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Osinbajo lambasts northern leaders

Posted by admin Latest Politics Sunday, September 13th, 2015

By Levinus Nwabughiogu Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the present crop of northern leaders is responsible for the backwardness of the region, saying they have abandoned diligence and selfless service and resorted to personal aggrandizement. Osinbajo made the remark at the opening ceremony of Northern Reawakening Forum (NRF) Summit, held under the theme “Building […]

My administration had a good team –Jonathan

Posted by admin General Politics, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Latest Politics, Presidency, Top Stories Monday, September 7th, 2015

THREE months after leaving office and amid accusations of misdeeds by his government, former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he worked with a great team. Jonathan’s appraisal of his cabinent was contained in separate congratulatory letters to the new President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina; and the Vice-President of the World Bank, […]

Ohanaeze slams Buhari for Biu’s reinstatement

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Nigerian Police Monday, September 7th, 2015

The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has condemned the reinstatement of the dismissed Commissioner of Police, Mr. Zakari Biu. Biu was on Friday reinstated and statutorily retired by the Police Service Commission, nearly three years after he was dismissed for allegedly aiding the escape of Boko Haram mastermind, Kabiru Sokoto. […]

Igbo has best appointment under Buhari – Keyamo

Posted by admin Latest Politics Monday, September 7th, 2015

In this interview with ENIOLA AKINKUOTU, human rights lawyer, Mr. Festus Keyamo, speaks about President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointments You are from the South-South. Why have you come out to defend President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointments which are largely in favour of the North? I am not a tribalist. If I was, I wouldn’t have campaigned for […]

$15bn oil deal: Alison-Madueke blasts Indian High Commissioner

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, General Politics, Latest Politics, Top Stories Thursday, September 3rd, 2015

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 advertisement TOP HEADLINES Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, immediate past Minister for Petroleum Resources, has dismissed allegations made by the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria to the effect that as former minister she “sat” on a $15 billion oil deal, describing it as spurious, unfounded and libelous. Alison-Madueke who spoke […]

APC exposes fresh lootings

Posted by admin All Peoples' Congress (APC), Latest Politics Monday, August 31st, 2015

By Iheanacho Nwosu The All Progressives Congress (APC) has listed new instances of looting by some officials of the Jonathan administration, saying the corruption mess that characterised the government was so pervasive that until it is cleaned, Nigeria will not be able to actualise its potentials. “Those who would rather give comfort to the […]

I’ll lead fight against Buhari if… –Kokori

Posted by admin Latest Politics Monday, August 31st, 2015

Written by: Ebenezer Adurokiya, Warri Sunday, August 30, 2015 advertisement Fiery labour activist and former Secretary General of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG), Chief Frank Ovie-Kokori, has warned that he would personally lead a huge fight against the regime of President Muhammadu Buhari if it becomes obvious that he is […]

PDP govs mourn Nigerian ambassador to U.S., Prof. Adefuye

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Friday, August 28th, 2015

By Henry Umoru ABUJA – GOVERNORS elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP have described the death of Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Amb. Adebowale Adefuye as a rude shock which has left a vacuum in the nation’s diplomatic corps. The Governors under the aegis, PDP Governors’ Forum, also expressed their […]

Buhari appoints SGF, Chief of Staff, others – Nigerians furious at lopsided appointments

Posted by admin Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories Friday, August 28th, 2015

By Levinus Nwabughiogu Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Babachir David Lawal as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) In a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said the president also appointed Alhaji Abba Kyari as his Chief of […]

Controversy trails N36m largesse for each senator

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Legislature, Senate Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

Controversy trails N36m largesse for each senator • Lawmakers deny claim Controversy is trailing claims that each Senator received N36 million allowance before going on the six-week summer recess penultimate week. National Assembly sources at the weekend said that contrary to denials by federal the lawmakers, each Senator received N36 million credit alerts from their […]