*You’re Wrong, Presidency Replies PDP By Niyi Adeyi – The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has countered the ruling All Progressives Congress over the claim that Former President Goodluck Jonathan, left an empty treasury for his successor, President Muhammadu Buhari. PDP Tuesday argued that the release of over N804 billion from the Nation’s coffers as […]
By Akinola Johnson – When one thinks about James Freeman Clarke’s observation that “Politicians all too often think about the next election; statesmen think about the next generation”, one would really have thought he had Nigeria in mind. With the 2015 presidential election concluded, politicians are now setting their sights on the next election which comes […]
By Ayo Balogun – Sequel to intelligence report, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Solomon Arase has directed the commencement of special stop and search on roads and highways nationwide, with emphasis on roads in and out of major cities/towns. A statement issued and signed by the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abayomi Shogunle […]
By Ayo Balogun – Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has doled out N30 million to last month’s victims of the Iyana-Ipaja and Idimu tanker fire victims. A total of 243 victims received cheques on Tuesday at the event held at the Igando Rehabilitation Centre, Igando, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Speaking at the event, Ambode appealed […]
By Ayo Balogun – The new Lagos Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni has vowed that the police are intensifying investigation to hunt down some armed robbers still on the run in the aftermath of last month’s Ikorodu banks robbery. Four armed robbers have already been arrested by the police in connection with the robbery. Speaking […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for coming to the aid of the long-suffering Nigerian workers with a multi-billion-naira package that will not only ensure that all arrears of salaries owed by many states across the country are immediately paid, but will also make it easier for […]
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Tuesday bombed Sabon Gari area of Zaria in Kaduna state, killing no fewer than 20 people. Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai confirmed the attack on his Twitter handle. He therefore called on the people of the state to be vigilant, assuring that the state government is working with federal security […]
In fulfillment of its commitment to the realization of a sustainable and competitive retail banking environment in West Africa, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable Banking Brand has partnered with the Asian Banker Magazine to host the West Africa International Retail Banking Dialogue 2015. The event which has the theme of “Building a […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – Relief has finally come the way of about 18 States, currently burdened with backlog of unpaid salaries to their public servants, just as President Muhammadu Buhari has approved and directed the release of the sum of N400 Billion intervention fund as well as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) expressing willingness […]
*Ban Street Trading/Hawking on Abuja Roads The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase has mandated State Command Commissioners of Police to strengthen security at all mosques, churches and other worship centers across the country. Adequate security has also been ordered for venues where Moslems break-fast in the evenings. A statement by the Deputy Force PRO, […]
The Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Apo, Abuja today overruled the Application challenging its jurisdiction brought by Rivers State Governor, Ezebuwon Nyesom Wike. Wike, who is the 2ndRespondent/Applicant in the matter filed by Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside of All Progressives Congress, APC, had argued […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The apex Igbo socio-cultural body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo on Monday, said that the Igbo nation would resist any attempt to unseat Senator Ike Ekweremadu over his re-election as the Deputy President of the Senate. Dr. Joe Nwaorgu, the Secretary General of the organization, stated this while reacting to media reports regarding […]
KANO, NIGERIA—A teenager blew herself up near a mosque on Monday night in an apparent suicide attack attempt in Kano, Nigeria’s second-largest city, police said. Police spokesman Magaji Majiya said the girl’s target was likely the Umar Ibn Al-Khattab mosque and that she was the only casualty. The attempted attack bore the hallmarks of the […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the twin explosions in Jos, the Plateau State capital, which left on its trail scores of fatalities and casualties. Also, the former Vice President condemned the killings in Maiduguri and Potiskum by those who he described as “blood sucking vermin.” The former Vice President […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has said that no amount of intimidation or harassment will deter him from carrying out the constitutionally prescribed duties, which on June 9, 2015, PDP and APC Senators willingly elected him in the full glare of the world to perform. Recall that […]
The biting economic recession in Greece Monday took another dimension as the country’s outspoken Finance Minister, Yanis Varoufakis has resigned appointment, some hours after referendum which supported his call to reject creditors’ demands for more austerity. Speaking after the resignation, Varoufakis disclosed that his departure would be helpful in finding a solution to the country’s […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has put the death toll of the twin bomb blast that occurred Sunday night in Jos, the Plateau State capital at 44, while almost 50 were injured. NEMA North central Director, Mr. Mohammed Abdul Salam gave the figure Monday to journalists. He informed that […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it has nothing to do with the reported police’s invitation of Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, over which the PDP has released an outlandish statement containing all sorts of imaginary claims. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said it neither […]
A US based Yoruba group, Oodua Nation has expressed displeasure over what it described as a show of shame by the some Igbo groups mobilizing protests against a renowned Dallas based, Nigerian born, cardiologist, Dr Abraham Ariyo. The organizers of the protest said they were protesting against Dr. Ariyo’s anti-Igbo facebook post. A protest they carried […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki – Governor Dave Umahi, of Ebonyi state, has terminated the ongoing dualisation of a section of the deadly Abakaliki–Enugu federal road over claims that the immediate past administration in the state did not obtain approval from the Federal Government before embarking on the project. In a statement issued by the Chief […]
