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Pictures: Inside Osinbajo’s family house

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, May 30th, 2015

The building GBENGA ADENIJI writes about the family house of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo in Lagos that has become the centre of attraction The interior of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo family house located in Obanikoro area of Lagos State is tastefully furnished aside the modest exterior of the building. From the upholstery to the hue for […]

Buhari moves military command centre from Abuja to Maiduguri

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Boko Haram, Borno, Headlines, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency, State News Friday, May 29th, 2015

President Buhari stated during his speech that, “The command centre will be relocated to Maiduguri and remain until Boko Haram is completely subdued. But we can not claim to have defeated Boko Haram without rescuing the Chibok girls and all other innocent persons held hostage by insurgents.” Bihari during his acceptance speech this morning President […]

Sepp Balatter reelected as FIFA president – the corruption continues

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, May 29th, 2015

Sepp Blatter has been re-elected president of Fifa, football’s world governing body, in a vote overshadowed by arrests and corruption allegations. Mr Blatter’s rival, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan, had forced a second round of voting but withdrew. In his victory speech, Mr Blatter said: “I’m not perfect. Nobody is perfect. But we will […]

El-Rufai’s inauguration ends abruptly

Posted by admin Headlines, Kaduna, State News, Top Stories Friday, May 29th, 2015

The inauguration of Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State ended abruptly on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that El-Rufai could not review the parade mounted by the police as some youths pelted dignitaries with water sachets, stones and other objects in the pavilion. This prompted security agents to fire tear gas into the […]

Buhari is sworn in as fifth elected president of Nigeria

Posted by admin Headlines, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), National Politics, Presidency, Top Stories, Uncategorized Friday, May 29th, 2015

Buhari, 72, takes over as head of Africa’s most populous nation, top economy and leading oil producer [AP] Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to launch an intensified military campaign against the Boko Haram armed group after being formally sworn-in as Nigeria’s president. The former military ruler, who was sworn-in in the captial city of Abuja on […]

PSC promotes 72 senior police officers including 14 commissioners of police & 20 DCP’S

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Thursday, May 28th, 2015

By Kingsley Omonobi-Abuja *grandaunts The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of seventy two (72) senior police officers including 14 Commissioners of Police and 20 Deputy Commissioners of Police. The promotion was part of the decisions of the Commission at its 12th Plenary Meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday, May 26th 2015 and presided […]

S. Africa denies bribes paid to host World Cup

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, May 28th, 2015

South African Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula on Thursday denied allegations that huge bribes were paid to win the right to host the 2010 World Cup, saying that public money had not been given to “criminals”. FIFA has been engulfed in a bribery scandal that includes accusations from the US attorney general that FIFA officials took […]

We shall collect back all stolen Kaduna State money, vows El Rufai

Posted by admin Headlines, Kaduna, State News Tuesday, May 26th, 2015

By: Luka Binniyat KADUNA – Kaduna State governor-elect, Mallam Nasir El Rufai Tuesday vowed that once he assumed office next Friday, every person that stole Kaduna State money must return the loot or would be made to face “impolite” consequences. El Rufai of tthe All Progressive Change, APC, also said that the ruling Peoples Democratic […]

Walden University to host information session on online learning in Nigeria

Posted by admin Education, Headlines Tuesday, May 26th, 2015

Walden University to host information session on online learning in Nigeria By Emeka Aginam Walden University has concluded arrangements to host an information session about its graduate programmes in Lagos next month. According to Walden University’s interim president, Jonathan Kaplan, said that the the session aims to provide working professionals and adult learners with information […]

I’ll probe Amaechi, says Wike (Good, but how about your embezzlement at the education ministry?)

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Tuesday, May 26th, 2015

Nyesom Wike ADVERTISEMENT THE Rivers State Governor-elect, Chief Nyesom Wike, has indicated his readiness to probe the Rotimi Amaechi administration after being sworn in as the chief executive of the state. Wike, who gave this hint while receiving the interim report of the Transition Committee in Port Harcourt on Monday, declared that his […]