Lamentations  in Ogun as over 1m voters are disenfranchised

Lamentations in Ogun as over 1m voters are disenfranchised

Over one millions eligible voters in 236 wards across Ogun State wore forlorn looks as they could not exercise their civic duty during the Presidential and national Assembly elections held penultimate Saturday in the state.
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Oparanozie: Falcons will surpass their World Cup performance

Oparanozie: Falcons will surpass their World Cup performance

Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie has vowed that the team were capable of breaking their existing record at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, holding this summer in Canada. The 21-year-old amazon said she was looking at a situation where the current squad will break their current best feat at the World Cup and set a new one. “Looking at the World Cup in Canada, I want to be a part of the team, the team that will break the previous records set by our veterans.

OKOCHA:Eagles have disappointed  us a lot

OKOCHA:Eagles have disappointed us a lot

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha has said that he was deeply worried with the performance of the national team, which he noted has been very worrisome and disappointing in recent times. For a player who used to run the rules in the midfield during his active days for nation, this damming verdict comes at a time that Nigerians are increasingly losing faith in the Eagles.

Disregard letters or directives from Omirin, Ekiti factional Speaker tells CJ

Disregard letters or directives from Omirin, Ekiti factional Speaker tells CJ

As the face-off between members of the 19 All Progressive Congress (APC) lawmakers in Ekiti State House of Assembly and the state governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, rages the factional Speaker of the Assembly, Hon Dele Olugbemi has asked the state Chief Judge, Justice Ayodeji Daramola to henceforth disregard any letter, resolutions, proceedings or process emanating from Dr Adewale Omirin or any other person impersonating his office, saying Omirin has been impeached as the Speaker of the House since last year November.
Olugbemi who was Speaking at a press conference which has in attendance the Clerk of the House and the remaining six PDP lawmakers loyal to Fayose said he had not directed the CJ to constitute a panel that would probe Fayose and his Deputy, Dr Kolapo Olubunmi of any allegation of gross misconduct, and that Omirin was an impostor

For me, dancing is serious business  — Ukalina Opuwari

For me, dancing is serious business — Ukalina Opuwari

I would like to see Dance institutions in every state and performing art centers. I want dance to be a profession on its own and to see more trained dancers, teachers and choreographers. I want people who are gifted to be able to channel it in the right direction and for Nigerian Dance styles to be exported and known worldwide. I want to see people appreciated for their contribution and hard work, for the kids to take dance as part of their subjects.

Carry out a comprehensive reform of political structure …MDCAN tells Buhari

Carry out a comprehensive reform of political structure …MDCAN tells Buhari

BY VICTORIA OJEME President of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association (MDCAN), Steven  Oluwole has advised president  Elect  to undertake a comprehensive  reform of the political structure of the country from the Presidency down to all tiers of government. Oluwole, gave the advice while speaking on the just concluded presidential/Senate election. MDCAN also urged the […]

Fear rules  Rivers

Fear rules Rivers

Residents of Rivers state will today decide who becomes governor of the state for another four years.
Fear has gripped the electorate following killings and many cases of political violence. It is so bad that many may not come out today to vote.
The All Progressive Congress, APC and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP have traded blames over these killings. Rivers State, arguably, remains the most volatile in these elections

Marital Infidelity: Why women have joined the men

Marital Infidelity: Why women have joined the men

Nigerian women are the most unfaithful in the world! This is the conclusion arrived at by Durex in a survey it conducted on women across the world. The survey had interviewed 29,000 women across 36 countries of the world, including Nigerians to arrive at this. According to the report, Nigerian women scored a total of 62% to beat 35 other countries to the first position.

Half of Ebola cases located on Sierra Leone-Guinea border — WHO

Half of Ebola cases located on Sierra Leone-Guinea border — WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that almost half of all Ebola infections in West Africa have been recorded in two districts located in the border region between Sierra Leone and Guinea. Winnie Romeril, WHO Sierra Leone Spokeswoman, said in Freetown efforts were being made to contain the disease in the two worst affected areas of Kambia , western Sierra Leone and Forecariah, eastern Guinea.

Experts fault NERC’s new directive on electricity tariff

Experts fault NERC’s new directive on electricity tariff

Some experts in the power sector recently faulted the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) directive that Distribution Companies (DISCOs) would now fix their tariffs. They told the newsmen in separate interviews in Lagos that the directive could cause chaos because the DISCOs would over bill consumers who had no choice. We gathered that Dr Sam Amadi, Chairman of NERC, on April 8 said that DISCOs could now fix their tariffs in consultation with consumers, which would be subjected to approval by the commission.