Month: March 2014
US freezes $458mn Sani Abacha cash
The United States today said it had ordered a freeze on $458 million in assets hidden in European accounts by…
Obasanjo thanks God, says he is not perfect
Abiodun Onafuye/ Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that he is not a perfect being and people should not…
Obasanjo not sure of his birthday
Former Nigerian leader, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo marked his 77th birthday today, with President Goodluck Jonathan leading an army of well…
My Last Meeting With Jonathan
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, suspended Central Bank Governor, tells ADEMOLA ADEGBAMIGBE and EBHOMELE EROMOSELE what was discussed at the last meeting…
Of Hallmark Award And Senator Ndoma-Egba
By Michael Jegede On 21 February, 2014, the award of ‘Lawmaker of the Year 2013’ was conferred on Majority Leader…
The Return Of Fuel Scarcity
By Tayo Ogunbiyi Without doubt, the availability of petroleum, a major by-product of crude oil, is crucial to the continuous…
Indians get polling date
India, the world’s biggest democracy, on Wednesday set April 7 as the start of parliamentary elections expected to see the…
Finger-in-vagina Pastor arrested
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta A Nigerian pastor has been arrested in the western Nigerian state of Ogun after the police were told…
Abusing me not beneficial to your states, Jonathan tells governors
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday excoriated Nigerian Governors attacking him and his office and added that doing so will not…
World Cup: Brazil has a lot of work to do, says FIFA
Brazil still has a lot of work to do to get ready for the 2014 World Cup finals, FIFA secretary…
Fuel Scarcity: NNPC opens reserve
Nigeria said on Tuesday it had released fuel from its reserves to ease a crippling shortage that has caused long…
Libya to rehabilitate exiled royal family
Libya decided Tuesday to rehabilitate the family of the late king Idriss, who was overthrown by Muammar Gadhafi, himself toppled…
Insight: Nigerian army losing grip over Boko Haram
Nigeria’s military is losing control of swathes of the largely Muslim northeast to Boko Haram insurgents who are killing civilians…
President Jonathan Okays NJC Sack Of Two Judges
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the sack of two judges announced last week by the National Judicial Council (NJC). The…
Jonathan Sacks FAAN, NCAA, NAMA, NCAT Bosses
Simon Ateba/Aviation correspondent The Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Tuesday sacked virtually all aviation chiefs in the troubled industry,…
LG Bosses Face Sack Over Immunisation, Says Oshiomhole
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, southern Nigeria, Tuesday warned all local government council chairmen in the state…
Yobo Out Of Mexico Tie
Returnee Super Eagles’ skipper, Joseph Yobo, has been ruled out of the international friendly match between Nigeria and Mexico slated…
IG Promotes 24,118 Police Officers
Oluokun Ayorinde/Abuja As part of on-going measures geared towards boosting the morale of police officers and rewarding those who have…
100 Days To World Cup: Problems Under Control, Says Blatter
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday that Brazil’s World Cup problems are under control as preparations enter the final…
CBN Junior Open: Mary-Love Wins U-12
Damilare Okunola Mary-Love Edwards, has retained the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN Junior Open girls U-12 trophy which she won…
In Praise of Hard Working Women
By Adeleke Adeeko About a week after the passing of Dorcas Abosede Adeeko (nee Oresanya), my mother and of three…
YCAD, More Than A Revolution!
By ‘Dimeji Daniels What existed in the agriculture sector in Ekiti State before the Fayemi administration came on board was…
Between Owelle Rochas, Imo People And The Gathering Locusts
By Peter Claver Oparah And so they gathered, like supercilious vultures, gathered around a rotting corpse. They made all the…
Lagosians, Ogun Residents Groan As Fuel Scarcity Worsens
Eromosele Ebhomele It has been hell for residents of Lagos and Ogun, two of Nigeria’s western states, since last week…
Sunny Ade, D’Banj Tiwa Savage For Lagos Concert
The Lagos social and entertainment circuit will reverberate with musical performances from A-list Nigerian artistes, as well as comedians during…
New Home Owners Emerge In Lagos
Kazeem Ugbodaga At least 98 new home owners have emerged in Lagos under the Lagos Home Ownership Mortgage Scheme, HOMS,…
Statutory Allocation: Fashola Sues Jonathan
Kazeem Ugbodaga & Eromosele Ebhomele Governor Babatunde Fashola says he is suing the President Goodluck Jonathan-led Federal Government over illegal…
Blood On Troubled Waters
By Adebayo Lamikanra Being something of a bibliophile, one of the most enjoyable things about being a student at the…
Steady Electricity: How Long Do We Wait?
By Kanayo Esinulo There was a huge joy among informed Nigerians when the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) was…
Boko Haram: The Cameroon Connection
It has now dawned on President Paul Biya of the Republic of Cameroon and his government that the Boko Haram…