Buhari Understanding the nature of corruption in Nigeria
There is no doubt that corruption has remained a central defining theme of the Buhari administration since its inception in May of 2015. President Buhari, prior to his inauguration as President, once stated, “So the point I want to make here is that the problem of Nigeria is not ethnic or religious, it is corruption…..we should try to kill corruption before corruption kills Nigeria…..corruption is fast becoming a culture and to try to caution people is not an easy task but it must be done.”
After beating cancer, U S Olympian eyes Rio gold
From Jillion Potter’s standpoint, 2014 was a great year. She got to play in a rugby World Cup. She traveled to Alaska and Paris. She and her wife, Carol Fabrizio, made a home in Denver. They got a puppy. Life happened. So did cancer.
NGE confirms Funke Egbemode as President
The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) on Friday confirmed Mrs Funke Egbemode as its new President.
EFCC arrests 3 FAAN officials for N100m fraud
The EFCC has arrested a level six accounts officer at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Christy Olabode, for an alleged fraud of N100 million.
Indonesia deepens trade tie in Nigeria with 7 coys
The recently organised business forum between Nigeria and Indonesia was a wake up call for interested Nigerians who are looking for a business opportunity.
Victory Over Japan: Okocha, Kanu salute Siasia
Former Super Eagles captains, Austine Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu have hailed Coach Samson Siasia on Nigeria’s 5-4 win over Japan in the Rio Olympic Games Men’s football match yesterday.
NFF to unveil Rohr as Eagles coach
The long wait is almost over in the search for a foreign coach for the Super Eagles as the Nigeria Football Federation will tomorrow unveil a former Gabon and Burkina Faso coach, German Gernot Rohr as the technical adviser of the national team.
Ikimi lacks electoral value, says Oshiomhole
Governor Adams Oshiomhole says a former Minister of Foreign Affairs and PDP member, Chief Tom Ikimi, lacks electoral value because he does not connect people of his community.
Surrender your weapons, Gen Biu warns militants, criminals
Towards achieving peace in the Niger Delta communities, Commander of 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Calabar, Brigadier General Bulama Biu, has appealed to militant groups and other criminals in his state of responsibility, Cross River, to redirect their energies towards peace building and take advantage of the Federal Government’s gesture for meaningful dialogue.
Muslims win Mike Okonkwo’s national essay competition
Miss Fadilah Saliu-Ahmed of Zamani College, Kaduna has been announced as the winner of the 13th Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for Secondary School Students.
Tompolo awards scholarships to seven first class students
THE Tompolo Foundation yesterday awarded scholarships to seven Gbaramatu indigenes who bagged first class Degrees from the Benson Idahosa, Edo State in furtherance of their Education anywhere in the world.
