Ohanaeze: Restructuring is the only way forward for Nigeria
The Igbo have voted for the restructuring of Nigeria, saying it is the way out of its problems. Besides, Ohanaeze, Ndigbo’s apex cultural
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Aviation professionals reject FG’s plan to concession airports
Aviation professionals have rejected the decision of the Federal Government to concession the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International
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IPOB: Senate, South East governors to meet Buhari over agitations
The leadership of the Senate and governors from the South East states of Nigeria are reported to meet President Muhammadu Buhari on ways
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Rights groups hold rally in Enugu, advocates for peace
Disturbed by the rising crises in the South East region, a coalition of women human rights groups converged on Enugu last week to
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Olubadan palace shooting: Ajimobi summons security chiefs, monarchs
Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi yesterday summoned an emergency meeting of the State Security Council at his office. The meeting is coming on
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UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo grabs brace as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his 150th European game with two goals as Real Madrid sealed a 3-1 victory at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday to
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Capital city of darkness
Abuja is fast losing its reputation as Africa’s fastest growing capital city, no thanks to the era of darkness pervading it because of
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Restructuring: Reps support agitations within the ambit of the law
The battle for restructuring took another shape yesterday, with lawmakers insisting that the task is within their power. In fact, House of Representatives
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Nigeria unity not negotiable, says Senate
SENATORS spoke yesterday about Nigeria’s unity. It is not negotiable, they said. The upper chamber also asked agitators to make their case within
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Anambra guber: N7bn: Obiano diverting attention –Obi. Obi is history in Anambra – APGA
The crossfire between Anambra State governor, Mr. Willie Obiano and his predecessor ,Mr. Peter Obi continued on Monday, with the latter accusing the former
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Budget Implementation: Senators rate Executive poorly
SENATORS yesterday alleged that this year’s budget has been poorly implemented. They spoke of the dire financial and economic consequences of the poor
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Keyamo: Wives not at fault for PSquare’s feud
Counsel for Paul and Peter Okoye (alias PSquare), Festus Keyamo (SAN), has absolved their wives of blame in the brothers’ feud. He appealed
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PHOTOS: Ambode unveils 20-feet Awo statue
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday unveiled the new 20-feet statue of the late sage and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in
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Soldiers raid kidnappers den in Abia
Soldiers of Sector 1 of the ongoing Operation Python Dance in Abia State have raided a kidnappers’ den at Ohanze in Obingwa Local
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Nigeria’s housing deficit too high – Osinbajo
Nigeria’s housing deficit is too high to be acceptable, Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has said. Osinbajo who spoke at the 2017 Housing
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Photos: INEC returns Melaye recall notice
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday returned the recall notice to Senator Dino Melaye after fruitless effort to deliver it at
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Catholic Priest canvasses scrapping of CAN, JNI, others
A Catholic Priest, Rev. Father Gabriel Teruwose Ngbea has asked the government to immediately ban the activities of religious umbrella bodies like the Christian
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2019: Fayose throws his hat into the ring, declares “I am next Nigerian President”
The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2019 presidential election. The Governor made this known on Tuesday
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Boko Haram commander nabbed in Ondo
The military authorities announced on Tuesday that a high-value target in the Boko Haram war has been captured by the police in Ondo
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Naira firms up against the dollar, sells at N364/$ as MPC holds rate
The Naira on Tuesday exchanged at N364 to the dollar at the parallel market as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the
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Nigerians deserve to know Buhari’s health status –Former UN spokesman
A former spokesman, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Eduardo Cue, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to end the speculations surrounding his
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Bonnke makes a final tour to Nigeria for crusade
German Pentecostal Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke, is set to return to Nigeria for a five-day crusade according to his team, Christ for All Nations.
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World Cup qualifier: Rohr calls up Mikel, Moses, Ighalo, 20 others for Zambia
Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has called up 23 players for the all-important 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Chipolopolo of
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Champions League: Money doesn’t score goals, Robben mocks PSG
Arjen Robben poked fun at big-spending Paris Saint-Germain on the eve of Bayern Munich’s key Champions League away match in the French capital.
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Saraki reshuffles Senate committees’ chairmen
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday announced a reshuffling of the chairmanship of Senate committees. The Senate Committee on Trade and Investments
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Youths Council felicitates with Dalung at 54
National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), an umbrella body of Nigerian youth organisations, has felicitated with the Minister of Youth and Sport, Mr
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North not against restructuring, we want the blueprint before hand – Yakasai
The north is not against restructuring as some people want the world to believe, an elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, has said. The former
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Finally, Psquare splits
Nigerian Hip-hop twins, Peter and Paul Okoye of the popular stage name P-square,that dominated the Nigerian music industry for many years, have finally
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Buhari congratulates Merkel on her victory at the polls
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined world leaders in congratulating German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her victory at the polls. President Buhari felicitated with
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Boko Haram: Child victim survives surgery, begins to walk
A six-year old Boko Haram victim, Ali Ahmadu, has survived a corrective surgery in his spinal cord. He can now walk, after 14
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