By Ayo Balogun, Lagos The paramount ruler of Ikorodu, the Ayangburen, Oba Salaudeen Oyefusi (Oguntade II) has died at the age of 83 after several months of battling with ill-health. The Oba died in London on Saturday at about 7:30pm. He travelled abroad recently to seek urgent medical attention to his health. The Personal Assistant […]
Manchester United set up Liverpool clash in Champions Cup Final after humiliating Real Madrid 3-1 in front of a record 109, 318 fans to see a soccer game in the United States. Goals from Young, Wayne and Hernandez mean Manchester United and Liverpool – English football’s bitterest rivals – will meet in Miami on Monday […]
The Nigerian government and Health stakeholders have been commended on various initiatives and measures taken so far to check outbreak of the deadly Ebola Virus in the country. An Endocrinologist Consultant, Dr Sule Bathner, gave the commendation on Saturday in Bauchi, at meeting of the State’s chapter of Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN). Dr. Bathner […]
President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice President Namadi Sambo were among the top ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) top stalwarts who graced the grand rally Saturday in Osogbo, the Osun State to canvass support for Senator Iyiola Omisore in the August 9 Osun Governorship election. The President besides canvasing support for the party at the rally […]
The federal government has ruled out closure of its borders with other African neighbors saying such action is an extreme situation that has its own wide range of consequences. Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro made this known in an interview with some journalists at the weekend in Abuja. Mr. Moro said already, there is […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has created additional 3, 379 polling units in Osun, preparatory to the state’s next Saturday Gubernatorial election. State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr. Olusegun Agbaje stated this on Friday at a press briefing in Osogbo, the state capital. The decision, Mr Agabje explained was sequel to concern emanating from […]
On invitation from the United States (US) President Barrack Obama, President Goodluck Jonathan leaves Nigeria early Sunday for Washington DC for a 3-day United States-African Leaders Summit. Mr. President will join Obama and about 50 other participating African leaders for discussions on key areas such as expanding trade and investment ties, promoting inclusive sustainable development […]
…Urges Members To Reject Terrorists From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Barely a week to the Osun State gubernatorial Poll, a group under the aegis of Yoruba Community Council in Northern Nigeria has cautioned politicians in Osun State to resist any form of rigging during the forthcoming exercise. They said this in a press statement signed by […]
As it gradually rounds off its national assignment, the secretariat of the National Conference 2014 has announced the passing on of another delegate, Professor Muhammad Nur Alkali. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Conference’s Assistant Secretary, Media and Communication, Akpandem James, the confab’s secretariat stated it received Saturday morning, the news of Professor […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka As the deadly Ebola disease presently ravages in some African countries, the Anambra State government on Friday announced indefinite ban on corpses from elsewhere to the state. The state Governor, Dr. Willie Obiano, announced this shortly after the corpse of a native of the state who died in Liberia was deposited […]
Saturday Xtra:: By Oyewale Oyelola In Nigeria when you are upright, diligent, unique, rugged, fearless and above all to stand alone when majority are going other way, people will call you names and even describe you as a controversial person. Pastor Tunde Bakare is a trained lawyer and the serving Overseer of Latter Rain Assembly […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Since its inception in August, 1973, the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), a Nigerian indigenous Pentecostal Christian religious body, has been synonymous with signs and wonders, such as healing the sick and liberating people from all manner of spiritual captivities. Suffice it to say that these tremendous breakthroughs and spiritual upliftments of […]
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard could be in line for a shock return to the Premier League with Manchester City. The England veteran looked to have quit English football when he joined MLS side New York City FC last month. Lampard left Chelsea at the end of last season after 13 seasons and a club record […]
…Says Full Investigations Ongoing By Tajudeen Balogun The Defence Headquaters has clarified that the need for it to allow mounted tension subside in Zaria city, Kaduna after the recent encounter between soldiers on routine patrol and members of Shiite Islamic sect last Friday informed the initial silence of the Military hierarchy. It stated that while not […]
Again, the nation’s oil empire the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) have witnessed another major reorganization as President Goodluck Jonathan just approved the appointment of new top management officers, including Dr Joseph Thlama Dawha as the Group Managing Director (GMD) of NNPC. Other new appointments were Mr Anthony Ugonna […]
The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Suleiman Abba, has promised to intensify fight against crime in addition to effort to upgrade and promote standard of the Force’s performance. Abba who made the pledge at the change of baton ceremony in Abuja Friday, thanked President Goodluck Jonathan, for reposing confidence and giving him an opportunity […]
Following Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, the Federal Government has issued an order stopping the conveyance of deceased Nigerians from neighbouring West African countries, especially Liberia into the country for burial. This was disclosed by the Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Prof. Abdulsalami Nasidi on Friday at a news conference held in Lagos, […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has charged the Federal Government to close some of its borders with her West Africa neighbours to checkmate the spread of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, into the nation. Fashola, who addressed newsmen in Lagos, Nigeria on Friday said the outbreak of Ebola and its threats should not […]
We read without surprise the TNS-RMS poll in which the embattled Governor of Osun state ,Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola was awarded a whopping 73 percent rating in the August 9 poll. The poll is a careless hatchet job by a client for its benefactor and therefore lacking any basis in political reality in which over 90 […]
