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Falana advises Osinbajo not to sign 2017 budget

Posted by admin Budget, Latest Politics Monday, May 22nd, 2017

A human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has advised the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo not to sign the 2017 budget because it was illegally increased by the National Assembly. He also said that President Muhammadu Buhari is not competent to sign the appropriation bill into law because he is on vacation. Falana spoke in […]

Nigerian woman held over ‘fake marriage’ in US

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Monday, May 22nd, 2017

A Nigerian woman resident in Louisville, Kentucky, United States has admitted that she unlawfully obtained citizenship by entering into a sham marriage with a Houston man, the Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez has announced. The 41-year-old Euphemia Chinyeaka Okeke, admitted to marrying a Houston resident and U.S. citizen while in Nigeria. She then applied for […]

Interest Picture: UN delegate from Papua New Guinea catches attention with uncommon traditional attire

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, United Nations Monday, May 22nd, 2017

The photo of a man in traditional attires believed to be from Papua New Guinea has gone viral online. People are amazed at the dressing because it a worn to a conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. -Punchwp_posts

Coup scare: Army clamps down on suspected soldiers

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Army, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories Monday, May 22nd, 2017

OLALEYE ALUKO The Nigerian Army may have begun an internal search for soldiers and officers suspected to be engaging in political meetings, a top military source has told SUNDAY PUNCH. The source said that some arrests may have been made, but that the information was being kept as top secret so as not to add […]

Picture: I Go Dye’s mansion for mum valued at $5.4m

Posted by admin Headlines Monday, May 22nd, 2017

The House, Inset: Comedian, I go Dye Since highly rated comedian I Go Dye unveiled the house he built for his mum last Sunday, curiosity has been set adrift in many quarters, with tongues wagging on the possible estimation of the value of the palatial edifice. The Golden Eyes castle is situated at Amb. Francis […]

Trump admits sharing information with Russia

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

Trump admits sharing information with Russia — 17th May 2017 United States President Donald Trump acknowledged, on Tuesday, that he shared information with top Russian envoys at an Oval Office meeting last week, but argued that it was his “absolute right” to do so, despite an outcry about potentially leaking sensitive data. His early morning […]

BREAKING: Donald Trump may face impeachment

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

BREAKING: Donald Trump may face impeachment — 17th May 2017 Following fresh revelation that President Donald Trump asked James Comey to end the investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn, a request documented in a memo written by the former FBI director, according to sources familiar with the matter, there are fears that […]

And Another Feather Adorns the Cap – By Daniel Osofisan

Posted by admin Articles, Daniel Osofisan, NNP Columnists, Women Politics Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

By Daniel Osofisan | Jos, Nigeria | May 17, 2017 – Last week, Fortune, a part of the TIME network released a list of 34 World Leaders who are changing health care globally, and surprise! surprise! Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Chair of Gavi as well as CEO Seth Berkley, made the list. While receiving awards […]

Only 5 rich Nigerians can end nation’s poverty, says Oxfam

Posted by admin General Politics, Latest Politics, Top Stories Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

Only 5 rich Nigerians can end nation’s poverty, says Oxfam — 17th May 2017 The Inequality report released by Oxfam International on Wednesday, revealed that the combine wealth of five richest Nigerians, put at $29.9 billion, could end extreme poverty in the country. The report, entitled ‘’Inequality in Nigeria, Exploring the Drivers” exposed the large […]

2018 FIFA World Cup: Okocha wants Eagles in Russia

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

2018 FIFA World Cup: Okocha wants Eagles in Russia — 17th May 2017 •Rues Confederation Cup absence By Monica Iheakam Ex- international Austin Jay Jay Okocha is dreaming of seeing Super Eagles play at the Russsia 2018 FIFA World Cup, even as he rued Nigeria’s absence at this year’s Confederation Cup billed to kick off […]