- EFCC Arraigns Fake Policeman For Forgery!
- EFCC Arraigns Fake Policeman For Forgery!Posted 16 hours 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…
- 2 Arik Air Hostesses Nabbed For Drugs In London!
- 2 Arik Air Hostesses Nabbed For Drugs In Lond…Posted 21 hours ago
The management of Arik Air on Tuesday admitted that two of its staff were arrested at the Heathrow Airport in London, England for suspected drug trafficking.
The issue was first conformed…
- "Release Detained Boko Haram Suspects", Jonathan Orders!
- “Release Detained Boko Haram Suspects”, Jonat…Posted 1 day ago
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday took another step towards ensuring peace and stability in the troubled areas in the Northern part of the country as he ordered that all women…
- Senate Backs Jonathan On State Of Emergency!
- Senate Backs Jonathan On State Of Emergency!Posted 1 day ago
The Senate on Tuesday gave its approval to the state of emergency declared in three states in the North Eastern part of Nigeria by President Goodluck Jonathan last week. Since…
Canada Issues Travel Warning On Nigeria!
Following the state of emergency declared in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States, the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has advised its citizens in the country not to visit the affected states. An alert issued by the High Commission on Wednesday stated that “The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria would like to take this opportunity [...]
Street Journal’s Survey Shows Nigeria Is Not Moving Forward!
Results from an independent poll conducted online by Street Journal in April, 2013 have pointed in the direction that Nigeria is not moving forward. The reason for the response might have been predicated on the prevailing security situation in the country as well as a number of socio-economic factors. 64 % of the respondents believe [...]
Nigerian Air Force Loses 2 Pilots As Plane Crashes In Niger!
Nigeria recorded her first casualties in the on-going mission against Islamist militants in Mali as an Alpha Jet belonging to the Nigerian Air Force crashed in Niger Republic on Monday. Air Force spokesman,
23 Years After The Orkar Coup: How Far Has Nigeria Moved?
Many Nigerians who tuned their radio sets to the Federal Radio Corporation on Sunday, April 22, 1990 for the morning news were shocked to hear martial music, an indication that there had been a military coup. In place of the FRCN Network News, what came was a speech read by Major Gideon Gwaza Orkar. Orkar [...]
“A Word For Our Leaders”- Femi Fani-Kayode
On the 20th April 1653 (exactly 360 years ago to the day that I am writing this essay) Oliver Cromwell, who was the Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland and the greatest statesman and revolutionary that England ever knew, stormed the English ”Rump Parliament” at Westminster and courageously pronounced the following words after which he sacked Parliament and boldly took power. He said- ”It is high time for me to put an end [...]
Nigeria: An Anecdote Of Thoughtless Neglect!
It took the recent killing of Chinwike Asadu, the Kwara State Commissioner of Police to pass the message to some people that the security situation in Nigeria is not what it should be and that nobody is immune against the rising wave of crime in the country. The insecurity did not just start today; it [...]
Revealed: The Real Controllers Of Nigeria’s Oil Wealth!
. The Generals & Their Cronies . How They Got Their Licenses Though the Petroleum Industry Bill that seeks to regulate petroleum operations in the country has passed the second reading, Senators and indeed Nigerian have remained divided over the “uneven distribution” of Nigeria’s oil wealth. While the oil producing communities of the Niger Delta [...]
UK Issues Fresh Travel Warning On Nigeria!
The United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued a fresh warning to Britons in Nigeria and those planning to visit. The warning was posted on the FCO’s website on Tuesday, 27th February 2013. The notice advised against travels to some parts of the country including Borno, Bauchi and Yobe States. Below is a [...]
Super Eagles Conquer Africa!
. Beat Burkina Faso 1-o To Win Nations Cup The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Sunday defeated the Stallions of Burkina Faso to win the 2013 edition of the African Cup of Nations played at the First National Bank Stadium in Johannesburg. Sunday Mba’s 40th minute strike made the difference as the Eagles edged out [...]
Immigration Boss, Rose Uzoma Fired!
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Mrs Rose Uzoma was on Tuesday relieved of her appointment. A statement from the office of the Minister of Interior made it known that “President Goodluck Jonathan has approved that the Comptroller General of the Immigration Service,
At Christmas, Jonathan Assures Nigerians Of Positive Changes
President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that his administration will not relent in its efforts to bring positive changes to the living conditions of Nigerians. This was contained in the President’s special Christmas message to Nigerians. Below is the full text of the President’s message: I greet and felicitate with you all as we join [...]
Nigerian Railway Corporation Finally Begins Lagos-Kano Mass Transit!
The Nigerian Railway Corporation on Friday commenced operation of mass transit on the Lagos-Kano route. The Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar inaugurated the trains and rode with Kano-bound passengers. The Corporation also commenced the haulage of petroleum products from Lagos to the Northern part of the country. More than 30 tankers of die
NUJE Attributes Bayelsa Air Crash To Hypocritical Neglect Of Nigerian Roads!
The UK arm of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Europe Chapter has blamed the hypocritical neglect of Nigerian roads for the air crash that claimed the lives of the Governor Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State, Gen Owoye Azazi and four others. This was made known in
“Federal Republic Of Shattered Dreams”- Femi Fani-Kayode
Once again we have witnessed yet another tragic air crash in our nation. And once again it has happened in the usual mysterious circumstances and with the usual attendant loss of life. This is so sad. There is so much death in this country. So many tears. So much evil. So much sadness and so [...]
Nigerian Nurse Found Guilty Over Baby’s Death In England!
These are obviously not the best of times for 67-year-old Grace Adeleye. The old nurse got into trouble with the law when a circumcision she performed went awry hours after. She has since been found guilty of manslaughter over the botched circumcision. She reportedly carried out the procedure on four-week-old Goodluck Caubergs at an address [...]
Inside Nigeria’s Most Thriving Business Centre: The Church!
The lingering debate on whether it is right for a “man of God” to own a private jet has opened the eyes of many Nigerians to the fact that religious institutions have since metamorphosed into business centres. Many fans who describe the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti as prophet have seen sense in the lyrics of [...]
“Joy Comes In The Morning” – Femi Fani-Kayode
Today our nation stands at a crossroad and it is left for us to decide which path we choose to take. Do we take the path of despair and dishonour and give up on our country? Or do we rise above it all and latch on to the promises of God for our land and for our people? [...]
“Nigeria Is Africa’s Most Corrupt Nation!”- KPMG Report
In the second Africa Fraud Barometer, released on Wednesday by KPMG, an international audit and financial advisory firm, Nigeria was listed as the most corrupt country in Africa. The initiative which was launched in early 2012 aims at measuring fraud in the African continent and also expose the risk of fraud for companies in their [...]
“Nigeria Is World’s 2nd Most Corrupt Nation! “- Gallup Survey
A recent survey conducted by Gallup has ranked Nigeria as the second most corrupt country in the world. The survey, titled “State of Mind, New Metrics for World Leaders” was conducted in October 2012. The worldwide poll measured
President Jonathan To Speak To The Nation On Sunday
The Presidency announced on Friday that President Goodluck Jonathan will speak to the nation on Sunday, November 18, 2012. The President is expected to shed light on some issues
Fani-Kayode Fires Achebe Again, Says “He Is Living In A Warped Time”
The last has definitely not been heard about the dust raised by Professor Chinua Achebe’s latest book, There Was A Country, in which he insinuated that Chief Obafemi Awolowo and General Yakubu Gowon were responsible for the death of millions of Igbos during the Nigerian Civil war. Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a historian and former Minister [...]
Biafra Sues Nigeria For Human Rights Violation!
Seeks Self-Government While Nigerians are still reacting to the dust raised in the memoirs of renowned author, Prof Chinua Achebe in which he alleged that Late Chief Awolowo recommended that starvation should be used to subdue the Igbo during the Nigerian Civil War, a group, under the name “Bilie Human Rights Initiative” has dragged the [...]
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