Jude Ndukwe: Buhari’s proposed emergency powers and how not to kill a nation
It is a season of the absurd. Nigeria is haemorrhaging uncontrollably, left for too long to bleed and now in near-comatose situation. Truly, she is in dire need of urgent attention as she suffers from...
View ArticleNFF took away my official car, I’m done with Nigeria – Siasia
Samson Siasia, who recently won bronze with Nigeria’s U-23 team at the 2016 Olympics, has said he is “done” working for Nigeria. The coach revealed he has not been contacted by any staff of the Sports...
View ArticleNigeria under APC is more divided than during civil war – Dokpesi
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Chairmanship aspirant, Raymond Dokpesi, on Saturday said Nigeria under the current administration of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was now more divided...
View ArticleSome influential Kogi indigenes working against state – Bello
In its efforts to boost the fight against violent crimes, the Kogi government has donated over 104 patrol vans to the Army, Police, Navy and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. Other...
View ArticleNSCDC alerts public on syndicates sponsoring protests in Borno IDPs camps
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned syndicates planning to stage protest, using Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), in order to undermine the existing peaceful atmosphere...
View ArticleI’m ready to discuss release of Chibok girls with Boko Haram – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the preparedness of the Federal Government to discuss the release of the Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram terror group since 2014. In an interview with...
View ArticleCrocodile Smile: Troops raid kidnappers’ hideout in Rivers, rescue victim
Troops of Two Brigade Nigerian Army, involved in the ongoing Crocodile Smile operation in the Niger Delta region, Saturday raided a notorious kidnappers’ camp at Obiozumini near Obite, in...
View ArticleEFCC grills Jonathan’s Chief of Staff over N585m house; ex-Perm Sec allegedly...
Former Chief of Staff to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Brig. Gen. Jones Oladehinde Arogbofa (rted), has been grilled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Some officials, according...
View ArticleMy player washed and wore same set of jersey for two years – Siasia
Coach of the bronze winning under-23 team, Samson Siasia, has said that the team used one set of Jersey through out the African Championship in Senegal and preparation for the Olympics. He also...
View ArticleMay Eid-el-Kabir enlarge your capacity to treasure our relationships – CAN...
Rev. Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammed Sar’d Abubakar and all...
View ArticleRice may sell for N40, 000 per bag in December – Minister
Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has warned that Nigeria must start producing rice by December 2016 or risk having the produce hit N40,000 per bag....
View ArticleKogi officials arrested for allegedly diverting N230m pension fund
Five top civil servants in Kogi State have been arrested for allegedly diverting N230m pension fund to their private uses. The Accountant-General of the state, Alhaji Yusuf Okala, confirmed the...
View ArticleAccess Bank is Nigeria’s Best Bank, Herbert Wigwe is Bank CEO of the year
Access Bank Plc has emerged the best bank in Nigeria for the year 2016. The announcement was made by the Award Committee at this year’s Business Day Annual Banking Awards, which held at the Eko...
View ArticleRio 2016 Paralympics: Lucy Ejike wins Nigeria’s third gold medal
Team Nigeria’s captain, Lucy Ejike, has added another gold medal to the country’s haul, at the ongoing 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio, Brazil. Ejike broke the Paralympic and world record three successive...
View ArticleFederal government biting more than it can chew – Mimiko
The Ondo State Governor, Mr. Olusegun Mimiko, has stated that true federalism remained the only panacea for the growth and development of the country. He held that the Federal Government was biting...
View ArticleNorth East will remain indebted to Buhari for tackling insecurity – Chief Imam
The Chief Imam of Bauchi Central Mosque, Sheikh Ahmed Baban-Inna, has stated that the people of North East geopolitical zone would remain indebted to President Muhammadu Buhari for coming to their...
View ArticleBe patient and prayerful for Buhari – Muslim clerics in Ekiti
Muslim leaders in Ekiti State have urged Muslims and indeed all Nigerians to be patient with the President Mohammadu Buhari-led administration, adding that with prayers and steadfastness, the...
View ArticleWeapon-carrying herdsmen not Nigerians – Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, says the so called Fulani herdsmen moving with guns, causing violence, fighting with farmers are not Nigerians, but foreign terrorists. Abubakar stated...
View Article2016 NCC Tennis League Cup: Sylvester Emmanuel beats Michael Moses in men’s...
Sylvester Emmanuel, Offikwu Tennis Club, (TC) Kaduna defeated Michael Moses, Tombim Tennis Club (TC), FCT 2-1 in the men single at the ongoing 2016 Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) Tennis League...
View ArticleLalong’s administration uninspiring – Hon. Kaze
A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bitrus Kaze, has described the Governor Simon Lalong-led APC administration in Plateau State as “uninspiring,” saying the governor’s support for...
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