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 […]
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 […]
By Eric Ojo The government of France has commended the resolve and commitment by the governments of Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger and Chad to form an alliance and fight terrorism together in Nigeria. The French government said it welcomes the commitment made on july 23 in Niamey by the heads of state of the four countries […]
Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has condemned the recent bomb blasts in Kaduna, which claimed the lives of over 100 people. He also thanked God for saving the lives of the former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and a prominent scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, who narrowly escaped being killed in the bomb blasts […]
President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a stronger and more cooperative partnership between Nigeria and members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The President made the call Thursday while speaking with the new ambassadors of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Messrs Mahmud Mohammed Mahmud Al-Mahumud and Abdul Aziz Bin Mubarak Seed […]
The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has informed the Nigerian Muslim faithful that its National moon sighting committee would begin the search for the new moon, which signals end of current Ramadan fasting and the beginning of another this Sunday. In a release by its Secretary – General, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, the new astronomic […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed shock over Wednesday’s Kaduna twin bomb blasts which was targeted at its Chieftain, General Muhammadu Buhari and a Cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, declaring that the failed assassination attempt has changed the “narrative” about the insurgents’ group and rubbished the partisan colouration given to it by the Federal Government. […]
Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has chided the Ekiti State House of Assembly for going ahead to approve the creation of new local governments in the state. The party, in a statement in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday by the State Publicity Secretary, Pastor Kola Oluwawole, said the action of the Assembly smacked […]
