Mazi Emeka

Igbo woman killed in Kano was provoked by her killer – CAN

The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Sunday, reacted to the gruesome murder of Bridget Agbahime by angry Muslim youths in Kano for blaspheming Prophet Mohammed. The christian body described as unacceptable and barbaric while urging the Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, to call their... Read More

Bridget, CAN, christain, kaduna, kano, Murder, north

Shi’ite to Buhari: ‘Admit it, you committed crimes against humanity’

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of delibrately ignoring their plight following the bloody clash between the group and military men in December 2015. This was contained in a statement signed by Ibrahim Musa, the President media forum of the IMN. While calling on the President... Read More

arming, arrested, Buhari, crimes aagainst humanity, El-Zakzaky, Muslim, Shiite, shooting

‘Anti-corruption war is a a rigmarole’ | 10 things we learnt from Olisa Agbakoba

Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) is a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Agbakoba has been a vocal critic of government often raising objections to government policies. In this interview with Vanguard, Agbakoba speaks on the state of the nation, the falling economy, security and the Buhari administration. Here are 10 things we learnt from... Read More

Buhari, economy, Fashola, nigeria, Olisa Agbakoba, Osinbajo, policies, security

‘Niger Delta can’t manage its oil’ | 9 things we learnt from Balarabe Musa

There have been numerous calls for the restructuring of Nigeria along the lines of regional government as opposed to federating units that depend on the central government for revenue. In this interview with The Punch, the Chairman of the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties and a one-time Governor of old Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa, speaks on... Read More

Balarabe Musa, Buharim state, Federal Government, nigeria, region, restructuring

‘I can’t go into exile, I can’t turn my back on Nigeria’ – Jonathan

Former President Jonathan has in the strongest terms rejected the insinuation and published report that he went on exile to Cote d’Ivoire. Jonathan says a report entitled ‘Buhari Holds Secret Meeting with Jonathan, Niger Delta Tops Agenda’, is a cooked-up hogwash. He said as a former President, he’s entitled to his freedom to visit President... Read More

Cote d'Ivoie, exile, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, President Jonathan, report, This Day

Oyegun to Atiku: Restructuring Nigeria ‘not the wisest thing at this point’

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has said the party is not focused on restructuring the country at the moment. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar had on Tuesday, called for the restructuring of the country to ensure the development and growth of the federating units. “Agitations by many right-thinking Nigerians call for... Read More

@apcnigeria, APC, atiku abubakar, John Oyegun, Niger Delta, nigeria, restructuring

The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

Here are the top five stories that drove the conversation today 1) Police arrest two in the murder of Igbo traders The Kano state police command, on Saturday, announced that it has arrested two persons involved in the mob action against 75 years old Igbo trader in Kano. 2) President Buhari is sick An online... Read More

APC, boko haram, Buhari, daura, igbo woman, Military, NDA, PDP, police, Ramadan, sick

Aso Villa Demo Day: Here’s your chance to pitch an idea to the President

As part of the Federal Government’s agenda to diversify the economy and create jobs by stimulating the tech start-up space, President Muhamadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will be hosting the Aso Villa Demo Day 2016 (AVDD2016); an initiative of the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria set to celebrate the best of... Read More

Abuja, Aso Rock, Buhari, capitalist, Demo day, entrepreneur, event, Osinbajo

No Governor in Ekiti… Fayose goes on indefinite strike

“I want to tell workers that I have placed myself on indefinite strike in solidarity with you. I shared your pains, but it was rather unfortunate that a man can’t give what he doesn’t have,” says Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti. In line with his penchant for being a dramatic rabble rouser, Fayose has embarked on an... Read More

Drama, Fayose, nlc, strike, TUC, workers

#JusticeForBridget: Buhari ‘regrets’ murder of Igbo trader

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of an Igbo trader, Bridget Patiece Agbahime, by an angry mob in Kano state for allegedly insulting the Prophet Mohammed. In a series of tweets on his Twitter handle, the President called on Nigerians to maintain peace while he commended the Kano state governor, Umar Ganduje, for being proactive... Read More

Aso villa, christian, Ganduje, igbo, kano, Murder, Muslim, Presidnet Buhari, Religion, statement, women

3 ways Muhammad Ali was also a political icon

To say that Mohammed Ali was just a boxing legend is to limit a man who wowed the world with his boxing skills and wisdom. Ali, who died on Friday (United States time) after battling Parkinson’s disease for many years, was a political figure and a champion prizefighter who dared to be what his society... Read More

american civil rights, boxing, Civil Rights, figher, Mohammed Ali, politicaal, vietnam

#JusticeForBridget: Prime suspect in gruesome murder of Igbo trader, arrested

The Kano state Governor, Umar Ganduje, has condemned the killing of 74 year Bridget Patience Agbahime and also announced the arrest of a prime suspect in the gruesome murder, Alhaji Dauda. In a series of tweets from the his twitter handle, the Governor said he had met with the husband of the deceased, Pastor Mike Agbahime,... Read More

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President Buhari ‘falls ill’, VP Osinbajo to represent him at ECOWAS meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly ill and is currently receiving treatment at the Presidential Villa, Premium Times reports. The President is said to have contracted an ear infection known as Meniere Disease, which has caused the 73-year-old to suffer hearing impairment, severe pain and unusual sounds in the ear. According to sources privy to the situation,... Read More

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#JusticeForBridget: Oby Ezekwesili champions the cause of ‘the beheaded Igbo woman’

Following the gruesome beheading of an Igbo woman, Bridget Patience Agbaheme, by irate Muslim youths in Kano state for allegedly insulting Prophet Mohammed, the internet has been in disarray as more and more people have come out to condemn the killing. The sad incident has since began trending on social media platforms with the #JusticeForBridget... Read More

#JusticeForBrifget, beheading, kano, killing, Mohammed, Muslim, nigeria, Oby Ezekwesili, prophet

“Looters keep billions in soakaway pits, septic tanks”

After a failed attempt to protest the fuel price increase, the organised labour, on Friday, took time off their busy schedules to state the obvious to federal government. Speaking at the 10th Triennial National Delegates Conference of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Bobboi Kaigama, the TUC president told the federal government that the... Read More

bad shape, economy, Ngige, nigerians, organized labour, TUC

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today. 1) Buhari, Jonathan meet behind closed doors President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday night, met with his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, at the Presidential villa, to discuss the Niger Delta Militancy. 2) FG relocates top government officials to Niger Delta According to the senior special assistant to the... Read More

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airforce, dead, FG, Government Tompolo, Militants, Minister, Mohammed Ali, Niger Delta, officials

One soldier killed, 3 injured as Army gun down 11 terrorists

The Nigerian Army, on Friday, declared that it has recorded another victory against Boko Haram insurgents in the north-east of the country. According to a statement issued by the Army spokesperson, Col Sani Usman, troops killed eleven Boko Haram terrorists and recovered several arms and ammunitions during an operation to flush the insurgents out from... Read More

army, boko haram, Dikwa, killed, northeast, soldiers, terrorist, weapons

Again, Fashola blames Jonathan for bad roads

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Friday, disclosed that the Jonathan administration’s inability to pay contractors for three years was the reason why contractors were abandoning their projects. The Minister made this known while commissioning the 24 km Itori-Ibese concrete road constructed by AG-Dangote in Ewekoro local government area of Ogun... Read More

budget, Dangote, Fashola, house, jonathan, Power, road, Work

‘Ambitious’ Wike gets the nod for another multi-billion naira loan

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Friday, granted the request of Governor Nyesom Wike to borrow N12 billion from the Central Bank of Nigeria According to the Punch, the loan request was passed by the lawmakers after an extensive debate was done. Arguing for the loan request, members of the House pointed out that... Read More

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Ayiri Emami wants you to know Tompolo is behind Niger Delta Avengers

Former Delta Waterways Security Chairman, Ayiri Emami, appears to believe that a man running from the law is responsible for the bombing of oil installations by Niger Delta Avengers. While he didn’t name the man, one name comes to mind – Government Ekpelumo a.k.a Tompolo. Tompolo, a ‘former’ militant leader, has been declared wanted by... Read More

Avengers, Buhari, Emami, jonathan, Militants, Niger Delat, NMU, Tompolo

Nigerian Airforce takes action against Niger Delta Avengers

As the spate of militancy in the Niger Delta region keeps growing, the Nigerian Airforce has deployed more fighter aircrafts to the region to aid the ongoing efforts of the military. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Capt. Ayodele Famuyiwa, the aircrafts deployed... Read More

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‘Niger Delta is the greatest loser’ – Gov. Okowa

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, pleaded with militants in the Niger Delta region to desist from bombing oil installations, saying that the people of the state are the greatest losers in the acts of violence. The Governor made this known while commissioning a recently completed road in the state. He further noted that... Read More

blowing up, delta state, millitants, Niger Delta, Okowa, state, violence

Shell

Avengers attack: ‘We don’t know when we’ll resume exportation’ – Shell

Following the militant attack on its oil installations, Shell Nigeria, on Friday, confirmed that the Niger Delta Avengers blew up the Forcados 48 inches under-repair by the Shell Petroleum Development Company terminal pipeline in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State This was disclosed by the company in a statement, wherein the it noted that... Read More

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Buhari, Jonathan discuss Niger Delta militancy behind closed doors

President Muhammadu Buhari and his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, are reported to have held a clandestine meeting on Thursday, at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock, Abuja. According to SaharaReporters, the meeting took place at the private residence of the President at about 9pm. The two men are believed to have met to discuss the increasing spate... Read More

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‘Buhari has experienced darkness, he fears no shadow’

Following the barrage of accusations President Muhammadu Buhari faced over his failure to visit Ogoni land, Senator Shehu Sani has come to the his defense. It was alleged that the President skipped the visit over the assassination threat purportedly made by militant group, Niger Delta Avengers. Sani, who represents Kaduna state in the National Assembly,... Read More

Buhar, clean up, ogoni land, Rivers State, Shehu Sani

The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

Here are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1) Osun state High Court approves hijab A high court sitting in Osun, on Friday, ruled that students in state owned schools are allowed to wear hijab, noting that hijab wearing is a fundamental right of the student. 2) Obasanjo, Buhari meet Former President... Read More

EFCC, hijab, Militants, Niger Delta, Omisore, Osun

Lai Mohammed, breaking all records set by the incompetent Labaran Maku

Unarguably, former Minister of Information under the Goodluck Jonathan administration, Labaran Maku, had a world renowned penchant for saying the daftest of things. With comments like this – “We want to thank the president for bringing Facebook to Nigeria” – it’s not far-fetched to say his comments are daft. Labaran Maku beats all other former Ministers of... Read More

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EFCC ‘investigating bloggers, reporters’ that took money from Fani-Kayode

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission is reportedly investigating bloggers, newspapers and other journalists allegedly given money by the Director of Publicity for the Goodluck Jonathan Presidential campaign, Femi Fani-Kayode. This was contained in statement signed by the Special Assitant o Media to Fani-Kayode, Jude Ndukwe. The statement noted that the former Minister of Aviation... Read More

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bloggers, campaign, EFCC, election, FFK, jonathan, journalist

As Osun court approves hijab wearing in schools, will the 2014 protests return?

Will the 2014 hijab protests in Osun be rekindled again? This is the questions on the lips of many as an Osun State High Court, on Friday, ordered that female Muslim students in government owed schools are free to wear hijabs to school. In early 2014, the state governor, Rauf Aregbesola, introduced a reclassification policy into the education... Read More

crisiis, hijab, Osun State, RAUF AREGBESOLA, Religion, state

Nigeria is going through her worst moment under Buhari – PDP

As the rate of militancy increases in the Niger Delta, the Ogun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Friday, lambasted the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government for losing control of governance. This was contained in a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary in the state party, Malik Olamilekan Ibitoye. The party accused the President... Read More

Buhari, militancy, Niger Delta, Ogun State, opposition, party, PDP

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