Kudirat Abiola: Arewa youths warn against interference in Al-Mustapha’s retrial
The final verdict would put the minds of all parties involved at rest for them to move on, having seen that justice has been done properly
New year, old mind set
It is time we tried a truly federal form of government and see whether the agitations for ethnic self- expression would decrease
AFCON 2017: Morocco battle back to beat Togo at Cup of Nations
Herve Renard’s Morocco came roaring back from behind to beat Togo 3-1 in Oyem on Friday and breathe life into their Africa Cup of Nations bid.
Gambia: Jammeh steps down
President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow has confirmed that defeated president Yayah Jammeh has stepped down.
Pastor sleeps with my wife, says Dilkon, ex-Reps member
Mr Leonard Dilkon, a former member of the House of Representatives, has accused his divorce-seeking wife of sleeping with her pastor and blamed him for the crisis in his marriage.
Army, Premium Times Impasse: FCT Police Command Sues for Peace
The FCT Police Command has urged the management of the Premium Times and the Nigerian Army to resolve and settle their dispute peacefully.
Gambia’s Jammeh in 11th-hour talks over handover crisis
Regional leaders held 11th-hour talks with Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh to persuade him to hand over power peacefully Friday, as troops from five African nations stood by ready to intervene failing a negotiated deal.
Verification: Is PTAD playing politics with pensioners’ income?
It is most disheartening when government spends public funds on frivolities amidst one of the toughest economic downturns Nigeria has ever witnessed. The proposed verification of Nigerian pensioners in the Diaspora by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) falls into this category.
Police shoot teargas at IPOB members on solidarity march for Trump
Business activities were on Friday disrupted at Artillery area of Port Harcourt following the solidarity march by members of the Indigenuous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Pope Francis calls on Trump to help poor and outcasts
Pope Francis congratulated US President Donald Trump on his inauguration Friday, urging the new president to keep fighting for the poor at a time of “grave humanitarian crises.”
Gambia: Army chief backs Barrow, says will welcome them with flowers, make them a cup of tea
Gambia’s army chief General, Ousman Badjie said he recognized new President Adama Barrow as the new commander-and-chief and would not fight a regional force poised to depose Yahya Jammeh.
Full text of Donald Trump’s inaugural address
Today’s ceremony, however, has very special meaning. Because today we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another, or from one party to another — but we are transferring power from Washington, DC and giving it back to you, the American people.
AFCON 2017: Cote d’ivoire hit back to hold DR Congo
Defending champions the Ivory Coast had to come from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo Friday in a lively Africa Cup of Nations clash.
Gambia: President Barrow confirms Jammeh’s acceptance to step down
Gambian President, Adama Barrow has confirmed that former and embattled President, Yahaya Jammeh has agreed to step down. In a tweet some minutes ago, President Barrow, wrote, “I would like to inform you that Yahya Jammeh has agreed to step down. He is scheduled to depart Gambia today. #NewGambia.”
Breaking: Jammeh writes acceptance speech to cede power to new Gambian President, Barrow
Embattled Gambian out-gone President,Yahaya Jammeh is reportedly, currently writing an acceptance speech wherein he would agree to cede power and officially recognize Adama Barrow as his successor.
Linda Ikeji’s sister, Laura ties the knot with Ogbonna Kanu
Laura Ikeji, younger sister of popular blogger, Linda got married on Thursday to Ogbonna Kanu, who is the younger brother of Nigerian football legend, Nwakwo Kanu.
