By Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria The world is now august with the presence of the Ebola Virus. The virus was discovered sometime in 1977 along a Congo River which also gave the deadly virus its name. It is no longer a great piece of news that Ebola is in West Africa […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja. The House of Representatives has rejected the amendment of section 9 to allow for a referendum in determining the fate of the National Conference as it voted unanimously to adopt the harmonized conference report on a Bill for an Act to further alter the 1999 constitution. The process of voting and adoption […]
Taiwo ibikunle is a renowned Yoruba home video actor who had appeared in many Nollywood movies such As Omo Ghetto By Funke Akindele. He Made it to the stardom through Eji Owuro produced by Bimbo Oshin many years ago. Ibikunle has since never relented; stood firm, strong and remained one of the forces to reckon […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen Former Head of state and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), presidential hopeful, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) has formally declared his next political ambition, with promise to improve the quality of lives of Nigerians as well as ensure protection of property. Buhari at a declaration held at the popular Eagles square, FCT, […]
As the race for the Niger State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial primary draws nearer, pressure has continued to build up stronger and stronger to have Alhaji Umar vie for the highly challenging position. African Searchlight investigations revealed that individuals and pressure groups in the state have embarked on a proactive drive to ensure that […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The failure of the Senate to meet the required two/third majority attendance yesterday stalled the expected debate on constitution amendment in the upper legislative chamber. To this end, the Senate, which had scheduled the consideration of the report of its conference committee on the review of the 1999 constitution for Wednesday, deferred […]
Former governor of Ogun state, Mr. Gbenga Daniel, last Tuesday suffered humiliations as he was ordered out of the Hilltop residence of former President Olusegun Obasanjo by security men. Daniel, News Investigators gathered, was at the Abeokuta Hilltop residence penultimate Tuesday to apologize to the former president over the simmering disaffection between them and to […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen As the 2015 general elections draw near, seven ministers in President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet have indicated interest to tender their resignation letters to allow them fully pursue their next political ambition in their respective states. The Ministers, included: Labaran Maku of Information; Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, Health; Nyesom Wike, Minister of State for […]
Another health care worker at a Dallas hospital who provided care for the first Ebola patient diagnosed in the U.S. has tested positive for the disease. The Texas Department of State Health Services said Wednesday in a statement that the worker reported a fever Tuesday and was immediately isolated at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in […]
By Tajudeen Balogun/Ayo Balogun/Niyi Adeyi, Lagos There is appreciative level of compliance and cooperation by the motorists early Wednesday morning in various parts of Lagos metropolis, as the state marks the first ‘Horn Free day’ in the country. As early as 5.00 am in the morning, the usual blastering of horn on the express roads […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Professor Joseph Olusanya, who was kidnapped late Monday has been released by his captors. Confirmation to this effect was made by the Ogun Police Command, Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, 24 hours (Tuesday night) after his abduction. Professor Olusanya who […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Awka Contrary to rumours making the round that members of the Anambra state house a ssembly have commenced moves to impeach Governor Willie Obiano, Speaker of the house, Mrs. Chinwe Nwebili has debunked the speculation saying they’re solidly behind the governor. It was rumoured that the house dominated by the All Progressive […]
By Godwin Adindu The former governor of Abia State, Mr. Orji Uzor Kalu is obviously angry. There is real bitterness in his heart. There is frustration all over him and this is clearly evident in his seminal writings. His ghosted writings, published under the Leadership Series in The Sun daily tabloid is scribbled with malicious […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu As the 2015 general election draws near, Our South – East Correspondent, IGNATIUS OKPARA, takes a critical look at the chances of the political gladiators in Enugu east senatorial district race of Enugu state, believed to be one of the most volatile zone during elections. Since the inception of the ongoing […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port-Harcourt The Rivers State Government has inaugurated a committee to organise what it termed, the “mother of all rallies” to mark the seventh anniversary of October 25, 2007 historic Supreme Court verdict that enthroned Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, as the authentic elected Governor of the State instead of Sir Celestine Omehia, the imposed […]
Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr Olaokun Soyinka has debunked rumours making the rounds about Ebola Virus in the State. In a statement made available to Journalists, Dr Soyinka described as false in its entirety, calling it “total misinformation.” He said ” I want to correct and set the records straight concerning some misinformation regarding […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen Former Adamawa state acting Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has resumed his former position as the Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly, vowing to be in the vanguard of using legislative arm of government to defend democracy and rid the state of bad governance. The sacked Acting Governor made the statement during the […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen Despite the notice and positive expectation, President Goodluck did not turn up after all, for meeting with the #BringBackOurGirls protesters, slated for Tuesday morning in FCT Abuja. As early as possible, on Tuesday, security in Abuja was beefed up as the combination of Policemen and military attached to the Brigade of Guards […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has directed the House Committee on Finance to turn in its report on the one billion dollar loan requested by President Goodluck Jonathan for the purpose of procuring military hardware to fight insurgents. This is just as Chairman of the Committee, Abdulmumin Jibril […]
] Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja As the National Assembly awaits submission of the 2015 Appropriation Bill from President Goodluck Jonathan, the senate has said that the Appropriation Bill would be passed into law before the end of 2014. The assurance was given by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu who presided over […]
