Suicide attack at military checkpoint in Maiduguri

Suicide attack at military checkpoint in Maiduguri

The blast happened at about 12:10 pm at the Jimtilo checkpoint, as passengers arriving in Maiduguri were being screened, two civilian vigilantes told newsmen. "There have been casualties but we're still working to confirm the numbers," said Babakura Kolo, who is part of the militia assisting the military against the insurgents.
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PDP Convention can’t hold next month – BoT

PDP Convention can’t hold next month – BoT

PDP has ruled out any possibility of holding the party’s National Convention next month, warning that going against the provision of the party’s constitution on already established Tenure at all party levels of the PDP would be amount to invitation of uncontrolled litigations.

I’m not caged, Buhari replies Nyiam

I’m not caged, Buhari replies Nyiam

ABUJA — President Muhammadu Buhari declared, yesterday, that he was not caged by any group or individuals and that he was in firm control of the presidency and the country.

Why we chose Oliseh – Pinnick

Why we chose Oliseh – Pinnick

President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amàju Pinnick has for the first time spoken on why former captain Sunday Oliseh was considered worthy replacing sacked Stephen Keshi as the next Super Eagles coach. Oliseh, a former Dortmund defensive midfielder is set to be named Eagles coach this week in Abuja and speaking at the Warri City stadium during yesterday’s league match between Warri Wolves and Enyimba, Pinnick said Oliseh was deemed the best hand for the Eagles because of his high intellectual capacity in coaching and recommendations by the Federation of International Football Associations.

Nigerians will be fed up with APC in 1 year — Ojougboh

Nigerians will be fed up with APC in 1 year — Ojougboh

Dr. Cairo Ojougboh was member, House of Representatives, Senate Liaison Officer to late President Umaru Yar’ Adua and currently National Vice Chairman, South -South of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. In this interview, he said for the PDP to get it right after its loss in the last elections the truth must be told. He attributed the loss to former President Goodluck Jonathan’s refusal to adhere to an existing agreement. He also, among others, spoke on Senator Ike Ekweremadu’s election as deputy Senate President and the illegality of President Muhammadu Buhari’s bail out to states