Abia Assembly’s intervention over border clashes: NEMA visits warring community
Following the intervention of the Abia State House of Assembly, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has visited Isu clan in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State, which has been enmeshed in border crises with the people of Utuma in neighbouring Cross River State leaving many in need of relief materials from the Agency.
Road crashes: Ashafa raises alarm over distracted driving by motorists
Tasks FG, stakeholders on promotion of safety policies By Olasunkanmi Akoni Worried by the rising cases of road accidents as shown by various researches in recent time, the immediate past Chairman of the Senate Committee on Land Transport, Senator Gbenga Ashafa has raised alarm over the issue of distracted driving as a growing cause of […]
Lovemaking, not sex!!
One good fallout of the Busola/Fatoyinbo saga is the various discourse about sex and sexuality and the many issues surrounding it.
Boxing: I want to be world champion – Agbaje
Nigeria’s rising boxing star, Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje is a man in a hurry. At least his ring craft and the he speaks show how badly he wants to have a shot at the world title, in no distant future. At the last GOTv Boxing Night 19 last Sunday, the 23 year old pugilist outclassed the more experienced former ABU featherweight champion, Waidi “Skoro” Usman by unanimous decision.
Para-Athletics: I fell sick after I was dropped for someone I beat during trials – Ifeanyi Christian
Physically challenged athlete, Ifeanyi Christian who returned from Tunisia with three gold medals is on top of the world after proving once again that he is one of the best para-athletes in the world.
Magu bemoans difficulties repatriating Nigeria’s stolen funds
The acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has lamented the difficulties being experienced in the repatriation of stolen assets traced to foreign countries.
Oyakhilome and spousal roles
It is not often I read long WhatsApp messages, or watch long videos on WhatsApp. But I have watched a 17-minutes-25-seconds video by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome three times. It dwelt on the roles of/relationship between husband and wife. In a liberal world, dotted by talks on gender equality, equity, mainstreaming, roles reversal, etc., many will consider his views retrogressive and archaic. But with the alarming rate at which marriages are collapsing, Oyakhilome’s marriage being no exception, you have to listen to him even if you do not share his views. Some of these marriages collapsed due to the embrace of some new paradigms, hook, line and sinker by women.
Oluwo writes open letter to President Buhari on insecurity in Nigeria
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, in a rare gesture, has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on the perennial security challenges in Nigeria. In his letter, Oluwo, recommended short and long term solutions to tackle the menace, stressing the need for peace and unity over any kind of knee-jerk decision. ALSO […]
Maritime security: NN records 13.05 % reduction in petroleum smuggling
Despite several capability gaps of the Nigerian Navy, in the discharge of its statutory roles in Nigeria’s maritime environment, which includes inadequate platforms, difficult operating terrain, weak legislative regimes and inadequate funding among others, it has been able to contain major security challenges in the nation’s maritime domain.
Multi-million projects to northern states meant to promote unity, NNPC explains
The President/Founder of Belemaoil Producing Ltd. (BPL) Mr. Jack-Rich Tein, Jr., has explained that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation/BPL Joint Venture delivered projects to communities in the Northern part of the country in the interest of the unity of the country.
Assign returnee ministers to former ministries, Princewill urges Buhari
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC and coordinator of its campaign in Rivers state, Prince Tonye Princewill has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to assign returned ministers to their former ministries to ensur
The America Visa Ban: Some children, their uncle and candy control
The United States has placed a candy ban on some Nigerian officials. Atiku Abubakar took to twitter to celebrate: One child jubilating that an uncle has denied other children candy.
EDO ASSEMBLY CRISIS: Obaseki unwavering as House of Reps ultimatum runs out
THE one –week cut-off date the House of Representatives gave Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to issue a fresh proclamation of the Edo State House of Assembly, following protest by 14 members-elect, who relocated from the state after hired thugs attacked them at a hotel in Benin City, the state capital, expired, Wednesday, with the governor remaining immovable.
How FG empowers foreign airlines to run local carriers out of business — Senate
The Senate has lamented that the Federal Government is empowering foreign airlines by granting them multiple entry points which will run indigenous carriers out of business.
El- Zakzaky, Dasuki, others being detained in public interest – Malami
IMMEDIATE Past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, yesterday gave an insight into why the Muhammadu Buhari led government will continue to detain some high profile and politically exposed individuals in its custody despite court rulings asking them to be released on bail.
How I strangled my landlord – Suspect
A 38-year-old man, Daniel Isaac who was arrested by the Police in Lagos, yesterday, gave gory account of how he strangled his landlord at Ijegun area of the state.
