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Oshiomhole proposes N159.2b budget for 2014

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State Wednesday presented a budget proposal of N159.2 billion for the 2014 fiscal year, to…

Mandela’s Candid Opinion Of Nigerian Leaders

Six years before his death last Thursday, Nelson Mandela took a look at Nigeria and expressed sadness at the political,…

Mandela’s Lying In State Begins

Nelson Mandela’s flag-draped casket made a solemn journey through the streets of Pretoria Wednesday, arriving at the seat of South…

Obasanjo Blasts Jonathan, Writes 18-Page Letter To President

A frustrated  Nigerian ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has written a critical letter to President Goodluck Jonathan, accusing him of ineptitude and…

Jonathan gives N47b Ecological Fund to cronies, APC says

President Goodluck Jonathan has been accused of using the Ecological Fund, set up to address the country’s serious ecological problems,…

Bling Pastor: Chris Okotie shows off at Karis awards

Folarin Ademosu Pastor Chris Okotie, Sunday, showed off his exquisite designer outfit worn to the annual Grace\Karis Awards hosted by…

Mandela memorial brings together enemies, rivals

JOHANNESBURG(AFP) – A thread of reconciliation ran through Tuesday’s memorial service for peace icon Nelson Mandela, which was marked by…

In Pictures: Memorial for Nelson Mandela

A memorial service was held for the departed South African leader, Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg today. Many world leaders showed…

Fashola launches law enforcement institute

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) Tuesday launched a Law Enforcement Training Institute. He also presided over a ceremony…

Suspicion of Murder: Housewife, pastor Arrested

JETHRO IBILEKE/Benin Nigerian police detectives from the Edo State Police Command have arrested and detained a housewife and her lover,…

APC Hails House Of Reps Speaker’s Stand On Corruption

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, for his patriotism…

Nigerian accused says ‘I tried to butcher murdered soldier’

EROMOSELE EBHOMELE The London-based Nigerian, Michael Adebolajo, who is accused of killing Lee Rigby, a 25-year old British military man…

Lawyer threatens deposed king with contempt charge

Stephen Oni/Ilorin Alhaji Mufutau Gbadamosi, the deposed Olofa of Offa, in Offa local government area in the central Nigerian state…

Corruption war: Jonathan’s man hits Tambuwal back

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Aminu Tambuwal, the Speaker of House of Representatives was severely criticised by Nigeria’s presidency this morning over his…

I Didn’t Love Mandela At First Sight —Widow

Nelson Mandela’s widow Graca Machel, has disclosed that her first encounters with the global icon cannot be described at love…

Obama: Mandela A Giant Of History

“It is hard to eulogize any man … how much harder to do so for a giant of history, who…

World Leaders Bid Mandela Farewell

Tens of thousands of South Africans united in proud, noisy celebration Tuesday at a rain-soaked emotional memorial service to global…

How Police Aid Criminals In Lagos —Vigilante Boss

Commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, Lagos chapter, Olusola Olawale, last night explained to the Speaker of the…

Activists Inspect Facilities In Lagos, Decry High Corruption

Nigerian activists and anti-corruption crusaders on Monday inspected some facilities in Lagos, western Nigeria, to draw attention to corruption in…

Wammako’s deputy snubs APC move

The Deputy Governor of the northern Nigerian state of Sokoto, Alhaji Mukhtari Shagari, has said that he remains a loyal…

Tinubu receives visitors from US Embassy

Bola Tinubu received visitors from US Embassy in Lagos. The meeting held at the Freedom House, the Lagos office of…

Babalakin challenges court jurisdiction

Henry Ojelu & Oluchi Chiowa The embattled Chairman, Bi-Courtney Ltd., Dr.Wale Babalakin and his co-accused today challenged the jurisdiction of…

Okunrounmu’s Dialogue Panel splits over report to Jonathan

ADEMOLA ADEGBAMIGBE The Presidential Advisory Committee on National Dialogue is expected to submit its report later this week to President…

Sanusi Lamido exposes $50b fraud by NNPC

On a day the world focussed on anti-corruption campaigns, a mind boggling revelation has been made by the Governor of…

Jonathan: Govt will not interfere in national dialogue

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan declared Monday in Abuja that the Federal Government has no intention of interfering with the structure…

Corruption: $2.6 trillion stolen annually, says AfDB

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says an estimated 2.6 trillion dollars is stolen annually through high level corrupt practises in…

Ex-banker jailed in UK over James Ibori loot

A Ghanaian and former Goldman Sachs banker Elias Preko was sentenced to 4-1/2 years in prison by a London court…

Nominees for Lagos water board to wait for House nod

EROMOSELE EBHOMELE Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, western Nigeria on Monday suspended the confirmation of four nominees…

Jonathan, EFCC not fighting corruption, says Tambuwal

Aminu Tambuwal, the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Monday, said President Goodluck Jonathan led executive branch of government…

Task Force Demolishes Shops In Abattoir

Tears flowed freely from traders this morning at the popular Abattoir Market in the Agege area of Lagos State, western…