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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FG begins North-East humanitarian Makeathon in October
The Federal Government will begin a North-East focused Makeathon in October, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Mr
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Is Trump’s marriage in jeopardy?
President Donald trump made waves last week when he greeted his wife on stage with an “awkward” handshake, and a body language expert
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Australia: Man charged after head-butting former PM
Tasmanian man was charged on Friday after he allegedly head-butted former Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia in Hobart. Tasmania Police said they arrested and
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Ilorin cemetery rejects corpse killed by lightning
The management of llorin Muslim Cemetery on Friday rejected the corpse of a 47-year-old civil servant, Mr Salami Adekunle, who was killed by
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I am not afraid of Umahi’s probe -Ex- Governor Elechi
Former governor of Ebonyi, Chief Martin Elechi has said he was ready for probe by his successor, Governor David Umahi, alleging that he
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N1bn fraud: EFCC declares Jonathan godson’s wife wanted, launches manhunt for her
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared wanted, Jennifer Turnah, the wife of George Turnah, who is the godson to former President
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Uber loses operation license in London
Taxi technology company, Uber has lost its licence to operate in London effective September 30, London Transport regulator announced on Friday. The decision
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Peter Obi drops his senatorial ambition, says not interested in elective position anymore
The former Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi has said that he has no interest in elective position anymore. Mr Obi stated this in
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I support power privatisation -Fashola
Minister of Power, Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola has said he will not support the calls for the cancellation of the privatisation of
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