.

Gov Obiano who was represented by Commissioner for Transport, Barr. Chuma Mbonu, stated this while declaring open 2014  Ember Months Awareness Campaign Flag-Off said the state had put necessary measures in place to ensure accident- free Christmas season noting that anyone who violates the order would be severely dealt with.

He  said that his administration was paying huge attention road infrastructure in the state as to ease traffic within the state.

Tribute To Prominent Broadaster, CHAZ B

A prominent Nigerian radio broadcaster, Charles Bruce Chukwuma, also known as “Chaz B” is dead. Mr. Chukwuma was a popular presenter of a radio show “Sharing Life Issues” which aired on Inspiration FM Radio before moving to Rhythm FM.

Mr. Chukwuma abruptly signed off on air during his last presentation late Friday, telling listeners his colleague will finish the show. Friends and family said he died of complications arising from kidney failure.

Nigerian Man Sentenced To Death For Drug Trafficking In Malaysia

A Nigerian man, Abuchi Ngwoke, 35, was sentenced to death today November 25th, by a Malaysian Hight Court on a drug trafficking conviction .

Ngwoke was arrested at a Malaysian airport in 2012 after being found with 251.66 grams of Methamphetamine. According to reports, he swallowed gemstones in Nigeria before boarding a flight to Malaysia.

A date has not yet been set for his execution.

Extension of emergency rule, Tambuwal and President Jonathan

If history is any guide, it almost always starts this way. Like a sick joke or high drama without an apparent plot, full of tension that nevertheless ends in tragedy.

I am here talking of the violent attempt by the police to prevent Aminu Tambuwal, Speaker of the House of Representatives, from entering the House last Thursday.

The House had reconvened for an emergency session to consider the request by President Goodluck Jonathan for further six months extension of emergency rule in three North Eastern states at the epicentre of insurgent unrest.

PDP has higher chance of winning in Oyo State in 2015 – Funke Adesiyan

Funke Adesiyan, a Yoruba  actress who has done her own good share of blockbuster movies is as active as anyone vying for elective office in the coming elections. She ‘s contesting for a seat in Oyo State House of Assembly to represent Ibadan South East Constituency II and I as a PDP candidate.

“Politics has always been in me and I have been involved underground, but I decided to come out now to represent my people” she told newsmen at her formal declaration ceremony.

Cultists kidnap, murder Kogi varsity professor, student

Professor Otitolaye.

A lecturer with Kogi State University, KSU, Anyigba, Associate Professor Justice Olurotimi Otitolaye, has been reported killed by cult members in the institution.
lecturer
Vanguard gathered that Professor Otitolaye, who had been championing war against examination malpractice in the institution, was abducted around Stadium Road, near the campus on Friday night, on his way to a supermarket.
His bullet-riddled body was found in the early of hours of Sunday at Ejule, which is about 8 kilometres away from the school.

Biafra becomes AU member

Agitators for the actualisation of the state of Biafra have revealed their admission as mem­bers of the Economic, So­cial and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) General Assembly of the African Union (AU). This is even as they stated that notable Igbo leaders were still in court with the Federal Government of Nigeria over rights to self-determination

PDP blasts N700m budget for Aregbesola’s inauguration

Osun state chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, queried what it called “bogus budget” for the inauguration of Osun state governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola for a second term.
Governor Aregbesola is due to be inaugurated for another term on Thursday, November 27, but the opposition party in a statement issued in Osogbo by Prince Diran Odeyemi, the party’s spokesperson, said the budget of N700 million for the swearing-in ceremony “amid hunger by workers, who have not been paid salary in the last three months tells much about the kind of leaders holding the reigns in Osun at the moment.”

Police arrests Dismissed naval officer, others for hijacking truck with N20m goods

The police in Lagos have arrested a dismissed naval officer, Lawal Alli, who led five other gang members to allegedly hijacking a truck with goods which were valued at N20m.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the truck, marked LSD782XB, was hijacked by the suspects around Navy Town, Kirikiri, Apapa, Lagos State on Friday, November 14.