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I was once a danfo driver, says Fayose (But now a blabber mouth governor)

Posted by admin Ekiti, Headlines, State News Thursday, July 30th, 2015

Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has appealed to members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria against allowing themselves to be used by kidnappers to perpetrate evil. Speaking on Thursday during the swearing-in of the new State Executive of the union in Ado Ekiti, the governor, who said he […]

Microsoft unit fires 85% of Nigerian workers

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, July 30th, 2015

Microsoft on Thursday sacked 34 (85 per cent) of the 40 employees in the Nigerian office of its phone division. The sacking came 24 hours after the company’s latest Windows 10 was made available in Nigeria and 189 other countries. Although, Windows 10 is now available as a free upgrade for Windows 7 and 8.1 […]

PDP officials blew N12bn in nine months –Workers … say NWC members shared money made from nomination forms

Posted by admin Headlines, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Thursday, July 30th, 2015

PDP National Secretary, Prof. Wale Oladipo Angry workers of the Peoples Democratic Party have accused the members of the National Working Committee of the party of squandering N12bn in nine months. Out of the total sum, the workers said N11bn was realised from the sale of nomination forms while N1bn was got from the sale […]

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 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 […]

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,” […]

Oliseh makes ‘U’ turn (So soon?)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, July 27th, 2015

New Super Eagles coach, Sunday Olisey, has amended his earlier stance that only Nigerians who play in first division clubs will be welcomed to the team. Lower division goalkeepers will be allowed to play for Nigeria, Oliseh said Monday. The coach’s remarks at his unveiling that “first division players are the ones that we find […]