A federal court has ordered a former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, and his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, accused of fraud, to be remanded in prison custody in Kano till September 28. The former governor was arraigned on Thursday alongside his children for receiving N1.35 billion kickback from a government contractor. The money was […]
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Buhari says Jonathan’s response to Chibok girls was poor, urges BokoHaram to change their name
July 9, 2015 
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said the conflicting reports that emanated from the Federal Government and the security forces in the days shortly after the over 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped in Chibok, Borno State last year portrayed the government of former President Goodluck Jonathan in a bad light locally and internationally. He said he could […]
Continue reading NFF confirms Oliseh as new Super Eagles coach, approves Dutch assistant
July 9, 2015 4 Comments
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that former Nigeria international Sunday Oliseh will coach the Super Eagles with a team that will include a Dutch as an assistant. A manager close to Oliseh in Europe, who has full knowledge of the talks between the NFF and Oliseh in London, confirmed to The Punch on Wednesday […]
Continue reading Jonathan returns to Nigeria after short sweet vacation in the United States & United Kingdom
July 8, 2015 0 Comments
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has returned home after a short sweet vacation in the United States and the United Kingdom (UK), his close associates told the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday. Jonathan who handed over to Muhammadu Buhari on May 29 flew out of the country shortly after…
Continue reading Former Enugu Governor, Nnamani, to forfeit multibillion naira properties to FG
July 8, 2015 1 Comment
A Federal High court in Lagos has ordered that four companies associated with former Enugu State governor, Chimaroke Nnamani, be forfeited to the Federal Government. The four companies – Rainbownet Nigeria Limited, Cosmos FM, Capital City Automobile Nigeria Limited and Renaissance University Teaching Hospital – were convicted by a judge of the Lagos court, Mohammed […]
Continue reading Keshi had the opportunity of leaving honourably – Christian Chukwu
July 7, 2015 1 Comment
Super Eagles’ former coach, Christian Chukwu, said yesterday that sacked coach Stephen Keshi had the opportunity of leaving the position honourably when it became obvious that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) no longer needed his services. Chukwu was among the many football people who advised Keshi to walk away from his position when it became […]
Continue reading Two female doctors raped in Calabar…
July 7, 2015 0 Comments
Two female doctors were raped at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) when armed robbers invaded the health care centre, Chairman of Resident Doctors Association at the hospital, Dr Ikechukwu Ukweh said. Addressing journalists, he said that was one of the reasons they embarked on an indefinite strike. He said the strike was to demand […]
Continue reading Floyd Mayweather stripped of WBO welterweight title he won after beating Manny Pacquiao
July 7, 2015 1 Comment
Floyd Mayweather has been stripped of the WBO welterweight title he won after beating Manny Pacquiao. ‘Money’ Mayweather beat Pacquiao on points in an incredible showdown in Las Vegas on May 2, winning the welterweight belt in the process. But he’s now been stripped of the belt for an absolutely crazy reason. It’s claimed that he […]
Continue reading Kidnappers release former Bayelsa Speaker’s wife, give her N18,000 & a big bag of fresh fish
July 6, 2015 1 Comment
The kidnapped wife of former Speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly and ex-Acting governor of the state, Madam Martha Nestor Binabo, has regained her freedom. The 48-year-old woman was handed over to a negotiator at Buguma area of Rivers State in the early hours of yesterday, according to a family source. While some denied […]
Continue reading NEMA confirms 44 dead, 48 injured in Jos explosions
July 6, 2015 0 Comments
The Director in charge of the North-Central zone of the National Emergency Management Agency, Mohammed Abdulsalam, has put the number of deaths in Sunday night’s bomb attacks on Jos at 44. Mr. Abdulsalam also told journalists via telephone on Monday morning that 48 others were badly injured, and are currently hospitalized in various hospitals in […]
Continue reading Comedian Julius Agwu Survives Brain Surgery In America (Photos)
July 6, 2015 5 Comments
Comedian Julius Agwu has been sick for some time now. But the good news is that he is now getting better after a successful brain surgery in America. Below is a chat his friend and journalist, Azuh Arinze had with him recently at his Lekki home. On the genesis of his ill health, he said […]
Continue reading Central Bank to probe travellers with over $10,000 at borders henceforth
July 6, 2015 1 Comment
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday said it would investigate travellers breaching the rule by moving more than $10,000 in cash or negotiable instruments across the nation’s borders. CBN Director, Corporate Communications Ibrahim Mu’azu said in a statement that henceforth, the transportation of cash or negotiable instruments in excess of $10,000 or its equivalent […]
Continue reading 65 UNIZIK students renounce cultism
July 6, 2015 1 Comment
No fewer than 65 students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka renounced cultism at the weekend. The students, including males and females, who belonged to various cult groups on campus trooped out to answer an altar call made by a visiting priest, Rev. Father Obinna Obayi, who was in the institution for a revival prayer session. […]
Continue reading Boko Haram detainees must leave Anambra – SouthEast Senators
July 5, 2015 5 Comments
As controversy continues to trail the recent relocation of Boko Haram prisoners to a prison in Anambra State, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, representing Abia State in the National Assembly, has advised the Federal Government to order an immediate return of the prisoners to the Northeast in the interest of peace. He made this declaration in […]
Continue reading FG gives conditions for negotiating with Boko Haram
July 5, 2015 0 Comments
The Federal Government on Saturday gave conditions for negotiating with Boko Haram… The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in an interview with journalists, said if negotiation becomes an option, the government would be doing so from a position of strength. He said the machinery put in place, which […]
Continue reading Floyd Mayweather may be stripped of WBO belt won in Manny Pacquiao fight on Monday
July 5, 2015 0 Comments
It turns out Floyd Mayweather Jr. had to do more than just beat Manny Pacquiao to hold the World Boxing Organization 147-pound championship belt. The undefeated fighter was also supposed to vacate his World Boxing Association and WBO 154-pound belts. But, according to ESPN’s Dan Rafael , the 38-year-old fighter had failed to do so, […]
Continue reading If there’s no subsidy…, we’ll end up buying a dollar at N500 – Dangote
July 4, 2015 0 Comments
Media men had a piece of Aliko Dangote last weekend. And when they were done many appreciated why he is one of the richest in the world. In an interactive session with senior editors Dangote discussed state of the nation while explaining some details in his businesses that are geared towards a better life […]
Continue reading Fani-Kayode Parties With girlfriend & friends after Court clears him of corruption charges (Photos)
July 2, 2015 0 Comments
Former Minister of Aviation, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, was, Wednesday, discharged and acquitted by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on the two count charge of money laundering preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The court held that the EFCC was unable to prove the charges against Fani-Kayode beyond reasonable […]
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