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By Dele Sobowale “At the moment it must be crystal clear to all discerning minds that the President’s widely acclaimed magical body language has lost its presumed aura and efficiency. His no-nonsense demeanour is neither instilling fear nor commanding respect and loyalty from among his cabinet members.”—Senator Dino Melaye, APC Kogi-West, in a national newspaper, […]
By Vera Samuel Anyagafu Today marks the 15th anniversary of one of the most tragic days in the history of the United States, when terrorists staged attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and were only prevented from completing another attack by the heroism of the passengers on United Flight 93. The events […]
The 55-year-old female pilgrim, arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, last week , at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has excreted the last wrap of cocaine she ingested. The suspect, Mrs Binuyo Basari Iyabo, who has been under observation, reportedly excreted 82 wraps of cocaine weighing 931grammes which street […]
By Kingsley Omonobi, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, says police have not banned public protest even though they restricted the Bring Back Our Girls group from protesting to the Presidential Villa, Abuja. A statement from Force Headquarters, signed by DCP Don Awunah, quoted the IGP as saying: “Categorically, at no time did […]
Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has claimed that the $31.4 million involved in an alleged fraud case where the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had issued a No Debit/Freezing Order belongs to her. Counsel to the first defendant in charge, Mr. Gboyega Oduwole informed theFederal High Court in Lagos that Mrs. Jonathan had […]
Education: 5 states to get $500m — 9th September 2016 The World Bank has set aside $500 million dollars as grant to fund basic education in five states for five years, Information Officer, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Helen Okoro said yesterday. Okoro, in a statement said head of World Bank International Reconstruction and Development […]
Katsina: Christian girl kidnapped for Moslem conversion, group petitions The Association of Hausa, Fulani and Kanuri Speaking Christians of Nigeria (TARAYYAR MASHIYAWAN NIJERIYA-TAMANI) has written a letter of complaint to the Nigeria Police Force, following the alleged abduction of 15 years-old Christian Miss Habiba Ishaku for the purpose of converting and marrying her out […]
How Nigeria slipped into economic recession, by experts By Roseline Okere Vice Chancellor, Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Kayode SoremekunVice Chancellor, Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Kayode Soremekun •Warn govt against excessive borrowing • Classify country as a rental economy. Running an oil-dependent economy, lack of sustainable developmental strategies, and mismanagement of Nigeria’s petroleum revenues have been identified […]
By Dr. Jideofor Adibe | London, UK | Sept. 05, 2016 – Joe Fortemose Chinakwe, a 30-year-old trader, has been making major headlines since his arrest in Ogun state for naming his dog, Buhari. The man, also known as Joachim Iroko, reportedly spent three days in police cell before he was released after the intervention […]
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