MEMO TO Kadaria Ahmed
By Charles Ogbu. Dear Kadaria, I just watched a video clip of your #March4Zamfara. First, I must commend you for calling attention to the deteriorating security situation in Zamfara state. What is happening in that state and most states in Nigeria proves that our country is currently being led by a President and Commander-In-Chief whose […]
ELECTIONS ARE NOT THE PROBLEM, OUR UNITARY STRUCTURE IS AT FAULT
(Nigeria and UAE – a case study) The Arabian Peninsula has a very rich history dating 6000BC. The peninsula was occupied by Bedouins…the modern day Arabs. The peninsula is mostly sandy desert, hard rocky mountains, and wetlands around the coastal areas. To say this is one of the most uninhabitable places on earth is an […]
RMAFC begins probe of banks over N100bn duties
ByWale Odunsi The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), says it will soon commence probe of banks over stamp duties collection as it expects to recover more than N100 billion from the probe. A statement by Mr Ibrahim Mohammed, the commission’s spokesperson on Sunday in Abuja, however, did not specify when the probe would […]
Are Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew Back Together? Breaking Down the Royal Rumors
by CYDNEY CONTRERAS Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew‘s friendship has long been a topic of speculation, but the rumor mill went into full-force when the Duchess of York escorted the prince on a royal visit to Bahrain last weekend. It doesn’t help that ITV’s royal editor essentially cited the trip as proof of a blossoming “relationship.” In the brief article, […]
Bethel Amadi: Imo has lost a great Son- Irona
…Commends Ihedioha Over Plans to Immortalize Him Deputy Governor-elect of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Gerald Alphonsus Irona has eulogized the late former Speaker of the Pan African Parliament, Rt. Hon. Bethel Amadi, describing his demise as a big loss to Imo State. Speaking during the funeral rites of the Ikeduru-born federal Lawmaker, Irona expressed shock […]
DUBAI ROBBERY: UAE DENIES VISA RESTRICTIONS FOR NIGERIANS
Five Nigerians Held For Robbing Bureau de Change In UAE (Video) The United Arab Emirates Thursday denied that it has suspended issuance of three-month tourist visa to Nigerianpassport holders. View image on Twitter UAE Embassy in Nigeria@UAEEmbassyNGR Press Statement In light of the press reports published today alleging that the UAE has suspended issuing tourist visas […]
Tambuwal set to overhaul machinery of governance, assures of responsiveness
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Inorder to strengthen and ensure responsive governance, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has vowed to overhaul the state government machinery. The move is to further rejig the system for effective service delivery to the people of Sokoto state. Tambuwal dropped the hint at a state the PDP stakeholders interactive meeting in Sokoto […]
CEP Urges Facebook to Halt Lobbying Efforts to Stymie Government Oversight & Regulation
Following Mark Zuckerberg’s Op-Ed in Support of Regulation, Facebook Must Cease all Related Lobbying Work Last weekend, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg called for governments and regulators to become involved in censoring harmful content online. However, Mr. Zuckerberg’s call was intentionally heavy on idealism and rhetoric, and light on specifics. Once more, the company’s PR strategy is […]
Sokoto police arrest Nigerien gun fabricator, Alhassan
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto The Sokoto state police command on Thursday confirmed the arrest of a gun fabricator, Ibrahim Alhassan. Alhassan who was arrested in Runbukawa village in nrighbouring Niger republic was fiund in possesion of two locally made Revolver Pistol with 18 rounds of live ammunition. In a release issued to press, the command’sr […]
Wizkid Is The Causes Of Wahala Between Victoria Kimani, Tiwa Savage & Seyi Shay
Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid is not only good with voice but also on bed. At various points in their careers, Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay and Victoria Kimani have had business or personal contacts with superstar singer, Wizkid. There are rumours that Tiwa Savage, a 39 year old […]