‘We will field Robert Mugabe’s corpse for election’
It was reportedly alleged on Friday by the BBC news.com that Mrs. Grace Mugabe was giving a speech at a campaign rally as she continues to position herself as her husband’s potential successor as leader.
Many feared dead as Boko Haram engages army in battle
SCORES FEARED DEAD AS BOKO HARAM ATTEMPTED TO INFILTRATE MAIDUGURI BY NDAHI MARAMA, MAIDUGURI Dozens of boko haram members including innocent civilians were feared dead in a crossfire that ensued between military troops and terrorists, most of whom were suicide bombers who attempted to infiltrate Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. Sources have said. The multiple […]
Deji of Akureland: Another Oba fighting chieftaincy battles
WHY is the traditional ruler of Akure, the Deji, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, fighting many battles at the same time? This is the question that is begging for answers across the state. Many are of the view that the Oba may be biting more than he can chew while others believed that recalcitrant subjects needed to be whip to line in the interest of peace in the community. Oba Aladelusi according to some traditional chiefs needed to stamp his authority to avoid being seen as a toothless bulldog who can only bark but can’t bite.
Broos, Siasia apply for Bafana Bafana job
Former Super Eagles’ coach Samson Siasia has applied for the plum job of the South Africa senior national football team, the Bafana Bafana. Siasia is one of over 60 applicants seeking to get the job of the team. Cameroon’s Belgian coach Hugo Broos who led the Indomitable Lions to victory about 11 days ago at […]
Seizure of Ekiti fund: It’s an attempt by APC to undermine Fayose’s govt – PDP
The Federal Government said, yesterday, it stopped paying Ekiti State funds from the Budget Support Facility, BSF, because the state failed to meet the requirements it set for the programme in alliance with governors of the 36 states of the federation.
Luxury bus plunges into Owode river in Ikorodu
A fully-loaded luxury bus plunged into owode river on Owode/Ikorodu road. Three person were feared dead, many rescued from the Owode river. The luxury bus said to be coming from the South east. More details soon
MAKARFI VS SHERIFF: PDP chieftains converge on Port-Harcourt for make or mar judgment
By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor Leading chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP last night converged on Port-Harcourt, Rivers State for the crucial Court of Appeal decision on the legitimacy of the two major factions of the party. The Court of Appeal judgment according to major stakeholders would determine the fate of the PDP as […]
We’ve invested N40bn in education sector —Bayelsa Commissioner
The Bayelsa State Government has said it invested N40 billion on infrastructure and other facilities in the education sector.
Two robbers burnt to death in Calabar
Two unidentified arrested armed robbers were burnt to death yesterday by residents of Nyong Edem Street off White House, Calabar, as operatives of the state Police Command were able to arrest five members of the notorious robbers terrorising the residents of Calabar South.
Presidential panel rescues 130 households of IDPs from evictions
The Presidential Committee on North-East Initiatives, PCNI, and Victim Support Fund, VSF, have rescued 130 households comprising 1,500 of internally displaced persons, IDPs, from “evictions and starvation,” as they are being relocated to Shuwari Medinatu resettlement camp in Old Maiduguri of Borno State.
Reps move to establish agencies to manage 187trn gas reserves
IN a move apparently designed to manage Nigeria’s 187 trillion Standard Cubic feet gas reserves, the House of Representatives Committee on Gas, yesterday, started a public hearing on two bills that would enhance gas management and attract foreign investors into Nigeria.
