By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri – The South-east governors Forum have condemned in strong terms the recent relocation of Boko Haram suspects to the Ekwulobia prison in Anambra state by the Federal Government. Briefing newsmen at the end of their closed door meeting in Owerri, the Imo state capital on sunday, the Governors, noted that the […]
By Akanfe Olugbenga Diamond – Rauf Aregbesola, the loquacious governor of Osun State thrives on propaganda. His electoral victory at the court of appeal in November 2010, he came and rode on the wings of the awesome popularity his fortune bestowed on him and held Osun residents spell-bound for his first tenure in charge. His […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, has distanced himself from the multiple crises rocking the state chapter of All Progressives Congress saying he is “too preoccupied with the business of governance.” The governor in a statement issued Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, was reacting to the allegation by the chairman of […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello -President Buhari’s strategies and several assurances to defeat the deadly boko haram fighters are under scrutiny as many Nigerians expressed doubt about sincerity of the President’s promises to defeat the insurgents. Even the president’s inability to form his cabinet, announce his policy direction, and the scrambling for power at the national […]
Newly appointed director general of the Department of State Security, Lawal Musa Daura, has demoted Marilyn Ogar, the agency’s former spokesperson, via a memo. President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered Mr Lawan to demote all those promoted before the exit of President Goodluck Jonathan in the agency.. Apart from demoting Ms. Ogar, the acting DSS director […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam – A male suicide bomber and five others have been killed in Potiskum, Yobe State, North Eastern Nigeria. The latest terrorist attack occurred later in the morning at a branch of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) located on Bauchi road in Potiskum metropolis. The deadly attack sources told our Correspondent […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The Youth wing of apex Igbo umbrella body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has expressed displeasure over appointments made so far by President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government. The organization, operating under the auspices of Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC, therefore, urged President Buhari to carry every section of Nigeria along in making appointments. OYC […]
President Muhammad Buhari has sacked his Chief Security Officer, Abdulrahman Mani, with immediate effect. He has been replaced with Abubakar Bashir Usman. Mani was said to have prevented many people who genuinely needed to meet the president, from meeting him. He is also being linked with the leakage of President Buhari’s journey to the United […]
By Yusuph Olaniyonu – It is just three weeks since the Eight Senate was inaugurated on the proclamation prepared by President Muhammadu Buhari. Since then, a lot has happened within the institution which under normal circumstances should have attracted positive attention from members of the public, including the ardent critic of the nation’s legislature. However, all […]
Stephen Keshi’s contract as head coach of the Super Eagles has been terminated, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced. The 53-year-old who was re-appointed as the country’s senior national team coach in April was kicked out on Saturday evening, with assistant Salisu Yusuf and the Technical Directorate of the NFF led by Amodu Shuaibu to […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Asaba – Delta state Police Command says it has rescued a housewife who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen last week at Ogwashi-Uku, in Aniocha South Council Area of the state. The State police public Relations officer,PPRO, Celestina Kalu, made this known to newsmen on Saturday in Asaba, the state capital. She disclosed that […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that his administration will ensure that all cases of political assassinations, intimidation and kidnappings in the country are thoroughly investigated and the perpetrators speedily brought to justice, irrespective of their political affiliations. Addressing State Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a parley in the Presidential Villa, President […]
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has visited Mrs. Ruth Uche, the mother of three pairs of twins who was abandoned by her husband, Emeka Benjamin Uche, as the birth of the third pair approaches. The Lagos Assembly Speaker also presented food items, beverages and cash to the […]
Former Statistician General of the Federation, Prof. Doyin Akinyosoye has recommended the adoption of the Ondo State Residency Card initiative otherwise known as Kaadi Igbeayo to the National Economic Council (NEC) for effective planning purposes in Nigeria. Prof. Akinyosoye gave this recommendation yesterday at the official launch of the utilization of the card at the […]
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Following allegations of invasion by men of the Special Task Force (STF) responsible for the maintenance of peace in Plateau State, thousands of residents have fled their homes in Maraban Foron of Barkin Ladi LGA of the State. A source who spoke to our Correspondent and did not want his […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja urged leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to work hard to quickly resolve internal differences in the party and avoid disappointing Nigerians. Addressing members of the National Executive Committee of the APC, President Buhari warned that having won the battle of the last general elections, the APC now […]
Dear Mr. President, I consider this write-up a rare privilege to express my gratitude for your emergence as the President of this great nation. To top the gladness, your strong intent that craves for uncommon changes in every sector is another thing to be excited about. I, therefore, consider it necessary to quickly highlight and […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau – As a student of communication and psychology, I know very well that it does not take a whole lot of time before one can conveniently examine, assess, determine and conclude on the personality of individuals, especially while meeting for the first time. The confidence and audacity […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – No fewer than four students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, were on Thursday left seriously injured after they clashed with soldiers from the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army Enugu. A source told newsmen men that trouble started when the armed soldiers confronted, students of the Faculty of […]
The Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Chief Nyesom Wike squandering over N60 Billion in his first 30 days as the Rivers State Care-Taker Governor even as it warned banks against granting him loan. Rivers APC Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, stated this in a statement he issued on Thursday in Port Harcourt. […]
