NFF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT: NFF scores again as CAF appoints Ubah into AFCON organizing body
The impressive number of Nigerians appointed into important positions in world football since the emergence of NFF President Amaju Pinnick as CAF Executive Committee member 14 months ago increased by one on Monday, after the Emergency Committee of the Confederation of African Football appointed the proprietor of leading Nigeria Professional Football League club, FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Chief (Dr) Patrick...
Another big saga in Nollywood
According to our reliable source in London, actress Rita Nzelu’s 14 year old marriage has crashed. According to our source, things are not really beautiful for the stunning actress, as she hopes to get her groove back. We have been trying to get across to her but still not yet successful. The crash came as a result of rumours of...
Another lie from Lai Mohammed
Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, has said Boko Haram insurgents strolled into Abuja at will, attacking critical infrastructures, under the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan. He said this while revealing why the current administration said it has defeated Boko Haram. Speaking with journalists after a media tour in the United States, US, Mohammed said under Jonathan, the insurgents...
Anambra govt takes new measure on Iwene-Tansi’s tomb
Anambra State government has marked the tomb of Blessed Father Cyprian Iwene-Tansi’s in Aguleri as a religious site that would be developed into a major tourist attraction in the state. Mrs Sally Mbanefo, Commissioner for Indigenous Art Works, Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism in Anambra has said the government was determined to make the tourism industry a revenue spinner for...
Saraki speaks volume against Buhari
Senate President Bukola Saraki, during his visit to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp in Kwara State, to condole with them over the death of a female corps member…yesterday Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday explained that Nigerian youths have capacity to match their counterparts in the world. He spoke at the orientation camp of the National Youth Service...
Buhari corruption fight is a scam
Most times, the public wants to see maximum punishment handed out to those convicted of serious financial crimes, without taking note of what the law prohibiting such offences provide. As a result, they criticize the judiciary and accused it of abetting corruption by giving light punishments to high profile offenders. But in this interview with GODWIN DUNIA, a senior...
The truth about Kogi attack
Ali Janga Reinstated As Kogi Police Commissioner. PHOTO: THECABLE An early morning attack by unknown gunmen yesterday resulted in the death of five persons and burning of 15 houses as well as unspecified number of vehicles and motorcycles at Kpanche village in Bassa council area of Kogi State.The Commissioner of Police, Ali Janga, who confirmed the incident in Lokoja, added...
Three masquerades arrested, 42 injured, 20 vehicles damaged as Adoration worshippers clash
Three masquerades and one person have been arrested by the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Anambra State police command, attached to Neni Police Division, Anaocha Local Government Area, following a violent clash, which erupted between some Christians and Uke indigenes during the Uzo-Iyi festival of the town held at the weekend. It was gathered also that over 20...
Possession of pepper spray an offence says Nigerian police
The Nigerian police on Tuesday said that the possession of pepper spray is an offence. An Assistant Commissioner of Police and the head of Nigerian Plice’s Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU), Abayomi Shogunle, said this while replying to a tweet. A Nigerian twitter user Dolapo Pizzu (@DolapoPizzu) tweeted that she was arrested for being in possession of a pepper spray by...
I’m bothered about security, economy, not 2019 elections, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari (left) with the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, at 10 Downing Street, London yesterday. President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said that he is more concerned with tackling the myriad of security and economic challenges in Nigeria than preoccupy himself with the forthcoming 2019 election. President Buhari’s position resonated as he held bilateral talks on his administration’s three-pronged focus with...