MY BROTHER MY ENEMY: MY FEARS
BY PROF. S. A. ZURU It is with profound nostalgic tears in my eyes that I undertake this conversation. Growing up in my native Zuru, I had the best experience that life could offer; the unadulterated nature, geniune mutual community spirit amongs families so much so that, every child was a community treasure rather than […]
MEET OUR PATHFINDER FOR OSUN 2018
Meet Bola Oyebamiji who is a native of Ikire in Irewole Local Government Area of State of Osun in Nigeria. Born on the 17th November, 1965; Oyebamiji is a graduate of Banking and Finance and an experienced banker of over 28 years. He is the current Honourable Commissioner for Finance, State of Osun and Chairman, […]
Court orders National Assembly to begin impeachment process against Buhari
Femi Makinde, Osogbo A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo has granted an order of mandamus to compel the National Assembly to begin impeachment process against President Muhammadu Buhari, based on some alleged constitutional breaches. Justice Maureen Onyetenu gave the ex parte order on Wednesday, following a motion filed before her by the Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association, […]
Kwankwaso, Others Pull Out of APC
• Say Baraje, Saraki-led nPDP tied down with endless talks with APC • To sign MoU with PDP Iyobosa Uwugiaren in Abuja Apparently unable to deal with the Alhaji Kawu Baraje-led new Peoples Democratic Party’s (nPDP) slow pace of talks with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other smaller political parties in forming a coalition […]
How APC, Cabal Plot to Steal Repatriated $322m
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has uncovered a grand design by leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a cabal to siphon the repatriated $322 million (about N115 billion), under the cover of sharing the money to the poor in 19 states. The party said its investigations show that out of the […]
Herbalist dies as client tests bullet-repelling charms on him
Chidiebube Okeoma, Owerri A 26-year-old native doctor, Chinaka Adoezuwe, reportedly died as one of his clients, Chukwudi Ijezie, attempted to test the bullet-repelling charms Adoezuwe had allegedly prepared for him. The incident happened in Umuozu Ugiri village, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. A villager, Kingsley Ugochukwu, told our correspondent that Ijezie, who […]
Stop pretending, everything is wrong with Nigeria- Tambuwal to leaders
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Sokoto state Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state yesterday voiced out, urging leaders at all levels to accept responsibility rather than continue to pretend that all was well with our nation. According to him, “everything is wrong with our nation and we must as a matter of urgency rise to […]
CAN OSHIOMHOLE RUN APC WITHOUT THE OVERBEARING INFLUENCE OF GOVERNORS?
By: Nurudeen Dauda-M.sc(In-view) Many APC’s Chieftains as well as some Political observers were of the view that, the party under Chief John Odigie Oyegun was the “poorest” Ruling and or Governing party in the history of Nigeria . It was alleged that Ruling party’s activities at the National level from 1999 to 2015 were usually being […]
Plateau Killings: Presidency accuses PDP of crocodile tears, says more people killed under PDP
Kunle Sanni President Buhari says ongoing killings should not be politicised, but the latest statement could further deepen partisan bickering. Although President Muhammadu Buhari warned against politicising the ongoing killings across Nigeria, his aides have yet again reminded Nigerians that deadly attacks resulting in high number of deaths did not start under his government, but […]
Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, to meet security chiefs over lasting solution to insecurity.
The Members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, have resolved to meet with security chiefs to evolve a holistic solution to insecurity challenges confronting the country. Governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’aziz Yari, who is also Chairman of the Forum, made this known while briefing newsmen after their meeting which ended in the early hours of […]