Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar Friday became the first high profile politician to announce his candidacy for the presidency at next year’s general elections. His spokesman Garba Shehu, who made this known through an email on Friday said a formal declaration will be made on September 24. “This is not about me, it is about our […]
The Lagos State Government has declared October 15 of this year horn-free day, a day in which no motorist will use horn. The government said it has concluded plans to set a date aside to be observed as a horn free day every year. Commissioner for Transportation, Comrade Kayode Opeifa disclosed this on Friday in […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Two notorious armed robbery suspects belonging to a gang that have been terrorizing Enugu and its environs were on Thursday shot dead by operatives of the state Police Command, at the Akagbeugwu community, in Nkanu West local government Area of the state. They were killed during a gun dwell with the police […]
By Tajudeen Balogun Head, Nigeria Bureau, Lagos Despite the painful casualty, efforts taken so far by various arms of the Nigerian Government and their agencies on managing outbreak of deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country have been very commendable. The established synergy among the constituted authorities, health institutions and stakeholders with respect to handling of […]
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has withdrawn from contesting tomorrow ruling PDP primary for the Saturday, October 11, 2014 Adamawa governorship bye election. Ribadu who was granted waiver last Friday alongside two other aspirants to contest the primary announced his withdrawal last night in Abuja after a […]
The imbroglio that engulfed the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) after the national team’s poor outing at the last World Cup appears to be assuming an embarrassing magnitude that should no longer be allowed to continue. Before now, there have been litigations, court injunctions, dissolution of the federation board, suspension by the Fédération Internationale de Football […]
Super Eagles winger Peter Odemwingie needs surgery on his injured knee and will not play again this year. Odemwingie limped out of Stoke’s 1-0 win over Manchester City and will go under the knife in two weeks. The Potters have left him out of their 25-man Premier League squad, which cannot be changed until January. […]
By Niyi Adeyi The South Western Executive Council of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has fired its Zonal Chairman, Mr Ishola Filani for lack of confidence and anti party activities. Filani was however replaced with the former zonal Treasurer, Mr. Lanre Orimoloye as the zonal Acting leader. An Ex-officio member, Mr. Ayotunde Olowofoyeku, disclosed […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos Chapter has said that the Lagos State Government took a hard decision to reverse the LASU school fees in the overall interest of 25 million Lagosians so that Lagos PDP will not continue to use it to score cheap political points. In a release signed by the State Publicity […]
…Gives Occupants 7 Days Ultimatum Vacate Properties Agabus Pwanagba As part of efforts to correct anomalies perpetrated by the administration of impeached Governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, Acting Governor Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Fintiri has revoked the sales of all government residential houses and lodges at Dougirei quarters in the State capital. The houses and […]
World soccer governing body FIFA, has given Nigeria until Monday, 8 September to solve all controversies concerning the country’s football federation or risk being suspended afterwards. In a letter sent to the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, FIFA Emergency Committee stated that Nigeria will be suspended with immediate effect if anybody claiming to have been elected […]
By Ayo Balogun The National Council on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has been tasked to focus on the development of a detailed “Financing Value Chain Intervention strategy” for MSMEs, so as to address challenges facing the country’s small businesses in their strive to access finance. The combination of Enterprise Development Programme (NEDEP) and […]
By Niyi Adeyi Human rights Activist and Constitutional Lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has threatened to approach court to compel the country’s security agencies investigate the alleged sponsors of dreaded Boko Haram which had held sway in the last five years. Making reference to the outcome and findings of Ambassador Usman Galtimari Panel of investigation […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Over 200 indigent students have benefited from scholarships by the Enugu State Scholarship and Education Loan Board. Disclosing this while addressing the beneficiaries Wednesday, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Mrs Loy Nnacheta, which was established by the present administration in the state, disclosed the recipients included seven medical doctors currently doing […]
The late American journalist, Steven Sotloff allegedly behead by the Islamic State militants (ISIS) in Iraq has been described by his family as a professional who sacrificed his life to satisfy his professional passion. Sotloff whose video clip of his gruesome killing by the militants was made public early in the week, was praised by […]
Ganiyu Nasirudeen After a fierce and stalemated battle in Bama, Borno state on Tuesday, dreaded Boko Haram sustained its offensive and attack as its members invaded Bara and Banki towns in Yobe and Borno states respectively, taking over control of the enclaves. A resident and trader, Musa Abdulahi in Bara who escaped by whiskers confirmed […]
Oyewale Oyelola Human Rights activist and founder, Women Arise, Joe Odunmakin on Wednesday said the legacy of late legal luminary and human rights activist, Gani Fawehinmi would not be forgotten in Nigerian history. Joe Odumakin stated this while addressing human activists, celebrities and Nigerians at Gani Fawehinmi park,Ojota, Lagos to mark five years remembrance of […]
Operatives of the Department for State Security Service DSS in Anambra state have arrested three kidnap suspects including a Herbalist, in connection with the abduction of one Charles Onyido at Ogbunike, in Oyi council Area of the state. The suspects were also accused of kidnapping an Onitsha based legal practitioner, Barrister Ejike Efobi at Nkpor, […]
Niyi Adeyi Men of the Nigeria Police Force have been charged to internalize the vision and mission of the security outfit as well as renew their commitment to duty for a safe and secured environment, where individuals and groups can explore their potentials. Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Suleimon Abba gave the task Wednesday […]
Ganiyu Nasirudeen The world Football governing body – FIFA is not hiding its opposition to the wranglings in, and present leadership composition of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as it Wednesday gave the country till September 8, 2014 to abide by its rules or slammed with another suspension from participating in its future tournaments. The […]
