Buhari hails Adenuga at 65
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, congratulated a business magnate, Chief Michael Adenuga, who turns 65 on Sunday. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina,...
View ArticleGunmen kidnap five health, varsity workers in Taraba
Justin Tyopuusu Three ad hoc staff of the Taraba State Primary Health Care Development Agency, identified as Jatau Bwanu, Nyifwa Adamu and Success, were said to have been kidnapped in the Takum Local...
View ArticleMy heart bleeds over Boko Haram, herdsmen killings – Gowon
Gibson Achonu A former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has expressed concerns over the killings perpetrated by the Boko Haram sect and herdsmen. Gowon says his heart bleeds when he hears about...
View ArticleMaharaji dispels death rumour, says ‘I’m beyond death’
Olufemi Atoyebi The self-acclaimed living perfect master, Sat Guru Mahraji, has said he was excited when he heard the rumour of his death, stressing that he will live more that 500 years on Earth....
View ArticleWhy governors can’t guarantee security in states – Yari
The Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Abdul’aziz Yari, has said state governors cannot enforce maximum security in their area because they are not in control of the security agencies. Yari, who is...
View Article12 die, eight injured in Ogun auto crash
Samuel Awoyinfa No fewer than 12 persons lost their lives while eight others were injured when a Ford commercial bus collided with a Volvo truck along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday. The...
View ArticleMilitary bombs Boko Haram logistics base in Borno
Olaleye Aluko An Alpha Jet of the Nigerian Air Force has bombed a location in Tumbum Gini in the northern part of Borno State. The area is believed to be the logistics base of the Boko Haram...
View Article$496m fighter jets: PDP, APC lawmakers disagree on Buhari as panel submits...
John Alechenu, John Ameh, Adelani Adepegba, Leke Baiyewu, Olaleye Aluko and Alexander Okere The All Progressives Congress members in the National Assembly and their Peoples Democratic Party...
View ArticleEnugu APC vows to stop Ekweremadu’s return to Senate
Ihuoma Chiedozie The All Progressives Congress in Enugu State, on Saturday, vowed to stop the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, from returning to the Senate in 2019. Ekweremadu, who represents...
View ArticleVisionscape doesn’t belong to me, says Tinubu
Oladimeji Ramon A former Governor of Lago State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says contrary to the rumour making the rounds, he has no stake in Visionscape, a company recently engaged by the state government...
View ArticleConstituents commence move to recall Abaribe
Ogbonnaya Ikokwu A group, Abia South Senatorial Movement, has commenced the process of recalling the Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Chief Enyinnaya Abaribe, from the senate. The...
View ArticleSilver-spoon kids in music
Tofarati Ige Many years ago, it was believed that only persons from fairly comfortable homes were involved in the entertainment industry. However, a lot has changed. These days, more artistes from...
View ArticleBenin Oba visits Ooni, asks Buhari to stop herdsmen killings
Femi Makinde The Oba of Benin, Omo N’oba N’edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, made an historic visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at his palace in Ile Ife on Saturday. The Benin monarch...
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Obasanjo, Babangida attacking Buhari over graft war — Ganduje
Ted Odogwu Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has said two former Nigerian leaders, Olusegun Obasanjo and Ibrahim Babangida, are opposing the reelection bid of President Muhammadu Buhari because...
View ArticleCaution Buhari on rights abuses, PDP tells Trump
Olusola Fabiyi As President Muhammadu Buhari begins his official visit to the United States of America on Sunday (today), the Peoples Democratic Party has drawn the attention of President Donald Trump...
View ArticleFemale secondary school cultist stabs classmate in Bayelsa
Simon Utebor A suspected female cult member, identified only as Josephine, has stabbed Miss Lillian Friday, her classmate, in the right eye for refusing to join a cult group. The suspect and the victim...
View ArticleI can be president without visiting the US —Atiku
Godwin Isenyo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he can be Nigeria’s president without visiting the United States of America. Atiku stated this on Saturday during an interview with the...
View ArticleBoko Haram faction seizes Borno, Yobe towns, taxes residents – Report
FG, DHQ rubbish report Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja A breakaway Boko Haram faction known as the Islamic State in West Africa has seized some towns in Borno and Yobe states, providing protection to Muslim...
View Article$496m Tucano Jets Purchase: Matters arising
Economic Renaissance by Henry Boyo lesleba@lesleba.com 08052201997 the proceedings at the two chamber of the National Assembly became rather agitated on Thursday, April 26, 2018, after President...
View ArticleAncelotti rejects Italy job
Carlo Ancelotti has turned down the offer to take over as Italy coach, according to press reports on Sunday, AFP reports. Italy have been without a permanent coach since Gian Piero Ventura was sacked...
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