Your Medical Rights – Enforcing Your Legal Rights
Today, I would be bringing to you the concluding part of “Your Medical Rights”. Sorry to be away for a while, had to take a much needed break but am happy to be back. Previously I talked about the increase of medical negligence in Nigeria, the various health workers that owe you a... read more »
Opinion: Saraki’s CCT Appeal – A Legal Wild Goose Chase? Emmanu...
The Federal Government has just filed a Notice of Appeal at the Court of Appeal against the ‘No case Submission’ ruling of the CCT in the Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s matter. Before delving into the main subject of discussion here, it is important to point out the following... read more »
Biafra: To Be Or Not To Be (6) – “What is wrong with the Black Man? by Chim...
It is self-directed racism to agree that the UK can be a sovereign nation with 60 million people but the Igbo cannot be with about 60 million people. I remember the first day I saw the movie ‘The Ghost And The Darkness’. It is a fictionalized account of the Tsavo Man Eaters, i.e. 2 lions that... read more »
Nigeria: IGP Urged To Investigate Death Of Late Kano INEC REC by Abu Duniy...
The Inspector General Police, Ibrahim Idris has been urged to order investigation into the death of late Kano Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Alhaji Munkaila Abdullahi who died with his wife and two daughters in a fire outbreak widely considered ‘strange and ‘suspicious’ on... read more »
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Nigeria: Human Rights Abuses: Global Amnesty Watch...
The Global Amnesty Watch, an international humanitarian organization has... read more »
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Opinion: Army University – Novel Initiative,...
Fifty-seven years after independence and three months to go, Nigeria... read more »
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Opinion: Terrorism – The World’s Constant Re...
The Imagery of Great Britain does not spark enthusiasm in a lot of... read more »
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Opinion: Time to End the Bad Blood Between the Yor...
The hatred between the Yoruba and Ndigbo has gone on for far too long.... read more »
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Opinion: Makarfi PDP Faction As the Reall Terror Group by Richard Murphy
It takes morbid callousness or an unrivalled level of ignorance or a combination of both to attempt the stunt by a faction of the troubled People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in its reaction to the release of 82 of the abducted Chibok girls. A statement credited... read more »
Opinion: Issues UN Security Council Mission Must Confront About Boko Haram By P...
The United Nations (UN) Security Council Visiting Mission to the Lake Chad Basin Region is ground breaking in that this is the first time such mission is being undertaken, not just since Boko Haram unleashed terrorism in the region but even after it was globally... read more »
Opinion: Gani Adams Avoided Ooni’s First Year Anniversary For fear Of Retributio...
For sometimes now, the National Coordinating Council of the Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC has decided not to fish in the same water with the likes of Gani Adams and his fellow morons left in his heavily depleted faction of the Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC. However, our... read more »
Opinion: Upholding Gov. Okowa’s Gbaramatu Initiative As Panacea For Niger Delta ...
The recent initiative of the Delta State Governor, Senator, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa in requesting the company of immediate past President Goodluck Jonathan for a joint visit to Gbaramatu kingdom in the oil producing area of Niger Delta in pursuit of peace, is clear... read more »
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Opinion: Nigeria: How Much Respect Do You Show Igb...
I am not Igbo. I am proud of my Urhobo. However, as a student of history,... read more »
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What Are Your Rights As A Nigerian Citizen?
“What you are ignorant of, you can not demand for” -Ifeoma... read more »
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Yule Tide: Lagos Commences Subsidized Rice Sales T...
Governor Ambode of Lagos State will flag off the sale of the Lake Rice... read more »
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Biafra: Video Proof Confirms Killing of 150 Pro-Bi...
This deadly repression of pro-Biafra activists is further stoking tensions... read more »
Opinion: Saraki’s Acquital and Matters Arising by Emmanuel ...
Most of the teams presently prosecuting our corruption cases lack these qualities and unless something is done to improve the calibre of lawyers in these prosecution teams, the FG will continue on... read more »
Nigeria: Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) Back Arewa Youth’s Quit Notice to Igbos
The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) has come out to publicly lend their support to the quit notice given to Igbos by 16 Arewa Youth groups. This position by the Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) makes nonsense of the assurances to the contrary given by the Northern Governors’ Forum. Making this position known to the press, spokesman of NEF Ango... read more »
Nigeria: Igbo Youth Group Responds to Arewa Youths
we will however return kiss with kiss and gloves with gloves where necessary in the pursuit of our freedom. A coalition of Igbo Youth groups have responded to... read more »
Nigeria: Arewa Youths Re-Affirm Their Position On Igbo ...
Following the reaction that trailed the ealier ultimatum given to Igbos in the North by 16 Northern Youth Groups, these groups have come out to re-affirm and... read more »
Biafra: MASSOB Welcomes Arewa Youths’ Quit Notice...
Following the recent October 1st ultimatum issued by a coalition of Arewa youth groups for Igbos to leave every Northern state, The Movement for the... read more »
Opinion: Does President Muhammadu Buhari have a conscience? ̵...
”Aside the 105 soldiers killed by Boko Haram, additional 34 soldiers were killed 2 days ago but it wasn’t in the news”- Deji Adeyanju. I concur with Mr. Deji Adeyanju. The most heartless and... read more »
Voxpop: The PDP Should Stop Setting Agenda For The President & APC
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP should have probed his predecessor. It is not in the purview of the current APC administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari to probe a government or administration not inherited by them. Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP Failed to do the RIGHT THINGS at the RIGHT TIMES and now President Muhammud... read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers Kill Student While Rescuing Herdsmen
A stray bullet fired by soldiers attached to the 707 Special Forces brigade in Makurdi Benue State has reportedly killed a secondary school student. The student’s name was Ayew Atume. According... read more »
Opinion: UN, Regional Forces and the Need to Save Humanity By Anthony Kolawole
Terrorism is man’s new evil with the capability for self-extinction to mankind. It is crude, barbaric, cruel and inhuman. God Almighty frowns at it. Humanity has cursed it. Nations and countries of the world are fighting it to a standstill. The United Nations (UN), that world assemblage of civilized nations, is bitter and enraged with... read more »
Update: Arewa Youths Give Igbos Till October 1st to Quit Northern...
In an earlier communique issued on 30th May 2017, Arewa Youths had given Igbos 2 weeks to vacate the Northern states. However, in a new cxommunique released yesterday July 6 2017, the deadline was... read more »
Arewa Youths Order Igbos Out of All Nothern States, Give A Two Week Ultimatum
“We call on all Igbos currently residing in any part of Northern Nigeria to relocate within two weeks and northerners in the East should do likewise.” This was the call that was made by a coalition of different Arewa youth groups. According to the group, after their consultation, they came to the conclusion that Igbos have been the... read more »
Biafra: The Igbos Are Under Siege In Their Country By ...
I am shocked that the Igbos are not speaking up at the apparent siege laid on their land by uniformed person of different categories. They range from Army,... read more »
May 30th Biafra Day Sit-At-Home Police Threat – A...
Mr Ibrahim Idris, sir! It is with a heart burdened with grave pain that I write you this letter. And make no mistake, Mr police I.G, this is not a friendly... read more »
Biafra: 50 years After -Reconciliation: What Have We Le...
Paper presented at The Conference – “MEMORY AND NATION BUILDING: BIAFRA 50 YEARS AFTER: A SOBER REFLECTION” By PROF. T. UZODINMA NWALA, President,... read more »
Opinion: On the 82 Chibok girls Recently Released by Reno Omokri
Anybody that is not happy that 82 Chibok girls were released must be a monster whose humanity should be called into question. I thank God that these girls have been released and I commend the Federal... read more »
Buhari: A Legacy of Sorrow, Carnage, Tragedy and Affliction by Fani-Kayode
Four hundred people were killed by meningitis in our country in the last few days. Twenty two girls were abducted by Boko Haram in Borno state four days ago. Ten people were killed by Fulani herdsmen in Cross Rivers state three days ago. Two more people were killed by another set of Fulani herdsmen in Kwande, Benue state two days ago. Worse... read more »
Nigeria: White House Confirms Trump/Buhari Phone Call, ...
The White House has confirmed the news that President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria. With this... read more »
Nigeria: Motorists Ambushed By Boko haram In Borno, Sco...
Motorists plying the Maiduguri – Dambao – Biu road yesterday were ambushed by suspected members of the Boko Haram sect, leaving a number of people... read more »
Nigeria: Lai Mohammed Is Synonymous With Lying – ...
Of course Nigerians know that Lai Mohammed is synonymous with lying and it is no wonder that BBOG is firing at him, but to say that the Jonathan administration... read more »
Breaking News: Buhari Not Returning Tomorrow, Extends Leave
The much awaited return of President Buhari will no longer take place tomorrow as he is said to have extended his leave. This information was made available to the press this evening by Femi Adesina,... read more »
Breaking: Riyad Mahrez Wins 25th Edition of The African Footballer of The Year
Algerian star Riyad Mahrez who plays for Leicester City, current champions of the English Premier League has just won the 2016/2017 African Footballer of the Year. He won ahead of last winner Gabon and Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Senegal and Liverpool’s Sadio Mane. The event held at the International... read more »
Breaking News: Clinton Calls Trump, Concedes Victory
In a stunning turn of events, U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called Donald Trump to concede victory in the on-going American Presidential... read more »
Breaking News: Emefiele’s Wife Kidnapped
Wife of Godwin Emefiele the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been kidnapped. According to news reaching us, the incident occurred yesterday... read more »
Breaking News: Fani-Kayode Not Arrested By EFCC –...
After 8 hours the massive siege on my home has been lifted, the EFCC has left my gates and I look forward to my date with them at their office on... read more »
Nigerian: Why FG, NASS Must Save 2000 Capital Oil Workers Now by...
In the last few days, the Mainstream Media and Social Media have been abuzz with the arrest and detention of the Chairman, Capital Oil and Gas Industries Limited, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, by... read more »
Opinion: Nigeria: How Much Respect Do You Show Igbos?
I am not Igbo. I am proud of my Urhobo. However, as a student of history, I wish to show just what these great people came/come against and yet thrive. Okay, the incessant killings in the North will be glossed over so as to make this article not overly long. The civil war will also not be discussed. However, post civil war, as I explained in my... read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Economy On Course For Recovery...
Nigeria’s economy currently in recession is according to the Presidency on course for recovery and growth. This assertion was made in the 23rd newsletter... read more »
Nigeria: I Laugh When I Hear People Say The Recession W...
The immediate past governor of Anambra State Dr Peter Obi has told Nigerians that the current economic recession they are experiencing will not end any time... read more »
Nigeria: 2017 Budget As Presented By President Muhammad...
SPEECH OF H.E. PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ON THE 2017 BUDGET OF RECOVERY AND GROWTH AT JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 14TH DECEMBER 2016 Protocols 1.... read more »
News Update: Rigobert Song Not Dead Says CAF
On October 7th 2016, we published a story regarding the death of Cameroonian defender Rigobert Song. We do hereby retract said story because there has been so much conflicting news regarding his... read more »
Boko Haram: Jonathan’s Failure Cost Over 20,000 Lives – Osinbajo
The vice president Professor Yemi Osinbajo seems not to have tired of the blame game as he has once again blamed former President, Goodluck Jonathan for the loss of over 20,000 lives lost to Boko Haram attacks. He made the statement while speaking as the guest of honour at the graduation ceremony of the Cadets of 63rd Regular Course of the... read more »
Boko Haram: Attack Kills Four Soldiers, Injures 16 othe...
About four soldiers one of whom was an officer was killed and 16 others injured when an army convoy ran into an ambush setup by suspected Boko Haram members.... read more »
Boko Haram: Buhari, You Are Lying to The People –...
Abubakar Shekau the Boko Haram leader who has reportedly been killed a number of times now just released a video in which he said among other things that... read more »
Sports: Issa Hayatou Takes Charge of FIFA As Blatter, P...
The last has certainly not been heard of the scandal rocking the football house in Zurich. About 14 top officials of FIFA have over the past few months been... read more »
Editorial: Boko Haram – Who Do We Believe Now?
Nigerians and indeed the countries in the Chad basin area affected by the Boko Haram scourge are confused and baffled by the contradicting news emanating from different quarters everyday. The... read more »
Boko Haram: I Am Alive, Well and In Charge – Abubakar Shekau
The leader of the Boko Haram terrorist sect Abubakar Shekau has in an audio recording released today Sunday August 16 2015, declared that contrary to the news that has been making the rounds regarding his death and the new leadership of Boko Haram, he is alive, well and in charge. Security experts have confirmed that it is indeed his voice. In the... read more »
Chad: No Negotiation With Boko Haram Please! – Ch...
The Chadian President Idriss Deby has come out to categorically speak against negotiating with the Boko Haram terrorists. President Deby said this while... read more »
Boko Haram – President Buhari Sets December as De...
President Muhammodu Buhari has set a new deadline as target for the end of the Boko Haram insurgency. The new deadline is now December. Since President... read more »
Chad: 11 Killed in a Blast As Government Clamps Down on...
About 11 persons have been reported killed after two separate bomb attacks went off in Chad’s capital on Monday June 29 2015. These attacks came on the ... read more »
Comic Relief: Buhari, ‘Noise Maker’ For Petroleum
If According to President Buhari Ministers are ‘Noise Makers’, And President Buhari is the Minister for Petroleum, Then President Buhari is the ‘Noise Maker’ for Petroleum. read more »
The child and his mother
A curious child asked his mother: “Mommy, why are some of your hairs turning grey?” The mother tried to use this occasion to teach her child: “It is because of you, dear. Every bad action of yours will turn one of my hairs grey!” The child replied innocently: “Now I know why grandmother has only grey hairs on her head.” read more »
Press Release: Police Raid Ekweremadu’s Abuja House, Find Nothing...
At about 8am on Friday, May 26, 2017, men of the Nigeria Police Force from the Inspector General of Police Special Squad raided the official guest house of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator... read more »
Nigeria: State House Press Release – President Buhari Suspends SGF and DG, NIA
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation into the allegations of violations of law and due process made against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr David Babachir Lawal, in the award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on the North East (PINE). The President has also directed the suspension of the... read more »
Nigeria: Justice Adeniyi Ademola Discharged and Acquitt...
Justice Adeniyi Ademola, one of the Judges whose house was raided by the DSS on allegations of corruption has been discharged and acquitted by an Abuja high... read more »
Nigeria: Prosecuting counsel, Adeogun-Phillips Withdraw...
Adeogun-Phillips noticed that the government was not ready to prosecute the Chief Registrar and others because all the three are northerners. Mr. Charles... read more »
Nigeria: Ibadan, Akwa Ibom Join #IStandWithNigeria Prot...
Ibadan and Akwa Ibom have joined the #IStandWithNigeria protests already taking place in Lagos and Abuja. Many protesters were discouraged by the announcement... read more »
Nigeria’s Super Falcon Loose 2:0 to Australia
The Nigerian Super Falcons this evening lost 2:0 to the Australian team. It is not clear as at this time what exactly happened with the team as they were a shadow of the team that held Sweden to a 3... read more »
Germany Whitewash Côte d’Ivoire 10:0
In an embarrassing turn of invents, Germany beat new entrants Côte d’Ivoire by 10 goals to nothing in the on-going FIFA Women’s World Cup “Canada 2015.” Côte d’Ivoire is one of Africa’s representatives along side Nigeria and Cameroon. Côte d’Ivoire is coming to the Women’s World Cup for the first time and are... read more »
Ife Crisis: OPC Berates AYCF, Says IGP’s Position, An Injustice T...
Written by Akinpelu Adeshina The Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC, New Era has condemned the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, for making statement that will further instigate one ethnic tribe... read more »
Nigeria: Pregnant Woman, Others Killed As Soldiers Raid Agatu
Nigerian soldiers have reportedly stormed six Agatu villages, killing a pregnant woman and five others in the process. According to reports, the operation was carried out in response to the killing of a soldier by some youths in the area at the weekend. The army has however denied the reports. According to them, there was no attack nor was there... read more »
Boko Haram: Infidels Like You Saying You Have Defeated ...
A new video has been released online showing the leader of the Boko Haram sect mocking Buhari and the military after reports of their defeat by the Army. In... read more »
Nigeria: 808 Killed In Southern Kaduna Attacks – ...
Reports released by the Catholic Archdiocese of Kafanchan has put the death toll in the Southern Kaduna attacks at about 808. This revelation was made... read more »
Nigeria: Adesina Explains President Buhari’s Sile...
As the death toll from the attacks on Goska village in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State rises to about 11, Presidential spokesperson Femi... read more »
Nigeria: Agbakoba Files a Fundamental Rights Class Action Against...
Mr. Olisa Agbakoba has filed a Fundamental Rights Class Action against the Federal Republic of Nigeria for himself and on behalf of the South East Zone on grounds of discrimination pursuant to... read more »
#BBNaija: Television As Madness by Reuben Abati
What a relief! So, the Big Brother Naija reality television programme is finally over. It ended Sunday evening with 23-year old Efe Michael Ejemba, University of Jos graduate of Economics and singer winning the N25 million + SUV at stake, with 57.6% of the votes from over 24 million voters across Africa. Warri, where Efe’s family lives, erupted... read more »
Nigeria: #IStandWithNigeria – Pictures From The P...
We have received images from different locations in Lagos and Abuja where the #IStandWithNigeria protest has either started or is about to. We have received... read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian One Voice/Enough Is Enough Protest Be...
The much anticipated One Voice / Enough is Enough protest planned for today has begun. There were concerns that the protest was no longer going to hold with... read more »
Opinion: Jonathan’s Prophecy, Buhari’s Here...
On December 11, 2014, then President Goodluck Jonathan accepted the Presidential nomination of the Peoples Democratic Party to contest the 2015 Presidential... read more »
Editorial: Ghosts From The Past – The Overthrow of Buhari I...
Is history repeating itself? With the level of disappointment and disenchantment being recorded everywhere in Nigeria, is Buhari headed towards another shameful exit? As Nigerians ponder the current... read more »
Editorial: Buhari, Why Is Nigeria Joining ISMAT? Is Nigeria Now An Islamic State?
“Nigeria has formally joined the 34 nation Islamic coalition” When President Buhari was contesting for office, some people accused him of being a religious bigot with plans to Islamize Nigeria. Buhari’s response was that no one could islamize Nigeria. The recent actions by President Buhari has started causing worries along some... read more »
Editorial: Is Nigeria A Sharia State? A Look At The Abd...
Some days ago, the story broke in social media that a 13 year old girl had been abducted from Bayelsa and taken to Kano where she was wed to one Malam Inusa... read more »
Editorial: If Buhari Wants to Be a Pharaoh, He Will Fin...
Asari Dokubo has always loved being in the news. He has spoken severally on national issues and he has also threatened fire and brimstone on several occasions.... read more »
Biafra: DSS and The Continued Detention of Nnamdi Kanu ...
It all started as a joke but now it has turned to an international embarrassment for Nigeria. The continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu by the Nigerian government... read more »
Nigeria: Katsina University Says Christian Groups Not Outlawed by...
Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) is the only religious association allowed to operate in the University. Katsina University After coming under serious attack for an internal memo that went... read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Threatens to Go On Strike This Week
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has announced that it will be commencing a one week warning strike action on Wednesday this week. The reason for the strike is said to be the continued non-implementation of the 2009 Agreement and 2013 MoU. According to Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, the ASUU National President who addressed newsmen in a press... read more »
Society: Dr Oshiotse Andrew Okwilagwe: Celebrating An A...
In the field of impartation of knowledge, some teachers have become a class by themselves. They play significant roles in educating their students, sharpening... read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Rejects Sexual Harassment Offences Bill, ...
ACADEMIC Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has rejected the ongoing Sexual Harassment Offences Bill, in the Senate, saying the bill was targeted at... read more »
Opinion: Ojerinde’s Victory Over JAMB’s Most Drea...
The craze for higher education in Nigeria is almost assuming the character and temperament of the accustomed weird politicking in the country. Yearly, eligible... 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... read more »
Editorial: A Person to Be Buried with the Ooni of Ife – When Culture Becomes Barbarism
The concept of Abobaku is not strange to many African tribes. In fact, it is something that was practiced across most tribes across Africa alongside the ownership of slaves, killing of twins, cannibalism etc. However, with modernization, many of these acts have been discontinued by many tribes. It is therefore both sad and criminal to hear in this... read more »
Nigeria: Ooni of Ife Not Dead – High Chief
The Ooni of Ife is not dead. This was the message delivered to members of the press by Chief Joseph Ijaodola the traditional high chief of the land. This... read more »
Zimbabwe: President Robert Mugabe to Propose Marriage t...
President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, the man popular known by some folks in the West as “Mad Bob” is at it again. Reacting to the announcement of... read more »
Lagos: Rape Victim, Bites Off Rapist’s Male Organ
In a classic case of bush meat catching the hunter, a man alleged to have raped a lady was about two weeks ago in Lagos relieved of his raping tool. It was... read more »
Biafra: Group commends France over stance on Biafra – Vangu...
A Civil Rights organization, the Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has said the declaration by the French Envoy to Nigeria, Mr Denys Gauer that France will not back the... read more »
Africa: Populism Spilling into Africa from the US and Europe May Influence Policy
Following widespread frustrations as a result of the election of Donald Trump and Brexit‚ African leaders are likely to adopt more populist policies to address economic challenges. This is as predicted by risk analysis consultancy, Control Risks‚ which on Tuesday launched its 2017 RiskMap‚ portraying expected security and political risks... read more »
Opinion: Contemporary Experience Does Not Support Prof. Osinbajo&...
Only fools learn from experience, the wise learn from history – Professor Osinbajo, Acting President of Nigeria. Vanguard Newspapers notes that he urged Nigerians to use the country’s diversity... read more »
Opinion: The Seven-Fold Yoke and the Cabal That Own Nigeria – Femi Fani-Kayode
Permit me to share a scholarly, revealing and I daresay disturbing intervention which was sent to me by a friend. The author wishes to remain anonymous. He wrote as follows: “The disruptive power of the Hausa-Fulani cabal is a structural reality and will only get worse, no matter where the President of Nigeria comes from. It is a seven-fold... read more »
Featured Post: Britain and Biafra The Case for Genocide...
For as long as any Christian, liberal or human- itarian tradition survives, the year 1968 will be. remembered as the one in which a British government, for the... read more »
BIAFRA: To Be Or Not To Be (4) – BREXIT OR BI-EXIT? ...
In a few days, the British will be deciding their future in a referendum. The outcome will decide if they remain in the EU or “out and into the world”. I... read more »
World: Buhari’s Budget Riddled With Errors Puts G...
Rent for presidential residence among items in the budget President Buhari has proposed a record 6.1 trillion naira plan Nigerian President... read more »
Yule Tide: Lagos Commences Subsidized Rice Sales Tomorrow
Governor Ambode of Lagos State will flag off the sale of the Lake Rice which is expected to be sold at N13,000 per 50 Kg bag tomorrow. The sale of the rice was to have commenced earlier cut... read more »
Stroke: A Practical Approach to Prevention
There is a popular adage that says “prevention is better than cure.” This is a fact and means that with regards to stroke, the more important thing to look at is a practical approach to preventing an occurrence rather than allowing the condition to arise and then finding ways to properly treat and manage it. Before looking at some... read more »
Opinion: LEADERSHIP BY BODY LANGUAGE: The Power and Importance of...
Within months of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration, fawning aides described his lackluster performance as ‘leadership by body language.’ Ever since, the Buhari... read more »
Sports: Falcons Protest Non Payment of Allowances (Pictures)
Almost two weeks after winning the African Women’s Cup of nations, the winners Nigerian Falcons are still protesting the non-payment of their allowances. Today, the team staged a peaceful protest to the National Assembly to press home their demands. Carrying placards with different messages like “We are Champions. Treat us as such... read more »
Sports: Nigeria Shouldn’t Play In The World Cup. ...
The Minister of Sports and Youth Development Solomon Dalung has noted that Nigeria should not play in the highest football event since they have no chance of... read more »
Football: Obafemi Martins Signs N4.1Bn Deal
Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins has signed a new N4.1bn deal with his club Shanghai Shenhua. The new deal will now see Martins plying his trade with the club... read more »
Sports: Excessive Sex Undermining Ghanaian Team –...
A one time coach of the Ghanaian team Malik Jabir has said that the main reason the Ghanaian football team was not doing well was because they engage in too... read more »
Nigeria: Apostle Suleman Released By DSS After Questioning
The drama that trailed Apostle Suleman’s invitation by the DSS finally came to an end around 10:30pm last night when he was finally released after about three hours of questioning. The DSS... read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Must Produce The Killer Herdsmen He Paid – Apostle Suleman
Apostle Johnson Suleman has responded to allegations that he was inciting his congregation with his “hate speech” by asking the federal Government to compel Governor El-rufai to produce the herdsmen he confessed to paying to stop the killings. Apostle Suleman said this on the backdrop of his foiled DSS arrest attempt and subsequent... read more »
Nigeria: A State Of Emergency Ought To Have Been Declar...
Afenifere, the pan Yoruba socio-political group has come out to condemn the killings in Kaduna. According to the group’s leader Reuben Fasoranti, a state... read more »
Kaduna Killings: Buhari’s Silence Official Endors...
The Christian Association of Nigeria CAN has lamented the recent killings in Southern Kaduna, describing the silence of the President as tacit official... read more »
Opinion: Southern Kaduna Genocide – Hit Back Or Die! Pa...
Yet despite the desperate attempt to suppress the facts and keep these tragic events out of public glare, the anger of the people continues to boil and their... read more »
Gambia: Gambia to Set Up Truth And Reconciliation Commission
Gambia has announced that it will be setting up a truth and reconciliation commission to address acts of injustice perpetrated under the regime of former President Yahya Jammeh. Speaking on the... read more »
Gambia: No Longer An Islamic Republic – President Barrow
Gambia will no longer been known as The Islamic Republic of Gambia but simply The Republic of Gambia. This was made knows by President Adama Barrow during his first Presidential press conference. He simply said the word “Islamic” had been removed from the country’s name. read more »
Sports: Nigeria to Face Mali in Under-23 African Cup of Nations O...
The Nigerian U-23 team will on Sunday face their Malian counter parts in their first match of U-23 African Cup of Nations. This tournament is mainly for the purpose of picking the teams that will... read more »
Ghana: Residents and Police Clash Over Demolition
Residents of the slum area called Sodom and Gomorrah in Ghana have clashed with the police over the demolition of their homes. This area is home to over 50,000 people who will be rendered homeless should their homes be destroyed. The government had swung into action following the flooding that claimed almost 200 lives. The demolition of the slum... read more »
Opinion: “Mr President, Resign” Is Not a No-go Area I...
The last time I heard about President Buhari, Sahara Reporters was whispering that Mrs. Aisha Buhari had gone to London. Only Sahara Reporters has dared to retain the right to whisper. Aside this... read more »
Your Medical Rights – Medical Negligence
Your Doctor, Nurse, Pharmacist, Dentist and other healthcare workers owe you a “duty of care” and when they fail in discharging this duty, it amounts to Medical Negligence. There is no doubt that incidences of Medical Negligence abound in our society. At every turn we hear stories of loved ones that went to medical facilities for... read more »
Nigeria: Group Wants Individuals Behind Buhari Death Re...
The National Forum of Democrats has urged the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Director General, State Security Services to deploy resources at... read more »
Nigeria: President Buhari Travels For Medical Follow-up
President Muhammadu Buhari proceeds to London tonight for follow-up medical consultation with his doctors. He had planned to leave Sunday afternoon, but... read more »
Nigeria: Where Is President Buhari? Nigerians Ask
President Buhari has clearly been missing in action for some weeks now. Since his return from his 49 day vacation to England, it does not look like he is back... read more »
Biafra: Remembrance Day Turned Bloody – An Eye Witness Acco...
On the 30th of May 2016, thousands of Nigerians mainly from the South-east gathered in the eastern parts of the country to remember the day 49 years ago when the republic of Biafra was first... read more »
Opinion: How APC Destroyed Nigeria for 16 Years – By Oraye St. Franklyn
“I’m usually taken aback whenever officers of the present APC administration release statements and interviews to sermonise Nigerians on how PDP administration has destroyed Nigeria for 16years and how they are working on fixing the mess created by PDP. It is non-contestable that between May 29, 1999 and May 29, 2015,... read more »
What Are Your Rights As A Nigerian Citizen?
“What you are ignorant of, you can not demand for” -Ifeoma Odimba ( 2014) We live in a Society where there are so much Laws but so little is done when it comes to enforcement of these... read more »
Biafra: IPOB to Shut Down South-East on May 30th
IPOB has announced plans to shut down the entire South-east on the 30th of may 2017. May 30th is set aside as Biafra remembrance day, a day Biafrans remember those who died during the civil war. It would be recalled that Amnesty International comfirmed that during last year’s Biafra remembrance day, Nigerian security forces, killed over 150... read more »
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Finally Regains His Freedom
After almost two years in prison, Nnamdi Kanu the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) regained his freedom after he met the stiff bail conditions... read more »
Nigeria: America Worked with 12 Northern Governors to U...
Former Governor of of Niger State Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has revealed that the United States of America under Obama worked with 12 Northern Governors to... read more »
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu to Produce a Recognized Jewish Lead...
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has been granted bail by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The trial judge Justice... read more »
Nigeria: On The SGF And DG NIA’s Suspension – We Dema...
Against this backdrop, we are constrained to express our lack of confidence in the New Panel headed by the Vice President. Instead, we demand an independent commission of inquiry comprising eminent... read more »
Nigeria: The President I Saw Today Is Healthy – Saraki
President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki has announced that President Muhammadu Buhari is very healthy. He said this after he led a 3-man delegation to visit Buhari in London. The delegation consisted of Speaker of the House of Assembly, Yakubu Dogara, Majority leader of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan and of course himself. Saraki through his... read more »
Nigeria: Buhari’s Letter Was Full of Misinformation and...
Senator Shehu Sani has responded to Presidenrt Buhari’s letter to the Senate, saying it was full of misinformation and falsehood. Senator Sani who was... read more »
Nigeria: SGF Lawal Cleared of Corruption Allegations By...
The SGF was not given fair hearing before the indictment. – President Muhammadu Buhari President Buhari has written to the National Assembly refusing to... read more »
Nigeria: South-East Senate Caucus Shun Town hall Meetin...
It has been confirmed that Senators in the South-East Senate Caucus will shun the town hall meeting President Buhari intends to hold tomorrow Thursday 22 2016... read more »
Sports: Nigerian Golden Eaglets Are World Champions Again
The Nigerian golden eaglets today made history as they won Mali in the finals of FFA U-17 World Cup to become the first team to successfully defend their champion’s title. In the same vein,... read more »
Sports: U-17 World Cup – Nigeria and Mali Advance to Semi-Finals
The Nigerian golden eaglets defeated their Brazilian opponents by three goals to nothing. Immediately after this match, the Malian team went ahead to defeat the Croatian team by a lone goal. The Nigerian and Malian teams therefore become the first two teams to advance to the semi-finals. The Nigerian U-17 team virtually overpowered the Brazilian... read more »
Mali: 12 Dead As Islamist Gunmen Attack Malian Town
In the early hours of Saturday morning, the western Malian town of Nara experienced hours of gunfire between the Malian Army and an attacking Islamist militant... read more »
Mali Wins Bronze, Defeat Senegal 3:1
Mali emerged the winner of their third place match with Senegal in the just concluded FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand. The Malian team beat fellow African... read more »
Mali and Senegal to Clash for 3rd Place As They Fail to...
Mali and Senegal failed to move on to the finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup holding in New Zealand. Both teams lost in their respective semi final clashes.... read more »
Press Release: On El-Rufai’s Lies Against Jonathan on the S...
That Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State has an incurable knack for lying has been proven by his own boss, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo who described El-Rufai in his book-My Watch... read more »
Opinion: Buhari And The Marabouts – Tuesday with Reuben Abati
“Have you read Lauretta Onochie’s latest post?” “Lauretta. Lauretta. Who is she?” “She is a social media assistant at the Presidency. She shoots straight and direct. She defends President Muhammadu Buhari with the passion of someone the President treats like a daughter.” “Not a son, this time, a daughter! Interesting. Of power,... read more »
LG Poll: Tinubu’s comment akin to a “do or ...
PDP will not be allowed to win a single position at the forthcoming Local Government – Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu The Chairman of the People Democratic... read more »
Press Release: LG Poll: LASIEC dealing with Salvador il...
Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Lagos State, Otunba Segun Adewale has alleged a grand plan involving Mr. Moshood Salvador, leader of the Markafi’s... read more »
Nigeria: Arewa Group Warns Tinubu, Yoruba Leaders Again...
By Abu Duniya A northern group, Northern Patriotic Assembly (NPA) has warned against exploitation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s health situation for... read more »
Fulani Herdsmen: Herdsmen Clash With Community in Abia State. 7 I...
No less than 7 persons have been seriously injured in a clash between herdsmen and the people of Ndi Okereke Abam in Ovukwu autonomous community of Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State.... read more »
Niger: Boko Haram Retaliatory Attack – 40 Killed in Niger
In an obvious retaliatory attack for Niger’s participation in the multi-nation join task force, the Boko Haram sect has struck again. The militants today crossed from Nigeria into in the towns of Lamana and Ngoumawa in neighbouring Niger, burning house and shooting at those attempting to flee. Earlier this week, there had been twin suicide... read more »
Nigeria: We Will be Prepared In 2019. This Will Not Happen Again ...
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State while speaking on the just concluded re-run elections in the state has said that the kind of electoral and intimidation of his people by security agents and... read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Start Importing Crude From Niger
The Nigerian government will soon begin to import crude oil from Niger Republic. This was made known by the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru over the weekend at a town hall meeting with management and staff of the Kaduna refinery. According to him, this was necessitated by the diffulties... read more »
Opinion: The Sons of Perdition and the Lamentations of the Blind ...
Instead of responding to the words of Eric Joyce, the former British MP who told the world via his twitter handle on 19th May that President Muhammadu Buhari had died in a London hospital, Deacon... read more »
LG polls: Beware of Impostors, Charlatans, Lagos PDP Chairman Warns Aspirants
by Oke Umurhohwo * Says he has uncovered APC pre election rigging plans. Following the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission’s (LASIEC) announcement of guidelines for the forthcoming Local Governments and Local council development elections come July 2017, Lagos State Chairman of the People Democratic party, Otunba Segun Adewale said... read more »
Nigeria: Fayose Clandestinely Destroying the PDP, Adewa...
Written by Oke Umurhohwo Chairman, Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otunba Segun Adewale has reassured the party leaders and members of his... read more »
Press Statement: Shadow Cabinet Urge Senate to Investig...
The Shadow Cabinet of Nigeria, having consulted widely with the good people of Nigeria express dismay with the statements from the Presidency within the last... read more »
Xenophobic Attacks: Group Tasks Federal Government to c...
The Shadow cabinet of Nigeria calls on the Nigerian government to hold the South African government accountable for the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians by some... read more »
Opinion: Southern Kaduna Genocide – Hit Back Or Die! Part 1 by Fe...
“Buhari is the last standing samurai of the oligarchy with the boldness to implement the Fulani agenda. He is doing it as fast as possible. The regime of Buhari is on a conquest mission. It is... read more »
Opinion: President Buhari And Gov. El-Rufai’s Unrewarding Jibes By Philip Agbese
The corridors of power is wrapped in some mystique and those familiar with the internal workings of the seat of governments would readily concede to the existence of an inner circle which influences major decisions. In Nigeria, it is loosely referred to as the “kitchen cabinet.” Most times, it is a combination of informal busybodies who... read more »
Opinion: Where Are The Various Power Probe Report? By ...
We are a nation of people that easily forget. We may, however, not be a nation that easily forgive. If it seems we forgive grievous sins of past, serving and... read more »
Nigeria: Buhari’s Second Term Ambition A Joke ...
A group known as the Wailing Wailers have described President Buhari’s ambition for a second tenure as a joke. The group which advocates, advancement,... read more »
The Heart and Soul Of Nnamdi Kanu by Femi Fani-Kayode
I had never met Nnamdi before and I was amazed at his depth of knowledge, his immense courage and his deep convictions. In my essay titled “Head Bloodied... read more »
Nigeria: Buhari’s Conversation With Donald Trump – Pr...
The Presidency has revealed the content of the phone call between President Buhari and President Donald Trump. According to reports from the Presidency, the discussion was cordial. Buhari was said to... read more »
Somalia: U.S State Worker, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Becomes Somalian President
Amidst heavy security in the airport compound, the nation’s lawmakers elected U.S State Worker, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, Somalian President. His election sparked off serious celebrations in the country as Somalians see him as a President who will fight corruption. Mohamed defeated the incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whose... read more »
Nigeria: The President Is Well. He Is Hale and Hearty &...
Mr President is not ill, he is not in hospital and there is no reason to give anybody any bulletin about his health, pure and simple. – Lai Minister for... read more »
Breaking News: Nigerians in U.K Join Protest, Demand 5 ...
Nigerians in the UK have staged the #IStandWithNigeria protest in front of the Nigerian High Commission in the UK, demanding that the President give a 5... read more »
Nigeria: There Is Nothing to Worry About Buhari’s...
Following the news of President Buhari’s leave extension, the Presidency has come out to say that there is nothing to worry about his health. Speaking... read more »
Count Down To October 1st – What Nigerians Are Saying About...
As way of counting down to the independence day celebration, we will be scouring social media to bring comments and posts from Nigerians regarding the Buhari led government. This is the voice of the... read more »
Count Down To October 1st – What Nigerians Are Saying About Buhari (2)
We continue to bring posts and comments from Nigerians on social media on the performance of the Buhari led administration. Samuel Ajayi – Facebook REFINERIES, SUBSIDY DEBTS AND A DYING ECONOMY.. “If you made 200 heaps of yam and you claim you made 400, when you finish eating real 200 tubers of yam, you start eating 200 lies.”... read more »
Press Statement: 2017 Is A Pivotal Year Towards Biafra Nationhood...
On behalf of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), we welcome all Biafrans to the year 2017. The past year (2016) had been a challenging one, but we proved that... read more »
Press Release: Michael Chu’di Ejekam Comments on the Compelling Appeal of Longer-Life Private Equity
Michael Chu’di Ejekam, commercial real estate expert shares his insights on the recent Wall Street Journal article on the Atlas Partners Longer-Life Private Equity Fund which raised one billion dollars. Michael Chu’di Ejekam, an expert private equity investor, provides insight on the emergence of longer-life private equity funds such as... read more »
Nigerians Speak: Buhari Has Failed….. – Abdul Azeez
What Nigerians are saying on social media. This is an unedited post on our Facebook page by Abdul Azeez. BUHARI HAS FAILED US ON ECONOMY REFORM.. Today president Muhammad Buhari have 414days in... read more »
Readers’ Corner – Interesting comments and Views by Our Readers
Below are some comments and posts made by some of our readers. We have decided to start publishing these comments and posts periodically. The comments and posts are not edited in any way but are published as written by the contributor. Posted by Samuel Chijioke on 30 December 2015 When will the police in Nigeria ever learn to be truthful,... read more »
Biafra: Focus On Your Pure-Water And Olive Oil And Leave Us Alone...
The leadership of IPOB has released a statement advising Father Mbaka to focus on his pure-water and olive oil sales and stop meddling in the affairs of the group. The group made this call on the... read more »
Nigeria: Fayose Rescues Apostle Suleiman From DSS
Early this morning, the news broke that Apostle Johnson Suleiman was nearly arrested by the DSS but for the timely intervention of Governor Ayo Fayose who rushed in to the rescue. Apostle Suleiman had gone to Ekiti for a 2 day crusade. The attempted arrest took place at the Apostle’s Hotel after he had been trailed from the government house... read more »
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu, Others Cause Uproar In Court As Th...
Nnamdi Kanu, Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi today caused serious uproar in court as they rejected the secret trial that was... read more »
Nigeria: Adeboye’s Step Down, FG Suspends Controv...
It is no longer news that for some reason, the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God stepped down as the G.O and appointed Pastor Joseph... read more »
Nigeria: Kano State Government Gives No Reason for Rele...
Over a month after the Kano State government’s prosecution team led by State Attorney-General, Haruna Falali requested for the release and acquittal of... read more »
Opinion: Standing Up for Your People
Leadership takes many form and is a destination one can reach through many different paths. But regardless of the path, the purest form of leadership is one that is earned. When leadership manifests... read more »
Opinion: Why Rwanda Democracy Will Unfold Differently – Patrick Ngabonziza
It was expected that Western powers will react negatively to Rwanda’s democratically approved constitutional change that allowed the incumbent to run for a third term whilst reducing future terms from two seven-year terms to two five-year terms. However what is surprising is the harsh tone used in the press statement issued by the spokesperson... read more »
Nigeria: TETFund Donates N10m to Boost Military’s Morale by Abu ...
In order to appreciate the gallantry of the armed forces in tackling security challenges in the country, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has donated N10 million to support the recently... read more »
Nigeria: 7 Year Old Boy’s Lynching – A Victim’s Account
Social media was agog with the news of the 7 year old boy who was mobbed and burnt alive recently. The news caused a lot of uproar on social media with many demanding for the heads of the perpetrators. News emerging now seem to show that there is more to this than meets the eye. A tweet published by one Harrison @Harri_Obi seeks to give some... read more »
Nigeria: No Boy Child Was Mobbed/Burnt In Badagry or An...
The Nigerian Police has responded to the news that was making the rounds on social media regarding the 7 year old boy reportedly killed for stealing garri.... read more »
Nigeria: Cows Over-Run Owerri Airport Runway, Plane Abo...
The Pilot to a fully loaded Air Peace plane aborted landing when he discovered that Cows had taken over the runway. The pilot had to abort landing to avert a... read more »
Niger Delta – Militants Strike Again. Blow Up Oil...
A few days after President Buhari met with leaders of the Niger Delta, the militants have struck again. The militants blew up a pipeline that was previously... read more »
South Africa: Private School Accused of Segregation
A video which went viral in South Africa today June 18 2015 has raised some concerns. The big question being asked now is whether truly racism and segregation is dead in South Africa. The video which... read more »
Sudan: Julius Malema Insists that al’Bashir Must Pay for His crimes
Julius Malema the former leader of the African National Congress (ANC) youth league and the current leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has been speaking on the al’Bashir issue. Speaking in Limpopo at his party’s youth day commemoration, Malema said al’Bashir should rot in jail for his crimes. He went on to say that... read more »
Sports: Falcons’ Unsettled Bonuses – Nobody Knew They...
Nigeria’s Sports Minister Solomon Dalung has attributed the inability of the NFF to pay the outstanding bonuses of the victorious Falcons to the fact that they did not expect them to win.... read more »
Football: Iheanacho, Iwobi other Nigerians to Make CAF List
The fortunes of Nigerian players at the CAF awards may be changing soon if news reaching us proves to be true. It appears that Nigerian players like Iheanacho, Iwobi, Ahmed Musa and Mikel are set to make the final list for the CAF awards. For many years, no Nigerian football player has been named African Player of the Year. Okocha was robbed of... read more »
Sports: Aleksander Ceferin Emerges UEFA President
Aleksander Ceferin has Emerged President of UEFA. Mr Ceferin got 42 out of the 55 votes cast to become UEFA’s next president. The 42 year old Slovenian... read more »
Rio Olympics: Kits For Team Nigeria Finally Arrives, Di...
The stories of the disgraceful displays by the Nigerian Sports Ministry seem to have no end. Team Nigeria has finally received their kits 3 days to the end... read more »
Sports: Rio 2016 Olymics – Nigeria Falls 2:0 to G...
The Nigerian U-23 team’s dream of overcoming all odds to clinch the gold medal in the on-going Olympics “Rio 2016” Men’s Football... read more »
Nigeria: I call Governor Nasir el-Rufai To First Arrest Me –...
Senator Danjuma Tella Laah representing Kaduna South Senatorial Zone has called on Governor El Rufai of Kaduna State to arrest him first. This is in response to the Governor’s threat of... read more »
Nigeria: Okorocha Sets Aside 1,125 Hectares of Land For Cattle Market In Imo State
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State announced yesterday November 15 2016 that his government had set aside 1,125 hectares of land for cattle business. He made this known through his principal officer on Imo Live Stock Hon Calistus Chinedu. According to him, the venture was in partnership with the Amana Cattle Dealers Association of... read more »
Nigeria: FG To Proceed With Plans For Grazing Reserves ...
The federal government has made it clear that it is going ahead with its plan to establish grazing reserves across the country despite the wide spread... read more »
Nigeria: Shiite Leader, El-Zakzaky Receiving Full Medic...
The federal government through its minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has told the world that though the leader of the Shiite Islamic Movement of... read more »
Nigeria: Christmas Day Bomber Is Still In Prison Custod...
Kabiru Dikko the suspected mastermind of the 2011 Christmas day bombing which claimed the lives of about 40 persons is still in custody. This statement was... read more »
Nigeria: Wole Soyinka To Cut Green Card 20th January 2017
Since the emergence of Donald Trump as President Elect of the United States of America, Nigerians have been calling on Professor Wole Soyinka to honour his word and cut his green card. The Interview... read more »
U.S Election: Obama Got What He Did To GEJ – Fayose
Controversial Governor of Ekiti State Ayodele Fayose while reacting to the Donald Trump’s surprise win in the U.S Presidential elections has said that Obama only got a taste of what he and the U.S did to former President Goodluck Jonathan. According to Fayose, Obama forced the APC led government on Nigerians. He went on to say “Now... read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Congratulates Trump, Extends Good Wishe...
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the winner of the just concluded American presidential election, President Elect Donald Trump. While... read more »
World: Canadian Immigration Website Crashes As Trump Wi...
The Canadian Immigration website crashed during the night as Donald Trump showed strong signs of winning the 45th American Presidency. The website crashed as... read more »
Nigeria: Wole Soyinka To Cut His Green Card As Donald T...
A few days back Professor Wole Soyinka said he will cut up his green card if Donald Trump won the American Presidency. Donald Trump has just become the... read more »
Africa
Nigeria: Planned Protest to Hold In spite of Tuface’s Announcement – EIE
Enough Is Enough Nigeria who were the organizers working with Tuface have announced that the planned protests will take place as scheduled. They made this announcement on their Twitter page... read more »
Nigeria: Police To Arrest Tuface If Enough Is Enough Protest Hold...
The Police in Lagos has announced that it will arrest Popular Musician Tuface Idibia if the planned protest holds in Lagos. While making this known yesterday, Lagos State Commissioner of... read more »
Nigeria: President Buhari Condoles With Dalung Over Wife’s ...
News reaching us has it that President Buhari has spoken on phone to the Minister for Sport, Solomon Dalung over the loss of his wife. This news was made available in a statement issued... read more »
Biafra
Nigeria: Police Arrests Publisher of Biafra Times
The Police in Lagos has announced that it has arrested the Publisher of Biafra Times and 9 others for publishing and circulating what it called “seditious and malicious... read more »
Biafra: Police Arraigns 45 IPOB/MASSOB Protesters For Treason
Following the peaceful rally organized by members of IPOB and MASSOB to commemorate the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, the Rivers State Police has... read more »
Biafra: Do Not Come To Biafraland IPOB Warns Buhari
The Indigenous people of Biafra IPOB have warned Buhari to cancel his proposed planned to visit Enugu on Dec 22 2016. Buhari and other notable politicians are slated to be at the opening... read more »
Boko Haram
Terrorism: ISIS Names Abu Musab al-Barnawi New Boko Haram Leader
In a new twist that further makes the issue of the defeat of Boko Haram in Nigeria questionable, ISIS has announced that Boko Haram has a new leader in Nigeria. This revelation was made in... read more »
Opinion: Shekau’s Surrender Throws Boko Haram into Leadersh...
It is no longer gossip that the seemingly never ending North Eastern scourge called Boko Haram may have been finally pushed to near submission even as it is obvious that the Nigerian Army... read more »
Opinion: Boko Haram – Is there a Conspiracy of Borno Stakeh...
The occasional attempts by Boko Haram insurgents to make statements with poorly thought out but nonetheless daring attacks for me is a thing of concern. I am concerned not because I think... read more »
Breaking News
BREAKING NEWS: Minister of State for Labour Dies In Car Crash
James Ocholi the Minister of State for Labour has died in a car crash. According to emerging reports, the minister who was accompanied by his wife, son and others had an accident along the... read more »
BREAKING NEWS: APC Loses Akwa Ibom As Supreme Court Upholds Emman...
The attempt by the All Progressive Congress (APC) to capture some of the oil rich states has suffered another major setback as the Supreme Court today set aside the Appeal Court’s... read more »
BREAKING NEWS: Nnamdi Kanu Denied Bail
The hopes of the many members of IPOB (Indiginous People of Biafra) who had believed that their Director would be granted bail today. Justice John Tsoho presiding over a Federal High... read more »
Cameroon
Boko Haram: Cameroon Deports About 12,000 Nigerians
In a bid to stem the increased violent attacks attributed to the Boko Haram sect in Cameroon, the authorities have deported about 12,000 Nigerians. These Nigerians who are mainly from the... read more »
Cameroon: Boko Haram Kidnaps About 135 Persons, Kills 8
In the early hours of Tuesday in the Northern parts of Cameroon, suspected Boko Haram fighters raided the village of Chakamari, kidnapped about 135 persons while leaving another eight... read more »
China Sends Cameroon Packing
Cameroon has been sent packing from the FIFA Women World Cup taking place in Canada by China. Cameroon was the only African team to have proceeded to the round of 16. This loss to China... read more »
Chad
Boko Haram Is Winning: U.S. Counter-terrorism Officials, Others
U.S. Counter-terrorism Officials and other experts covering the West African region have given an assessment that indicates that Boko Haram is winning the on-going fight to eradicate the... read more »
Corruption
Nigeria: Gov Fayose To Join Tuface, Others In Nationwide Protest
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has announced that he is fully in support of the planned protest and will be part of it. He made this known in a tweet via his twitter... read more »
Corruption: Buhari Dragged To Court Over Magu and SGF
President Buhari has been dragged to court for what has been described as a lopsided anti-corruption war. The Save Nigeria Group which initiated the action, is praying the court to compel... read more »
Nigeria: Man Killed By Police Days To His Wedding
A young man who should have been having his wedding ceremony today the 27th of December 2016, was killed by police Inspector, Mike Edem 5 days ago. The Young man named Friday Nduka who... read more »
Economy
Nigeria: Adesina Explains Why President Buhari Went For Treatment Overseas
Why do I need to go for foreign medical trip if we cannot make our hospital functional? – Buhari speaking in London on Feb. 21 2015 President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in the U.K... read more »
Nigeria: How We Chose Recipients of N5000 Allowance – FG
Nigerians have been voicing their concerns even as the federal government announced that it had started paying the N5000 it promised to the poorest Nigerians. The concerns of Nigerians... read more »
Nigerian 2017 Budget: That Aso Rock Budget That Deserves Your Att...
The first time this budget analysis series ran was for the 2016 budget; and it becomes visible each day that the 1810 page document was a horrid, hurriedly-put, corrupt-conduit-filled piece... read more »
Editorial
Editorial: Why Buhari Must Stop Calling Nigerians “Lawless and Unruly”
Who is a leader? Simply put, a leader is someone who heads a group of people, showing them a clear direction and inspiring them toward said direction. President Buhari who has been elected... read more »
Editorial: Much Ado About A Ministerial List
After all the wait, the highly anticipated ministerial (at least part of it) was read by the Senate President on Tuesday October 6 2015. The list as presented by Saraki was basically the... read more »
Editorial: UN Meeting on Boko Haram – Why Was Nigeria Not R...
It is no longer news that Nigeria did not send any representative to the meeting held at the UN to drum up support for the rehabilitation of persons displaced by the Boko Haram attacks.... read more »
Education
Can Buhari’s N369bn Budget For Education Salvage The Sector From Collapse?
If you say education is expensive, try ignorance. This is one of the many didactic statements, the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo is still being remembered for till today. Education, no... read more »
Feature Story
Opinion: Remembering Our Armed Forces; The Labour of Our Heroes Past Shall Never Be In Vai...
The transition of our ruling system to democracy in 1999 have seen our military return to barracks. The then president, Olusegun obasanjo who himself is a retired military man made... read more »
Feature Story: The New Lagos Police Car Is Worth More Than the Li...
In the last 1 hour, I have cried more than I have in ages. My baby brother and I were/are on our way to Redemption Camp for the Holy Ghost Congress when we encountered a bit of traffic on... read more »
USA: I Will Build A U.S/Mexican Border Wall and Mexico Will Pay f...
Leading GOP President aspirant in the forth coming American Presidential elections, Donald Trump is making enemies and friends everyday. He had some months back said he will build a wall... read more »
Football
Sports: Sports Minister Apologizes to Nigerian U-23 Team
The Nigerian Minister of Youths and Sports who trended seriously on social media and other news media for all the wrong reasons last week has come out to apologize to the Nigerian U-23 team... read more »
Sports: Leicester to Pay a Record £16.6m for Ahmed Musa
Leicester City, the English Premiership champions are set to pay a record £16.6m for Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa. Musa who currently plays for CSKA Moscow is set to move to Leicester City... read more »
Sports: Stephen Keshi Is Dead
Stephen Keshi, easily one of Nigeria’s most influential captains and the last Coach to lead Nigeria to a Nations’ Cup victory has died at the age of 54. His death which occurred... read more »
Health
Nigeria: Imo State Government Punishes Residents of Owerri With Heaps of Refuse
The government of Imo State has surprisingly admitted to the fact that it deliberately allowed the heaps of refuse that has now taken over Douglas road in Owerri the state’s capital.... read more »
Health: 80% Of Women With Cryptic Pregnancy Don’t Know They Are P...
Dr Adeyinka Adebayo is a trado-medical practitioner who has been practicing herbal medicine for seventeen years. In this interview, he spoke about the existence of cryptic pregnancy and why... read more »
Nigeria: Government Sacks Striking Resident Doctors
Chief Medical Directors of Federal University Teaching Hospitals have been directed by the Nigerian Minister of Health Prof. Isaac Adewole to sack striking resident doctors in their... read more »
Justice
Nigeria: Rochas Forces Imo Pensioners to Collect 40% Owed Pension As Full Payment
The Imo state government has decided to blackmail its pensioners into collecting 40% of the 11 month arrears owed them as full payment. This revelation came to light when the daughter of a... read more »
Biafra: Tell Buhari That’s What I said, That He Is Mad R...
A visibly angry Nnamdi Kanu went irate in court today, saying that the person who wants to try him in secret is mad. He told the court that they should tell Buhari that he Nnamdi Kanu said... read more »
Nigeria: Protesters Storm Abuja High Court Over judgement Freeing...
Thousands of angry protesters on Monday stormed the premises of the federal high court Abuja to protest the judgement of the court which ordered the unconditional release of the Islamic... read more »
Legislators
Nigeria: House of Reps On N3.6bn For Member’s Cars – They Are For Work
“We need materials, computers, stationery, cars; these are all for work.” The Members of the House of Representatives have defended their purchase of 360 cars for their members... read more »
News
Opinion: Buhari Not Competent To Govern Any Country – Kperogi
A former ardent supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari and Associate Professor at the Kennesaw State University, Georgia, United States, Farooq Kperogi, tells BAYO AKINLOYE that Buhari has... read more »
Nigeria:Igbo APC Leaders Ignore Obasanjo, Endores Buhari For 2019
APC Igbo leaders have ignored Obasanjo’s call for an Igbo President in 2019 and have endorsed Buhari for another term. Making this known in Owerri after a meeting of top APC Igbo... read more »
Nigeria: I Have No Regrets Joining APC – Ken Nnamani
I have no regret joining APC because all my progressive friends are there – Ken Nnamani Former Senate President Dr Ken Nnamani has said that he has no regrets joining APC. He made... read more »
Nigeria
Nigeria: President Buhari Is Alive and Well – Presidency
The Presidency through its media team spear-headed by Femi Adesina and Shehu Garba have announced to Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari is alive and well. This declaration was... read more »
Politics: Nigeria Would Have Gone Into Extinction Had Buhari Not ...
The Northern Governors’ Forum has stated that Nigeria would have gone into extinction had Buhari not won at the last elections.This statement was made on by the Borno State Governor... read more »
Nigeria: Help Recover Looted Funds And Get 5% Of The Recovered Fu...
The Nigerian Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun has announced to Nigerians that anyone who assists in the recovery of looted funds will be entitled to 5% of such funds as reward. She... read more »
Religion
Nigeria Officially An Islamic State – National Christian Elders Forum
The National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) in a statement signed by its national Chairman Elder Solomon Asemota (SAN) has said that Nigeria has officially been presented as an Islamic... read more »
Nigeria: Northern CAN Advice Christians to Defend Themselves
Following the recent killings in Zamfara state over an alleged case of blasphemy, the Northern CAN has advised Christians living in the region to defend themselves whenever they are faced... read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Killings – The People killed Were Muslims ...
“Everybody killed in the house were Muslims and not like the rumours going around in the social media that Christians are being killed in Zamfara.” This was the statement of... read more »
Security
Nigeria: Ondo, Rivers Elections, Litmus Test For 2019 – Buhari
President Buhari has said that the Ondo and Rivers State elections will be a litmus test for 2019 general elections. According to him, “if we can’t conduct election in one... read more »
Sports
Sports: NFF President, Pinnick, Others Sacked By Court
The current President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick and his entire board have been sacked by a Federal high court sitting in Jos Plateau state. The ruling over the... read more »
Sports: Oliseh Quits As Super Eagle’s Coach, Complains of C...
Just about 7 months after being appointed head coach to the Supper Eagles of Nigeria, Sunday Oliseh has quit. According to Oliseh, his reason for quitting was the lack of support he was... read more »
Sports: Kelechi Iheanacho Nets A Hat-Trick for Man-City
Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho this evening made a major statement in the premiership with a hat-trick for his club Manchester City in their FA cup match with Aston Villa. Iheanacho who... read more »
Technology
Technology: Nigeria Emerges Winner of the 2015 Global Technovation Challenge
The team that represented Nigeria at the just concluded 2015 Global Technovation Challenge in San Fransisco, USA has emerged the winners of the high school division of the competition.... read more »
Terrorism
Nigeria: RCCG Pastor By Fulani Herdsmen in Kaduna
An RCCG Pastor has reportedly been killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Kaduna state. The Pastor, Pastor Luka Ubangari of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Unguwan Anjo, ema’a... read more »
Nigeria Ready to Help Germany Fight Terrorism – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari while reacting to the recent shooting in Munich has not just expressed shock at the incident, but has stated Nigeria’s readiness to help Germany fight... read more »
Nigeria: Ramadan Threat Averted As Suicide Bombers’ Explosi...
Nigeria’s army says it thwarted three suicide bombings when soldiers killed two female suspects before they were able to attack displaced people, while a third died when her... read more »
United States
USA: Hillary Clinton In The Foretold Prophecy Of A Nigerian Prophet by Alaba Abdulrazak
Prophet Perez Iyiola Oluyemi is a Nigerian Man of God whose many predictions and prophecies in the lives of individuals, corporate, local and international platforms had come to pass... read more »
Opinion: U.S Lawyer Blasts Buhari’s on Zero Tolerance
President Muhammadu Buhari Aso Rock, Abuja Nigeria Dear President Buhari: When you visited the United States Institute of Peace last July, you pledged that you would be “fair, just and... read more »
USA: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dupes The U.S – Wa...
With the glitter of fool’s gold, Nigeria’s recently elected President Muhammadu Buhari arrived in the United States in July uttering time-worn democracy vows to President Barack Obama... read more »
Africa
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Biafra: It Is Biafra or Death – Onwudiwe (Video)
We are not Nigerians, we are Biafrans. It is Biafra or death. These were the words spoken with anger and determination by the trio of Mr. Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David... read more »
- Nigeria: Wole Soyinka Claims to have Destroyed His Green Card As promised
- Biafra: Video Proof Confirms Killing of 150 Pro-Biafra Protesters – Amnesty Int̵...
- Nigeria: Obasanjo Introduced Corruption To The NASS – Namdas
Biafra
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Biafra: Court to Rule On Kanu’s Bail Application on Dec 1
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja will on December 1 rule on Nnamdi Kanu’s bail application. The ruling will also include those of Mr. Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu... read more »
- Biafra: Kanu, 3 Others Now Charged With Terrorism
- Biafra: IPOB Welcomes Buhari’s Declaration on the Impending Disintegration of Nigeria
- Biafra: EU Parliament Member, Julie Ward Calls for Nnamdi kanu’s Release
Boko Haram
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Opinion: That CNN’s Video of Chibok Girls by Comrade Philip Agbese
International broadcaster, CNN certainly wowed its global audience with the video it exclusively obtained of Nigeria’s abducted schoolgirls that were abducted my Boko Haram terrorists on... read more »
- Opinion: Saluting PMB’s Will To Conquer Terrorism by Abdulmalik Suleiman
- Nigeria: Angry Mothers Shutdown Lagos Over Boko Haram, Shiite Extremists
- Opinion: How NASENI Can Contribute To Economic Diversification
Breaking News
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Abia State: Appeal Court Overturns Tribunal’s Judgement, Declares Alex Otti Winner
APGA’s Alex Otti has been declared the rightful winner of the Abia state 2015 Gubernatorial elections. This judgement overturns the ruling of the election tribunal which had upheld... read more »
- Politics: David Mark’s Election Annulled by Appeal Court
- Breaking News: Diepreye Alamieyeseigha Dies of Cardiac Arrest
- Breaking News: Borno State Deputy Governor Dies In His Sleep
Cameroon
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Nigeria Falls 0:1 to USA, Crashes Out of Women’s World Cup
The list of Nigeria’s football woes increased with the Super Falcon’s loss to USA in the early hours of today June 17 2015. The Falcons needed a win in this match to be able to... read more »
Economy
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Nigeria: Senate Rejects 2 Year Jail Term for Holding Foreign Currency for More Than 30 day...
The Nigerian Senate has said it won’t support the call to jail for two years any Nigerian who keeps any foreign currency for more than 30 days or fine them 20% of such funds. The... read more »
- Nigeria: 200,000 Nigerian Youths to Be Employed This Month
- Nigeria: We Need 5 Years To Improve Power Supply – BEDC Boss
- Nigeria: Jonathan Awarded Projects Only On Paper – Presidency
Feature Story
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World: Is The World Now Safer 14 Years After 9/11?
On the dawn of September 11 2001, the world woke up to a new day and got set to go about their normal daily routines. Little did the good people of United States know that they would be... read more »
- Featured: Buhari’s 100 Days of Incompetence And Abject Failure – Femi Aribisal...
- Nigeria: My 100 Day Covenant With Nigerians – Buhari
- Nigeria: APC, Stop Praising Yourselves for Our Achievements – PDP
Football
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Sports: Siasia’s Boys are African U-23 Champions. Win Algeria 2:1
The Nigerian U-23 this evening defeated their Algerian counterparts in the finals of the U-23 African Cup of Nations to become the African champions. Nigeria had earlier defeated Senegal by... read more »
- Sports: Nigeria Plays Goaless Draw With Algeria to Qualify for the Semis
- Sports: Nigerian U-23 Play 2:2 With Egypt
- Sports: Siasia’s Boys Win Mali 3:2 – U-23 African Cup of Nations
Health
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Nigeria: 2016 Budget – Rats Smuggle Foreign Items Into Document Says Health Minister
The several unsavory stories and news surrounding the 2016 budget called the budget of change by President Buhari has continued unabated. Following the statements made by some Ministers and... read more »
- Nigeria: Nigerian Police Shoot Doctor During Peaceful Protest In Imo State
- Nigeria: Budget 2016 – State House Clinic to Get More than All 17 Nigerian Teaching ...
- Dealing With Anxiety
Investing
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Nigeria’s Promise Turns to Peril As Investors Head For The Exits – Bloomberg
The promise of Africa’s biggest economy has turned to peril. Companies drawn to Nigeria by the prospect of a population bigger than Germany and Turkey’s combined are retreating; those... read more »
- Experiencing Low Sales? Here Are 5 Reasons Why Customers Are Not Buying From You
- Making Money From Trash – Meet Africa’s Top 5 Entrepreneurs in the Waste Recycling Busines...
Justice
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Nigeria: Thousands Of Lawyers Protest In Abuja Today
Thousands of Lawyers today stormed the Federal Capital Territory – Abuja today in a massive protest. The Lawyers were protesting the continued disobedience of court orders by the... read more »
- Nigeria: No One Will be Spared In The Anti-Corruption Fight – Lai Mohammed
- Nigeria: Executive Not Exempt From Investigation – AGF
- Nigeria: Arrested Judges released On Bail – DSS
News
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Nigeria: President Buhari to Run in 2019 – Presidency
Less than two years into what many Nigerians consider to be one of the worst administrations in the history of the country, the Presidency has announced that President Buhari will be... read more »
- Nigeria: “Come Back Baba Jonathan – Sokota Residents Cry to GEJ
- Nigeria: Orji Uzor Kalu Defects to APC
- Niger Delta Militants: 300,000bpd Supply Trunk Line Destroyed By Avengers
Nigeria
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Nigeria: Junaid Blasts Buhari’s 2019 Bid, Says Its Shameless
It is very unfortunate and shameless that a government that is yet to do anything is already talking of 2019. Dr Junaid Mohammed has blasted the Presidency over their statement regarding... read more »
- Bayelsa Elections: Supreme Court Upholds Dickson’s Election
- Opinion: Councils As Raped Appendages of States in Nigeria By Bukar Raheem
- Nigeria: Group To Nigerians – Hold Governors Accountable For Underdevelopment In The...
Religion
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Nigeria: Mob Kills Eight in Zamfara Over Blasphemy Attack
About eight persons have been killed by a mob in Zamfara state following a claim of blasphemy. A young student had earlier been accused of blasphemy and set upon by the angry mob. The... read more »
- Opinion: Are Christians Second Class Citizens In Nigeria? – Femi Fani-Kayode
- Nigeria: Human Rights Writers Association Accuses FG of Adopting Islam As Official Religio...
- Opinion: Why Nigeria Could Be Heading Down a Dangerous Slippery Slope – Dr. Victor O...
Sports
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Sports: Gunmen Kidnap Siasia’s Mother
The mother of the National Under 23 football team Samson Siasia was this morning November 17 2015, kidnapped gunmen from her residence at Odoni community of Sagama Local Council Area... read more »
- Sports: FIFA U-17 – Nigeria and Mali Set up an All West African Finals
- Sports: Nigeria Humiliate Australia 6:0
- Sports: Nigerian Golden Eaglets to Play Australia in the Round of 16
Terrorism
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Fulani Herdsmen: We Will Continue To Protect Yoruba People – NCC
As Yoruba people, we have lost more than 1000 people to Boko Haram and we would defend and protect our people from now on from any attack from Fulani herdsmen or any group . Urges Yorubas... read more »
- Nigeria: Fulani Herdsmen – Wole Soyinka Berates Government For Inaction
- Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Accused of Destroying Massacre Evidence – BBC
- Opinion: Grazing Commission Bill – When Men Die That Cattle May Live! by Reno Omokr...
United States
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World: Islamic State and The Promise of More Paris Styled Attacks on The West
The world has been showing so much solidarity for the recent attacks on the good people of Paris. The support has been strong and heart warming. However, what lessons have been learned from... read more »
- USA: Donald Trump Reverting to Xenophobia – Biden
- A Prisoner Of Conscience – Kim Davis And The US Gay Rights – By Dr Victor Olad...
World
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Nigeria: Did Aisha Buhari Really Visit the United States?
Did Aisha Buhari really visit the United States? News now emerging appear to be saying something quite different. Nigerians need to know the truth. The heading of this article is one that... read more »
- Editorial: Nigeria – Lessons to Learn From Brexit
- World: Spain in Front of a Historic Crossroad by Isidoros Karderinis
- Biafra: More UK Parliamentarians Back Agitation for Biafra
SPOTLIGHT
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Biafra: To Be Or Not To Be (6) – “What is wrong wi...
It is self-directed racism to agree that the UK can be a sovereign nation... read more »
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Nigeria: Human Rights Abuses: Global Amnesty Watch...
The Global Amnesty Watch, an international humanitarian organization has... read more »
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Opinion: Army University – Novel Initiative,...
Fifty-seven years after independence and three months to go, Nigeria... read more »
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Nigeria: IGP Urged To Investigate Death Of Late Ka...
The Inspector General Police, Ibrahim Idris has been urged to order... read more »
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Opinion: Terrorism – The World’s Constant Re...
The Imagery of Great Britain does not spark enthusiasm in a lot of... read more »