- “The Woolwich Killing: More Questions Than Answers”- Femi Fani Kayode
- “The Woolwich Killing: More Questions Than An…Posted 2 hours ago
Some things just don't add up when it comes to the Woolwich killings. There are certainly more questions than answers. Let us examine the facts. An off-duty British soldier by…
- “Tourism And Rural Development In Ogun: A Call For Rescue”- Wale Odunsi
- “Tourism And Rural Development In Ogun: A Cal…Posted 18 hours ago
Ogun State is regarded as a leading municipality in the country. This is in recognition of its pioneering role in education, medicine, law, divinity among others. On the other hand,…
- “Violent And Extreme Sickening Acts Of Terror Cannot Divide Us”, British PM Says
- “Violent And Extreme Sickening Acts Of Terror…Posted 18 hours ago
British Prime Minister David Cameron after chairing the second Cobra Response Committee meeting said on Thursday that there was no justification for the attack carried out by the sickened individuals…
- EFCC Arraigns Fake Policeman For Forgery!
- EFCC Arraigns Fake Policeman For Forgery!Posted 2 days ago
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, arraigned Damola Orimogunje before Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of Lagos High Court, Ikeja on a 16-count charge bordering on forgery and possession…
Kidnapping: Nigeria’s Fastest Growing Industry!
The rate of kidnapping in Nigeria has risen considerably in the last ten years. Not less than 1,500 people are kidnapped on an annual basis in the country thus making kidnapping more or less a new “cottage industry”. With the statistical belief that one out of every 5 Africans is a
Boko Haram: Youth Corpers Redeploy From Kano En Masse!
The recent terror attacks in Kano State, especially the bomb attack on a fully loaded passenger bus at the New Road Park in Sabon Gari have started taking tolls on the socio economic life of the state. The State coordinator of the NYSC, Salisu Yakassai disclosed at the closing ceremony of the orientation exercise for [...]
Jonathan Swears In Aji, New Head of Service!
The new Head of Service of the federation, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji was on Monday sworn in by President Goodluck Jonathan. At the ceremony, the President urged the new Head of Service to complete the reforms already being put in place in the civil service in line with the Government’s transformation agenda.He was also urged [...]
Goni Aji Is New Head Of Nigeria’s Civil Service!
Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji, OON has been appointed by the President as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. Goji succeeds Alhaji Isa Bello Sali who retires on March 23. Sali’s retirement is coming less than 2 years after he was appointed to head the civil service. Alhaji Goni Aji, 54, who hails [...]
CAC Leader, Prophet Obadare Dies At 83!
There are fears that a renowned leader of the Christ Apostolic Church and founder of the World Soul Winning Evangelist Ministries, Prophet Timothy Oluwole Obadare has passed on. Fondly referred to as “Baba Obadare”, he
“We Verified Arisekola Son’s Documents For Subsidy Payment”, PPRA Officials Tell Court!
Indications have emerged that the documents used by Abdullahi Alao, son of Ibadan billionaire businessman, Aare Arisekola Alao to obtain subsidy payments from the Federal Government were verified by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPRA). Abdullahi Alao, Olanrewaju Olalusi
Another Shake Up Imminent As Defence Chief, Ibrahim Retires!
Street Journal has gathered that the Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ola Saad Ibrahim might soon quit his position, having notified the President of his intention to retire voluntarily after having served the country meritoriously in different capacities. Though the reasons behind the Admiral’s decision remain yet unclear, findings revealed that President Goodluck Jonathan has [...]
28 Killed In Kano, Maiduguri Terror Attacks!
Not less than 28 people lost their lives in terror attacks on Monday. Twenty five of them were killed in the New Road, Sabon Gari park where people traveling to the Southern part of Nigeria usually board luxury buses. Five explosions boomed from devices believed to have been detonated by members of the Boko Haram [...]
“Re: Ezekwesili, Mr. Chiahemen and ICPC”- Folu Olamiti
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is not surprised by the interest generated by the report by Mr. Tom Chiahemen, Publisher of an Abuja based Newspaper, National Accord, published through the social media africanexaminer.com on Thursday, 7th March 2013 and other papers, where he regaled the reading public of his invitation to [...]
Jonathan Nominates Replacement For Sacked Demuren
President Goodluck Jonathan has nominated a replacement for Harold Demuren, the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) who was sacked days ago. The nomination was contained in a letter to the Senate, in which the President asked that the nomination of Mr Fola Akinkuotu, the Rector of the College of Aviation, Ilorin, [...]
Amsterdam’s Longest-Serving Prostitutes Retire At 70!
A pair of 70-year-old twins, Louise and Martine Fokkens, believed to be the oldest and longest serving commercial sex workers in Amsterdam, Holland have retired. They were in the business for more than 50 years and they reportedly had sex with more than 355,000 men. They stated that getting old combined with a changing community [...]
Fire Guts Governor Amosun’s Residence!
A fire incident was recorded at the private residence of Senator Ibikunle Amosun, the Governor of Ogun State on Wednesday. The fire stated in the house located within the Government Reservation Area in Ibara, Abeokuta
“There’s Nothing Wrong With Alamieyesegha’s Pardon”- Doyin Okupe
While the President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan has come under a lot of criticism over the pardon granted by the Council of State on Tuesday to former Bayelsa State Governor, Chief DSP Almieyesegha and 7 others, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Dr Doyin Okupe has risen in defence of the President. Speaking on [...]
Harold Demuren, NCAA DG Sacked!
The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Dr. Harold Demuren has been removed. His removal was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim. The removal which was approved by President
Jonathan Warns Borno Elders, Says “I Won’t Tolerate Killing Of Soldiers”
President, Goodluck Jonathan on Friday gave Borno elders a piece of his mind over the current security situation in the state. In his official visit to Maiduguri, the President who had earlier disclosed that amnesty cannot be extended to members of the oko Haram sect unless they come out pointed out to the elders
Akingbola’s Counsel Decries Persecution!
An aide of the embattled CEO of the defunct Intercontinental Bank Plc, Dr Erastus Akingbola has issued a statement reacting to insinuations that Justice Charles Archibong was retired because he discharged Akingbola. The “persecution” of Akingbola was also decried in the statement signed by Charles Nwajagu, Public Affairs Counsel to Mr Akingbola. Below is a [...]
Pension Scam: Maina Finally Gets The Boot!
Indications have emerged that the embattled Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina has been sacked. The National Assembly had mounted pressure on the Presidency to take a decisive action on Maina’s issue after his failure to appear and defend himself of allegations of fraud leveled against him. The Head
Jonathan Approves Justice Archibong’s Sack!
President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday approved the immediate retirement of Justice Charles Archibong of the Federal High Court. The President’s decision was made known by the Minister for Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke who spoke to State House correspondents on Monday. The approval came on the heels of the February 20, [...]
Nigerian Judicial Council Axes 3 Controversial Judges
The Nigerian Judicial Council (NJC ) has recommended the immediate compulsory retirement of three Justices, namely Thomas Naron, Abubakar Talba and Charles Archibong. The decision was reached at a meeting that dragged till late on Wednesday. The meeting which was held at the Supreme Court Complex, Abuja was presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice [...]
One Killed, Others Injured As Explosion Rocks Lagos!
One person was killed on Monday as a result of an explosion that occurred under the bridge linking Amuwo Odofin Housing Estate and FESTAC Town in Lagos. A policeman was also injured in the blast. The dead victim of the blast was said to be the Chairman of the san
Tension in Kwara As Offa, Erinle Resume Hostilities!
Hostilities resumed on Monday in the Offa- Erinle axis that became a war zone weeks ago, thus shattering the fragile peace that was being enjoyed in the communities. Students of the Federal Polytechnic Offa and schools around the institutions were quickly evacuated as gunshots
Pension Fund Scam: Why Maina, The “Invincible” Man Fled!
Reports indicating that the embattled boss of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Alhaji Abdulrasheed Maina has left the shores of Nigeria have emerged. Maina who headed a team that was saddled with the responsibility of recovering looted pension funds. Maina allegedly recovered the funds from banks where they were lodged and simply moved them [...]
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