Oyo 2019: Re-alignment against ruling party will end in futility – APC
The All Progressives Congress ( APC ) Oyo State chapter, says the on-going re-alignment of forces by the opposition political players in the state
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Emergency work begins on Lagos roads, bridge
The Federal Government has begun emergency and remedial repair of some major roads and bridges in Lagos State, the Federal Controller of Works,
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Group petitions Dogara, wants Otuoke varsity VC sacked. He is not fit and proper…
A socio-cultural organisation from Otuoke, the home town of former President Goodluck Jonathan, the Bayelsa Youths for Truth and the Rule of Law,
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NANS applauds JAMB over N5bn remittance to FG
The National Association of Nigerian Students ( NANS ) has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board ( JAMB ) for remitting the
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Proscription: IPOB goes to court, sues Nigerian Govt, Army
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Friday, sued Nigerian Government and Army for proscribing its activities and tagging it a terrorist organisation.
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APDA lauds CJN’s order on special courts for corruption cases
The Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance ( APDA ) has commended the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Walter Onnoghen, on his order that
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Man drowns in Enugu well, police step in
The Enugu State Police Command on Sunday launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the drowning of one Justus Oruka in a well
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FG to probe arms seizures link to 2019 polls, IPOB’s link too
The Federal Government is set to probe the possibility of any connection between the seizures of arms at the Lagos port and the
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Charles Bradley dies at 68
Charles Bradley, whose late-blossoming career was built on fiery performances that evoked his idol, James Brown, is dead. The 68-year-old “Screaming Eagle of
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Ambode to unveil Awolowo’s statue
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, will on Tuesday unveil the new statue of the late sage and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. The imposing bust
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FG will break DISCOS’ monopoly – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government was working to break the monopoly of electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOS) following their inefficiency
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Ignore Obi’s holier-thanthou-attitude– APGA
The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Media Warriors Forum yesterday took a swipe at former governor of Anambra state Mr. Peter Obi and said
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‘Senators, Reps are sucking us dry with their jumbo salary’
Prof Itse Sagay (SAN), Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) chairman, is as tough as they come. An activist to the core, he
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IPOB is not a terrorist organisation – US
The United States Government has said it does not consider the Indigenous People of Biafra a terrorist organisation. Last week, the Federal High
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$2.1b arms scandal: Fleeing ex-governor loses choice hotel in Singapore to mistress
A run-away former governor has lost a choice hotel in Singapore to the latter day wife he used to launder his loot. The
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Uko: What South-East governors, Kanu agreed on before IPOB was outlawed
Evangelist Elliot Ugochukwu Uko is the Founder of Igbo Youth Movement, Secretary of Eastern Consultative Assembly and the Deputy Secretary of Igbo Leaders
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A new Nigeria or better one – Tinubu
Being an address delivered by Asiwaju Tinubu as Principal Guest of Honour/Keynote Speaker at the 2017 Annual Dinner of the King’s College Old
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Enugu APC wants foreign minister sacked, backs Buhari for 2019
The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Saturday endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for second term. Chairman of the APC in
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Lalong swears in Plateau acting CJ
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, on Saturday sworn in Justice Yakubu Dakwak as the Acting Chief Judge of the state following the retirement
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Shettima redeploys 41 Borno permanent secretaries
Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno on Saturday approved the posting and redeployment of 41 permanent secretaries in the state. Alhaji Yerima Sale, the
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Suspected assassins slit journalist’s throat, strangle mother
A senior journalist and his mother were found dead in their house in Mohali, India on Saturday in what police believe to be
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FG uncovers IPOB’s slush account in Paris
Following intelligence reports, FG has located a slush account in Paris to which some Nigerians have made huge deposits in support of the Indigenous
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Kenya Forfeits AFCON Hosting Right, CAF Shops for New Country
Confederation of African Football (CAF) is now faced with getting a new host country for the January 2018 African Nations Championship. This development came as
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WAFU Cup final: Dalung leads delegation to Ghana
Minister of Youth and Sports Solomon Dalung will lead a delegation of top officials to cheer on the Super Eagles when they clash
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EPL Results: Man City, Man U, Liverpool, Chelsea win matches
Palace held Man City out until the 44th minute before Leroy Sane broke the deadlock and a quick fire double by Raheem Sterling deflated
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Ambode to swear-in Oke as acting Lagos CJ Monday
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State will,on Monday, swear-in Justice Opeyemi Oke as the Acting Chief Judge of the State. Justice Oke, who is the most
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Arrested NAN reporter, Antswen, regains freedom
The Benue Police Command has released a reporter of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Mr Emmanuel Antswen, who was picked up on
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US to monitor Anambra governorship election
The government of the United States of America is to monitor the forthcoming Anambra State governorship elections of November 18. This was disclosed
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Football: Referees down tools over non payment of allowances
The Nigeria Referees Association has ordered its members to boycott the Nigeria National League following the inability of the league body to pay
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Union kicks against appointments in NIMET
Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) has condemned recent appointment at the Nigeria Metrological Agency (NIMET),
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