2019: North plots against Buhari
As the debate on whether or not President Muhammadu Buhari should seek re-election in 2019 continues, indications have emerged that some northern political heavyweights are plotting to stop him by all legitimate means. Although the All Progressives Congress, APC, led by Chief John Odigie Oyegun and the governors elected on the platform of the party appear disposed towards giving him the...
Rumpus in Abia community over murder of 60-yr-old farmer
The gruesome murder of a 60-year-old man, Chief Chikezie Okeigwe, in his orchard has thrown the natives of Amankalu Alayi, a sleepy community in Bende Local Government Area, Abia State into confusion and created tension in the area. Life is no longer at ease, and the people are on tenterhooks. Sunday, September 17, 2017, got etched on the mind of the...
I have found good new players –Rohr
Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr has praised the performance of the fringe players he played yesterday in Constantine when Nigeria were forced to a 1-1 draw by Argentina. Rohr praised the attitude of the players who were minutes away from clinching a win before a controversial penalty helped Algeria draw level late into the game. The performance of the players has convinced Rohr...
Britain ends courtroom tradition of wigs and gowns in court
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s lawyers and judges are to break with centuries-old tradition and cease wearing white horse-hair wigs in non-criminal cases, the head of the country’s judiciary announced on Thursday.The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, said new dress rules would mean the wigs, which British legal professionals have worn since the 17th century, would not...
Showdown in Port Harcourt: Amaechi’s security aides attack Wike’s convoy
Gov’s escort rider knocked down, policemen in pilot car attacked …Wike’s men were the aggressors –Minister’s media office There was an showdown yesterday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, between Governor Nyesom Wike and the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, with both men accusing each other of attempted assassination, as their security details clashed. A statement from the Government House, Port Harcourt, which gave...
$25B NNPC Contract: Why probe is yet to take off one month after
NNPC tower • Plot To Remove Kachikwu Thickens • Cabal In Presidency Pitch Tent With Baru • Group Decries Moves To Humiliate Kachikwu Thirty-eight days after the Senate resolved to investigate the alleged abuse of due process in the award of contracts worth $25b by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the investigation is yet to commence in earnest. The only meeting held by...
Buhari approves N6b for Maritime University take-off
President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sum of N6b for the effective takeoff of the Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State. The amount comprise N3b added to the initial N2b earlier announced for the university, which has commenced operations, while N1b is for staff recruitment, even as applications have been invited for academic staff. The grant is included in the 2018...
Dogara urges Christian to practice forgiveness, unity
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara The Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said the biggest problem confronting the churches includes disobedience, lack of forgiveness and unity, calling for the need among Christians to identify and tackle the problems. He said: “If churches in Nigeria are united, over 90 per cent of problems we faced will be addressed. God has a...
Don’t waste money on minor things Osinbajo tells development banks
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, has told Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of African Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to direct their energies on how best to eradicate poverty as well as improve financial inclusion for the continent’s citizens. He further said it is better for the development banks to prioritise the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) so...
Nigeria to experience new dawn- Bonnke
Mrs. Annie Bonnke (left), Evang. Reinhard Bonnke, praying for his successor, Daniel Kolenda, yesterday, during the Fire Conference. PHOTO: ISAAC TAIWO The Founder, Christ for All Nations (CFaN), Reinhard Bonnke said Nigeria will soon experience a realm of supernatural and dispensation of new things, as God will specially visit the country. And the visitation from God will transcend to the...