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Buhari’s Ministerial List: – Much Ado about Nothing

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists Saturday, October 10th, 2015

By P. Alalibo | NNP | Oct. 10, 2015 – I am disappointed at the president’s long awaited ministerial list that kept the entire nation in suspense and in an expectant mood. Given the presence of old and tired politicians on that list that has invariably diminished expectations, Nigerians should question why it took the […]

Hayatou “delighted” at assuming FIFA command

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, October 10th, 2015

Issa Hayatou says he is “delighted” to step up to become acting FIFA president following Sepp Blatter’s suspension. The 69-year-old Cameroonian head of the Confederation of African Football has taken temporary charge of the sport’s world governing body as it wrestles with mounting sleaze allegations after Blatter’s 90-day ban from FIFA’s ethics committee. “I’m really […]

Ministerial list: Kaduna boils over Amina Mohammed’s nomination

Posted by admin Headlines, Kaduna, State News, Women Politics Saturday, October 10th, 2015

THE Kaduna State polity is boiling following President Muhammadu Buhari’s listing of Mrs Amina Mohammed as the ministerial nominee from the state. She is said to be from Gombe by birth but her husband is from Kaduna State. By Luka Binniyat Leading politicians from Kaduna have vowed to kick against Mrs Mohammed’s appointment claiming that […]

N. Korea showcases new ‘nuclear’ long-range missile

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Saturday, October 10th, 2015

North Korea on Saturday showed off what it said were long-range ballistic missiles carrying miniaturised nuclear warheads, its latest claim to the sophisticated technology which state television said could destroy enemies in a “sea of fire”. Rows of the intercontinental ballistic missiles known as KN-08, which some think could fly far enough to reach the […]

Governors Forum mourns Gov. Umahi`s Mother

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines Saturday, October 10th, 2015

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has described as painful, the death of Mrs Margette Umahi, the mother of Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi, who died on Oct. 6, after a brief illness. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of NGF, Gov. Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara on Saturday in Abuja. Yari said […]

Mike Enahoro is dead (RIP)

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, October 10th, 2015

Ace broadcaster and television producer, Mike Enahoro is dead. Enahoro, in his days as a news caster on Nigerian Televison Authority [NTA], made listening to new interesting because of his diction and costume. -Vanguardwp_posts

Revealed at last: Salary and allowances of National Assembly members

Posted by admin House, Legislature, Senate Saturday, October 10th, 2015

By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor The controversy over the monthly salary of a Nigerian lawmaker has finally been laid to rest with a formal disclosure of what the legislators earn. The National Institute of Legislative Studies, NILS, apparently worried by growing public outcry against the Nigerian lawmakers, on Friday released a set of documents, […]

Enyeama lied, I never insulted his mother – Oliseh

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, October 9th, 2015

Vincent Enyeama ditched the Super Eagles in Belgium; calling time on his international career, but not without some controversy. He alleged the head coach Sunday Oliseh insulted his late mother, had security throw him out of the camp and stripped him. In an exclusive interview with www.footballlive.ng Sunday Oliseh debunked the claims insisting the 33-year-old […]

Rivers govt orders Amaechi, Ukpo, et all to refund about N100 billion

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Friday, October 9th, 2015

BY JIMITOTA ONOYUME Rivers state govern ment has ordered former governor Chibuike Amaechi , Brigadier Anthony Ukpo rtd and some appointees of the former governor to refund about 100 billion naira allegedly missing from the state’s coffer. This development is contained in a white paper released yesterday by the state government on the recommendations of […]

Cancer: Pray for me, Diezani begs Nigerians

Posted by admin Headlines, Top Stories Friday, October 9th, 2015

• Ikokwu, Gbagi, Sarah Jubril disagree over her request By Clifford Ndujihe (With agency report) IMMEDIATE past Petroleum Resources Minister, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, who is battling with cancer in London and being investigated by UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) for alleged corruption, has asked Nigerians for a special favour. She wants Nigerians to pray for […]