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We didn’t benefit from $2.1bn arms funds — Obanikoro jnr

Posted by admin Headlines Friday, February 5th, 2016

Mr Gbolahan Obanikoro, is son of the former Minister of State for Defense and Foreign Affairs, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro. In this interview, he clears the air on allegations against him in respect of the N4.75billion received from the embattled former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col Sambo Dasuki (retd). By Dapo Akinrefon Is it true that […]

Why people think Buhari is witch-hunting Jonathan – Momoh

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency Friday, February 5th, 2016

Hon Abubakar Momoh, a two term member of the House of Representatives from Etsako Federal Constituency, Edo State in this interview insists that the probe into arms acquisition should not be restricted to the tenure of former President Goodluck Jonathan if the Federal government is to be taken serious in its anti- corruption war. By […]

22-yr-old surrenders to police after killing cousin over girlfriend

Posted by admin Akwa Ibom, Headlines, State News Thursday, February 4th, 2016

By Tom Moses Just like Macbeth, in Shakespeare’s play of same name, murdered sleep and could no longer sleep, 22-year-old Ndifreke Joseph Clement, disturbed by sleepless nights and traumatic experiences after murdering his 23-year-old cousin, Ubong Edet, surrendered himself to police six months after the crime. culpritClement… I don’t have peace of mind anymore. Clement, […]

Zika Virus: Don’t come to Rio 2016 pregnant, Brazilian govt warns

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Soccer, Sports, Track & Field Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

Jaques Wagner, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s chief of staff, says it must be explained to athletes and spectators coming to Brazil for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games that there is “zero risk” from the Zika virus if they are not a pregnant woman. Wagner was quoted by Reuters after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared […]

Breaking News: Kidnapped Delta Monarch Released

Posted by admin Delta, Headlines, State News Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

Monarch of Olomoro Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State‎ was said to have been released about 9.00pm, Monday. This was confirmed by the chairman of the Local government Area, Mr Malik Ikpokpo‎, to our correspondent. His abductors after collecting an undisclosed sum, dropped him at Sapele. More details later. -Punch wp_posts

My fears for Buhari’s change agenda

Posted by admin Latest Politics Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

Doubts if current administrative system can implement change *Says gains he made in public service reforms reversed By Clifford Ndujihe & Ola Ajayi LAGOS—FORMER president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, dissected the state of socio-economic affairs of the country, especially the initiatives of the current administration, and returned a verdict of doubt. His words: “The problem […]

Edo 2016: I am the most qualified to succeed Oshiomhole — Ize Iyamu

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, State News Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

On January 31, 201611:27 amIn PoliticsComments BY GABRIEL ENOGHOLASE, BENIN PASTOR Osagie Ize-Iyamu is a former Secretary to the Edo State government during the Chief Lucky Igbinedion administration. He was in the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) before defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after irreconcilable differences with Governor Adams Oshiomhole. Now a […]

Update: Breaking: ‘Mbaka degraded to an assistant parish priest, by pro-PDP in catholic church, is Witch-hunt’, Says APC

Posted by admin All Peoples' Congress (APC), Headlines, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

By Republic Reporters New York 2016/02/01 3:06 PM Update: Breaking: ‘Mbaka degraded to an assistant parish priest, by pro-PDP in catholic church, is Witch-hunt’, Says APC New York[RR]Enugwu-State–The All Progressive Congress, APC, Enugu chapter said sudden transfer of Fr Ejike Mbaka, a spiritual director of the Adoration Ministry Enugu (AMEN), from Christ the King parish, […]

January 15, 1966 and after: We Remember Differently – By Dr. Jideofor Adibe

Posted by admin Columnists, Jideofor Adibe, PhD, NNP Columnists Sunday, January 31st, 2016

By Dr. Jideofor Adibe | London, UK | January 31, 2016 – The Emir of Kano HRH Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II was recently quoted as warning that “Nigeria may experience a repeat of the January 15 1966 military coup if some parts of the country continue in violence and disunity.” The revered Emir reportedly made […]

UPDATED: Gunmen kidnap Dickson’s aide in Rivers

Posted by admin Bayelsa, Headlines, State News Sunday, January 31st, 2016

Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt Gunmen on Sunday kidnapped an aide to Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, Captain Henry Ungbuku (rtd). Ungbuku, who is the Special Adviser on Aviation to the Bayelsa State Governor, was abducted as he was about leaving the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Light House Parish, after service. It was gathered […]