Buhari using security agencies to clampdown on innocent Igbos – MASSOB alleges
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has accused the Buhari-led administration of using security agencies to discreetly victimize its members. The claim was put...
View ArticlePlanned increase in data tariff was to create competition – NCC
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), on Friday said that the planned increase in data tariff by telecom operators was to create competition in the sector. Alhaji Ismail Adedigba, NCC Deputy...
View ArticleFayose’s Account: PDP hails judiciary for curbing EFCC alleged ‘impunity’
The faction of the Alhaji Ahmed Makarfi Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) , has lauded the nation’s judiciary for curbing what he described ‘as the impunity of the Economic and...
View ArticleAnichebe doubtful for Watford game
Sunderland striker, Victor Anichebe could miss Saturday’s Premier League game against Watford at the Stadium of Light. The Nigerian sat out their 1-0 loss to Chelsea in midweek, because of an injury he...
View ArticleUgandan Court orders Interpol to arrest Wizkid, manager
A Ugandan court has issued an order, directing operatives of the Ugandan police and the International Police (Interpol), to arrest Nigeria pop star, Wizkid and his manager, Sunday Are. The order was...
View ArticleSupreme Court judgement has vindicated me – Ex-Governor Nyako
Ex-governor of Adamawa State, Admiral Murtala Nyako, has hailed the Supreme Court judgement over his impeachment, noting that he has been vindicated. He explained that the clearance of allegations,...
View ArticleI won in the past because I had amazing players – Guardiola admits
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola agrees that his success at Barcelona and Bayern Munic was because he had amazing players. The Spaniard won six league titles in seven seasons as manager in La...
View ArticleIMN: Human Rights Watch warns Nigerian govt against ‘repression’ of Shiites
The Human Rights Watch, HRW, has warned against what it described as “violent repression” of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, stating that the Nigerian government should hold accountable all those...
View ArticleFemi Adesina: PMB at 74: Peace shuttle in birthday week
What a helluva week for a man who turns 74 today. In one day, in his birthday week, he flew from Abuja to Monrovia, from there to Freetown, and then to Banjul, in The Gambia. He held meetings lasting...
View ArticleEFCC boss, Magu risks imprisonment
A Chief Magistrate Court in Mpape, FCT, yesterday issued a notice of committal action against the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu over an alleged...
View ArticleNigeria’s foreign reserves hit five months high at $25bn
For the first time in five months, Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves has returned to the $25 billion it was before plunging to an 11-year-low of $24.76 billion earlier in 2016. As at yesterday,...
View ArticleWhy I conceded defeat to Buhari in 2015 – Jonathan
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has revealed that he was not forced by anybody, whether within the country or abroad, to concede defeat to Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 elections....
View ArticleLay down your arms – Delta Monarch urges Niger Delta Militants
The Pere of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom, HRM. S.P. Luke JP , Pere Kalanama VIII has urged militants and all aggrieved stakeholders in the Niger Delta Region of to lay down their arms and give the President...
View ArticleObasanjo’s strained relationship with Atiku started long before third term...
A PDP Chieftain and three-time gubernatorial aspirant in Adamawa State, Dr. Umar Ardo, has stated that the quarrel between former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and his then principal, Chief Olusegun...
View ArticleNigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Sunday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers 1. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that nobody forced him to concede defeat to his successor, Mumammadu Buhari. Jonathan...
View ArticleWe can’t do more than pray for MMM victims – NDIC
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, Umaru Ibrahim, has said there is nothing else the agency could do except to offer prayers for the victims of the recently...
View ArticleMan tortures kids with hot knife over fish in Ondo
A 41-year-old man identified as Alhaji Kasali Mumuni has reportedly inflicted serious wound on his two children, 9-year-old Maryam and Ojonla, 6, with hot knife in Owo, Ondo State capital, for...
View ArticleAbolish Shariah if you don’t like Christian courts — CAN fires back at Muslims
The General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Musa Asake, has stated that Muslims have no right to kick against a proposed bill to establish Christian courts across Nigeria. The...
View ArticlePremier League: Manchester City fight back to defeat Arsenal
Raheem Sterling scored the winner for Manchester City, as they came from behind to beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad on Sunday. The Gunners, who were defeated 2-1 by Everton in midweek, needed a positive...
View ArticleManchester United want Mourinho to stay for next 10 years
Manchester United are looking to tie down Jose Mourinho for the next decade. Mourinho has never stayed at a club for more than three years, but United chiefs want the 53-year-old to break that jinx at...
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