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Corruption Politics, General Politics, Governors, Headlines, Legislature, National Politics, Senate
Tuesday, December 24th, 2019
A federal high court on Monday dismissed the bail application for imprisoned former Abia State governor and lawmaker Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. The court on Thursday, December 5 sentenced Kalu to 12 years imprisonment after being found guilty on all the 39 count charges brought against him. He was convicted of N7.65billion fraud perpetuated when […]
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Headlines, House, Legislature, Raw Politics
Tuesday, December 24th, 2019
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a member of the House of Representatives representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency, Shina Abiola, popularly known as Shina Peller. Peller, owner of a popular nightclub in Lagos, Quilox, was arrested alongside five suspected thugs, Lagos PPRO Elkana Bala told The Guardian Nigeria. His arrest in connection with the activities of […]
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Canadian Politics, Headlines
Saturday, December 21st, 2019
By Adeola Badru The Canadian Government has showered an Ibadan-based Nigerian cleric and President of Care People Foundation, Rev. Dr Paul Tunde Toluwani with about seventeen awards of recognition for his outstanding contributions to the well-being of people living with disabilities. Dr Toluwami disclosed this in Ibadan on Friday at the Care People Foundation annual […]
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Aviation, Headlines
Saturday, December 21st, 2019
By Lawani Mikairu A passenger who was caught smoking on board Air Peace flight P4 7558 of December 11, 2019 from Sharjah to Lagos, has been found guilty by an Ogba Magistrate Court and sentenced to two weeks imprisonment with the option of paying 200,000 naira as fine. According to a statement released by the […]
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Governors, Headlines, State News, Zamfara
Saturday, December 21st, 2019
Zamfara Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Jamilu Zannah has resigned barely two weeks after the inauguration of the state executive council. Zannah hinged his resignation to “high-handedness” and lack of consultation on the part of Gov. Bello Matawalle. The government has however dismissed the claims, saying Zannah’s action was unfortunate, selfish and a ploy for cheap […]
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Governors, Headlines, Judiciary
Thursday, December 19th, 2019
Sanwo-Olu, Makinde, Udom, Abiodun others hail ruling • Urge calm, reconciliation with opposition Eight state governors heaved a sigh of relief yesterday as the Supreme Court upheld their victory at the polls. They are: Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Akwa Ibom, Emmanuel Udom; Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai; Katsina, Bello Masari; Ogun, […]
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Headlines, South-East
Thursday, December 19th, 2019
•Ekiti community kicks over alleged destruction of crops by herders The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has condemned Federal Government’s decision to open the nation’s borders to foreigners who would be given visas on arrival, alleging that the aim was to achieve “its RUGA policy that was rejected by Nigerians through the back door.” […]
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American Politics, Headlines, Top Stories
Wednesday, December 18th, 2019
By New Nigerian Politics – Washington DC – U.S. President Donald J., Trump was today impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives on two articles of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The charges stem from the allegation that the president withheld military aid worth $391 million from Ukraine that had already been approved […]
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Abia, Headlines, Legislature, Raw Politics, Senate, State News
Wednesday, December 18th, 2019
A declaration the other day that a convicted senator’s seat would not be declared vacant and the convict would continue to be paid his salary and emoluments until Supreme Court concludes the case is curious and reproachful. The disclosure by the spokesperson of the Senate, Senator Godiya Akwashiki, about the convicted Chief Whip of the […]
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Education, Headlines
Tuesday, December 17th, 2019
By Joseph Erunke – Abuja The University of Abuja has dismissed two of its professors over alleged inappropriate relationships with some female students of the school Also, two other lecturers, one of who is a Ph.D. holder were demoted by rank over the said alleged offense. The two professors, according to a statement Monday, by […]
