Count me out of PDP – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo explains, in his letter, dated January 7, 2014, to the PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, why he is withdrawing from the ruling party. The letter reads: “ While I believe that a good and truly national political party must be a microcosm of the nation in its membership, made up of all sorts of characters from near-saints to near-satan, I also believe that on no account should a known habitual criminal that is wanted abroad to face criminal charges levelled against him be extolled as a political leader in a respectable and wholesome nation-building political party.
How we spent $10.8bn oil revenue – NNPC
The management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, gave a clearer account of how it spent the $10.8 billion, the remaining part of the controversial un-remitted $48.9 billion oil revenue.
PDP crisis: Drop Tukur now – NWC members tell Jonathan
The National Working Committee, NWC of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have passed a vote of no confidence on the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.
Urban slums in Lagos ‘Mega City’
Over the years, the population boom in Lagos, the commercial nerve centre of the country has put undue pressure on government and individuals as the demand for housing continued to rise far and above what the urbanised areas can offer. This could be one of the reasons for the high number of slums within the precincts of the city of Lagos.
Resumption: Suntai in Abuja to confer with Jonathan
Taraba State Governor, Mr. Danbaba Suntai, yesterday flew into Abuja, the nation’s capital with a view to meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan and former Defence Minister, Theophilus Danjuma, to pave the way for him to return to his office.
Lassa fever breaks out in Nasarawa
A civil servant working at the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mr. Dameshi Lukas has been reported dead as a result of Lassa fever infection in Lafia, the Nasarawa state capital.
140 suspected cult members arrested in Delta
At least 140 youths, including 40 young women have been arrested by the Police in the Ughelli ‘A’ Division, Delta State for their alleged involvement in cult activities.
Jonathan should suspend Sanusi immediately – Ezeife
Former Governor of Anambra state Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife yesterday urged President Goodluck Jonathan to immediately suspend the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi over the false alarm he raised concerning the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC’s alleged non-remittance of $49.8 billion into the federation account.
Glo-CAF award: Why I was voted best player – Toure
Glo-CAF African Player of the Year winner, Yaya Toure has said that he won the coveted award largely because of his commanding and excellent performance for his English Premier League outfit Manchester City and his telling contributions for the Elephants of Ivory Coast.
Expatriate resigns over salaries delay of Nigerian workers
A Base Maintenance Manager at Caverton Helicopters, Mr. Surendra Bhagwandass yesterday resigned over non-payment of salaries and unfair treatment of Nigerian workers in the company.
Tears of a widow: Onokpite’s wife still cries for justice two years after husband’s murder
Helen Onokpite, wife of the murdered Citizens Peoples Party (CPP) gubernatorial candidate in Delta State in 2011 election will not forget Saturday 26th November, 2011 easily. It was the day Chief Ogbe Onokpite was brutally murdered at Beeland International Hotel, along Orhuwhorun Road in Udu Local Government Area of Delta state by police men over unproven allegations of gun running, kidnapping and armed robbery. He was buried on Saturday 28th December, 2013 at his home town, Ugolo-Okpe community in Okpe Local Government Area of the state after two years of legal tussle between the family and the Nigerian Police which resulted in several rounds of autopsy on the corpse.
