Et tu Jonathan?
In 1999, when ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo mounted the mantle of Nigeria’s leadership, he shunted the Urhobo, the fifth largest ethnic group of Nigeria, from his constituted Federal Executive Council, FEC. This was after the Urhobo nation had massively given him their mandate through the electoral process.
Iwuanyanwu warns against abuse of public office
OWERRI-Chieftain of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has warned public office holders to resist the temptation of abusing powers given to them in trust.
2-week-old baby stolen in Asaba
Asaba-A two-week-old baby boy has been reportedly stolen from the mother.
Cleric tasks OBJ on Boko Haram menace
AKURE-WORRIED by insecurity across the country occasioned by the Boko Haram sect, the Bishop of Akure Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Rt Rev. Michael Ipinmoye , weekend charged former President Olusegun Obasanjo to intervene in the security situation in the country.
Lawmaker faults Okonjo-Iweala’s comments on NASS
THE statement credited to the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, in her maiden press conference that “members of the National Assembly act on proposals sent to them by the executive arbitrarily without considering the implications most of the time,” has been described as hasty, lacking in depth and capable of creating dissension between both arms of the government.
10 die, 30 hospitalised in fresh cholera outbreak in Ibadan
IBADAN-FEW weeks after an outbreak of cholera epidemic killed some people in Ibadan North West Local Government, another fresh attack of the epidemic has reportedly killed about 10 persons in Ido Local Government Area.
Explosions rock Jos, many feared dead
There were two explosions last night at a drinking joint in Jos, Plateau State, resulting in a yet-to- be-ascertained number of deaths.
Dangote to build cement plants in African countries
In a bid to consolidate its leadership position in cement industry in Africa, Dangote Cement Plc has established cement plants in Gabon, Congo, Algeria and Tanzania
Benue election tribunal upholds Rep’s victory
The Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Makurdi, weekend, upheld the election of Mr. Samson Okwu of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, representing Oju/Obi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
Tribunal upholds Orji’s election
ABIA State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, weekend, dismissed the petition filed by the former deputy governor of the state, Comrade Chris Akomas, of the Progressive Peoples Alliance, PPA, challenging the election of his former boss, Governor Theodore Orji.
Soccer: Maputo Express dazzles with sublime skills
FOR her, it’s going back to her old love. But for many Africans, seeing the World’s fastest woman over 800 metres, Maria Lurdes Mutola in soccer boots was as intriguing as it was amazing.
