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Oshiomhole, wife shift honeymoon

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, State News Sunday, May 17th, 2015

Oshiomhole and wife There were indications on Saturday that the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, and his newly-wedded wife, Iara, have postponed their much expected honeymoon till June. Governor Oshiomhole had on Friday married former Miss Iara Fortes, an ex-model from Cape Verde, at a marriage ceremony witnessed by a large turnout of […]

Jonathan betrayed me, Niger-Delta — Ex-gov Sylva

Posted by admin Headlines, Niger Delta, State News Sunday, May 17th, 2015

Timipre Sylva A former Governor of Bayelsa State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Timipre Sylva, in this interview with ADELANI ADEPEGBA in Abuja, talks about his relationship with the Peoples Democratic Party, among other issues What is your relationship with President Goodluck Jonathan and Diepreye Alamieyeseigha like? I would say it’s neither […]

Obama hosts Nigerian, four other young leaders

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Sunday, May 17th, 2015

United States President, Barack Obama, has honoured a Nigerian, Adepeju Jaiyeoba, and four other young entrepreneurs from around the world at a Global Entrepreneurship event in Washington DC. The White House, in a statement on its official website, noted that the emerging entrepreneurs from across the US and around the world were brought together to […]

Police shut Anambra restaurant for serving human flesh

Posted by admin Anambra, Headlines, State News Sunday, May 17th, 2015

Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano A restaurant in Anambra has reportedly been shut down for cooking human flesh and serving it to customers. The police were tipped off by locals who suspected something horrific was taking place inside the kitchen. They raided the hotel restaurant to discover human heads which were still dripping with […]

Egypt sentences ex president Morsi to death

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Saturday, May 16th, 2015

By Our Reporter–The first democratically elected and former Egyptian President, Mohammed Morsi has been sentenced to death over mass prison break in 2011. Ex- Egyptian President, Mohammed Morsi Following the latest ruling, the Egyptian’s highest religious authority, Grand Mufti, is expected to consider and decide whether the execution would be carried out or not, just […]

In Pictures: Edo State Gov. marries thirty something year old Cape Verdian model – Buhari, Gowon, Aisha, Uduaghan, others grace Oshiomhole’s wedding

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, State News Saturday, May 16th, 2015

BENIN CITY – IT was a gathering of who is who in the country at the wedding ceremony of the Governor of Edo state, Comrade Adams Eric Oshiomhole, at his home town in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Council of Edo State, Firday, as Oshiomhole declared his joy of remarrying again after the demise of […]

[UPDATED] Military relaxes Maiduguri curfew for Islamic prayer

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Boko Haram, Borno, Latest Politics, State News Friday, May 15th, 2015

Director, Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade | credits: twitter.com [UPDATED] The Nigerian Army on Friday temporarily relaxed the curfew imposed on Maiduguri, the capital of troubled Borno State. It is believed that this is done in order to allow the Muslim faithful in the town to attend the Friday Islamic congregational prayer. Though the […]

Nigerian Democracy Needs a Robust Opposition – By Tochukwu Ezukanma

Posted by admin All Peoples' Congress (APC), Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Party Politics, Tochukwu Ezukanma Friday, May 15th, 2015

By Tochukwu Ezukanma | Lagos, Nigeria | May 15, 2015 – In addition to its defeat in the presidential election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost its dominance in the Senate and the House of Representatives and control of some time-honored PDP states like Plateau, Niger and Benue. Following these losses, the party is in […]

Opinion: Nigeria just had a revolution

Posted by admin Headlines Friday, May 15th, 2015

’Tunji Ajibade I chose not to discuss Nigeria’s last general elections as of the time they took place for personal reasons. I still don’t have any intention to discuss it. But it was partly on this subject matter that another Nigerian, one who moved with the high and the mighty, made his thoughts known to […]

Blues legend BB King dies at 89 (RIP)

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Friday, May 15th, 2015

| credits: Aljazeera Blues legend BB King has died in Las Vegas at the age of 89, his attorney has said. King, who inspired a generation of mainstream guitarists, died late on Thursday, triggering shockwaves across social media, with stars from the music world lining up to pay tribute. The 15-time Grammy award winner was considered one of […]