Faces Of The Big Men Who Put Nigeria In Darkness: Why They Are Untouchable
For some years now, Nigerians have had to cope with a lot of stress caused by the epileptic power supply. Typical of Nigerians, millions have devised coping strategies and there is hardly a household in the country that cannot boast of the capability to generate its own power when supply from the Power Holding Corporation [...]
Veteran Nigerian Actor, “Gringory” Is Dead
Chief James Akwari Iroha, the veteran actor better known as Gringory is dead. He died on Tuesday at the age of 69. Those who followed the now rested “New Masquerade” which kept many glued to their seats in the 1980s will readily attest to the fact that comedy was something that came naturally to Iroha.
Nigerian Professor’s Homosexual Son Becomes Woman In Spain!
Many who knew Dapo Adaralegbe in the late 1990s and early 2000s in Obafemi Awolowo University have been wondering over what might have become of him. He was well known to be a homosexual back then on campus. He never dressed as a male and most girls on campus agreed that he was an expert [...]
Ibori Makes U-Turn; Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering Charges In London Court!
Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori on Monday entered a guilty plea before a Southwark Crown Court in London where he is facing charges on money laundering and fraud. Ibori entered a guilty plea when he was arraigned before Judge Anthony Pitts. His guilty plea marks the closure of a long judicial and [...]
Jonathan Condemns Jos Bombing; says “We Are Exposing Those Behind The Attacks”
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has condemned Sunday’s bombing at the Headquarters of the Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN), Jos in which several people lost their lives. The message was contained in a statement signed by Dr. Reuben Abati, the President’s Special Adviser on Media Matters. Excerpts from the statement: “It is with great sadness [...]
Imoke Wins Again In Cross River
Days after he was sacked as the Governor of Cross River State by the Supreme Court, Senator Liyel Imoke has been returned as the validly elected Governor of Cross River State after Saturday’s Governorship election. Imoke who flew the Peoples Democratic Party’s flag polled a total of 451, 544 votes
Bloody Sunday: Explosion Kills 4 During Church Service In Jos
Another act of terrorism shook the city of Jos in Plateau State on Sunday morning. Worshippers who had gathered for the 7 am service at the Church were stunned when an explosion occurred while the first service was still ongoing.
“Aloota Continua”: How Gov’t Officials’ Families & Friends Loot Nigeria Blind Via Unconstitutional Offices!
An associate of the Governor of Ogun State is currently in the middle of a brewing storm, no thanks to his complementary card which arrogates to him the office of the “Friend of the Governor”. Only a few Nigerians will claim ignorance of the fact that Nigeria’s public office holders make use of fronts in [...]
Gombe Comes Under Attack; Hit By Multiple Explosions
. Casualties Yet To Be Ascertained The peace and tranquillity that has hitherto been enjoyed by the Gombe State capital seems to have become history as the city has been a target of a few attacks lately. The bomb attack that was however far deadlier than what
EFCC Drags Sacked Bayelsa Governor, Sylva To Court For Laundering N 5 billion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday instituted criminal charges against Timipre Sylva, the former Governor of Bayelsa State who was sacked by the Supreme Court recently. The anti-graft agency has accused the former Governor of laundering close to N5 billion belonging to Bayelsa state. Apart from money laundering, Sylva was also accused [...]
Supreme Court Sacks Kebbi State Governor, Orders Fresh Election!
The Kebbi State Governor, Usman Seidu Dakingari was on Friday sacked from his position by the Supreme Court. Fresh elections have been ordered. In the judgement read by Justice Walter Onnoghen, the court set aside the
Criminal Loans: Banker Jailed 34 Years
A signal has again been sent to operators in the banking industry that all operations should be with recourse to due process and laid down principles. For granting himself and his other colleagues loans without following due process, a Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has sentenced a banker to 34 years imprisonment. The banker, [...]
Haliliburton Bribe: Briton Gets Jail For Bribing “Untouchable” Nigerian Govt Officials!
Indications again emerged on Thursday that cast doubts on Nigeria’s war on corruption and the Federal Government’s stand in the war. A Federal Court in Houston, United States on Wednesday sentenced a British national, Wojciech Chodah to one year of unsupervised probation and a fine of $ 20,000 for his role in the Halliburton bribe [...]
Boko Haram Hits Kano In Fresh Attack
The Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad, often referred to as the Boko Haram sect seems not to be in a hurry to leave the city of Kano. Despite the announcement by the Joint Task Force that it arrested four members of the deadly sect in the city after a gun duel
Kabiru Sokoto’s Escape: Police Dismisses Zakari Biu Dismissed!
The fate of the embattled CP Zakari Biu has eventually been decided as the Police Service Commission announced his dismissal from the Nigeria Police on Wednesday. Zakari Biu was until his dismissal the Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation in Abuja
Gbenga Daniel’s Former CPS Reveals Secrets On “How Ogun Government Struck Real And Perceived Opponents”
January 10, 2009 is a day that Wale Adedayo, the former Chief Press Secretary to Otunba Gbenga Daniel will not forget in a hurry, if he ever forgets. He had a close shave with death. The close encounter has been narrated in his book “Microseconds Away From Death”. He was at the venue of the [...]
Revealed: How Internal Corruption Crippled Nigeria’s Police!
Since its inception as a 30-man Consular Guard in the Lagos Colony in 1861, the Nigeria Police Force has been saddled with the responsibility of maintaining law and order as well as protecting lives and properties of Nigerian citizens. The belief Nigerians have in the police has however changed over the years. The trust Nigerians [...]
Bomb Scare In Kaduna
There was palpable fear in Kaduna on Tuesday as a suspected parcel was found around the Sultan Bello Mosque gate. Security agents later cordoned off
Aftermath Of Street Journal’s Report: Ajimobi Signs Release Of Forgotten Prisoners
Three days after Street Journal’s exclusive report on the plight of the prisoners pardoned by Governor Abiola Ajimobi who were still languishing in jail two months after being pardoned, the Governor has responded by signing the documents for the release of the inmates. Street Journal’s investigations revealed that the papers were signed early on Monday [...]
Akwa Ibom Tribunal: Akpabio Floors Akpanudoedehe Again!
The Akwa Ibom State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Uyo, on Monday struck out the petition of the Action Congress of Nigeria and its gubernatorial candidate, Senator James John Akpanudoedehe. The Tribunal struck out the
Bobby Brown Leaves Church In Anger At Whitney’s Funeral!
Nothing better describes the funeral of multi award winning singer and actress Whitney Houston than a great farewell. The New Hope Baptist Church, Newark, New Jersey played host to about 1,500 guests as the funeral service for the singer held. An incident led to the early exit of Whitney’s former husband, Bobby Brown. Mr. Brown [...]
America’s Damning Report on The Rot In Nigeria’s Aviation Sector!
. How It Caused Crashes A few days ago, Street Journal reported on the substandard services in Nigeria’s aviation sector which have forced numerous travellers to complain about several airlines. At times flights are delayed for hours and on several occasions, passengers’ have had to cope with another stress as their luggage are sometimes forgotten [...]





Reader’s Comment