There was a rowdy session in the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday as members of the Peoples Democratic Party caucus walked out of the chamber during the plenary after a Senator representing Ondo South, Sentor Yele Omogunwa, defected to the ruling… Read More ›
Month: November 2016
Pique Leads Barcelona Into Fresh Clasico Battle
Among the stalwarts of Barcelona’s near decade of dominance of Spanish football there is no one that stokes the ire of Real Madrid like Gerard Pique.
Ex-Minister Ogunlewe Accused Of Corruption Resigns As FUNAAB’s Pro-chancellor
A former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, recently arraigned before the Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta on 18 counts, bordering on conspiracy, stealing, obtaining money by false pretences and abuse of office, has resigned his appointment as the Pro-Chancellor… Read More ›
There’s Humanitarian Crisis In Communities Liberated From Boko Haram – UN
The United Nations on Tuesday confirmed that at least 16 local governments initially occupied by the Boko Haram in north-east Nigeria have been liberated by Nigerian forces.
Gunmen Kill Chinese, 3 Others In Nasarawa
Gunmen on Monday ambushed and killed four workers of a mining company, including a Chinese at Alongani village in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
N4.7bn Fraud: Obanikoro Returns N134m, Promises To Repay N450m In 2017
A former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, accused of receiving N4.7bn slush funds from the Office of the National Security Adviser under the leadership of Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), on Monday returned a paltry N30million to the… Read More ›
Michelle Will Never Run For President – Obama
For anyone who might like to see Michelle Obama run for president as a Democrat, it’s time to rein in that early enthusiasm. Or so says her husband, President Barack Obama.
I Approved DSS Midnight Raids & Arrest Of Judges – AGF Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami on Tuesday said he approved the controversial midnight raids and arrest of judges in early October, arguing that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had no… Read More ›
Two Burnt To Death In Imo For Stealing motorcycle
There was another disturbing case of jungle justice on Monday as two young men were set ablaze in Umuguma in the Owerri West local Government area of Imo State for allegedly stealing a brand new motorcycle from a commercial motorcyclist.
48-Hour Pilots Strike Cripples Lufthansa Flights
German airline Lufthansa said it had slashed 800 flights Tuesday as pilots walked out for a 48-hour strike following a four-day stoppage last week in a long-running pay dispute.
Mourinho In A Surprise Move For Mikel Obi
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho is set lure John Mikel Obi, who he signed as a 19-year-old from Lyn Oslo to Old Trafford in a surprise signing during the January window.
Updated: Plane Carrying Brazilian Football Team Crashes
A plane carrying finalists for the South American football championship has reportedly crashed in Colombia.The British Aerospace 146 jet was reportedly carrying 81 passengers, including members of a Brazilian football team, Chapocoense.
