Should religion and ethnicity play a role in politics?
If one is to believe Section 10 of the Nigerian Constitution which reads: “The Government of the Federation or of a state shall not adopt any religion as a state religion” then it is clear that Nigeria is a secular state. Section 14(2) (a) further states: “sovereignty belongs to the people of Nigeria from whom Government through this Constitution derives all its powers and authority”.
U-17 FIFA World Cup: Buhari to Redeem 30-year-old Pledge to Eaglets
By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA – Apparently basking in the euphoria of the victory of the Golden Eaglets at the just concluded Under 17 FIFA World Cup in Chile, President Mohammadu Buhari has nostalgically remembered the unfulfilled promises made to the 1985 team, saying he would redeem them. It will be recalled that Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets […]
I can’t chair your conference, IBB tells PDP
FORMER military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, Tuesday dismissed insinuations that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was wooing him for 2019 presidential election as its candidate, saying that he has no such intention as he would clock 78 by 2019.
Mikel, Iheanacho join Eagles
Liverpool attacker Jordon Ibe hopes working with Jurgen Klopp can help him develop into a player of similar ilk to Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski.
Controversy trails Alade market’s N6.9bn upgrade
There is acrimony between traders of Alade market and Ikeja Local Government over the redevelopment of 30-year-old market in Ikeja into a mall to suit the Megacity status of the state.
REVEALED: 2002 World Cup, I took a big risk fielding Enyeama – Onigbinde
More than 13 years after the Japan/Korea 2002 World Cup, former Coach of the Super Eagles, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde has revealed how he ignored intense pressure from “all quarters” to give former national team goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama the opportunity to stand in between the sticks for Nigeria in the last group game against England.
APAPA PORT LINK ROAD: Bring contractor back to site, Ambode urges FG
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday carried out on-the-spot assessment of traffic situation as well as the condition of road networks in Apapa and other major axis of the State.
Okada ban still in place in Surelere – LGA boss
According to Hussein, ”Okada was never banned in Surulere but was restricted to the streets from major express roads and high way. They are allowed to operate within the streets of the local government and our inner roads. We are controlling them through their various associations.”
Why Buhari removed permanent secretaries
he shape of government that will drive the change agenda of the present administration is to be unfolded by President Muhammadu Buhari as he inaugurates his cabinet tomorrow .
Voters drag INEC to court over voters card
A legal practitioner, Mrs, Jayne Eriata and 1,430 others have dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, before a Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State over their denial of permanent voters cards by the commission before the last general election.
Rights groups ground commercial activities in Benin
COMMERCIAL activities in Benin, Edo State, have been brought to a standstill as a coalition of civil society groups, under the aegis of Joint Action Force, JAF, aggrieved landladies, market women and disengaged staff of Edo Youth Empowerment Scheme, EDO YES, staged a peaceful protest against the policies of Edo State governor, Mr Adams Oshiomhole.
