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Fellow Nigerians, as much as one is tempted to gloss over the hullabaloo inside the seat of power in Abuja, it is virtually impossible because there is always one drama or the other emanating from the place too frequently these days. Indeed, the melodrama has since become one day, new scene. Despite endless denials on […]
-The trial of the Nigerian pastor and two women accused of sexual assault, rape, human trafficking and racketeering, has continued in South Africa. -Pastor Timothy Omotoso (59), Zukiswa Sitho (28) and Lusanda Solani (36), were arraigned at the Port Elizabeth High Court on Monday (yesterday). -22-year-old Cheryl Zondi, the first state witness in the human […]
Personal physician to Late Chief MKO Abiola, Dr. Ore Falomo, is dead. Falomo, a former Medical Director of Maryland Specialist Hospital, was said to have died in the early hours of Saturday after a brief illness. Though no official statement has been issued on his death, some leaders of pan Yoruba group, Afenifere, have reacted […]
The reason behind the arrest of the Nigeria Bureau De change king, Mompha has been revealed. Mompha was arrested some days ago, but no one knows the reason for his arrest by Interpol. However Some tweeter users have allegedly reported that the Bureau De change King was arrested over a $5million internet scam. An Instagram […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed receiving the court order on the release of Omoyele Sowore, convener of the Revolution Now movement. A federal high court in Abuja had granted him bail but after fulfilling the conditions of the bail, the secret police did not allow him leave its custody. This sparked a […]
Authorities have rescued 64 victims of human trafficking and people smuggling during an INTERPOL-coordinated operation in Mali. The victims – mostly women and girls – were rescued from sexual exploitation forced labour in the mining sector, as well as forced begging. Operation Horonya, which means ‘freedom’ in Bambara, took place from 3 to 11 October […]
With the gradual decline in print media subscription, Nigeria’s mainstream media houses are now using misleading headlines, also known as click baits, in a bid to direct traffic to their websites. It is a strange development that portends danger for professionalism and ethical reporting. For a typical Nigerian the definition is clear and simple. The […]
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The House of Representatives was on Wednesday divided over the motion to stop the conduct of examinations of post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) in the country’s higher institutions. A motion moved by Rep. Ademorin Kuye (APC-Lagos), resulted to heated debate. […]
The Federal Government has declared Monday as Public Holiday to mark the 2019 Eid-ul-Mawlud which is in commemoration of the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Mr Mohammed Manga, Director Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Interior, announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, NAN reports. He said the Minister of […]
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on the federal government to complete the Enugu International Airport before the end of December. This came following a recent statement by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, last week, that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu would be completed […]
A lawmaker representing Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State in the House of Representatives, Bamidele Salam, has berated the Honourable Minister for Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola over his recent comment on the state of Nigerian roads. Fashola, in a recent interview, was quoted as saying, “the roads are not as bad as […]
Senator Ishaku Abbo has called for the cancellation of the contract of the Kudzum, Dilichim and Shuwa bridges in Michika and Madagali local governments which were destroyed by Boko Haram five years ago. The lawmaker who represents Adamawa North Senatorial district asked the Federal government to revoke the contract as a result of the shoddy […]
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, criticized the Minister of Works and Housing Tunde Fashola over his comment on Nigerian roads. Fashola, who was a former Governor of Lagos State had insisted that Nigerians roads are not as bad as being portrayed. He stated this while addressing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting […]
An Ikeja Magistrate Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of Mark Bassey, a Hotel supervisor for allegedly stealing 3,000 dollars (about N1.1 million) from a hotel guest. Bassey, who lives in Ajah, Lagos is charged with one count of theft, of which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Sgt. Chekube Okey told the court […]
There is increased tension in Ugboegungun Community near Ugborodo in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State as alleged factional groups exchange gunfire over leadership positions in the Community. DAILY POST reports that the violent incident which started on Wednesday night has seen over ten people wounded It would be recalled that there was […]
Femi Fani-Kayode, former minister of Aviation has revealed ten ways the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has been allegedly undermined by President Muhammadu Buhari. We reported that Osinbajo has been widely mocked since Kyari presented the amended Deep Offshore Act to Buhari in London on Monday some Nigerians faulted the decision, saying that Osinbajo should have […]
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu, has deployed additional 35,000 policemen to Kogi State to ensure “visibility policing ” of lives and property before and during the November 16 governorship election holding in the state. Kayode Ayilara, the Assistant Commissioner of police in charge of operation in the state announced this in Lokoja on […]
Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Deep Offshore Act in London. Tinubu also commended the president’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari for traveling to London to present the bill to Buhari for assent. However, Tinubu said the signing of the bill was a […]
Jubilation In Abuja As the Supreme Court of Nigeria pronounced a very controversial ruling this morning, declaring that all women with clitorises longer than 7,5 centimetres (3 inches) can now be legally considered as men. In a unanimous decision, the five-member Supreme Court panel, led by Mary Odili ruled that 36-year old Isioma Adeyemi’s request […]
Fire on Tuesday gutted a five-storeyed building housing different businesses at Balogun market, Lagos Island. The fire started in the early hours of Tuesday. DAILY POST reports that fire servicemen are currently on ground, making frantic effort to put out the inferno. As at the time of filing this report, the cause of the outbreak […]
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