Adebayo Emuleomo

February 22, 2016

President Buhari leaves for Saudi Arabia and Qatar (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari, who just returned from his trip to Egypt, has embarked on another journey to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The president is said to be visiting the two countries for official reasons and it is believed that the dwindling price of oil would be a key point of discussion during the visit. Minister... Read More

Buhari, Federal Government, Travel, trips

February 22, 2016

‘I can bring the naira back to normal within a month’ – Ifeanyi Ubah

Ifeanyi Ubah, Chairman of Capital Oil and Gas has revealed that the cause of the free-fall of the naira as against the dollar is not as a result of the activities of the Bureau De Change (BDC) operators. Speaking on Channels TV, Ubah noted that if only President Muhammadu Buhari would consult him, he has the... Read More

Ifeanyi Ubah, naira

February 22, 2016

‘Ali Modu Sheriff started Boko Haram’ – Fani-Kayode insists

Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation, has restated his position in regards to the appointment of Ali Modu Sheriff as the chairman of the PDP. Fani-Kayode had earlier reprimanded the party, stating that its leadership needed a jolt of reality for appointing Ali Modu, who is alleged to be Boko Haram’s sponsor. Speaking on Channels... Read More

boko haram, nigeria, PDP, Politics

February 21, 2016

Dark clouds gather to conspire against the land (POETRY)

Dark clouds have gathered to conspire. The wind is now rocking trees with astute authority Making their leaves dance to a silent cacophony orchestrated by the unseen Their branches bow to invincible kings of nature. Darkness creeps upon the land. A flash of lightening here and a thunder crack there! Forces of darkness creep out... Read More

allegory, dark clouds, depression, free verse, Poetry

February 21, 2016

Jeb Bush drops out of US presidential race

Former governor of Florida, Jeb Bush has drawn the curtain on his participation in the Republican Presidential race, on Saturday, February 20. Jeb Bush, who has been struggling through his campaign, was unable to gain traction in the race even in spite of last week’s endorsement by his brother, former president, George Bush. After struggling... Read More

Jeb Bush, Republican, US presidential race

February 21, 2016

Nigerians need to purge Buhari of his dictator blood – Fayose

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has slammed the Federal Government for attempting to secretly try the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The Federal Government had in the trial of Kanu for charges bordering on treason, requested for a secret trial at a Federal High court in Abuja. Reacting to... Read More

Buhari, corruption, Fayose, Judiciary

February 19, 2016

Heineken House Lagos returns for the UEFA Champions League

Heineken®, the world’s most valuable international premium beer brand returns for its 11th consecutive year of UEFA Champions League sponsorship with the Heineken House. In its tradition, the Heineken House presents a VVIP UCL experience in a world class Heineken® atmosphere where fans can watch their favourite clubs compete while enjoying the beer, good food and... Read More

football, Heineken, soccer

February 19, 2016

Soldiers protest non-payment of allowance, reject posting to Maiduguri

The Public Relations Officer of the 81 Division, Lt. Col. Kingsley Samuel, has reacted to reports that 200 soldiers are not satisfied with the non-payment of three months mission allowances at the 55 Battalion Bonny Camp in Lagos. According to the Punch Newspapers, Lt. Col. Samuel said the soldiers of the 81 Division, who recently returned from... Read More

Bonny camp, Nigerian Army, Protests

February 19, 2016

Social Media Week: Saraki to speak at StateCraft’s Governance Communication Masterclass

Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has been confirmed as the Keynote Speaker for the forthcoming Governance Masterclass by StateCraft Inc. tagged ‘Did You Say Change? Game Changers of the 2015 Nigerian elections.’ The Masterclass – organized by StateCraft Inc., the governance communication arm of RED and official communication agency for President Muhammadu Buhari’s... Read More

February 19, 2016

‘I prefer to die fighting corruption’ | 7 things to note from EFCC boss, Magu’s interview

Acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu has been a major player in the ongoing fight against corruption. As the acting chairman of the nation’s leading anti-graft agency, Magu’s stand against corruption has been evident in the series of arrests of suspected corrupt individuals, which have been made in recent time.... Read More

corruption, EFCC, nigeria

February 19, 2016

Naira falls further, Nigerians react (READ)

The free falling that has characterised the naira- in recent time- continued at the parallel market on Thursday, February 18, with the Nigerian currency nosediving to 391 against the dollar as the foreign exchange scarcity persists. The naira in less than two weeks has lost over 28% of its value in the black market with... Read More

Buhari, dollar, economy, naira

February 19, 2016

Ex-Ministers give Jonathan ultimatum to withdraw support for Ali Modu-Sheriff

The selection of Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as Substantive National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party is causing ripples and wranglings among the leaders and chieftains of the opposition party. Although Sheriff’s selection was announced on Wednesday, February 16, members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) and ministers who served under the last administration, have... Read More

Ali Modu Sheriff, Ex-ministers, Goodluck Jonathan, PDP

February 18, 2016

Senate rerun election: ‘APC plans to sew army, police uniforms for thugs’ – PDP

The Benue state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, says it has uncovered a plot by the state governor, Samuel Ortom of the All Progressives Congress to ‘snatch’ the senatorial seats during the rerun election of Saturday, February 20. PDP, in a statement released by its state chairman, Emmanuel Agbo, on Thursday, February 18, revealed that... Read More

benue, election, violence

February 18, 2016

FG won’t reverse sack of 13 Vice Chancellors – Minister of Education

The Federal Government has stated that in spite the protests from different civil societies and group, its decision to sack 13 Vice Chancellors appointed by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, will not be rescinded. The government on Saturday, February 13 announced the sack of 13 Vice Chancellors of institutions across the nation- a decision... Read More

education, Federal Government, vice-chancellors

February 18, 2016

Ambode launches office to engage Lagosians

Lagos state government has created an Office of Civic Engagements in a bid to listen to the residents of the state and ensure that their concerns are adequately attended to. The governor of the state, Akinwunmi Ambode, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule at the launch of the office on Wednesday, February... Read More

ambode, lagos state, mega City

February 18, 2016

Chris Ngige ‘slumps’ during budget defence

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige on Thursday, February 18, reportedly ‘slumped to the floor’ during the defence of his ministry’s budget. According to reports from multiple platforms, the minister was immediately rushed out of the National Assembly chambers for medical attention. Before the incident occurred, Ngige was said to have been addressing... Read More

2016, budget, Chris Ngige, medical

February 18, 2016

Commercial bus (Danfo) goes up in flames in Apongbon, Lagos (PHOTOS)

A commercial bus went up in flames on Eko bridge- around the Apongbon area of Lagos on Thursday, February 18. The inferno immediately led to a traffic jam- which created a gridlock that extended beyond Costain up until National Stadium in Surulere. The cause of the fire as well as the number of casualties from... Read More

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Apongbon, commercial bus, Fire, inferno, lagos, metropolis, traffc

February 18, 2016

Corona Schools say NO to bullying

Bullying is on the rise in schools around the world and Nigerian schools are no exception. Bearing in mind that schools have always remained one of the safest places, next to the home in a child’s life, one then wonders if this still holds sway in our present society owing to the ever increasing spate... Read More

February 18, 2016

OC Ukeje, Timi Dakolo, Ycee, Denrele, others thrill students at ‘Music Sex and I’ (PHOTOS)

It was a fun filled evening last Friday, February 12, for the students of the prestigious University of Lagos as they were treated to an unusual evening of music and dance. The event which is the first ever youth safe-sex concert held in Nigeria, dubbed “Music Sex and i” saw students turn out in their... Read More

entertainment, Music

February 18, 2016

Why Nigerians should expect more blackouts, power cuts

Electricity Distribution companies have warned Nigerians to expect blackouts in the near future, if the Senate does not rescind its directive to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission- to suspend the 45% increase in electricity tariff. The Senate, had on Tuesday, February 16, directed that the plan to implement the increase in electricity tariff should be stopped. In... Read More

Electricity, Power, senate

February 18, 2016

Olugbo of Ugboland ‘questioned by EFCC’ for money laundering

A monarch in Ondo state has been reportedly questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for his alleged involvement in financial crimes. The Olugbo of Ugboland, Fredrick Obateru Akinruntan, also known as Obat is the chairman of Obat Oil Limited and an alleged benefactor of the fuel subsidy scam. According to Sahara Reporters, an EFCC source... Read More

corruption, EFCC, money laundering

February 17, 2016

Nigerian soldiers beat up pro-Biafra protester (WATCH)

Several pro-Biafra protesters have lost their lives in numerous protests across the Eastern part of the nation since the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. As the protests rages on, many still continue to lose their lives as a result of the highhandedness of the security operatives meant to ensure... Read More

biafra, IPOB, MASSOB

February 17, 2016

Protesters storm National Assembly, demand resignation of Minister of Education

Over 2,000 protesters have besieged the entrance of the National Assembly. The protesters, under the aegis of Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Wednesday, February 17 took the to the streets of Abuja to register their dissatisfaction with the sacking of 13 Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities. The protesters, upon reaching the National Assembly blocked the entrance... Read More

education, national assemby, Saraki

February 17, 2016

Woman found dead in Lagos airport toilet

An unexpected tragedy struck at the departure lounge of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday, February 17. A middle-aged woman scheduled to fly with Etihad Airways was found dead in one of the toilets at the airport. A mild bout of drama ensued at the departure lounge of the airport upon discovery of... Read More

aviation, death, News

February 17, 2016

Speaker, Yakubu Dogara joins the ‘blame it on PDP’ bandwagon

Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives has informed Nigerians of who to blame for the current economic challenges facing the country. Obviously, it’s not the All Progressives Congress-led administration. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, the Speaker stressed that the Muhammadu Buhari-led government should not be blamed... Read More

APC, PDP, Politics

February 17, 2016

‘Nobody is happy with how Fayose runs Ekiti’ – Former governor

A former governor of Ekiti state, Niyi Adebayo has declared that nobody in the country is happy with how Ayodele Fayose is turning Ekiti into a pariah state. Adebayo’s position on the administration of Fayose was revealed in a statement issued by the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mai-Bala Buni on Tuesday, February... Read More

APC, Ekiti, Fayiose, PDP

February 17, 2016

Train kills ‘deaf and dumb’ graduate in Oyingbo

In a heartbreaking tragic turn of events, a young man identified as Ibrahim was mauled to death by a moving train in the Oyingbo area of Lagos state. The Punch Newspapers reports that Ibrahim, on Tuesday, February 16 was strolling along the train tracks oblivious to the fact that a train had just taken off... Read More

death, life, Train

February 17, 2016

Tompolo demands ‘copy of ruling’, lawyer says judge is biased towards EFCC

Former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo also known as Tompolo has requested a Federal High Court in Lagos to release the certified copy of its ruling to him. The request followed Tompolo’s decision to appeal the order of arrest issued against him by the court after he refused to show up for previous trials. Justice Ibrahim Buba... Read More

corruption, EFCC, Tompolo

February 16, 2016

Kogi Speaker impeached by ‘5 lawmakers’

Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Lawal Momoh, has been impeached. Momoh was impeached by 5 out of the 25 members of the state assembly on Tuesday. The Deputy Speaker, Kolawole Matthew and majority leader, Alih Ajuh, were also impeached by the House. Umar Imam was announced as the new speaker of the... Read More

impeached, Kogi speaker, Lawal Momoh

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