Buhari versus Jonathan

Buhari versus Jonathan

Last week, I congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan for managing the Ebola problem well; but I also expressed disappointment in his overall performance and said that I used to support him because he is a fellow Niger Deltan but now believe that it’s wrong to base electoral choices on ethnic or regional considerations.
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New Islamic Year: Peace must be strongly emphasized — Awelenje

New Islamic Year: Peace must be strongly emphasized — Awelenje

Dr. Abdullahi Omotoke Awelenje, the National President of Rahmat Islamiyya Association of Nigeria in this interview with Facing the Kaaba urges muslims to continue to preach peace adding that peace must be strongly emphasized when commemorating Hijrah 1436 A.H.

VSO, WARDC mobilise youths for good governance in Ikorodu

VSO, WARDC mobilise youths for good governance in Ikorodu

As a way of promoting youth participation in governance, an international organisation, Volunteer Service Overseas, VSO, is partnering the Women Advocates Documentation Research and Documentation Centre, WARDC, on a three-month International Citizens Service (ICS) programme in Ikorodu, Lagos.

Independence Building: FG appoints TIB advisor

Independence Building: FG appoints TIB advisor

The Federal Government has appointed The Infrastructure Bank Plc, TIB, as transaction advisor for the re-development of the Independence Building, Lagos into a National Trade and International Business Centre, NTIBC.

2015: Delta women back Olejeme for Delta governorship

2015: Delta women back Olejeme for Delta governorship

As the governorship primary of Peoples Democartic Party, PDP, draws nearer, a group, Concerned Ladies for Dr. Ngozi Olejeme, CLNO, yesterday, threw its weight behind Dr. Ngozi Olejeme, saying she would perform well if elected governor of Delta State in 2014.

Policeman shoots villager in Delta

Policeman shoots villager in Delta

AN anti-riot policeman has allegedly shot Mr. Joseph Agbabule, a villager from Kolokolo, Enerhen, near Warri, Delta State, for allegedly invading the premises of Wallace Company, an indigenous firm engaged in electrification work in the community.

Africa’s emerging youths prefer investment  to consumption

Africa’s emerging youths prefer investment to consumption

Barclays Africa has launched a report that shows Africans equate prosperity to achieving financial freedom, as Africa continues to experience growth ahead of other developing economies. Barclays Africa is among the leading banks on the continent with a presence in 14 African countries.

No Hijab, No vote:  Muslim group support Ambode

No Hijab, No vote: Muslim group support Ambode

The Coordinator of Muslim Support Group for Ambode, Alhaji Tijjani Yusuf has urged Muslims in the state irrespective of their ethnic background to support Mr Akiwunmi Ambode’s aspiration as the next Lagos State governor because of his track records while in service.

Car crushes couple in Bauchi

Car crushes couple in Bauchi

A couple was, yesterday, crushed by a vehicle at Rampa Village in Darazo Local Government Area, Bauchi State.

Synagogue: Collapsed building had no  approval – Lagos

Synagogue: Collapsed building had no approval – Lagos

By Abdulwahab Abdulah, Bartholomew Madukwe & Ebele Okafor Lagos—Lagos State Government yesterday said that the collapsed building at the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, Lagos that killed 116, did not have planning approval. Lagos State commissioner for physical planning Olutoyin Ayinde also said that several other structures on the site of TB Joshua’s SCOAN […]

Fall of Mubi:  Fleeing residents recount ordeals

Fall of Mubi: Fleeing residents recount ordeals

WeDNESDAY, October 29, 2014, Mubi, the second largest city in Adamawa State and the commercial nerve centre of the State, was overrun by the Boko Haram insurgents. Before Mubi was taken over by the rampaging terrorists, Michika and Madagali local governments have been under the grip of the extremist Islamic sect since July this year.

Speaker to battle Chime’s anointed, Ugwuanyi for Enugu gov seat

Speaker to battle Chime’s anointed, Ugwuanyi for Enugu gov seat

SPEAKER of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Mr. Eugene Odo, yesterday formally declared his intention to contest the governorship election of the state in 2015, setting a stage for a major confrontation with Governor Sullivan Chime’s anointed candidate, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.