by Lekan Olanrewaju Apparently, Nigerian politicians have good company just across the border. The ruling National Democratic Congress NDC in Ghana has responded to rumours of the death of President John Evans Atta Mills describing them as “unfortunate” and “evil”. The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the NDC, Ade Coker, who was at the Kotoka... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola It’s been two weeks since the Dana Airline crash which claimed the lives of over 150 Nigerians. Reports have it that a preliminary report of the crash investigation by the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has already been submitted to the Federal Government. According to a source who spoke with The Guardian, the... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya Two years after Abigail Ige was beaten by police officers in Ado Ekiti, the High Court has ordered the Nigerian Police Force to pay a N1 million compensation to the victim of the beating. Ige was severely beaten and hospitalised before she was rescued by her school and then reported the incident to the police. The... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola As you must have heard by now, nominations for The Future Awards Season 7 is on. The theme of this season’s awards is ‘Tear down these walls’. As part of activities to carry everyone along in the process, The Future Awards is teaming up with Taruwa to hold an Entertainment and Creative... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola If you’re gorgeous and love the environment then the date to mark is Saturday June 23, 2012. A host of star performers will be thrilling guests that day at this year’s edition of Gorgeous and Green Gala holding at the Oriental Hotel Lagos. This annual event is a fundraiser for the Planting... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola The Convener of Save Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare, addressed a news conference in Lagos on Sunday over the bribery scandal involving Hon. Farouk Lawan and Mr. Femi Otedola. He really didn’t have nice things to say about either of Lawan or Otedola, and nothing sweet for President Jonathan as well. About President Jonathan, Bakare had... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya At least 15 people were injured and 50 cars destroyed on Sunday as Igbinedion University became the latest battle ground, with ex-militants and cult members clashing on the campus. For over 12 hours, students and staff members were cowed in fear on their campus located in Okada, Benin City, Edo State as the machete-wielding factions went on a... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Gradually, Nigeria is getting to the point where terrorism is viewed in the same way as corruption. Like something which although undesirable, is so strong and pervasive that we just have to endure and adapt to. As has become the norm, Sunday was another day of bloodshed in the North, this time... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola “Our hospitals and clinics are dirty and smelling. This is not healthy for the lives of our people.” Recently reinstated speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Kombowei Benson, who presided over the screening of commissioner nominees, said the above during the screening of Dr. Michael Awoli. Interestingly, when members... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Ojo Maduekwe Gets Into English Dictionary Nigeria’s new Canadian ambassador, Chief Ojo Maduekwe, is going places. All over the world, his remarkable gift of being able to find his way into any government is being recognised and hailed. His latest appointment by President Jonathan as Nigeria’s ambassador to Canada is the 10th... Read More
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