Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – Barrister Calistus Nwabueze Obi has taken over as the Acting Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) His elevation the acting Director General capacity followed sack of Dr. Ziakede Patrick Akpobolokemi, former President Goodluck Jonathan kinsman by President Mohammadu Buhari last week. Barrister Obi who […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has warned parents who are in the habit of not allowing their wards to go to school to either stop this practice of face the wrath of the law. Tambuwal who stated this while receiving political leaders who converge from eleven local governments of the state to […]
By Muhammadu Buhari – This month, the world moved a step closer to the defeat of Boko Haram, the jihadist group that has terrorized hundreds of thousands in the northern states of Nigeria. In one of my first acts since taking office as president six weeks ago, I have replaced the heads of Nigeria’s army, […]
By SULEIMAN ABUBAKAR – A recent frivolous and ill-advised interview granted by the National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, and reported on page 3 by the Daily Trust newspaper of Monday July 13, 2015 titled “Jonathan’s Centenary City is Crime-Personified – PDP Vice Chair” was also carried by […]
By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin Nigeria – Most Nigerians are aware that General Muhammad Buhari had been on the campaign rallies since before 2003 with the object of giving Nigeria society a human society face, especially to increase the chances that the less privileged could also survive here. May be we need to […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Obama to back up his expressed commitment on stolen assets by taking thoughtful and aggressive steps to deal with the problem with the seriousness and intensity that has been previously lacking. In a statement today by SERAP’s Executive Director, Adetokunbo Mumuni, the organisation said that, […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – The board of Nigeria Premier League (NPL) defending champions, Kano Pillars, has sacked its coach, Okey Emordi, for poor performance. The club slide in a statement signed by its media officer, Idris Malikawa, said the new board headed by Kabiru Baita approved Emordi’s dismissal. According to the statement made available […]
U.S. President Barrack Obama says he has confidence that president Buhari will turn Nigeria economy around even as he described Nigeria as one of the most important countries in Africa. Obama, who was hosting Buhari at the White House, described the process of Buhari becoming the president of Nigeria as true democratic that gave rooms […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Yenagoa – Youths in Ijaw land under the platform of “Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, IYC has lambasted Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo for allegedly castigating the immediate past President, Goodluck Jonathan. Obasanjo was recently quoted in some Nigerian media to have made some un-complimentary remarks against former president Jonathan in Benin city, the Edo […]
By Muhammad Ajah – It pains and true patriots writhe in fury when we talk of Nigeria’s unity and secularity, but governors of the South East continue to marginalize the Muslims and institute overt political exclusion against them. That is why one may need to query the relevance of the Muslims’ visits to the governors […]
Osun state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party on Sunday said it has uncovered plot by Osun state government to retrench no less than 10, 000 out of the acclaimed 21,000 workers in its employment. The modalities to be adopted to downsize according to PDP is being handled by a stalwart of All Progressive Congress, […]
By Collins Amadi, African Examiner – Combination of prudence and selfless dedication among other key factors have been identified as the reasons why Bayelsa State Government is not owing workers as well as pensioners’ salaries. Except the challenge of gratuity payment which has been on for about a decade, the South South State is not […]
By Agency Reporter – The South African (SA) President, Jacob Zuma was Saturday hospitalized when he went for a scheduled procedure to remove gallstones. Sources from the SA Presidency indicated that the gallstones were discovered about two months ago, during one of the Zuma’a routine medical check-up. Similarly, a statement from the President’s office confirmed […]
By Collins Amadi – Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Dr. Mrs Ngozi Okonjo Iweala has denied the media reports, alleging she had handed over to President Muhammadu Buhari, “Dossier of Corrupt Deals” by the immediate past administration. In a statement issued by her Media Adviser, Paul C Nwabuikwu, the ex-Minister replied […]
By Ayo Balogun – The Department of state security service (DSS) has explained why its officials raided homes of the immediate past NSA, Mohammed Sambo DASUKI accusing him of planning to commit treasonable felony against the Nigerian State. In a statement signed by Tony Opuiyo and released to the press on Saturday, the DSS added […]
Singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and businessman, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (D’Banj) who won the maiden MAMA Evolution awards, has dedicated the prestigious prize to his former business partner and producer, Don Jazzy, who is the boss of Mavin Records. The Evolution category is meant for established artistes who have made a huge impact on the African music […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The Chief Security Officer (CSO) to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Gordon Obua has been arrested and held by the State Security Service (SSS). Obua, it was learnt was nabbed in connection with his misconducts, including movement of the huge security sum and oil theft, which occurred during the immediate past […]
The Super Falcons on Saturday in Abuja struggled to a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea in the first leg match of their 2016 Olympic Games qualifying fixture. In the match played at the National Stadium’s main bowl, the Falcons really struggled to stamp their authority and put the match under control. With the visitors threatening […]
*Says They Lack Electoral Value And Never With Us The People’s Democratic Party in Bayelsa State on Saturday in Yenagoa, described as “traitors and enemies of the Ijaw nation”, those who defected to the All Progressives Congress, (APC). Reacting to the defection the State Secretary of PDP, Keku Godspower, tongue lashed the defected PDP members, […]
