Year: 2015
We will run a transparent government, says Osinbajo
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday promised a transparent government, if the…
I’m Ready To Play For Nigeria —Arsenal Starlet
Newly invited Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi has revealed that he is here to represent his country even though he is…
Copa del Rey: Real Face Atletico Tonight
Real Madrid face a tall order to keep their hopes of retaining the Copa del Rey alive when they host…
Serena Trains For Aussie Open
She’s the world number one and a force to be reckoned with. And tennis superstar Serena Williams showed just why…
Man Kills Brother Over Soup
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The police in Benin have arrested a 57-year-old man, Sunday Osemwekhe, for allegedly killing his half-brother with machete…
Why God Is Punishing Nigeria With Bad Leaders
Eromosele Ebhomele The bad leadership being witnessed in Nigeria at the moment is the direct consequence of the disobedience of…
‘You Can’t Use Buhari’s 1985 Guns To Fight Insecurity’
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has attacked President Goodluck Jonathan for saying that he cannot fight insecurity because…
Chibok Girls: OBJ, Soyinka, Kolade Back Campaigners
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and respected boardroom guru and diplomat, Ambassador Christoper Kolade,…
Drama, Fireworks At Lagos Gov Debate
Jamiu Yisa It was drama and fireworks at the 2015 Lagos State Gubernatorial Debate organised by the Anglican Communion, Diocese…
INEC To Distribute 3.7m PVCs In Lagos
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, says it will begin fresh distribution of 3.7 million Permanent Voter’s…
Nigeria’s Military Needs Reforms
By Oluwagbenga Oyebanji The first military intervention in Nigeria was through a bloody coup. Led by Major Kaduna Nzeogwu on…
Police IG orders AIGs, CPs to secure police arms, ammunition nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has again ordered commanding officers nationwide to take measures to secure arms and ammunition…
Muslims ‘main victims of fanaticism’ says Hollande
French President Francois Hollande said Thursday that Muslims were the “main victims” of fanaticism, as five of the 17 killed…
God Please Reduce Oil Price To One Dollar Per Barrel
By Joe Igbokwe “South South can collapse Nigeria’s economy if President Jonathan is not re-elected in February 14 presidential elections”…
Massacre by Boko Haram ‘crime against humanity’, says Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday that massacres in two Nigerian towns by the “evil” Islamist group Boko…
Mbaka: A Man Of God Or Just An Impostor? (2)
By Jonathan Ekene Ifeanyi Now back to Mbaka: It is interesting to note that before this blistering New Year eve…
Man Utd sack scout over Facebook posts
Manchester United have sacked one of their European scouts over claims he posted racially offensive comments on Facebook. According to…
Indian Army warns of terror attacks ahead of Obama’s visit
The Indian Army on Thursday warned of terror attacks ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit later this month. Lt.-Gen.…
12 more die in violent flood in Malawi
Twelve more people have been found dead across Malawi after they were washed away by flood, a report said on…
APC to sue two radio stations for libel
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Benue, on Thursday said it would sue two radio stations in the state for…
A Laudable Step By Nigeria’s House Of Reps
On Tuesday, the Nigerian House of Representatives urgently came up with a motion and, indeed, approved that the electorate in the…
Fashola performed better than I did, says Tinubu
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday said that the Mr Babatunde Fashola…
In Defense Of Our Support For A True Leader Of The Masses, Senator Bola Tinubu And APC
By Comrade AbdulRahman Agboola “Only a peaceful solution must be found to arrest the worsening stalemate and restore normalcy, an…
Turkey won’t allow Mohammed to be insulted, says PM
Turkey will not allow Mohammed to be insulted, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Thursday, describing the publication of cartoons of…
Pope to begin passionate, chaotic Philippine visit
Pope Francis will on Thursday immerse himself in the Catholic Church’s passionate and chaotic Asian heartland when he lands in…
Five Canadians fighting for IS killed in Syria
Five Canadians have died fighting alongside Islamic State militants in Syria, including a man who called for lone wolf attacks…
We can have violence-free elections, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday in Abuja said that post-election violence could be avoided if politicians and their supporters were…
Truck crushes 2 to death, injures customs officers in Lagos
A motor accident, allegedly caused by a staff of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), on Wednesday killed two…
Reps to probe N3.4bn monthly payment to Ajaokuta Steel
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Steel to probe the N3.4 billion being spent as monthly salaries…
Kano senator secures release of 96 prison inmates
Senator Kabiru Gaya (APC-Kano), Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Government, said on Wednesday that he had secured the release of…