When politicians insult Muslims … by Obama

When politicians insult Muslims … by Obama

President Barack Obama told Americans nervous about terror and a changing economy that they should not fear the future, in a farewell State of the Union address Tuesday that drew sharp contrast with Republicans.
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Confusion, as Budget 2016 document vanishes

Confusion, as Budget 2016 document vanishes

A web of conspiracy was, yesterday, being woven around the circumstances that led to the disappearance from the Senate, of hard and soft copies of the 2016 Appropriation Bill presented to the National Assembly last December.

Ohanaeze calls on EFCC to arrest Nwobodo

Ohanaeze calls on EFCC to arrest Nwobodo

Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to arrest the former governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo over his involvement in the controversial $2 billion arms procurement fund.

20 houses razed, village head missing as hoodlums invade A-Ibom community

20 houses razed, village head missing as hoodlums invade A-Ibom community

IKOT ABASI—NO fewer than 20 houses were razed and the village head of Ikot Akpan Udo, Ukpum Ette Clan in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Ete-Idung Oscar Abel declared missing, following yesterday’s attack on the community by youths suspected to have come from Amazaba community in Eastern Obolo Local Government Area.

Lagos, Ondo confirm cases of LASSA fever deaths

Lagos, Ondo confirm cases of LASSA fever deaths

The Lagos State Government is investigating suspected Lassa Fever cases reported by the Mainland Hospital, Yaba and General Hospital, Mushin, following the death of three women that exhibited symptoms similar to Lassa virus infection.

AKWA IBOM Gov War: PDP defending Zoning

AKWA IBOM Gov War: PDP defending Zoning

It was an assemblage of some of the state’s most leading men and women faced with the collective threat of losing what they claim is the mandate they supposedly gave to Governor Udom Emmanuel and the Eket Senatorial District

Transportation of MRAPs to Nigeria at $11m  untrue —Defence Minister

Transportation of MRAPs to Nigeria at $11m untrue —Defence Minister

LAGOS— Minister of Defence, Muhammad Dan-Ali, yesterday described as untrue, reports that the 24 Mine Resistant Armour Protected Vehicles, MRAP,s donated by the United States of America to help Nigeria in the fight against insurgency cost the receiving country $11 million to transport here.

Police link Baro, Odibu to attack on Delta Shoprite

Police link Baro, Odibu to attack on Delta Shoprite

THE controversy surrounding the attack and looting of Delta Shopping Mall (Shoprite) on January 8, 2016, has taken a new turn, following a police report linking the suspended Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Area, Mr Henry Baro and Chairman of Effurun Central Motor Park, Mr Napoleon Odibu, to the incident.

AKWA IBOM Gov War: APC: Praying, poaching

AKWA IBOM Gov War: APC: Praying, poaching

It was the first public gathering and appearance of the APC leaders in Akwa Ibom State since the Appeal Court judgment of last December nullifying the election of the PDP governor of the state, Governor Udom Emmanuel.

‘How Nigeria can leverage on ICT’

‘How Nigeria can leverage on ICT’

SOUTH Korea based artificial intelligence researcher, Ms. Mira Kwak has said that Nigeria has the capacity to become a leading country in Information and Communication Technology. Kwak said this at the premiere edition of the Nigeria ICT fest held in Lagos recently.

Rule of Law as refuge

Rule of Law as refuge

I WELCOME the controversy over President Buhari’sexplanation ofthe re-arrest and continued detention ofColonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd), President Jonathan’s political ATM-machinewho went by the formal title of National Security adviser. If nothing else, it offers us the opportunity to ensure that the hallowed concept of rule of law will not become the refuge of scoundrels, of treasury looters whose kleptomania has the nation reeling from the mortal blows of grinding poverty, gross underdevelopment and threats to its corporate integrity. The president raised hackles when he said that Dasuki and Nnamdi Kanu (leader of the separatist Indigenous People of Biafra)have not been released,despite subsisting courts orders granting them bail, because given “the kinds of atrocities” they have “committed against the country, if they are given the opportunity, they will jump bail.

Oshiomhole voted 10% of state budget to Gov’s Office —Edo PDP

Oshiomhole voted 10% of state budget to Gov’s Office —Edo PDP

EDO State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the state’s 2016 budget as a budget of misappropriation, saying that the state governor, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, appropriated N10.65 billion, representing 9.6 per cent of the total budget of N111.50 billion to his office as against the N35 million allocated to the office of his deputy.

Mother and daughter won’t leave me alone

Mother and daughter won’t leave me alone

Believe it or not, I am a virgin at the age of25. My problem now is that my boss and her daughter are both trying to get me into bed. After I finished at the Law School, my mum arranged for me to work in her friend’s chambers to gain experience.