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Opinion: New IGP – Why Progressive Northerners Should be Embarrassed ...
In August 2015, when I first publicly voiced out my disapproval of what I called the embarrassingly undisguised ‘Arewacentricity’ of Buhari’s appointments, a few people, mostly southerners, asked why I was bothered since I’m a northern Muslim who is “favored” by such... read more »
Nigeria: Buhari and Osinbajo to Participate in a Live Televised Presidentia...
PRESS RELEASE BY APC PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL: PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AND VICE-PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO TO PARTICIPATE IN A LIVE TELEVISED PRESIDENTIAL TOWNHALL INTERACTIVE PROGRAMME ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 AT 8:00PM The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President... read more »
Nigeria: Stop Harrassing the CJN or We Will Mobilize and Shake the Country ...
A coalition known as the Niger Delta Agitators has issued a warning to the Federal Government regarding what they term the harassment of the Chief Justice of the federation. According to the group, this harassment was simply based on the fact that the CJN was from the South-south and not from the... read more »
Nigeria: Chief Justice Onnoghen Fails to Appear before the CCT
We are not just challenging jurisdiction, we are even challenging the jurisdiction of this tribunal to even snif that charge – Olanipekun (SAN) The Chief Justice of Nigeria, on Monday, failed to appear before the tribunal to be docked to enable him to take his plea to the six-count criminal... read more »
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Opinion: Buhari, Tinubu and the Abdication of Resp...
Fellow Nigerians, despite the open and brazen braggadocious posturings of... read more »
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Nigeria: Code of Conduct Tribunal Cannot Try Chief...
In a reaction from legal practitioners, it is becoming clear that the Code... read more »
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Opinion: Asiwaju’s Boys – Angels of De...
Talo Skibo , MC Oluomo, Koko Zaria, Hamburger, Esi Oluwo, Kunle Poly,... read more »
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Opinion: 2019 Elections and Amina Zakari by Reuben...
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised severally in the lead up to the... read more »
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Nigeria: Snake Attacks Pastor In Abuja
A deliverance pastor in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, who was recently attacked by a mysterious big snake, says no form of attack will stop him from preaching the gospel of Christ and restoring destinies of the oppressed. An eye-witness told this reporter on... read more »
Opinion: Open Letter to Ahmed Asiwaju Bola Tinubu by General Adeyinka Adebayo
My dear Asiwaju, I am compelled to write this open letter to you because of the state of affairs of the Yoruba nation. Firstly, I wish to acknowledge that fate has put you in a prime position to determine to a large extent the direction that the Yoruba people will go.... read more »
Wedding Ends as Mother-In Law and Bride Fight Over Food on Wedding Day
Wonders they say shall never end. What should have been a happy and joyous celebration ended in fisticuffs as a mother-in law and her daughter-in law to be exchanged slaps and blows on the wedding day. This sad but interesting story was shared on Twitter by a user with... read more »
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Opinion: New IGP – Why Progressive Northerne...
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Nigeria: Buhari and Osinbajo to Participate in a L...
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Nigeria: Stop Harrassing the CJN or We Will Mobili...
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Nigeria: Chief Justice Onnoghen Fails to Appear be...
We are not just challenging jurisdiction, we are even challenging the... read more »
Opinion: Justice Onnoghen and The Rising Fascism in Nigeria by Ac...
In any society that predominantly seeks excellence, it should be standard practice that every infraction, especially those by public officials is investigated. It is therefore expected that every... read more »
Nigeria: IPOB Insists on Boycotting the 2019 General Elections
The leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has insisted that its position on boycotting the 2019 elections has not changed. In a statement credited to Mazi Alphonsus Uche Okafor-Mefor, the deputy leader of the group, the group said “Forget all the noise, disregard all self-destructive, nocturnal activities and conducts of baby... read more »
Nigeria: The Charge and Planned Arraignment of the Hon....
Our attention has been drawn to the trending news that the Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onoghen has been charged before the Code of Conduct Tribunal,... read more »
Nigeria: Our First Priority is Keeping America Safe and...
A website identified as APC’s official website has been reported to have published plagiarized content. In a thoroughly embarrassing development, the... read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Onnoghen, to be Arrai...
The Federal Government has asked the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Walter Onnoghen, to immediately vacate his exalted office as head of the nation’s... read more »
Nigeria: 38 Groups On Warpath Over Agricultural Biotechnology
The move by the Federal Government of Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari’s watch to sway the citizenry to accept agricultural biotechnology has drawn the ire of 38 civic groups in the... read more »
As FAO Marks World Antibiotic Awareness Week, Farmers Tasked To Boost Farm Hygiene
Boosting farm hygiene is currently an added key task to farmers around the world. As the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), an agency of the United Nations is marking the World Antibiotic Awareness Week, farmers are being reminded that they are frontline defenders against antimicrobial resistance. They are being reminded that they have a... read more »
Nigeria: Reliance On Imported Foreign Food Fuels Hunger...
Nigeria and all the other developing countries of the world will continue to experience hunger if they fail to shift from depending on imported foreign... read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Bound Train Crushes 52 Cows in Kaduna
The Kaduna state commissioner of police sunday confirmed that 52 cows were crushed to death by an kaduna-Abuja bound train. Addressing a press conference in... read more »
Nigeria: Government has Created Almost 9 Million Jobs &...
Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Muhammadu Buhari, Mr Garba Shehu has once again given the Buhari led administration very high marks... read more »
Premiership: Mahrez Finally Join ManCity for £60 million
Premiership champions Manchester City has finally signed Riyad Mahrez from Leicester for £60 million on a 5-year deal. This amount is about €68m or $80m. The signing finally put to rest the... read more »
Sports: ManCity to Sign Mahrez for £60m
After failing to sign the Leicester City play maker in the last transfer window, Premier league champions Manchester City is now set to close the deal for about £60m. This deals is expected to be concluded before the World Cup begins. Man City is also expected to sign Napoli midfielder, Jorginho for about £42m. Interestingly, none of these two... read more »
Biafra: South-East Massively Complies with IPOB’s Sit-At-Ho...
Many major cities in the South-East were almost ghost towns today as there was a massive compliance with IPOB’s sit-at-home order. Major roads, markets and motor parks were deserted. Commercial... read more »
Biafra: No to the Proposed Sit-At-Home Order On September 14th by IPOB – Police
Heads of various security agencies in Imo state, Monday said they have adequately garnered their officers to deal with the September 14 sit-at-home declaration by the Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB. The decision was taken in a joint security meeting at the Imo Police headquarters, in Owerri, which lasted for about an hour. The security agencies... read more »
Biafra: Swiss Embassy Denies Nnamdi Kanu’s Family...
THE family of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has condemned the Embassy of Switzerland in Abuja for allegedly denying... read more »
Biafra: Security Operatives Call on Nigerians to Ignore...
Following a high-powered meeting of Nigerian security operatives, South-easterners have been directed to ignore the sit-at-home directive issued by IPOB. They... read more »
Biafra: IPOB Blames, Ohaneze, South-east Governors for ...
The Indeginous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared Ohaneze Ndigbo and the South-East Governors complicit in the recently announced Operation Python Dance 3 by... read more »
Boko Haram: Troops Raid Terrorist Camp, Kill 14 Terrorist, Free 2...
Following the hijack of a bus with about 20 passengers on Wednesday, the troops of 192 Battalion of 26 Task Force Brigade of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, working with the Civilian Joint Task Force on... read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Strikes Again, Hijacks Bus with about 20 Passengers
About 20 people have been abducted by Boko Haram terrorists when their bus was hijacked at Maiduguri, Borno State on Wednesday. According to reports, the hijacked bus had about 20 persons on board. There has been no official statement on the incident but local residents have confirmed it. One of the residents who confirmed the incident reported... read more »
Breaking News: Shehu Shagari Dies at 93
Nigeria’s second republic President Alhaji Shehu Shagari has died at the age of 93. Shagari passed on this morning at the National Hospital Abuja after a brief illness. He became the President... read more »
Breaking News: Suspended NHIS Executive Secretary Escorted into the Premises by Tear Gas Firing Policemen
Professor Usman Yusuf, the Executive Secretary for the National Health Insurance Scheme who was recently suspended was this morning escorted into the premises of the NHIS by almost 50 Policemen. Staff of the scheme who attempted to prevent his entry were dispersed by the tear gas the policemen fired at them. The suspended Executive Secretary... read more »
Breaking News: Atiku Picks Peter Obi as Running Mate
The Presidential candidate for the People’s Democratic Party, Abubakar Atiku has picked former governor of Anambra State, Dr Peter Obi as his running... read more »
Breaking News: Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Kemi A...
Nigeria’s embattled Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun has reportedly resigned. There is currently no official statement to this effect, however, indications... read more »
Nigeria: President Buhari Returns After 15 Days
President Buhari has returned to the country after spending about 15 days on his 10 day vacation to the UK. It will be recalled that President Buhari left... read more »
Nigeria: Wike Snubs Media, Presents N.5 Trillion Budget
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Christmas eve presented the 2019 Appropriation Bill of around half a trillion naira to the state House of Assembly for necessary legislative action without... read more »
Opinion: Shocking Fact – Why Nigeria’s Power Sector Privatization is not Succeeding
Despite the fact that privatisation was necessary, the wicked 1999 Constitution actually planned its failure by bringing up agencies, controls and over Lordship that must kill it. So the federal government Electricity Power Sector Reform Act in 2005 (EPSRA 2005) which led to the creation of PHCN, NERC, NBET, NESI, and the unbundling of NEPA... read more »
Nigeria: Angry Youths Disrupt Oil Production As Akwa Ib...
The unfolding political crisis in Akwa Ibom State, one of the big oil states in Southern Nigeria that has been relatively very peaceful till the advent of a... read more »
Nigeria: Return Our Stolen Asset, Not Give Doomsday Pro...
PRESIDENCY WANTS HSBC TO RETURN OUR STOLEN ASSETS, NOT GIVE US DOOMSDAY PROPHECY ON 2019 The Presidency wishes to make clear to all Nigerians, and particularly... read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Replaces Adeosun with a Northerner
Following the resignation of Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun over the forgery of her NYSC exemption certificate, Buhari has replaced her with a... read more »
Nigeria: Amina Zakari is Lying About her Relationship with Buhari...
Mrs. Amina Zakari just said to the BBC, “I’m not [Buhari’s] niece.” That’s flat-out mendacious. And it puts a huge question mark on her honesty, probity, and trustworthiness. A person who... read more »
Nigeria: Should Buhari probe the Power Sector, OBJ Won’t Escape Prosecution – Oshiomole
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, on Friday said former President Olusegun Obasanjo would not escape prosecution if President Muhammadu Buhari decides to probe the power sector. The former governor of Edo State spoke in Jos during the opening of Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong’s reelection campaign... read more »
Nigeria: How Buhari’s Ally, Isa Funtua, Fraudulen...
How Isa Funtua fraudulently acquired KeyStone Bank and 9Mobile using AMCON MD Recently, a shocking story came out to public knowledge about how Keystone Bank... read more »
Nigeria: Buratai Invites Editors to Maiduguri, Offers E...
…Army chief Buratai implores the media to take it easy and not pursue “negative” stories about it. Last week Army spokesman, Lt. Col SK... read more »
Opinion: Still On Adebayo Shittu’s Service Scanda...
I am taken aback by the line of defence proffered by Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu for skipping National Youth Service. Is the man... read more »
Nigeria: LASTMA Officer Shot Dead By Suspected F-SARS Officer
An official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, identified as Rotimi Adeyemo, was shot dead in the Iyana-Ipaja area of Alimosho Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday. PUNCH... read more »
Nigeria: Osun Elelctions – PDP Alleges Crack Down on Its Officials in the State
The People’s Democratic Party has this afternoon alleged that there is an ongoing crack down on its official in Osun state. In a series of tweets, the party said this was in preparation of a plot to rig the runn-off elections. It tweeted “Breaking! Ongoing Random Arrest of PDP Leaders/Supporters in Osun State.There is an ongoing... read more »
Nigeria: Police Dismisses 3 Officers for Illegal Raid o...
PRESS RELEASE DISMISSAL FROM SERVICE OF THREE (3) OF THE POLICE PERSONNEL AND INTERDICTION OF THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE INVOLVED IN THE... read more »
Nigeria: Overhaul SARS Immediately, Osinbajo to IGP
The Nigerian vice President and currently acting President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has directed the Inspector General of Police to immediately overhaul the... read more »
Nigeria: Dino Melaye Abducted by Unknown Gunmen
Senator Dino Melaye has been reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen on his way to Kogi. Information reaching us has it that the the Senator was on his way to... read more »
Opinion: Northern Sentiment Southern Ointment by Mansur Isah Buh...
A northern or southern president cannot solve our problems, a Nigerian president can. You can’t have excuses and results. Sentiments don’t solve problems; they compound them. Every... read more »
Nigeria: As Buhari Engages Big Oil Firms On PIGB, Concerns Are Growing In Niger Delta
Ahead of the 2019 general elections coming up in a matter of weeks, there are disturbing concerns in the Niger Delta, Nigeria’s main oil and gas basin, as the restive circles are considering to return to the creeks to halt continued oil production if Abuja fails to play ball. Before now, President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was... read more »
Nigeria: Stop Trying to Deceive Nigerians – PDP t...
The People’s Democratic Party has advised Vice President Osinbajo to stop trying to deceive Nigerians manipulated figures. According to the PDP, this was... read more »
Nigeria: N211 million Worth of Gold Seized at the Airpo...
Gold worth about N211 million was prevented from being transported out of the country illegally by the EFCC at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport,... read more »
Nigeria: Warring Executive, Legislature Close Ranks To ...
Despite the festering cold war between the Executive and the Legislative arms of the Nigerian government, the two organs of governance appear to be finding a... read more »
Nigeria: New Finance Minister Gained Admission into ABU at 14 Yea...
Nigeria’s new finance minister, Mrs Zainab Shamshuna Ahmed who replaced Kemi Adeosun has sparked off fresh controversy following the scrutiny of her profile. It will be recalled that Kemi... read more »
South Africa: Girl School’s Naked Cultural Performance Sparks Outrage
A video of some school girls performing at a competition wearing very skimpy outfits, has sparked serious outrage. The outfit which leaves the breasts and buttocks exposed is known as “inkciyo” and is a traditional wear of the Xhosa ethnic group, the second largest ethnic group in South Africa. Following the outrage, the choirmaster of... read more »
Nigeria: What Happened to the IG’s Speech?
A video of the Nigerian Inspector of Police, Idris Ibrahim, fumbling badly with his speech has been trending online. The speech was given on May 14 2018 at the... read more »
Nigeria: Why I Spoke Directly to Nigerian Leaders – Bil...
The Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates, again on Monday criticised the Federal Government’s Economic Recovery and Growth... read more »
Nigeria: JAMB Suspends Worker Over N36m Swallowed by Sn...
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board said on Sunday that it had suspended its employee, Philomina Chieshe, on account of N36m which was reported to... read more »
World Cup: Egypt Ends World Cup without a Win, Loses 1:2 to Saudi...
The Egyptian team lost 1:2 to Saudi Arabia, ending their World Cup campaign without a win. Having earlier lost to Uruguay and Russia, they ended without a single point. Salah opened scoring in the... read more »
World Cup: Uruguay Wins Saudi Arabia 1:0, Confirms Egypt’s Exit
Uruguay won the Saudis by a lone goal to confirm their qualification to the round of 16 and Egypt’s exit from the tournament. In one of those tough permutations, Egypt would have stood a chance had Saudi Arabia won Uruguay. Luis Suarez’s 23rd minute strike was all Uruguay needed win the match.With Uruguay’s win, Egypt is now... read more »
World Cup: Egypt Falls 1:3 to Hosts Russia
The Egyptians playing with their star player, Salah were defeated 3:1 by hosts Russia. The first half of the encounter ended goal-less but things changed when... read more »
World Cup: Uruguay Edges Past Egypt by 1:0
In a keenly contested encounter, the Uruguayans narrowly edged past the Egyptian team by a lone goal. Just when fans were settling for a goal-less draw, Jose... read more »
2018 World Cup: African Squads to the World Cups
Five countries will be flying the flag for Africa at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. These countries include: Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and... read more »
Nigeria: Popular Nigerian Presenter Diplomatic OPJ Resigns Follow...
I Opute Pius Junior popularly known as DIPLOMATIC OPJ hereby wield this medium to officially announce to the public and our teeming fans that I and my radio TEAM that comprises of FISAYO, NAJITE AND... read more »
Nigeria: Ras Kimono’s Wife Dies Three Months After His Death
Efemena Okedi, the wife of late Raggae artiste, Chux Ohai, aka Ras Kimono, is dead. The death of the 42-year-old is coming three weeks after her husband was buried. Ras Kimono had slumped at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Saturday, June 9, 2018, and died the following day at a Lagos hospital. The Under Pressure crooner was aged... read more »
Nigeria: Davido Mocks EFCC, Tells Them to Also Freeze H...
In what was clearly a mockery of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Davido responding to the alleged freezing of his account tweeted... read more »
Sports: Nigerian Super Eagles Making Waves with Their O...
It’s an already known fact that the kit of the Nigerian Super Eagles took center stage. Following in this path, the Super Eagles traveled to Russia in a... read more »
My Mum Abused Me Physically, Verbally and Spiritually
African parents abuse their children all in the name of home training and discipline. I saw an article online and I totally agree with it. African parents... read more »
Nigeria: Road Safety Officer Hits a G-Wagon While Drunk-Driving
A road safety officer had the misfortune of hitting a Benz G-wagon while drunk-driving. Road safety officers are usually dreaded by road users because of their eagerness to pounce on real and... read more »
Opinion: ExxonMobil Should Not be Allowed to Show Contempt for the Supreme Court of Nigeria – Femi Aribisala
To Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Productivity. EXXONMOBIL Should Not be Allowed to Show Contempt for the Supreme Court of Nigeria!! The message must be sent to ExxonMobil loud and clear that, as long as it is operating within the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it must be subject to Nigerian laws. If you were to visit the... read more »
2018 World Cup: Super Eagle’s Kit Sells Out On First Day
The replica of the Nigerian Super Eagle’s kit which was released for sale to the public on June 1 has sold out on the first day with about three million pre-orders. People were seen queuing up... read more »
Fashion: Dress Like You by Lois Emmanuel
You are not truly free until you can be who you are without apologies. No truer words have ever been spoken. There are many ways by which we express ourselves and fashion happens to be one of the most because it is a visual medium. Let’s be honest, one of the first things a person sees when they look at you is what you wear, which is why it is... read more »
Opinion: A President Only Deserves a Second Term Because He Can W...
arba Sheu This is the response former aid to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri gave to Garba Shehu’s claim that President was fit to run for a second term having trekked for 800... read more »
Nigeria: President Buhari Treks a “Whooping” 800 Meters
In an obvious attempt at showing Nigerians and the world that he is indeed fit, President Buhari today trekked the whole of 800 meters home. Buhari had gone to a mosque in his hometown Daura for Eid el-Kabir prayer after which he trekked home. The distance of the mosque to his home is about 800 meters. 800 meters is the about the same as walking... read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Describes Punch Newspapers as “Disrespe...
The Presidency has described the Punch Newspapers as “disrespectful of the President and his office”. This was in response to an editorial published by the Punch Newspapers on the 4th of... read more »
Fulani Herdsmen: About 50 Killed in Fresh Attacks at Adamawa
About 50 persons have been reportedly killed in fresh attacks in Adamawa state. The attack which was reportedly carried out by armed fulani herdsmen took place in Gojefa, Bujum Yashi, Bujum Waya, Sabon layi and Bujum Kasuwa, all vilages in Numan Local Government Area of the state. The attack also affected the following communities in Taraba state:... read more »
Nigeria: South-East Governors Reject Ranching, Stop Her...
Following the threat of herdsmen attack on farms and farmers, the South-East Governors’ forum held a meeting at the Enugu government house where it made... read more »
Opinion: Many Have Issues, But Few Are Roaming the Stre...
I thought I had heard all there was to hear until Monday, July 2, 2018 when the Buhari Presidency came down hard on all those opposed to the administration’s... read more »
Nigeria: Yemi Osinbajo is a Very Sick Man Indeed –...
Femi Fani-Kayode has described the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo as a very sick man. This description came on the heels of the Vice Presidents... read more »
Nigeria: Learn from Ghanaian President, PDP Tells Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to use the benefit of his state visit to Ghana to draw lessons from his Ghanaian counterpart, President Nana Akufo-Addo on how to... read more »
Ghana: Ghana Issues Lassa Fever Alert
The government of Ghana has issued an alert, warning members of the public on the possible outbreak of Lassa fever. Ghana Health Services (GHS) also cautioned all Divisional Directors, Regional Deputy Directors of the Service and public health care facilities of the likelihood of outbreaks of Lassa fever. The GHS in a release explained the disease... read more »
Opinion: Nigeria in the Throes of Anarchy – by Mike Ozekhom...
A press statement by Mike Ozekhome’s chambers on the unconstitutional siege laid by the Nigerian Police on Senator Dino Melaye’s house, at no 11 Sangsha street Maitama, Abuja. On Friday,... read more »
Nigeria: PDP Condemns Freezing of Peter Obi’s Accounts
…Laments Harassment Of Family Members The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organization (PPCO) decries the stoppage of transactions on all accounts belonging to PDP Vice presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, wife, his family members and their businesses by agencies of the Muhammadu Buhari administration. Since his... read more »
Biafra: IPOB Suit – Investigate U.S., Leave Niger...
Written by Abu Duniya The United States Chapter of the Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has reacted to the emerging report that Fein &... read more »
Nigeria: Law Enforcement Agencies Should be Allowed to ...
On the heels of the news today that the Senate President’s convoy blocked by the Police, Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media... read more »
Nigeria: Bukola Saraki’s Convoy Blocked by the Po...
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, this morning had his convoy intercepted and blocked by the Nigerian Police. He was on his way to honour the invitation... read more »
Nigeria: Court Rules that FRSC Can No Longer Fine Motorists
In case you missed this: FRSC ‘can no longer’ fine motorists, court rules. A federal high court in Lagos has declared void powers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to impose fines on... read more »
Opinion: Still on the Osun Elections
The gubernatorial election held in Osun State on Saturday has once again brought up the issue of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s powers to declare an election as “inconclusive” and the circumstances under which it could so declare. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended clearly... read more »
Nigeria: President Speaks at the International Criminal...
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari was invited by the International Criminal Court (ICC) Hague to deliver the keynote address. This is to mark the... read more »
Nigeria: Court Grants Dasuki Bail
Embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki has been granted bail by an Abuja Federal High Court. In her ruling, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu stated that... read more »
Breaking: Ex-Plateau State Governor, Joshua Dariye Sent...
Mr Joshua Dariye, former governor of Plateau state has sentenced to a 14 year jail term by an Abuja high court. Mr Dariye who was a governor of Plateau state... read more »
Opinion: A Compromised INEC is Murdering Nigeria’s Hard Ear...
The announcement by INEC,that the Osun state election conducted on Saturday,22nd September2018,was inconclusive and the fixing of 27th of September for a so called rerun,is a dangerous subversion and... read more »
Nigeria: Osun Elections – Davido Calls on Buhari to do the Right Thing
Popular Nigerian Musician and nephew to the PDP candidate in the recently conducted Osun Gubernatorial elections has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to do the right thing. Davido took to his Twitter page to pass on this message. According to him, the people have spoken and so Buhari, who he called a man of integrity, should do the right... read more »
Opinion: Chris Ngige Fights for Oppressive Multinationa...
The message Chris Ngige delivered to ExxonMobil loud and clear is that it does not have to be subject to Nigerian laws. It can operate here in Nigeria as a law... read more »
Africa: Africa looks for something new out of Trump
Donald Trump will welcome Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta to the White House on Monday for what will be only the second one-on-one meeting the US president has held... read more »
Opinion: The Desperate Agenda of an Evil Tyrant –...
Much has been brewing in the circles of power of our nation in recent weeks. Permit me to share some of my findings with my readers today. The rest will come... read more »
World: I Never Want to Meet Someone as Lifeless Again – Tru...
“I never want to meet someone so lifeless again”. This according to Financial Times was what Donald Trump, President of the United States said to an aid after President Buhari’s... read more »
Kenya: Government Officials to Take Lie Detector Tests – Kenyatta
Top government officials in Kenya will be made to take lie detector tests in the government’s bid to fight corruption in the country. While announcing this, President Uhuru Kenyatta the test will be used to ascertain the integrity of its officials. He also said this move was one of the many processes the government will put in place in the... read more »
A Tribute to My Namesake – Senator John Sidney McCain III.
“Who is that?” He asked with feigned shock etched vividly on his face. “That White Man over there!” she said pointing at me. I looked up from my desk to find one finger and about 10 pairs of... read more »
World: Human rights gone wrong – The case of sex selection
In a perfect world, sex selection would not exist. Parents would not prefer a male child, even to achieve a gender balance in their offspring. Vulnerable women would not be subjected to abortions, including late-term abortions because they are carrying a female child, or be required to be continually pregnant until a male is born. The increase in... read more »
World Cup: Morocco Holds Spain to a 2:2 Draw
Morocco ended their World Cup campaign with a fiery performance which saw them holding Spain to a 2:2 draw. Morocco opened scoring in the 14th minute through Boutaib and Isco leveled things up for... read more »
World Cup: Morocco Loses 1:0 to Portugal, Crashes Out
Morocco has become the first African side to fully crash out of the tournament following a 1:0 defeat to Portugal today. Ronaldo’s 4th minute header was sufficient to seal the win for the Portuguese and a ticket home for the Moroccans. After the match, the Moroccan coach said “We qualified for a World Cup after 20 years and we’ve... read more »
Opinion: Clouds of War Gathering Over Nigeria by Alhaji Bashir To...
The clouds of war are gathering with blood sucking gods that follow the perching of vultures. Vultures from Europe, vultures from England, vultures from Asia, yes, vultures from America that deal on... read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Has Done Well for South-East and South-South Geopolitical Zones – Gov. Obiano
The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the progress of work on the construction of the second Niger Bridge. He said the President had done well for the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones. Obiano stated this during an inspection visit of the project in Onitsha, Anambra State. He expressed... read more »
2019 Election: Commotion, Walk Out and Fight Engulf INE...
Party chairmen accuse INEC of doctoring/tampering with guideline for 2019 election on accreditation procedures. Party chairmen demands list of Collected... read more »
Opinion: It’s Amaechi’s Voice but It was Do...
What you have been listening to is the doctored version of his encounter with the blackmailers, who had been on his case in over five months, asking for money... read more »
Opinion: The Elevation of Incompetence – By Shaka...
There is a struggle going on in Nigeria. It is a struggle between two evils – one, less so with a touch of human face and the other, extremely so – aloof,... read more »
Nigeria: 61 Political Parties Reject INEC 2019 Draft Election Gui...
About 61 political parties have clashed with INEC over its proposed election guidelines. The parties under the auspices of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) rejected the proposed guidelines... read more »
Everyone is Suffering Under Buhari, Nigeria Will Never Change – Rotimi Ameachi in Leaked Audio
Nigeria’s transport minister, Rotimi Amaechi, has been heard in an audio recording to be expressing shocking pessimistic views about Nigeria and the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, whose re-election bid he leads. Phrank Shaibu, a spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar campaign made the recording available to the press. Mr Abubakar,... read more »
Opinion: INEC’s Troubling Missteps Amid Aso Rock’s Desp...
There is a noticeable whirl of feverish desperation in the Presidential Villa. No perceptive person can miss that. From indiscriminately arresting and... read more »
Opinion: The Many Contradictions of Muhammadu Buhari by...
President Muhammadu Buhari has blamed everybody but himself for his problems and now that he has gotten to the end of his tenure, he has run out of human... read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Parties to Pull Out of Peace Accord...
Opposition parties under the aegis the Coalition of United Political Parties, the Inter-Party Advisory Council, the Peoples Democratic Party and other... read more »
Opinion: Buhari, You Don’t Need More Time Sir! By Reuben A...
On the occasion of his 76th birthday, on Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari who is running for a second term in office, was quoted as having said that he needs more time in office. More time in... read more »
Nigeria: Dogara Dissects Buhari’s Admin, Says It’s Repressive
Ahead of the 2019 elections, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has methodically cut up the re-election seeking President Muhammadu Buhari administration, disclosing that the Constitution and the laws of the country are often trampled upon with impunity by the administration. As the fourth highest ranking officer in the... read more »
Opinion: Can Buhari Still Hold On Beyond 2019?
The battle for the Presidential power of Nigeria is on. There are the main front runners like President Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President Atiku... read more »
Opinion: Portrait of the Tiger Ambode Rode by Yinka Odu...
LOUIS XIV was King of France for 72 years and 110 days and became the most powerful French monarch who consolidated a system of absolute monarchical rule that... read more »
Opinion: 2019 – The Only Option Available to Buha...
There has been some clarity about Nigeria’s 2019 Presidential election, with the end of the October 7 deadline set by the Independent National Electoral... read more »
Nigeria: 2019: PDP Rejects Nationwide Military ‘Operation P...
…Accuses Buhari of Plotting To Use Military To Rig Poll The PDP Presidential Campaign Organization (PPCO) alerts that President Muhammadu Buhari is plotting to use the planned nationwide... read more »
Nigeria: PDP Hails Peter Obi’s Performance At Presidential Debate
…Berates Osinbajo On N8 trillion Subsidy Scandal The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) congratulates its Vice Presidential candidate, Governor Peter Obi, for his outstanding performance at the 2019 Vice Presidential debate on Friday. The party says Peter Obi amply displayed an unprecedented understanding of the dynamics of the critical sectors of... read more »
Nigeria: Vice Presidential Aspirants’ Debate Hold...
Ahead of the 2019 general elections the Vice Presidential aspirants’ debate will be holding today at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in... read more »
Nigeria: Buhari’s Re-election will not Help Niger...
The northern elder’s forum has declared that re-electing the incumbent president Muhammodu Buhari will not help Nigeria’s cause. Making this... read more »
Nigeria: Reject APC, Buhari, PDP Urges North-West As Th...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential campaign train is in Sokoto, an ancient city located in the extreme North-West Nigeria,near the confluence of... read more »
Nigeria: They Will Lose Together – Presidency Speaking on O...
The presidency has said that it is not bothered by former President Obasanjo’s endorsement of PDP’s presidential flag bearer, Abubakar Atiku. According to a statement by Shehu Garba, he... read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Suffering International Embarrassment Because of Buhari – PDP
President Muhammadu Buhari has made Nigeria a subject of international scorn. This is the response of the People’s Democratic Party to the recent report by the Financial Times which alleged that President Donald Trump , described President Buhari as “lifeless”. In a statement signed by Kola Ologbondiyan, the party’s National... read more »
Nigeria: All these Concoctions and Evil Plots Cannot De...
Reacting to the letter again sent to him by the Police this night, inviting him to appear by 8am tomorrow (24th July 2018), Senate President, Bukola Saraki has... read more »
Nigeria: People of Middle Belt Defend Yourselves and Pr...
The President of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), Dr. Pogu Bitrus in a press conference, called on the people of middle belt to organize themselves and defend... read more »
Breaking News: GTB To Pay Innoson’s N14Billion Judgment...
Today, 7th of June 2018, The Supreme Court struck out GTBank’s motion for stay of execution of the Enugu Court of Appeal Division’s order that GTBank pays... read more »
Nigeria: Pst Chris Okotie Declares Intention to Contest the 2019 ...
Popular Nigerian Pastor, Chris Okotie has officially declared his intention to contest for the 2019 Presidency. Speaking in his Church today, he said his decision was based on the obvious need for... read more »
Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan Did A Lot for the North – Sheikh Gumi
Radical Muslim cleric, Ahmad Gumi has openly confessed that ex-president Jonathan did a lot for the north. In a Ramadan tafsir sermon in which he thoroughly berated President Buhari for his non-performance and the increased killings in the country, he pointed out that former President Jonathan built nine universities and over 150 Almajiri schools... read more »
Nigeria: FG Attempting to Change the Benue Killing Narr...
The National Coordinator of the Benue Youth Forum, Terrence Kuanum has stated that the Federal Government is trying hard to change the Benue killing... read more »
World: Pope Francis Requests Roman Catholic Priests Be ...
Pope Francis has requested that Roman Catholic priests be given the right to get married. The request applies to priests in Brazil, and is on the agenda for an... read more »
Nigeria: CAN Disowns Arewa Pastors Forum
Challenges group to publish list of clerics on opposition payroll The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has dissociated itself from a group of Northern... read more »
Nigeria: Wike Sees Key Appointments As Panacea For Niger Delta’s ...
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, one of the big oil and gas states in Southern Nigeria controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is currently pressing for a new approach at taming the... read more »
Breaking News: Buhari Appoints Another Northerner to Head the DSS
President Buhari has appointed Yusuf Magaji Bichi, another Northerner as the new Boss of the DSS. Following the sack of the former DSS boss, Lawal Daura by Vice President Yomi Osinbajo on Agust 7th while acting for President Buhari, a southerner, Matthew Seiyefa took up the affairs of the DSS in an acting capacity. It would be recalled that while... read more »
Nigeria: APC Senators Plan to Break Into Senate Champer...
The Deputy House Minority Leader, Hon. Onyema Chukwuka has declared that some Senators were planning to break into the Senate chambers. He stated this in a... read more »
Nigeria: Seven Police Officers Killed by Armed Attacker...
Seven men of the Nigerian Police Force have been reportedly gunned down by unknown armed attackers this afternoon at Abuja. The incident is said to have taken... read more »
Nigeria: There Was No Police Protest – Nigerian P...
The Spokesperson of the Nigerian Police Force, Ag. DCP Jimoh O. Moshood has stated that there was no protest by any officers in Maiduguri. According to him,... read more »
World Cup: Senegal Drops Out, Loses 0:1 to Colombia
Senegal has crashed out of the World Cup after losing 0:1 to Colombia. Senegal was Africa’s last representative in the tournament which means no African side made it out of the groups. A 74th... read more »
World Cup: Senegal Draws 2:2 with Japan
Senegal has drawn 2:2 with Japan in their second group match. The Senegalese opened scoring in the 11th minute through a Sadio Mane tap in. 23 minutes later, The Japanese leveled up the score through Takashi Inui ending the first half in a 1:1 draw. In the second half, Senegal took the lead in the 71st minute through Moussa Wague. However, the... read more »
World Cup: Senegal Gives Africa its First Win
Senegal defeated Poland by 2:1 to give Africa its first win in the on-going 2018 FIFA World Cup. Senegal’s first goal was put down as an own goal after a... read more »
Football: Mane Fires in 3 as Liverpool Thrash Porto 5:0
Sadio Mane scored a brilliant treble as Liverpool romped to a 5-0 thrashing of Porto at the Estadio do Dragao on Wednesday to march towards the Champions... read more »
Football: Senegal banned from Nations Cup after riot
Senegal have been disqualified from the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after a riot forced the abandonment of Saturday’s home tie with Ivory Coast. It is not... read more »
South African: President Zuma Resigns
South Africa’s embattled President Jacob Zuma has resigned his office with immediate effect.. The BBC reports that Zuma made the announcement in a televised address to the nation on Wednesday... read more »
Nigeria: Multi Choice, DSTV/GOTV to Shut Down
Nigerian authorities have notified the management of MultiChoice DSTV/GOTV that their operations in Nigeria will come to an end in 2019 as their license expires June next year. According to a letter to that effect (seen by Daily Times reporter) issued on Tuesday by the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation(NBC), the license issued to them in 2014 by... read more »
José Mourinho sacked by Manchester United after worst start in 28...
José Mourinho has been sacked as Manchester United manager following Sunday’s defeat at Liverpool, ending a tenure that began in May 2016. United finally lost patience with a head coach who... read more »
Sports: Victor Moses Quits International Football
Nigeria’s ace winger and Chelsea player Victor Moses has announced his retirement from international football. Moses who will turn 28 in December says he has had his best times wearing the Nigerian green and white colors. In a statement he released on Twitter, Victor Moses said he felt it was time for him to leave the stage so the younger... read more »
Sports: Emmanuel Amuneke Appointed Tanzania’s Hea...
Former Nigerian international and former assistant coach of Nigeria’s victorious 2013 U-17 side Emmanuel Amuneke has been appointed the head coach of the... read more »
Sports: Athletes to the Africa Senior Athletic Champion...
Several athletes arriving in Nigeria to take part in the Africa Senior Athletic Championship are stranded at Murtala Muhammad Airport in the main city of Lagos... read more »
Sports: Nigerian Coach, Salisu Yusuf Caught on Video Re...
Assistant coach of the Super Eagles and current coach of the Nigerian team to the 2020 Olympics was caught on camera taking bribe to feature certain... read more »
Nigeria: Army of Internet Trolls Recruited to Malign Me – E...
Oby Ezekwesili has taken to her Twitter page to call attention to the unsavory response to her protests. In her tweets, she noted that regardless of what part of the country the injustice she was... read more »
Nigeria: Miyetti Allah Thrives on Conflicts – Dr. Nura Alkali
Only the blind will insist on living a 17th century life in 2018. It is northern states that have land for cattle ranches Dr. Nura Alkali, the Chief Consultant Neurologist at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital Bauchi (ATBUTH) and a Fulani man has been credited with the following statement on the Fulani Herdsmen... read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty International Blames the Government fo...
Amnesty international has blamed the Nigerian government for the increase in the killings by herdsmen across the country. According to the body, the inaction... read more »
Nigeria: Plateau and PDP’s Crocodile Tears – Pres...
The sad and unfortunate killings in Plateau State over the weekend have been turned to opportunity to once again play irresponsible politics, particularly by... read more »
Nigeria: Nine Killed and 45 Houses Destroyed In Fresh B...
No fewer than nine persons have been killed and 45 houses destroyed in fresh herdsmen attacks that took place in three different communities Tuesday... read more »
World Cup: Belgium Overruns Tunisia 5:2
The Belgian team saw off their Tunisian opponents with a 5:2 scoreline. Hazard opened score with a penalty in the 6th minute while Lukaku doubled the lead in the 16th minute. The Tunisians looked... read more »
World Cup: Tunisia Loses 2:1 to England
England edged past Tunisia with a 2:1 score line. The match which was looking like it was going to be Africa’s first result at the on-going World Cup ended up in another loss for an African team. Harry Kane had opened score for the English in the 11th minute, pouncing on a parry by the goalkeeper to tap in the first goal. Tunisia responded... read more »
World Cup: Modric Wins 2018 FIFA World Cup MVP
For his massive contributions to the success of Croatia, Luka Modric most deservedly won the Adidas Golden Ball Award as the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. He won the award ahead of Eden... read more »
World Cup: France Lifts the 2018 FIFA World Cup
France has won the 2018 FIFA World Cup after defeating Croatia 4:2. In a match that saw Croatia having about 61% of the ball possession, the French took the lead through an 18th minute own goal, off a Mandzukic header. Croatia equalized in the 28th minute off a Perisic shot. Ten minutes later, France took the lead through a VAR awarded penalty... read more »
World Cup: Belgium Wins Third Place, Beats England 2:0
Belgium won the third place position this evening after beating England 2:0. The Belgians showed their intent with a 4th minute goal tapped in by Meunier. This... read more »
World Cup: Croatia Through to the Finals, Wins England ...
Croatia this evening sailed into the finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup after winning England 2:1 after extra time. Despite taking an early lead through a 5th... read more »
World Cup: France Advances to the Finals, Beats Belgium...
The French team triumphed over the Belgians to advance to the finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. France went ahead in the 51st minute from an Umtiti... read more »
Africa
Nigeria: South-East Endorsement of Atiku Carries No Weight – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buahri on Friday said that the endorsement of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, carried no weight as he was advised by... read more »
Nigeria: Re-election Seeking Wike Sets Agenda 2068 For Rivers
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is currently busy setting a seeming ambitious 50 years development agenda for the state. It is expected to flower in Year 2068. At the moment, Wike’s... read more »
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom 2019 – Udom Sets For War With N671 Billi...
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, one of the big oil states in Southern Nigeria, has unveiled a N671 billion war chest for the 2019 polls tagged: Budget of Industralisation for... read more »
Agriculture
Nigeria: Ogbeh’s Claim on Rice False, Says Thailand Ambassador
Ambassador of Thailand to Nigeria, Wattana Kunwongse, has denied the claim by Chief Audu Ogbeh, Minister of Agriculture, that rice mills are collapsing in the Asian country. On Friday,... read more »
Biafra
Opinion: How Bad Does Nigeria Have to Get?
When a business becomes unprofitable and insolvent, it is put through the bankruptcy courts where it undergoes financial ‘restructuring’. This can involve de-mergers, spin-offs and... read more »
Breaking News: Senator Abaribe Arrested by DSS
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has been arrested by men of the Department of State Services (DSS). Senator Abaribe is the Senator representing Abia South in the upper house of the National... read more »
Biafra: Sit-At-Home Order Paralysis South-East States
In celebration of this year’s Biafra day on May 30th, Biafra agitators staged a sit-at-home protest which was said to have recorded about 95% compliance. The decision to stage... read more »
Breaking News
Africa: Kofi Annan Passes On at 80
Koffi Annan, former United Nations Secretary-General, has passed on at the age of 80. His death was announced in a tweet from his Twitter account @KofiAnnan. The tweet read “It is... read more »
Breaking News: Osinbajo Sacks DSS Chief
The Nigerian Acting President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has dismissed the Director General of the DSS. Mr. Lawal Musa Daura. The news was broken a few moments ago by the Senior Special... read more »
Nigeria: Samuel Ortom Finally Defects to PDP
Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has finally announced his defection from APC to PDP. He had days back announced that the party had given him the red card and that he was not yet... read more »
Corruption
Opinion: How Jonathan Fought Corruption more Effectively than Buhari Has Ever Done –...
It is necessary to remind Nigerians that the biggest institutional attacks on corruption in Nigeria came under the PDP. EFCC, ICPC and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) were... read more »
Opinion: Comparison Between Obasanjo, Jonathan and Buhari Shows B...
Record has it that President Obasanjo sacked his IGP Tafa Balogun for corruption. He sacked the then Senate President Adolfus Wabara for corruption. He also sacked his own ministers, Fabian... read more »
Opinion: The Revolution Is Already Here – Femi Aribisala.
Those were the days when peace of mind could be bought with hypocritical acts of philanthropy. But that just won’t do any more. It is karma time. Many years ago, as a member of the... read more »
Crime
Opinion: Adeosun NYSC Certificate Saga, Like Minister, Like Her President- Reno Omokri
While sharing his views on the alleged forgery of an exemption certificate by Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, Reno Omokri, a former aid to former President Goodluck Jonathan... read more »
Nigeria: Sack Adeosun Now for NYSC Certificate Forgery – PD...
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Buhari to immediately sack the Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun over the alleged NYSC certificate forgery. Adeosun had... read more »
Nigeria: Mikel’s Dad Kidnapped 4 Hours Before Argentinian M...
Mikel’s dad was kidnapped about four hours before the kick-off Super Eagle’s last group match which was with Argentina. Just before the match, he was called by a family member... read more »
Economy
Nigeria: God Has Used Buhari and Some of Us to Make Nigeria Work – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige on Sunday said Nigeria would have been in ruins if President Muhammadu Buhari was not elected to pilot the affairs of the country in... read more »
Africa: Africans Deserve to Know Details of Deals their Leaders S...
China’s footprints are all over the African continent, signing deals with many countries. However, the finer details of China-Africa loans are often kept secret. There are concerns... read more »
Opinion: Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s Response to Vice President Yemi ...
My attention has been drawn to a letter written to Premium Times in response to an essay on restructuring authored by me. Faced with an avalanche of public condemnation for his 360-degree... read more »
Education
Nigeria: Strange Snake Swallows N36 million Cash in JAMB Office
A mystery snake is said to have sneaked into the accounts office of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital and made away with N36 million... read more »
Fulani Herdsmen
Nigeria: Fresh Attack by Armed Herdsmen Leave Eight Dead
About eight persons have been killed in a fresh attack by armed herdsmen in Tseadough village in Kwande local council of Benue State. The attack which took place on Saturday night left... read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Youths Vow to Defend Igboland
The Ohanaeze Youth Council, the youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-political body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has backed Danjuma’s self-defence call. OYC President, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, on... read more »
Nigeria: Five Die in Fresh Fulani Crisis in Benue
Five people have been killed in fresh attacks by herdsmen in different locations of Benue State. Four persons were reportedly killed by herdsmen at the Guma and Agatu local government areas... read more »
Health
Nigeria: Successful Heart Surgeries Performed in JUTH
Four patients over the period of four weeks had successful heart surgeries at the Jos University Teaching Hopsital, Jos Plateau State. According to the hospital’s Chief Medical... read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Leaves for UK
To meet Theresa May, others. President Muhammadu Buhari will, on Monday, travel to United Kingdom. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a... read more »
Health: What is the Best Time of Day to Run?
Will running in the morning provide any extra benefits compared to training at any other time of day? Blackmores’ Online Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Coach Andrew Cate weighs up the... read more »
Human Rights
Biafra: Another Successful Quasi Referendum – Evang. Elliot
Again, our people have spoken with one voice in completely paralyzing our region by staying at home yesterday in demonstration to the world, where we stand. Despite intimidations,... read more »
Judiciary
Nigeria: Nyame, Ex-Taraba Gov. Sentenced to 14 Years for N1.64bn Fraud
The former governor of Taraba state was on Wednesday sentenced to a 14 year jail term for misappropriation of funds to the tune of N1.64bn. The sentence was pronounced by Justice Adebukola... read more »
Nigeria: Dasuki Sues DSS, Others for Illegal Detention
Seeks N5bn compensation The detained former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), has filed a fresh fundamental human rights enforcement suit before the Federal High Court... read more »
Nigeria: Produce Nnamdi Kanu By June 26 Court Tells Abaribe, Othe...
Senate Enyinnaya Abaribe, senator representing Abia South in the upper house and two others have been ordered by the Federal High Court Abuja to produce Nnamdi Kanu in court by June 26th... read more »
Justice
Nigeria: Fake Viral News about Buhari’s ICC Secret “Integrity” Dossier By Farooq A. Kperog...
There is a viral message making the rounds in Nigerian social media circles about an alleged secret document from the International Criminal Court at the Hague, which shows that, “A top... read more »
Nigeria: Senator President Implicated in Offa Bank Robbery
The Nigerian Police Force has invited the Nigerian Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki to answer some questions regarding the Offa robbery which led to the death of a total of about 33... read more »
Nigeria: Fulani Kills Artisan in Oyo
A 25-year-old welder has been killed by a Fulani man in his shop in the Sabo area of Orile-Igbon town in Oyo State after a fight broke out at a joint close to the deceased... read more »
News
Nigeria: Use Of Security Forces For Partisan Politics Worries Opposition
The frequent deployment of armed security forces in Nigeria for partisan political activities is becoming a major source of worry for the opposition ahead of the 2019 general elections... read more »
Opinion: PDP/Atiku Need SS/SE to Win, We Demand Regional Autonomy...
A Facebook user Baron Roy has opined his view that PDP and Atiku need the South-South and South-East to stand a chance of winning the 2019 elections. His position is that this is an... read more »
Nigeria: Why I am Running for President – Oby Ezekwesili
Why I am running for President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Ladies and gentlemen, it is with profound gratitude, humility and a deep sense of responsibility that I accept this... read more »
Nigeria
Nigeria: Buhari Bans Dead Judge from Travelling
The former Chief Judge of Enugu, Late Justice Innocent Azubike Umezulike has been banned from travelling out of the country by the Buhari led administration. The Justice who died on the... read more »
Nigeria: PDP Elects Atiku as its Presidential Flag Bearer
Former Vice President under the Obasanjo administration has emerged PDP’s Presidential candidate. In a keenly contested primaries which saw heavy weights like Tambuwal, Dakwambo,... read more »
Opinion: Ten Years After Lamidi Adedibu by Reuben Abati
It has been ten years since the self-styled “strong man of Ibadan politics”, Chief Lamidi Ariyibi Akanji Adedibu, died. He died on June 11, 2008. I do not recall seeing many tributes or... read more »
Press Statement
Nigeria: PDP To Buhari – Not Too Young To Run is PDP Initiative
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lampoons President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for attempting to parade themselves as the architects of the ‘Not Too Young... read more »
Religion
World: ICC concludes preliminary investigation into Shiites massacre, continues probe of I...
THE International Criminal Court is moving gradually towards prosecution of Nigerian officials involved in the December 2015 massacre of members of Islamic Movements of Nigeria. The office... read more »
Security
Nigeria: Produce Offa Robbery Gang Leader or be Sued – CSOs to Police
Following the rumoured death of the leader of the gang that carried out the Offa robbery that claimed about 33 persons, some Civil Society Organizations have called on the Police to produce... read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Is Not In Charge of Anything – Secondus
The Peoples Democratic Party, the Centre for the Defence of Human Rights and the National Conscience Party have berated Buhari over the IG’s refusal to relocate to Benue State. The... read more »
Nigeria: IGP Disobeyed Buhari’s Order to Stay In benue
Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s declaration on Monday that he was not aware that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, ignored his instruction to relocate to Benue... read more »
Sport
Sports: Liverpool Signs Alisson Becker from Roma for £67 million
Liverpool has finally signed Roma’s Brazilian goal stopper, Alisson Becker for £67 million. With Roma and Liverpool agreeing to the terms of the deal, Becker is now expected to fly... read more »
World Cup: Russia’s World Cup Ends as they Lose 3:4 on Pena...
Despite scoring the first goal of the match, hosts Russia lost the game 3:4 on penalties to Croatia. After Cheryshev put Russia ahead in the 31st minute, it only took the Croatians 8... read more »
World Cup: England Into their First Semi-Final Since 1990, Wins S...
The 3-Lions this evening sailed into their first semi-finals since 1990 after winning Sweden 2:0. The two goals which came off a Maguire header in the 30 minute and a Dele Ali header in the... read more »
Technology
Nigeria: Nigeria’s former ICT Minister, Omobola Johnson Joins World Wide Web Foundation bo...
After a 3-year tenure as an Honorary Chairperson of the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) where she provided guidance and advocacy to help drive down internet costs, Dr. Omobola... read more »
Terrorism
Nigeria: Give us justice, else no 2019 campaign, Ortom warns FG
The governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, has again called on the federal government to act fast in its bid to find lasting solution over herdsmen attack in the country, especially... read more »
Nigeria: Southerners are Biased, Plotting to Split North – Prof A...
…Says cattle rearers are fighting back over injustice …Asks: What makes the kidnapping of Olu Falae so special? …‘Those who live in Lagos don’t know what is happening in... read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers Kill Vigilante, Release Arrested Herdsmen in Ed...
Tragedy struck in Obadolovbiyeyi community in the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State when a vigilante, Efe Igbnovia, was shot dead by some soldiers. It was gathered that a local... read more »
World Cup
World Cup: Brazil Crashes Out, Loses 1:2 to Belgium
The Brazilian team were this evening knocked out at the quarter finals of the World Cup after they lost 1:2 to Belgium. A 13th minute own goal by Fernandinho set the Belgians on course for... read more »
World Cup: France Knocks Uruguay Out, Wins 2:0
Uruguay was today knocked out of the World Cup after losing 0:2 to France. In a match that France was the overall better side, Varane nodded in the first goal for France in the 40th minute,... read more »
World Cup: Sweden Triumph 1:0 Over Switzerland
Sweden triumphed 1:0 over their fellow European representative after a keenly contested match. After having played out a goalless first half, a 66th minute goal by Forsberg was enough to... read more »
Africa
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Nigeria: Ben Bruce Bows Out of Senatorial Race to Allows Others Run
As the Bayelsa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party goes in for its primaries today, Senator Ben-Murray Bruce has decided not to contest to return to the Senate. According... read more »
- Opinion: Extricating Lagos from the Captivity of Bola Tinubu by Femi Aribisala
- Nigeria: APC a Party of Fraudsters as Confirmed by Ambode – PDP
- Nigeria: It’s Official! Tinubu Dumps Ambode, Presents Jide Sanwo-Olu
Biafra
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Biafra: IPOB and Nnamdi Kanu Vindicated by the ACHPR
Says the declaration of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist group, the attacks by Federal Government agencies on its members constitute a prima facie violation of the... read more »
- Biafra: IPOB Threatens to Disrupt Ohanaeze’s Meetings on Restructuring
- Biafra: IPOB Expresses Outrage Over Disappearance of Nnamdi Kanu’s Case File at Appeal Cou...
- Biafran suit in America: US rejects Nigeria’s Defence of Immunity
Breaking News
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World Cup: Belgium Survives Japan Scare, Wins 3:2
Belgium looked like they were surely on their way out when Japan scored the first two goals of the match in about 7 minutes of the resumption of the second half. This was after the first... read more »
- Breaking News: FG Moves Democracy Day from May 29 to June 12
- BREAKING: Kaduna Factional APC Office Demolished
- Nigeria: Metuh appears in court on a stretcher
Corruption
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Nigeria: Senators that Defected Love Bribe and are Afraid of Buhari – El-Rufai
Nasir El-Rufai, the Governor of Kaduna State has stated that the senators that defected from the APC were afraid of what Buhari would do to them in his second tenure because they are... read more »
- Nigeria: Ekiti Elections – Party Agents Arrested for Sharing Money at Polling Statio...
- Nigeria: Subsidy on Petrol Hits N1.4tn per Year, Says FG
- Nigeria: Looters’ List: APC, PDP in a Show of Shame, Says Okogie
Crime
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Nigeria: Shocker! Monkeys Swallow N70m Belonging to Northern Senators
After a shocking confession of an official of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, which claimed that a mysterious snake allegedly swallowed N36 million naira, from the... read more »
Economy
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Opinion: Open Letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on the State of the Nation – Timi...
Dear Sir, I write this letter to you, Mr. President, with all sincerity and humility, as it is my very first letter to you since your emergence as President and Commander-In-Chief of the... read more »
- Nigeria: Ikeja NBA Gives Lagos Seven-day Ultimatum to Reverse Land Use Charge
- Nigeria: Electricity Firms Drag FG to Court over N1 trn Debt
Fulani Herdsmen
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Nigeria: No Cattle Colony in Ebonyi, Governor Umahi Insists
David Umahi of Ebonyi State, weekend insisted that no part of the state would be given for establishment of cattle colony. This came as Biafra Independent Movement, BIM, warned South East... read more »
- Nigeria: It’s Wrong to Call Fulanis Killers — Okorocha
- Nigeria: Herdsmen Kill Father of Two in Ekiti
- Nigeria: Herdsmen to Pay for Grazing Reserves, Says Osinbajo
Justice
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World: Nigerian – Chile Eboe-Osuji Elected President of the ICC
The judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), sitting in a plenary session on 11 March 2018, elected Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji (Nigeria) as President of the Court for a three-year term... read more »
- Nigeria: Underage Voters are Registered Because Registration Officers’ Lives are Thr...
News
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Nigeria: Omisore’s Support of APC Shameful – Fani-Kayode
Femi Fani-Kayode has described Iyiola Omisore’s decision to support the APC in today’s supplementary election as shameful. Fani-Kayode had stated days earlier that Omisore was... read more »
- Nigeria: Osun Elections – PDP Rejects Inconclusive Verdict by INEC
- Nigeria: News of Plans to Impeach Ambode Not True – Lagos Assembly
- Nigeria: APC Presents Buhari As Sole Presidential Candidate
Nigeria
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Opinion: Tinubu – What the Most Powerful Man in Babylon Must Know – Fredrick N...
I have been thinking about Jagaban, Bola Ahmed Tinubu lately. I think he deserves an encomium for tipping into the expansive shoes of the sage, Obafemi Awolowo, by forging a united bunch... read more »
- Opinion: I Hope Okija Shrine Did Not Do Permanent Damage to Ngige? – Reno Omokri
- Opinion: Removing Buhari Alone Will Not Solve All Our Problems – Fani-Kayode
- Opinion: Why Nigeria Under Buhari is World Headquarters for Extreme Poverty – Reno Omokri...
Security
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Nigeria: Herdsmen Enjoying Support of Highly Placed Nigerians – Benue State Govt.
Piqued by statements credited to top government functionaries over the Benue killings, the state government has insisted that the rampaging killer herdsmen attacking various communities in... read more »
- World: Is America Any Safer 15 Years After September 9/11?
Sport
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World Cup: England Escapes Narrowly, Wins Colombia on Penalties
England escaped a possible defeat to Colombia after the match went into extra time. The English team had taken the lead in the second half (having played a goalless first half) through a... read more »
- World Cup: Brazil Edges Out Mexico 2:0 to Advance to the Quarter Finals
- World Cup: Croatia Knocks Out Denmark on Penalties
- World Cup: Hosts, Russia Shock Spain, Win Via Penalty Shootout
Terrorism
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Nigeria: Nigeria: Herdsmen Attack, Sack Gov. Ortom’s Farmhouse
Suspected herdsmen, yesterday, attacked Waku village and a part of Gbajimba town, all in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, killing two persons, and destroying Governor Samuel... read more »
World
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World Cup: Spain Fires Coach a Day to the Start of the World Cup
The Spanish FA today announced the sack of its head coach Julen Lopetegui. The sack of the Spanish coach was a direct outcome of Real Madrid’s announcement yesterday. Real Madrid had... read more »
- Sports: Real Madrid Appoints Julen Lopetegui New Manager
- Football: Nigeria Loses 2:1 to England
- World: Nigeria’s President, Facing Calls to Step Aside, Says He Will Run Again
World Cup
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World Cup: Ronaldo Exits as Portugal Loses 1:2 to Uruguay
Ronaldo has joined Messi in the exit party as Portugal lost 1:2 to Uruguay. Uruguay took an early lead through a Cavani header off a Suarez cross. Though Portugal enjoyed a much greater... read more »
- World Cup: Messi Crashes Out as Argentina Loses 4:3 to France
- World Cup: Japan Advances to Second Round, Loses 0:1 to Poland
- World Cup: Switzerland Draws 2:2 with Costa Rica
SPOTLIGHT
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Opinion: New IGP – Why Progressive Northerne...
In August 2015, when I first publicly voiced out my disapproval of what I... read more »
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Nigeria: Buhari and Osinbajo to Participate in a L...
PRESS RELEASE BY APC PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL: PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU... read more »
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Nigeria: Stop Harrassing the CJN or We Will Mobili...
A coalition known as the Niger Delta Agitators has issued a warning to the... read more »
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Nigeria: Chief Justice Onnoghen Fails to Appear be...
We are not just challenging jurisdiction, we are even challenging the... read more »
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Opinion: Buhari, Tinubu and the Abdication of Resp...
Fellow Nigerians, despite the open and brazen braggadocious posturings of... read more »
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Nigeria: Code of Conduct Tribunal Cannot Try Chief...
In a reaction from legal practitioners, it is becoming clear that the Code... read more »