‘97%/5%’, a formula for national upheaval
DURING the presidential campaigns towards the 2015 elections, many people believed that the Cambridge West African School Certificate released by the Katsina College to prove candidate Major General Muhammadu Buhari’s qualification was a “forgery”. Even I wasn’t so sure of its authenticity, many things about it taken into account.
Lagos plans fiesta during New Year crossover
The Lagos State Government says it is set to host the first edition of ‘One Lagos Fiesta’ to further the tradition of the New Year crossover celebration.
Gov. Ugwuanyi and the vote for Caretaker Committees in Enugu
Stakeholders in Enugu State, cutting across political,organised labour unions,civil society groups, among others rose penultimate Saturday in defence of government’s resolve to set up Caretaker Committees to run the affairs of the 17 Local Government Areas in the state.
Dollar rain for African Champions, Dream Team VI
EACH Nigeria player was paid the Naira equivalent of $4,000 after they beat Algeria 2-1 to clinch the 2015 AFCON in Dakar, Senegal, on Saturday night and this brings to a total of $12,000 each player was paid. “We have been paid our winning bonus for the final,” a player confirmed on Sunday morning. They […]
African U-23 Championship: Nigerians in South Africa praise Dream Team
Some Nigerians resident in South Africa on Sunday commended the National U-23 National Team for winning the African Championship in Senegal.
Arsenal shoot to top of EPL table
Arsene Wenger said that Arsenal had enjoyed a “perfect week” after they won 2-0 at Aston Villa on Sunday to supplant Manchester City at the Premier League summit.
Arsenal reached the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday by winning 3-0 at Olympiakos, Olivier Giroud scoring all three goals, and the Frenchman set the London side on their way against Villa with an early penalty.
Zaria Clash: Killing of Shiite members by Army, dangerous – Fani-Kayode
Erstwhile Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has condemned the alleged killings of some members of Islamic Movement of Nigeria, during a clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the sect in Zaria, Kaduna State, on Saturday.
Buhari extols Nigeria’s Under-23 African champions
President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed Nigeria’s Under-23 team for defeating Algeria in the finals of the Under-23 Africa Nations championship on Saturday.
Kogi Gov-elect hails victorious Dream Team
Kogi State Governor-Elect, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has paid tribute to the victorious U-23 Men Football Team of Nigeria for becoming the current African Champions. The Dream Team defeated Algeria by two goals to one in the championship held in Senegal.
Nigerian xenophobic victim in South Africa cries out for help
Lucky Ndudi, a Nigerian whose automobile workshop was attacked in the xenophobic attacks in South Africa eight months ago, on Sunday appealed to the Federal Government to assist victims of the incident.
EFCC docks Dasuki, Yuguda, others on fresh charges Monday
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has concluded plans to dock the embattled former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki, retd, before an Abuja High Court Monday on fresh charges bordering on alleged illegal diversion of public funds.
