Security: Anambra stands out as one of the best states in Nigeria – Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar

Security: Anambra stands out as one of the best states in Nigeria – Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar

A former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Saturday in Awka commended Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra for his efforts in ensuring improved security in the state. Abubakar made the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit to the governor, noting that Anambra stood out as one of the best states in the country in the area of security of lives and property of residents.
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We’ll recover, reconstruct, rehabilitate North-East – VP Osinbajo

We’ll recover, reconstruct, rehabilitate North-East – VP Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has restated the Federal Government’s commitment toward sustainable reconstruction, rehabilitation and recovery of the North-East region. Osinbajo spoke at the World Humanitarian Day with the theme ” One Humanity” organised by National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) at International Conference Centre, Abuja on Friday.

The  woman, Aisha Wakil, Boko Haram calls mummy is Igbo

The woman, Aisha Wakil, Boko Haram calls mummy is Igbo

Barrister Aisha Wakil who was declared wanted by the Nigerian military authorities last Sunday was until recent largely unknown. Almost always totally veiled, her identity has been as inscrutable as the tale about her origins. Popular folklore is that the woman activist, who was born into an Igbo Christian family converted to Islam during her time at the University of Maiduguri where she studied law.

American artistes are afraid of working with me – Don Jazzy

American artistes are afraid of working with me – Don Jazzy

Supreme Mavin Dynasty (SMD) boss, Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy opened a can of worms when he lashed out at American artistes in an interview with TheCable, that they are scared of working with him. According to him, most American artistes usually chicken out of working with him because they do not have the guts to stand up to the quality of what he dishes out.

Man wants Police to apologise for accusing his wife of killing their children

Man wants Police to apologise for accusing his wife of killing their children

The father of six siblings who died in Ekwulumili, Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State, about a forth night ago, Apostle Chuks Oramalu of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, yesterday asked the Anambra state Police Command to apologize to his wife for wrongly accusing her of cooking the alleged poisoned rice and beans that claimed the lives of his children.

So far, Buhari has not disappointed us- Obasanjo

So far, Buhari has not disappointed us- Obasanjo

In spite of heavy criticisms of the All Progressives Congress, APC, led administration by many Nigerians, former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday, gave President Muhammadu Buhari a pass mark saying “so far, Buhari has not disappointed us”.

We must plan for Tokyo 2020 – Dalung

We must plan for Tokyo 2020 – Dalung

Nigerian athletes have been promised better preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with Team Nigeria yet to register its name on the medals table after Day 15 of the 2016 Olympic Games.

Dog named Buhari: Northerners in my community ganged up, killed my dog

Dog named Buhari: Northerners in my community ganged up, killed my dog

I named it Buhari because I found out that the dog is strong. After buying the dog, I named it Bully because of the way it behaved. I decided to change it to Buhari because Buhari, being a military man, the same time, coming back for the second time as a civilian President, he stands on his word.

That is how my dog stands on his actions. So, I love the name so much and as such decided to give it to my dog. I was very surprised how a foreigner who lives around here came and said his father’s name was Alhaji Buhari. I have no business with and he went ahead to tell the police. They came to me that night and I was arrested.

I will never pay for international  collaborations – Olamide

I will never pay for international collaborations – Olamide

Self-acclaimed king of the streets, Olamide Adedeji, aka ‘Olamide’ has told his fans not to expect seeing him in an international collaboration anytime soon, because he is not willing and will never pay for an international collaboration.

Quadri, Toriola to get reward from FROT group

Quadri, Toriola to get reward from FROT group

True to his promise, the owner of FROT Group, Frank Momoh will today in Lagos host some members of Team Nigeria to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.“Specifically, Momoh, a sports philanthropist, will use the occasion to redeem his financial pledges to two Nigerian table tennis stars, Aruna Quadri and Segun Toriola for their achievement at the Rio Olympics.“

Bakere visits Buhari; says  APC change not chain, pain is part of gain

Bakere visits Buhari; says APC change not chain, pain is part of gain

Following the harsh economic realities in the land, an outspoken Lagos based Christain preacher, Pastor Tunde Bakere of Later Rain Assembly has appealed to all Nigerians to exercise patience with President Muhammadu Buhari led administration, saying the hard times would be over soon.

Siasia: We won’t return to Nigeria without bronze

Siasia: We won’t return to Nigeria without bronze

As Nigeria confront Honduras in the Rio Olympics bronze medal match today in Belo Horizonte, Coach Samson Siasia has said his team would not return to their country without the bronze medal.

Buhari must probe govt’s N2.5bn for Olympics

Buhari must probe govt’s N2.5bn for Olympics

Host country, as it is the practice, took care of the accommodation and feeding of all athletes and accredited officials at the Rio Olympic Games that will end tomorrow in Brazil. Brazil also took care of the transportation of all the athletes from the Games Village to different venues and back. Organisers flew all teams that their venues were outside Rio, like the soccer teams.

A dog named Buhari and a hippo named patience

A dog named Buhari and a hippo named patience

I never believed that true life is stranger than fiction until I read the case of Joe Fortemose Chinakwe, the young man who named his dog after his hero, Buhari, only to be arrested and detained by the Nigerian Police on the excuse that his actions were likely to breach the prevailing peace in his community of Sango-Ota, Ogun State.