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I’m not expecting ministerial appointment from Buhari —Bakare

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, July 30th, 2015

The General Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has said that he is not expecting a ministerial appointment from President Muhammadu Buhari. Bakare, who spoke in an interview with Sahara TV monitored by our correspondent on Thursday, however, parried a question on whether he would accept a ministerial appointment if offered by […]

I’ve learnt my lessons for good – Alamieyeseigha

Posted by admin Bayelsa, General Politics, Latest Politics, State News Tuesday, July 28th, 2015

The North/Southwest alliance will always dominate Nigeria By Samuel Oyadonga Former Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, who is the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Elders Committee in his native Bayelsa State in this interview, reviews contemporary political developments in the state and affirms that the alliance between the North and Southwest will never benefit his […]

I didn’t take N700m bribe, Rivers REC cries out

Posted by admin Election 2015, Elections, Headlines Tuesday, July 28th, 2015

As family raises alarm over her health By Samuel Oyadongha & Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Rivers State, Mrs. Gesila Khan, yesterday, denied allegation by the All Progressives Congress, APC, that she was bribed with N700million to rig elections in the state in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. In a […]

Prepare for Enyeama’s exit, Rufai tells Oliseh

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, July 28th, 2015

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai has told newly appointed coach, Sunday Oliseh to have a standby goal tender that will step into the shoes of current number one Vincent Enyeama. Enyeama, has been between the sticks for the Super Eagles since 2002. He recently indicated that he will not be there forever, when he […]

Opinion: Is the internet making infidelity easier?

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, July 28th, 2015

By Laju Iren LIFE is short. Have an affair. This is the slogan of the recently hacked online dating website, Ashley Madison which specifically targets married people who want to cheat on their spouses. It might sound incredible, but this is a legitimate business with a very large following. Even in Nigeria. Online statistics reveal […]

Kuku commends Buhari for appointing Boroh as new coordinator for Amnesty Programme

Posted by admin Headlines, Niger Delta Tuesday, July 28th, 2015

By Soni Daniel, Regional Editor, North & Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari was commended for appointing on Tuesday Brigadier-General Paul T. Boroh (rtd.) as the Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme for former Niger Delta militants. The former coordinator of the Programme, Kingsley Kuku, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Boroh as his successor.PT […]

NASS leadership crisis: Uncertainty as Senate, House resume today

Posted by admin House, Legislature, Senate Monday, July 27th, 2015

Buhari justifies reluctance to interfere By Emmanuel Aziken, Emman Ovuakporie, Henry Umoru, Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA — The prospect of peaceful resumption in the two chambers of the National Assembly today was, yesterday, being clouded by uncertainty despite trouble shooting efforts that were still in the works at press time last night. It […]

Nigeria’s foreign debt rises to $10.3bn

Posted by admin Economy, Latest Politics Monday, July 27th, 2015

By Emeka Anaeto, Economy Editor & Peter Egwuatu LAGOS — Nigeria’s external debt stock as at second quarter 2015 stood at about USD10.3 billion, over 10 per cent increase, against USD9.5bn recorded in the first quarter of the year, just as the Federal Government revenue rose to N485.95 billion, up from May figure of N324.7 […]

FG to probe N4trn contractual debts under Jonathan

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Latest Politics, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency Monday, July 27th, 2015

Special task force may be raised to verify amount By Soni Daniel, Regional Editor, North ABUJA — How did the 28 federal ministries, their departments and agencies under the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan incur a whopping N4 trillion contractual debt? Who issued the jobs and did they pass through due process and if so, […]

Buhari to meet Biya over Boko Haram

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Top Stories Monday, July 27th, 2015

President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to neighbouring Cameroon tomorrow to consult with his counterpart Paul Biya on Boko Haram’s insurgency, presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has said. “President Buhari is going to Cameroon on Wednesday. He will hold talks with President Biya on arrival and the issue of Boko Haram will be central in their discussion,” […]