Year: 2015
APC condemns Saraki, Dogara, says it stands on its list
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned what transpired in both chambers of the National Assembly on Thursday in Abuja.…
Ikorodu Robbery, The Police And Public Security
Tayo Ogunbiyi According to eye witness accounts, the Wednesday armed robbery operation, that threw a part of the ancient town…
Army deserter arrested for armed robbery in Benin
Jethro Ibileke/Benin An army deserter, simply identified as Lance Corporal Adegoke, has been arrested for armed robbery in Benin, Edo…
N19.2bn: Sylva faces fresh corruption charges
The romance between former governor of Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC seems to…
Obama to host Buhari 20 July
United States President, Barack Obama, will welcome his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari to Washington next month, the White House announced…
Before Bola Tinubu is Crucified
By Remi Oyeyemi “Even among thieves, there is honour.” – Professor Wole Soyinka “Though, force can protect in emergency, only…
Buhari appoints Ahmed Idris as AGF
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Idris as the new Accountant General of the Federation…
Ambode sets up taskforce to deal with Apapa gridlock
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has declared zero tolerance against indiscriminate parking of articulated trucks on roads in Apapa…
Buhari’s ministerial list suffers fresh hitch
With the Senate announcing an adjournment till 21 July, President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial list will have to be delayed for…
Restless Reps join Senators on month-long recess
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigeria’s House of Representatives has taken a cue from the Senate and also adjourned till 21 July. Speaker…
Gunmen shoot NMA chairman
Yusuf Muhammed Three armed men suspected to be hired assassins on Wednesday shot the Chairman of the Ijaiye-Ojokoro, Lagos chapter…
Dogara adjourns House after a rowdy session
The crisis over who occupied the position of principal officers in the National Assembly among members of the majority All…
Saraki rubbishes APC, names Ndume senate leader
Nigeria’s Senate President Bukola Saraki during plenary on Thursday named Senator Ali Ndume as Senate Leader and Bala Ibn Na’Allah…
South Africa threatens ICC withdrawal over al-Bashir controversy
The South African government on Thursday threatened to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after a row over the…
Borno denies reports on Chibok School Principal
The Borno State government on Thursday denied an online media report on the alleged nomination of Mrs Asabe Kwambura, the…
Selection Of AGF: Group Wants Buhari To Sack HOSF
Taiwo Adelu A group, Center For Anti-Corruption Advocacy, has called for the sack of Head of Service of the Federation…
Buhari And The Lessons Of June 9th
By SKC Ogbonnia The events since the inauguration of Nigeria’s 8th National Assembly are not trending exactly like the making…
Tribunal To Consider Ambode’s Objection Against Agbaje’s Petition
Henry Ojelu The Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Ikeja will Friday decide on whether to hear the preliminary…
Dogara Adjourns Till 21 July After Rowdy Session
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The crisis over who occupied the position of principal officers in the National Assembly among members of the…
Reality Of Marriage
By Aidy Thomas It’s incredible how something so warm, nice, comforting and fulfilling can be challenging at the same time.…
Why Falcons, Flying Eagles Failed At World Cups
FIFA licensed agent Princely Nwanfor in this interview gives reasons the Super Falcons and the Flying Eagles crashed out of…
Buhari and the Lessons of June 9th
By SKC Ogbonnia/Texas The events since the inauguration of Nigeria’s 8th National Assembly are not trending exactly like the making…
U-17 Thunder Balogun Tourney Enters Round of 16
The ongoing U-17 Tesilim Thunder Balogun Football Competition has reached the round of 16 stage. The competition is being played…
House of Commotion: Reps fight over election of Principal Officers
The House of Representatives descended into full blown crisis Thursday as rancorous members disrupted its session and engaged themselves over…
16 Teams Battle For Golden Penny Nations Cup
Golden Penny Food Nations Cup will kick off Saturday at Government College playground, Osborne, Ikoyi, Lagos. A total of 16…
Japan executes convict, 12th under premier Abe
Japan on Thursday confirmed the execution of one death-row inmate by hanging, in the first execution since August, bringing the…
Ivory Coast Job: Keshi May Lose Job If Culpable –NFF Official
Vice chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation’s Disciplinary Committee, Barrister Iyke Igbokwe has stated that Stephen Keshi should be sacked…
Akwa Ibom governor seeks cooperation with Umana, APC
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to cooperate and support his administration…
Ramadan And Social Change
By Rasak Musbau Ramadan offers Muslim faithful a unique opportunity to move closer to the creator and inspire spiritual rebirth…
Egba Not Founded In 1830 –Paramount Ruler
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Contrary to stories in many history books that Egba Kingdom was founded in 1830,the Alake and Paramount ruler…