Tinubu replies Obanikoro: 'You and PDP are the ones helping Boko Haram' Posted: 02 Jul 2014 08:28 PM PDT National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accused Minister of State for Defence Musiliu Obanikoro and the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) of aiding Boko... |
'Boko Haram mess was created by Tinubu's friends' - Obanikoro Posted: 02 Jul 2014 08:28 PM PDT Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro today tweeted that the Boko Haram mess we are dealing with today was created by friends of former Lagos state Governor and leader of the APC, Bola... |
Arisekola-Alao’s widow dies in car crash Posted: 02 Jul 2014 08:29 PM PDT Exactly two weeks after the death of Aare Musulumi of Yoruba land, Abdul-Azeez Arisekola-Alao, one of his widows, Jelilat, died in an auto-crash at Eyenkorin, near Ilorin, Kwara State on Tuesday... |
The beginning of the end of the Bola Tinubu dynasty - Femi Aribisala Posted: 02 Jul 2014 08:31 PM PDT King Nebuchadnezzar gloried in his kingdom and declared: "Is this not magnificent Babylon, which I have built as a royal capital by my mighty power and for my glorious majesty?" (Daniel 4:30). While... |
Security agents move suspected mastermind of the kidnap of Chibok girls to Abuja Posted: 02 Jul 2014 08:30 PM PDT Security agencies have moved a suspected Boko Haram leader, Babuji Ya'ari, who was alleged to be one of the masterminds of the kidnap of female pupils from Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno... |
New auto policy won’t increase cost of vehicles — FG Posted: 02 Jul 2014 08:32 PM PDT The Federal Government yesterday said contrary to reports, the new vehicle import tariff which commenced on July 1, did not impose a flat tariff of 70 per cent duty on all imported used cars, saying... |
Women abduct nine-year-old girl, sell her for N650,000 Posted: 02 Jul 2014 08:19 PM PDT The Lagos StatePolice Command has arrested four women for allegedly abducting and selling a nine-year-old girl, identified simply as Blessing, for N650,000. The women are Fausat Ogidan, Abibat... |
Fani-Kayode’s return to his vomit, repudiate everything he said he stood for – APC Posted: 02 Jul 2014 07:54 PM PDT The All Progressives Congress (APC) has insisted that Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode not only lied but distorted facts to reach a prepossessed conclusion on the party's comments concerning the proscription of... |
Foreign coaches scramble for Super Eagles job Posted: 02 Jul 2014 07:49 PM PDT The scramble for who takes over the position of Super Eagles coach has started after France kicked Eagles out of the Brazil World Cup. Keshi had delivered a valedictory speech to his players at the... |
Pro-Jonathan volunteers step up 2015 campaign in Abuja Posted: 02 Jul 2014 07:45 PM PDT Some customised vehicles and giant electronic billboards mounted on wheels appeared yesterday in a strategic part of Abuja – the seat of power. Engraved on the boards are President Goodluck... |
Nigeria’s break-up less likely - Wole Soyinka Posted: 02 Jul 2014 07:32 PM PDT Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has said that Nigeria is suffering greater carnage at the hands of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, than it did during the country's 30-month civil war. Soyinka,... |
PICTURES: D'banj hangs out with world billionaires Posted: 02 Jul 2014 08:30 PM PDT D'banj pictured above with arguably the richest men in the world, Bill Gates at an event in Monaco, France He also met one of the richest men in Africa, Sudanese-born billionaire, Mo Ibrahim and... |
Police detain Emir’s son over bomb scare in Kano Posted: 02 Jul 2014 12:11 PM PDT The police in Kano have detained a middle age man believed to be the son of Emir of Ringmer over a bomb scare that triggers pandemonium at Sa"adatu Rimi College of Education located on the busy Kano... |
Senate confirms Shekarau, Adeyeye, others as ministers Posted: 02 Jul 2014 12:13 PM PDT The Senate on Wednesday afternoon confirmed former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, as a minister. Mr. Shekarau was confirmed alongside others nominated by President Goodluck Jonathan. The... |
Algerian team return to hero’s welcome Posted: 02 Jul 2014 12:46 PM PDT Algeria's World Cup team returned home to a hero's welcome on Wednesday after their historic progress to the knockout stages was ended by Germany in extra-time. As they got off the plane, the... |
We should not be suprised if Boko Haram are here - South Africa Posted: 02 Jul 2014 12:31 PM PDT South Africans should not be surprised if Boko Haram splinter groups are operating in the country, Deputy International Relations Minister Luwellyn Landers said on Wednesday. While there was no... |
Don’t politicise census, Aliyu tells Nigerians Posted: 02 Jul 2014 12:03 PM PDT The Chairman, Northern Governors Forum and Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, has warned Nigerians against politicisation of the census saying that previous head counts failed to achieve the... |
Keshi says resignation not yet formal Posted: 02 Jul 2014 11:50 AM PDT Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said Tuesday that he was "shocked" by reports that he has resigned after his side's World Cup defeat. Keshi, whose side lost to France in the last 16, insisted that... |
Olu Of Ikeja Dies, markets shut down Posted: 02 Jul 2014 11:44 AM PDT The Olu of Ikeja Kingdom, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, Oba Rauf Adeniyi Aremu Matemi, is dead. He was said to have died in his palace Tuesday after a brief illness. All businesses and shops at Ikeja... |
Aguleri forest to host 11th season of Gulder Ultimate Search Posted: 02 Jul 2014 11:38 AM PDT This year's edition of the Gulder Ultimate Search will be held at the Aguleri forest in Anambra State between September 19 and October 16. At a press conference, Tuesday, the Nigerian Breweries,... |
GOOD OR BAD?: Nigeria and the politics of rice sharing Posted: 02 Jul 2014 11:51 AM PDT Nigerian elections and the concept of rice sharing ahead of elections is not a new development in our society, but it is becoming even more popular as we approach... |
State creation tears confab apart Posted: 02 Jul 2014 10:11 AM PDT The clamour for state creation pitched delegates against one another at the national conference on Wednesday. Some delegates claimed that it was wrong for the Committee on Political Restructuring... |
Plane Crashes into Buildings in Kenya Killing all Four on Board Posted: 02 Jul 2014 09:49 AM PDT A cargo plane has crashed into commercial buildings in Kenyan capital Nairobi, killing all four people on board. Authorities believe there are no survivors. "It is not clear what caused the crash... |
Osun election will be better than Ekiti – Jega Posted: 02 Jul 2014 09:45 AM PDT Despite widespread applause for the recent Ekiti State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is working hard to make the upcoming Osun State governorship... |
West African nations in crisis talks as Ebola spreads Posted: 02 Jul 2014 09:36 AM PDT Health ministers from across western Africa gathered on Wednesday to plan "drastic action" against the world's deadliest-ever Ebola epidemic as dozens of new cases continued to emerge. There have... |
Police arrest suspected teenage terrorist in UK Posted: 02 Jul 2014 09:21 AM PDT An 18-year-old from Cardiff arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences may be linked with Jihadists who appeared in an apparent recruitment video in Syria. The man, from Grangetown, was arrested... |
Soldiers kill RCCG pastor, injure 2 others in Delta Posted: 02 Jul 2014 09:06 AM PDT Soldiers have shot dead a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and injured about three others at the quiet Opuraja community in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State. The pastor said... |
FAAN to close Abuja airport runway for three days Posted: 02 Jul 2014 09:03 AM PDT The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has announced that the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja will be closed for three days beginning from Saturday. The Coordinating... |
Edo lawmakers impeach deputy speaker Posted: 02 Jul 2014 08:54 AM PDT As the crisis in the Edo State House of Assembly lingers, the House on Wednesday impeached the Deputy Speaker, Festus Ebea, on allegations of misconduct and misdemeanor. The 15 lawmakers,... |
Indian lawmaker apologises over rape threat Posted: 02 Jul 2014 10:01 AM PDT An Indian MP who threatened to kill opposition workers and have women raped has apologised, saying it was a "gross error of judgement". Trinamool Congress party MP Tapas Pal said he had "no... |
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