Rotimi Akinola

Nigeria is not a country. It's a mindset.

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OPINION: “Educated Aregbesola”; the newest oxymoron, by Femi Adeyeye

“News of Ogbeni Aregbe receiving an award as Best Governor in Education left me unhinged as it took me a lot of time to pick the mildest of the titles that came to my head as the title for this rejoinder.”

Man lived with scissors in stomach for 18 years following surgery error

The 15-centimetre scissors was found in an ultrasound scan near his colon.

“Stop judging me for my father’s sins” – Abacha’s daughter begs Nigerians

Fatima Gumsu, one of the daughters of former military head of state Sani Abacha has…

Canada: “Drunk” pilot passes out with 99 passengers on board

The 37-year-old pilot was replaced before the plane continued on its journey.

Uganda: Police arrest girl, 14, married off after father received goat, cash from groom

“She dropped out of school and told us that she wanted to get married to the man who was responsible for her pregnancy and as a Muslim, I had no objection,” her father, Ngobi reportedly said.

Sterling Bank Abeokuta branch on fire

Customers were reported to have scampered for safety in bids to escape the flames which started from one of the branch’s offices.

MMM Nigeria superstars warn critics to “mind your business” in New Year music video

The MMM acapella titled “Mind Your Business” is a cover of gospel title “You Deserve It” by JJ Hairston.

Look back at the 17 biggest stories of 2016

What an eventful year!

Lagos water scarcity: OPC member threatens to machete teacher as public tap hustle go ugly

Such rancour is not uncommon in the area whenever water becomes scarce.

Motorcycle parts dealer arrested for allegedly trafficking £3.8m worth of cocaine in footwear sole

A 34-year-old motorcycle parts dealer, Kingsley Okolo was arrested by NDLEA officers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for allegedly trafficking £3.8m worth of cocaine.

Buy Nigeria to grow Naira: Senate launches #MadeInNigeria contest to support locally made products

Interested local manufacturers are expected to record a video between 45 seconds and 3 minutes showcasing their products or services that are alternatives to imported ones.

Yemi Osinbajo: Nigeria’s missing VP resurfaces in star-studded New Year track

The VIP cast sang Isaac Watts’ hymn, “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”.

“How abusive husband beat me to stupor on Christmas Day” – Nigerian mother of three

“Look at my life now! How I wish I left this marriage since!”

Without admitting 2016 prophecy failures, Adeboye releases 2017 predictions

Judging by how Adeboye’s prophecies fared last year, how reliable are these 2017 predictions?

Super Eagles defender Elderson Echiéjilé weds lover in Warri

Happy Married Life!

“Pathetic” Trump shades Clinton, Obama in New Year message

“Happy New Year to those who have fought me and lost so badly they just don’t know what to do. Love!”

Southern Kaduna killings: El-Rufai accused of barring injured victims from government hospital

“Victims of armed herdsmen attacks have been left to either die without medical attention or visit a private hospital.”

Terrorist dresses as Santa Claus, kills 35 at Istanbul New Year party

The world celebrates today. Turkey mourns.