By Tajudeen Balogun Aside the staggered impeachment attempts on Governors of Edo and Rivers State – Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and Rotimi Amaechi respectively, the Nigeria’s political landscape, the public and mass media since the inception of the current dispensation, have not been this intensely engaged. The latest gale of sack began about four weeks ago […]
Following the death of Patrick Sawyer, a Liberian who died of Ebola Virus Disease in Lagos, the state government says it has set up treatment centre for possible cases of infection with the disease, saying there is no cause for alarm as government is on top of the situation. Briefing newsmen on Friday evening in […]
The campaign train of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came under attack at Ilesa rally, as PDP candidate in the forthcoming August 9 governorship election in Osun, Senator Iyiola Omisore and other PDP party leaders narrowly escaped death. Our Correspondent reports that SSS officers attached to Sen. Omisore were injured in the attack. Also, the […]
Less than a week to the impeachment of former Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa state, all is not well with the state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the 21 local government and Council development areas Chairmen as well as the councilors of the state have cross carpeted to the Peoples’ Democratic Party […]
Perhaps, if there is any sector of the Nigerian economy that requires urgent attention, the aviation industry should top the list even though there is hardly any facet of our national life that is not in comatose and critically distressed. This is the burden the new helmsman in the Aviation Ministry should be ready to […]
The critics of President Goodluck Jonathan and his administration are biased and unfair, Dr Doyin Okupe has said. The Special Adviser on Public Affairs to the President, Dr. Doyin Okupe made this assertion Friday in Charter House, London. Dr. Okupe stated that the President not only surpassed his responsibility but has also delivered on his […]
Two Senior Commanders, Issa Mohamed Dhoore and another of al-Qaeda-linked Shabaab insurgents group have been reportedly killed in the latest offensive on Friday by the African Union (AU) troops in Somalia. In the strike, fighter jets pounded the town of Jilib in southern Somalia’s – Middle Juba region yesterday. The offensive was launched by the […]
Chelsea Football Club has announced the return of Didier Drobga to Stamford Bridge with the striker signing a one-year contract. On signing his contract, Drogba said: ‘It was an easy decision – I couldn’t turn down the opportunity to work with Jose again. Everyone knows the special relationship I have with this club and it […]
The Defence Headquarters on Friday said that troops are holding a man suspected to be connected with the explosion targeted at General Buhari on Wednesday. According to a statement posted on Defence headquarters website defenceinfo.mil.ng., the young man was apprehended by military patrol team that swooped on the area immediately after the explosion. It said […]
Gold medal winning members of the Nigerian wrestling team to the ongoing Glasgow Commonwealth Games have been promised handsome rewards by Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State. The Governor, who made the pledge when he visited the wrestlers at their games village camp in Glasgow, Scotland, reassured them of the total support of the government […]
By Sufuyan Ojeifo The recent attack on the convoy of General Muhammadu Buhari, former Head of State and a national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), by a suicide bomber in Kaduna is a wakeup call to all politicians that the time has come to close ranks and stop playing politics with the issue […]
Manuel Pellegrini is confident Manchester City can cut the red tape and sign Nigerian wonderkid Kelechi Iheanacho. Iheanacho scored in Man City’s 4-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday. The former Golden Eaglets attacking midfielder starred at the Under 17 World Cup last year. The 17 year-old caught the eye in Manchester City’s 4-1 […]
The Ekiti State Governor Elect, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has debunked the rumours flying on the social media over his alleged pessimism with respect to the victory of the Osun People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Senator Iyiola Omisore in the August 9 governorship election. Fayose who made the denial in a statement issued Friday in Ado […]
There is panic in Lagos, Nigeria as the deadly Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, has claimed its first life in Lagos. The 40-year old man from Liberia, Mr. Patrick Sawyer who was suspected with the virus died on Thursday night at a private hospital, First Consultant Medical Centre, Obalende area of Lagos Sawyer is said to […]
…As State Lawmakers Resolve To Serve Him Notice Via Substituted Means Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Following his alleged disappearance from the state, the Enugu State House of Assembly on Thursday during its plenary session, resolved to serve the Deputy Governor of the state, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi,his impeachment notice via substituted means. African Examiner reports that the […]
The Chief Coach of Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi has signed another two years contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The new contract which was approved by the NFF Executive Committee involved a salary of N120 and allowances of N30 million per annum. The renewed contract was signed two years ago when Keshi squad won […]
Initiatives on ceasefire continue amidst shelling and airstrikes by the Israelis army and firing of rockets by the Hamas militants in the over three weeks clash. Over 800 Palestinians and 34 Israelis have been killed in the ensuing offensives. The Israel’s security cabinet is billed to be involved in a mediation plan, which is supported […]
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Muhammed Abubakar, has set up an investigation team to unveil those who were responsible for Wednesday twin bomb blasts which rocked some parts of Kaduna Metropolis. The blasts, which was targeted at Former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari and prominent Islamic preacher, Sheikh Dahiru, killed over 100 people, while […]
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced the introduction of a new product “U-Advance Card,” a payment card that allows workers who operate a salary account with UBA to get a credit advance ahead of payday. “The U-Advance Card is an internationally accepted card payment solution designed to address the salary account holders’ need […]
West Brom boss Alan Irvine admits never having seen Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye in the flesh before making him the club’s £10million record signing. The Baggies’ previous biggest spend of £6m on Stephane Sessegnon was broken by the fee paid to Dynamo Kiev for Ideye last week. But Irvine, who has ‘’100% faith in […]
