Duncan plans the Sho Stoppah
In February, 2010, his 18-track sophomore album will hit the streets. Its titled ‘Sho Stoppah’. Already three singles off the album have been released internationally.
Mimiko instals Akiruntan as Olugbo
By Dayo Johnson AKURE—BARELY    three years after the Supreme Court declared the stool of the Olugbo of Ugboland in Ilaje Council area of Ondo state vacant, a new traditional ruler Oba Fredrick Enitiolorunda Akinruntan was yesterday presented with Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment by the state governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko. The Apex […]
2010: Anambra’ll be a turning point— Mark
By Emmanuel Aziken Abuja—The President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has expressed hope that 2010 would be a turning point in the nation’s crave for enduring socio-economic stability under a virile political space. Senator Mark in his New Year message to Nigerians nevertheless affirmed that the nation’s destiny remained largely in the hands of […]
Court bars Akingbola access to Intercontinental Bank
By Omoh Gabriel & Innocent Anaba LAGOS—A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, has denied Dr. Erastus Akingbola further access to Intercontinental Bank Plc, by ordering the freezing of his shareholding in the bank as well as in Access Bank. The court has also ordered the freezing of the former Managing Director and Chief Executive […]
Yar’Adua: Nigeria on brink of constitutional crisis—Ex-US envoy
Nigeria is on the brink of constitutional crisis with its ailing president not transferring powers to his deputy and political king makers feuding over his succession, a senior lawyer and a former U.S. envoy have warned. President Umaru Yar’Adua has been absent from Africa’s most populous nation for more than a month receiving treatment for […]
Maryam, a woman of vision — Obasanjo
By Luka Binniyat & Wole Mosadoni Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Late First Lady, Maryam Babangida as a woman of vision who had a target and actualized her dreams. Speaking with newsmen at the residence of former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, the former president said late Maryam was much more concerned on how […]
Bankole tasks Nigerians on patriotism
Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr. Dimeji Bankole, has enjoined Nigerians to remain committed and continue to display those virtues that have kept the nation together despite our diverse cultural, ethnic, religious and political backgrounds. Specifically, he charged Nigerians to continue to display love for one another and our dear country Nigeria. “True patriotism and brotherly […]
Terror : NANS disowns Farouk
By Emmanuel Aziken ABUJA—The National Association of Nigeria Students, NANS, has denounced the botched terrorist plot by Nigerian born, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab against an American airliner, saying his terrorist inclinations are completely alien to the enterprise and character of Nigerian students. The national student body in a statement in Abuja nevertheless, cautioned the international community […]
Ijebu-Ife: Court asks panel to suspend sitting…orders Daniel not to dissolve council
By Ise-Oluwa Ige ABUJA—A Federal high court sitting in Abuja, yesterday renewed its order directing the Justice Kayode Somolu-led Judicial Commission of Inquiry into disturbances at Ijebu-Ife to suspend sitting. The court also renewed its directive to the Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel to stop the dissolution of the Ijebu-East Local Government Council following […]
Ribadu can challenge demotion – Court
A Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday ruled that the pioneer Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,
FG failed in 2009 – Labour
Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday took stock of governance in 2009 and apologised to Nigerians on the failure of government to fulfil some of its promises, especially the aborted target of 6,000 megawatts of electricity by the end of last year.
Sack Yar’Adua, G-57 tells N-Assembly
The group of eminent Nigerian professionals which earlier called on President Umaru Yar’Adua to resign, yesterday said it was time to consider the impeachment option against the president.
Reps receive 2009 Supplementary budget
By Kenneth Ehigiator ABUJA—The House of Representatives yesterday confirmed receipt of 2009 supplementary budget which was signed by President Umaru Yar’Adua in his hospital bed in Saudi Arabia. A statement by the Special Adviser, Media, to the Speaker, Mr. Ebomhiana Musa, said the Presidency transmitted the document to the House through the Clerk to the […]
Man of the year Babatunde Fashola
In history, something has always led to the other.
Profound political voyages are replete with astounding tales of incredulity, raw power-play, a spice of con, and ultimately, the emergence of a mortal who carves a niche for himself and leaves in his wake a judgment of history, perpetually resonating.
Yar’Adua: A President whose silent virtues shine through
It takes a sincere person to own up officially to the fact that the election that brought him to power was flawed. But for the activities of the administration’s hardliners, the President has largely followed up with his pledge to introduce a reform to correct the lapses in our electoral system.
Why we failed to deliver 6,000Mw – FG
I bring you all warm greetings and best wishes for the New Year on behalf of our dear President, His Excellency, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. Although Mr. President has been away from us for sometime on account of a medical condition, he has maintained sustained interest and optimism regarding the various challenges, as well as the possibilities available to us as a nation.
