Picture: Edo governor gives job, N2m to “Go and Die ” widow – Promises to sponsor widow’s son to university

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, Mrs Joy Ifije, Benin widow harshly treated by the gov. and her son Bright Ifije By Peter Okhiria Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has offered employment to the widow, Mrs Joy Ifije, whom he upbraided, penultimate week, and whose goods were seized by men of the State War […]

Protest: Soldiers, police bar Buhari, Tinubu, others from INEC office

  A combined team of security operatives including soldiers and riot policemen on Thursday stopped the leaders of the All Progressives Congress from gaining entrance to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja. The leaders were on a peaceful protest march against the commission’s handling of the November 16 Anambra State governorship […]

Ex Niger Delta militant, Asari Dokubo, arrested in Benin Republic

A Former Niger Delta militant, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, was on Tuesday arrested in Cotonou, capital of Benin Republic. It was learnt that the ex-militant was arrested at about 1.00pm by the Benin Republic’s police. A statement by his lawyer, Festus Keyamo confirmed the arrest, saying Asari-Dokubo was picked up around the Lubeleyi roundabout and taken to […]

The Disgraceful Conduct Of Lagos PPRO Ngozi Braide – An Open Letter to IGP MD Abubakar

  Lagos PPRO Ngozi Braide By Sandra Duru Our dear gallant, patriotic, detribalized and ever-dynamic IGP, we sincerely hope that all is well with you and your new wife, Zarha Bunu? We ‘re sorry that we had to make this letter an open matter; apologies; it was borne out of the bureaucratic inconvenience of your […]

Mbeki’s damning verdict on Nigerians

    Thabo Mbeki | credits: File copy FORMER South African President, Thabo Mbeki’s contention that ordinary Nigerians deserve as much blame as the politicians for the leadership failure in the country provides a valid platform for the re-evaluation of citizens’ role in governance in Nigeria. According to the man who took over the mantle […]

The 36 Billion Naira Lagos Parties – By Raheem Oluwafunminiyi

By Raheem Oluwafunminiyi | Ibadan, Nigeria | Nov. 22, 2013 – When the quintessential Lagos state governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola revealed few days ago that more than N36 billion is spent by Lagosians annually to organise parties, he was merely stating a long known and obvious social malady among the vast majority of Nigerians. What […]

Jonathan takes ill in London

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has been taken ill and given medical treatment while overseas, but his condition is not said to be serious. The president was in London for a business meeting, but could not attend. “The Presidency wishes to assure all Nigerians that President Jonathan’s condition is nothing serious,” his aide Reuben Abati said […]

Controversial Anambra governorship poll

  AS the nation grapples with yet another shoddy election, this time the Anambra State governorship poll of last Saturday, it is incumbent upon the Independent National Electoral Commission to do the right thing: summon the courage to cancel the flawed election. It did so two years ago when it called off the National Assembly […]

Jonathan meets rebel govs on Sunday

In an effort aimed at finding a lasting solution to the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, President Goodluck Jonathan is to meet with the seven aggrieved governors from the party on Sunday. Already, sources close to the governors said a letter had been sent to them concerning the meeting. The letter was said to […]

Oduahgate: Jonathan under pressure to save embattled minister

    The embattled Minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah and President Goodluck Jonathan President Goodluck Jonathan is currently under pressure to spare the embattled Minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah, over her role in the purchase of two bulletproof BMW cars by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, investigation by The PUNCH has revealed. The […]

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