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Dasuki paid me monthly, says Doyin Okupe

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja A former Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has revealed that his office was funded monthly by the embattled former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.). Okupe, who served under Jonathan from 2012 to 2015, said this on his official Twitter handle. He, however, […]

Nigerians’ property in London unveiled ahead of Buhari’s visit

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

By Emma Emeozor NAMES of some top Nigerians allegedly owning mansions in London have been mentioned in a London newspaper. This is even as President Muhammadu Buhari visits London tomorrow at the invitation of Prime Minister David Cameron, to participate in a global anti-corruption summit holding at Lancaster House. The Mail on Sunday named former Governor of […]

Boko Haram: US seeks attack aircraft approval for Nigeria

Posted by admin American Politics, Boko Haram, Headlines Friday, May 6th, 2016

A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft The US administration is seeking to approve a sale of as many as 12 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft for Nigeria to aid its battle against the extremist group Boko Haram, US officials said. The officials said while speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the administration’s plans […]

BREAKING: EFCC storms Fani-Kayode’s house

Posted by admin EFCC Politics, General Politics, Headlines, Raw Politics, Top Stories Friday, May 6th, 2016

Eniola Akinkuotu Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have stormed the home of a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, for receiving N840m from the Director of Finance, Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation, Senator Nenadi Usman. Fani-Kayode wrote on his official Facebook page, “Today the EFCC invited me to come their office on […]

Mob lynches armed robber for killing Lagos OPC leader

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Friday, May 6th, 2016

Samson Folarin All hell broke loose on Wednesday on Olaleye Street, in the Iponri area of Lagos State, after an armed robber shot dead a leader of the Oodua People’s Congress, Sanjo Akintoye, during a failed attack. PUNCH Metro learnt that the robber, who came on a motorcycle with another suspect, expended his bullets on […]

Mad woman becomes Choir Mistress after 35 years of insanity

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA – To God, it was power above Satan. But to the human mind, it was a miracle. A 46-year old mad woman who had roamed the streets for 35 years insane, becoming a chorister shortly after she was delivered from the bondage of marine spirits who tormented for the whole period. […]

Cricket: Nigeria hires Indian coach

Posted by admin Headlines, Sports, Track & Field Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

Nigeria yesterday said the employment of an Indian coach will boost its performance at this month’s World Cricket League Division 5 to be hosted by the United Kingdom. Manager, Nigeria’s National Cricket Team, Mr Olisa Egwuatu (R), speaking on the team’s victory at the Jersey 2013 World Cricket League in Abuja. Team Nigeria defeated Vanuatu, […]

Opinion: Dr Okonjo-Iweala: A leader worth Emulating

Posted by admin Headlines, Women Politics Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

By Uzoma Ngozi The direction of Nigeria’s socio-political environment saddens my heart. Politicians from all sides have decided to adopt a destructive political system that is inimical to the progress of the country. Hardly can one identify in our political system a genuine technocrat. Among the so-called politicians, it is very difficult to identify those […]

U.S. Elections: Donald Trump: Presumptive GOP nominee; Sanders takes Indiana

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

(CNN)Donald Trump is the presumptive Republican presidential nominee following a decisive victory in the Indiana primary and the decision by Ted Cruz to drop out of the race. Though Trump has not formally secured the 1,237 delegates he needs to win the nomination — and likely won’t until June — there is no serious opposition […]

Nigerian woman, three kids survive plunge from 4-storey building in South Korea

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

Nigerian woman, three kids survive plunge from 4-storey building in South Korea — 4th May 2016 By Emma Emeozor A Nigerian woman and her three children trapped on the fourth storey of a burning building in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, miraculously survived without injuries. In her bid to draw public attention to the nightmare, the 30-year-old woman, identified […]