Many questions for Osoba to answer – Femi Fani-Kayode
Again if I am asked who to believe between Osoba and Alhaji MD Yusuf, Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi and Alhaji Gambo Jimeta who are all seasoned policemen that were involved either directly or indirectly with the investigation into Tafawa Balewa’s death,
Lagos raises alarm over toxic imports
Lagos State Government, yesterday raised concern that dangerous substances from imported fairly used electronics now find their way into water sources, causing serious health problems to the state and people.
South East Govs to intensify battle against kidnapping
By Vincent UJUMADU, Awka GOVERNOR Peter Obi of Anambra State who is the chairman of the South East Governors’ Forum, yesterday reacted to the kidnap of 15 school children in Abia State, promisisng that the governors have renewed the battle against kidnapping in the zone. In a statement in Awka, Obi called for the immediate […]
@50: We have nothing to celebrate – Akinfenwa
These other countries that had their independence at the same time with us have made far greater progress that you cannot compare Nigeria with. As I have said before, Nigeria is a man of fifty years who is still crawling and there is very little to celebrate as we turn 50.
How military, police rescue kidnapped Abia kids
THE 15 kidnapped children of Abayi International School, in Aba, Abia State, were rescued early yesterday morning by a combined Joint Military and Police squad which stormed the camps of the kidnappers in Ukwa area of the state. The military squad led by Brigadier-General Johnson Ochoga of the Joint Military Task Force (JTF), brought the […]
Kidnapped, Gang raped, Pregnant! What can she do? – Part 1
On beyond pardon this week is the case of a girl who was gang raped at 18. She did not tell her family about it the ugly incident because of the stigma, but she found out that she is pregnant. What do you advice her to do? Hear a medical doctor has to say on this heart rending issue.
anniversary blues
What is there to fill the hearts of Easterners with joy,after the fratricidal episode that only showed how hardy a people they are, after frittering away a lot of that hardiness just to survive? That only reflects a part of the glorious past that was unable to address the present.
From street painter to superstar – Minjin
He first came to our screens last May when he starred as lead male character in the first all-black-cast High School Musical premiered in Nigeria. Troy, as his character was called, passed Minjin (Troy’s real name) as a pampered teen.
Police still searching for kidnapped female corps members
Four National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members kidnapped about two weeks ago at Eberi Omuma in Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State are still missing, says the Rivers State Police Command.
2011: How far can Saraki, Gusau go?
Well, to be honest, the only problem we are having with the forthcoming elections is the personal ambition of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. It is this single ambition that is heating up the polity because it is a violation of the PDP programme on rotation and also it’s trying to create a dichotomy of North/South divide in a way we have never experienced before.
It is still worth celebrating – Tanko Yakassai
Well, to be honest, the only problem we are having with the forthcoming elections is the personal ambition of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. It is this single ambition that is heating up the polity because it is a violation of the PDP programme on rotation and also it’s trying to create a dichotomy of North/South divide in a way we have never experienced before.
Nigeria @50: Long trek to Nollywood
Nigeria’s50th independence celebration yesterday provided a very good platform for Home Video People to recall the journey of Nollywood to what it has become today. August of 1903 In August of 1903, the first films were reportedly screened in Nigeria. The late nationalist Herbert Macaulay, in association with the Balboa film company of Spain, introduced […]
Jonathan Vows to Pay Back
The President said the explosions are a low, dirty and wicked act of desperation by criminals and murderers who do not wish Nigeria well.
Explosions rock Abuja kill 8, injure 5
An online report has just reported that a loud explosion, probably involving two vehicles, has occurred in the central district of Abuja, the federal capital. The area is about 10 minutes away from the Eagles Square venue of the Nigeria at 50 celebration. There are unconfirmed reports of some deaths in the incident. Police have […]
NAS calls for de-centralization of Police
DELTA State Government, yesterday, set up a combined military task force to rid the state of kidnappers in the wake of the recent abduction of 15 children by ransom seekers in Abia State.
President Goodluck Jonathan’s Address to the nation, on Nigeria’s 50th Bday
Fellow Citizens.Today, 1st October, 2010 marks the 50th Anniversary of our independence from Britain. It is with a deep sense of humility and gratitude to the Almighty that I address you this morning. On this day in 1960, the heroes of the nationalist struggles and all Nigerians were full of hopes and dreams.
