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A boiling southern cauldron and the insult of northern govs

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

A boiling southern cauldron and the insult of northern govs — 3rd May 2016 The callous response of the northern governors to the horrendous events in Enugu has compelled me to write this contribution. These are difficult and troubling times and these are times that the truth needs to be spoken. I appreciate those that publish […]

New Man City deal: Iheanacho demands N70m a week pay

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

New Man City deal: Iheanacho demands N70m a week pay — 4th May 2016 Vows to shock Real Madrid today Atletico beats Bayern to land in UCL final BY JOE APU NIGERIA and Manchester City hotshot, Kelechi Iheanacho is set for a new five-year deal with his club but on a new pay packet of £200, 000 […]

Mayhem, as Edo Speaker, deputy are impeached

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, State News Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

Mayhem, as Edo Speaker, deputy are impeached — 4th May 2016 … I remain Speaker –Edoror From Tony Osauzo, Benin THE 11-months-speakership of Victor Edoror on the Edo State House of Assembly ended yesterday, following his impeachment along with his deputy, Bright Osayande. Edoror did not, however, go down without putting up a fight, as suspected thugs allegedly […]

Lagos records first successful bone bridge surgery in West Africa

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Health, Lagos, State News Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

Lagos records first successful bone bridge surgery in West Africa — 4th May 2016 • Ambode nominates ex-CJ to replace retired LASIEC chairman Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in December 2015 carried out the first successful Bone Bridge Surgery in West Africa as well as successful Cochlear Implant surgeries on three deaf patients without the […]

Nigeria runs most vibrant democracy –EU

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Latest Politics Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

Nigeria runs most vibrant democracy –EU — 4th May 2016 THE European Union (EU)Delegation to Nigeria has described Nigeria’s brand of democracy as the best in Africa. Ambassador and head of the EU delegation, Mr. Michel Arrion, commended the country for running the most vibrant democracy in Africa with absolute press freedom. Arrion said this at […]

$115m scandal: CBN officials storm Fidelity Bank

Posted by admin CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria), Headlines Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

$115m scandal: CBN officials storm Fidelity Bank — 4th May 2016 By Blaise Udunze OFFICIALS of the Compliance Unit of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday afternoon, swooped on the headquarters of Fidelity Bank Plc, Lagos, as part of investigations into the $115 million transaction involving its Managing Director, Nnamdi Okonkwo, and former Petroleum Minister, […]

Enugu killings: Militants give herdsmen 14 days ultimatum to leave South-East, South-South

Posted by admin Headlines, Niger Delta, South-South Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

Enugu killings: Militants give herdsmen 14 days ultimatum to leave South-East, South-South — 4th May 2016 From Tony John, Port Harcourt A g roup o f N iger D elta a gitators, u nder t he a egis o f Concerned Militant Leaders (CML), has said it would declare war on Fulani herdsmen after two weeks, if they […]

Why the media war against Okonjo-Iweala will fail

Posted by admin Headlines, Women Politics Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

WHY THE MEDIA WAR AGAINST OKONJO-IWEALA WILL FAIL By Undung Pam The Nigerian political environment is largely toxic and not many who have served as public officers, especially in positions of authority and influence, come out without a stain on their reputation. The institutional weaknesses, social and political pressures push many people with little […]

Buhari plans extradiction of mu’azu, obanikoro, others

Posted by admin Latest Politics Sunday, May 1st, 2016

Niyi Odebode, Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja Eniola Akinkuotu, Adelani Adepegba and Ade Adesomoju The diplomatic process that will ensure the extradition of suspected looters who have fled the country will dominate President Muhammadu Buhari’s discussions with his counterparts when 60 world leaders meet in the United Kingdom next month. Saturday PUNCH learnt on Friday that the President […]

Buhari’s reaction to herdsmen killings shocking – Soyinka

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency, Wole Soyinka Sunday, May 1st, 2016

Prof. Wole Soyinka Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari for his reaction to increasing attacks and killings by herdsmen in several states in the country. Soyinka in an address to the National Conference on Culture and Tourism on Wednesday said he was shocked by the President’s claim that the attacks would soon be […]