The recent ransom paid to Boko Haram in exchange for the release of some Chibok girls have contributed to the recent upsurge in the killings and disappearances of soldiers engaged in the fight against the insurgents, senior military sources have revealed. The military men told Saturday Punch that despite denials by the Federal Government, money was […]
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Trump will withdraw support in fighting Boko Haram – Soyinka
November 11, 2016 
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Professor Wole Soyinka has said that the victory of Donald Trump in the United State’s November 8 presidential election could lead to the withdrawal of support in Nigeria’s fight against the Boko Haram insurgents. Soyinka told Newsweek that Trump’s “bunker mentality” could see the American government take back their help for counter-terrorism operations in West […]
Continue reading To force exchange rate down, Nigeria clamps down on money changers
November 11, 2016 1 Comment
In order to force a favourable exchange rate for the Naira, the Nigerian government has commenced a clampdown on money changers, called Bureau De Change operators. Dozens of money changers have since Wednesday been arrested by officials of the State Security Service, SSS, in Lagos and Abuja. The arrests, according to Premium Times, commenced after […]
Continue reading Trump tells GOP leaders his top 3 priorities
November 11, 2016 0 Comments
US President-elect Donald Trump visited Congress on Thursday and proclaimed that health care, border security and jobs will be his top three priorities when he moves to the White House next January. Continuing a Washington victory tour of sorts after his presidential election shocked the world, Trump and Vice president-elect Mike Pence sat down with […]
Continue reading Steady sex may save marriage from collapse – Counsellor
November 11, 2016 0 Comments
Two marriage counsellors on Wednesday in Lagos advised couples to always engage in steady sex saying it most time saves the marriage from collapse. They told the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) that healthy sex life is one of the most important factors in a thriving and successful marriage. Mrs Ola Madari, the President of Family […]
Continue reading ‘Treasury looters should be executed’
November 11, 2016 1 Comment
Maverick activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, on Thursday, urged that corruption should be made a treasonable offence for it to be adequately tackled. He made the call during a news conference put together by the “Occupy Unlimited” group, a civil society group that advocates good governance and corruption-free society. Charly Boy, who […]
Continue reading ISIS hails Donald Trump victory claiming billionaire ‘fool’ will destroy America
November 10, 2016 1 Comment
Islamic State jihadis have hailed the victory of Donald Trump while claiming the billionaire “fool” will ruin America himself allowing terror groups to take control of the country. The Republican was branded a “donkey” by militants who warned his election is “an indication of the end of the American empire”. One ISIS jihadi said: “What […]
Continue reading Losing to Donald Trump painful – Hillary Clinton
November 10, 2016 0 Comments
Hillary Clinton has described the outcome of the 2016 U.S. presidential election as “painful.” Mrs. Clinton, candidate of the Democratic Party was defeated by Republican Donald Trump, who won well over the required 270 electoral college votes. Delivering her concession speech, Mrs. Clinton said although the outcome of the election was not what she and […]
Continue reading Obama congratulates Trump, invites him, Clinton to White House
November 9, 2016 0 Comments
U.S. President Barack Obama has congratulated his successor, Donald Trump, in a phone call and invited him to the White House. His office said in a statement on Wednesday in Washington that the meeting with Mr. Trump was planned for Thursday. Mr. Obama also called Hillary Clinton and “expressed admiration for the strong campaign she […]
Continue reading US election night shooting: Gunman shoots officers 20 times
November 9, 2016 0 Comments
Five people have been reported injured in a shooting next to a polling station in Azusa, Los Angeles, as the 45th Presidential election kick starts. The Nation gathered that a gunman is on loose after Los Angeles polling station shooting. Similarly, trouble has was reported in Detroit, Michigan, after rival voters clashed when a male […]
Continue reading Skye Bank to sell offshore subsidiaries, may revert to national bank
November 9, 2016 0 Comments
Skye Bank Plc plans to dispose off majority stakes in its subsidiaries in Gambia, Guinea and Sierra Leone to a foreign firm, Conserve Capital. This would pave way for the bank to revert to a national bank status and ease pressure on its capital. According to Bloomberg reports, the bank wants to drop its international […]
Continue reading Why Nigeria is currently facing economic challenges – Buhari
November 9, 2016 0 Comments
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, blamed Nigeria’s current economic situation on over dependency on oil. Speaking shortly after the commissioning of the new Edo University in Iyamho, Etsako Local Government Area of Edo State, the President said the mistake of depending on mono-economy in the past has brought the nation to its knees. Buhari said, […]
Continue reading FG directs DGs to fly economy class
November 8, 2016 0 Comments
The federal government has directed all its directors-general, managing directors and executive secretaries to start flying economy class on all local and international flights, according to TheCable. A previous directive issued in April 2016 banned ministers and other federal government officials from flying first class. The latest circular, dated November 2, 2016 and seen by […]
Continue reading 100 beheaded bodies found in school
November 8, 2016 0 Comments
A mass grave containing the remains of about 100 beheaded civilians has been discovered inside a school in a town south of Mosul, Iraq’s military said in a statement Monday. The mass grave was found by Iraqi forces in the School of Agriculture on the outskirts of Hammam al-Alil, a town that was recaptured […]
Continue reading Jibrin alleges threat to his life, goes on exile as he faults Buhari’s silence on budget ‘fraud’
November 8, 2016 0 Comments
Abdulmumin Jibrin, suspended member of the house of representatives, has fled the country over an alleged attempt to assassinate him and kidnap his family. In an interview with BEN TV London on Monday, the lawmaker vowed not to return to the country until his safety is guaranteed. He also said the silence of President Muhammadu Buhari […]
Continue reading World Watches As US Elects New President Today
November 8, 2016 0 Comments
Today, the people of the United States of America will go to the polls to vote in the 45th and next President of the country. To many watchers within and outside the country, fondly described by its citizens as ‘God’s-own-country’, the people will not only be performing their civic responsibility; they will be putting the […]
Continue reading Ronaldo signs new five-year deal
November 7, 2016 0 Comments
Cristiano Ronaldo has committed his future to Real Madrid by agreeing a new contract extension that will see him remain with the club until June 2021. The 31-year-old’s current deal ends in June 2018 but the Portuguese forward will sign a new contract on Monday that will end when he is 36. It has been […]
Continue reading T.B. Joshua predicts ‘narrow’ Clinton win in U.S. election
November 7, 2016 0 Comments
The founder of The Synagogue Church Of All Nations, Temitope Joshua, has predicted a “narrow” victory for Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, ahead of the November 8 election. Mr. Joshua (popularly known as TB Joshua) spoke during his church sermon on Sunday, his first appearance at the church over the past several weeks. […]
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