A former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, says he’s on the path of reconciliation with the All Progressives Congress party. The Social Democratic Party chieftain revealed to Punch Newspapers on Saturday, that he’s working towards an ‘amicable reconciliation’ with the ruling party. Osoba defected from the APC a few months before the 2015 general...
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In spite of the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission- to begin the probe of 17 serving and retired military officers, the EFCC is yet to take concrete action. The anti-graft agency has thus far, failed to reach out to the Nigeria military concerning the 11 serving officers who...
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Former Chelsea head coach, Jose Mourinho through his agent Jorge Mendes has denied The Independent‘s report of a six page ‘love’ letter to the board of Manchester United. Following Manchester United’s 1-0 loss to Southampton at Old Trafford on Saturday, the British newspaper released a report claiming that the former Chelsea manager had sent a...
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by Emeka Nwankwo The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Saturday announced that the Federal Government has dismissed some top civil service officials for extorting money from 400 applicants and offering them illegal employment into the civil service. The minister stated this at a meeting with On-Air Personalities (OAP) in Lagos. Lai Mohammed...
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A lot of my brothers down here in the North who read my article criticizing President Buhari’s pre-ministerial appointments, felt I was being too harsh on him and that it didn’t matter who was appointed, what mattered was their competence.Getting them to realize I wasn’t criticizing his performance but only his appointments was not easy....
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by Emeka Nwankwo The Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, in a “no-holds-barred” interview with Premium Times aired his opinion on the federal government, his impeachment during his first tenure and his opinion of the Buhari administration. Here are 7 things we grasped from the interview: All statements in quote were made by Governor Ayo Fayose....
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by Emeka Nwankwo Elders in Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressive Congress, on Saturday, called on Government ‘Tompolo’ Ekpemupolo to surrender to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) for questioning over the alleged 13 billion naira fraud. YNaija had earlier reported that Tompolo, who is a former Niger Delta militant leader, had a...
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Adam Lallana struck in the 95th minute to ensure Liverpool defeated Norwich City 5-4 in a nine-goal premier league thriller at Carrow Road. The Reds were on course to win 4-3 after James Milner put them ahead 15 minutes from time, only for Sebastien Bassong to equalise with a clinical 20-yard effort just before injury...
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There’s currently so much buzz on Twitter about Nigerian fast-food company; Chicken Republic and their satirical advert jibe at PDP’s National Publicity Secretary –Olisa Metuh for allegedly eating his statement at the EFCC office. While many have described the advert as inappropriate, many opine that it’s simply creativity in play. But this isn’t Chicken Republic’s...
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We reported earlier that former Plantashun Boiz member, Blackface claimed that Wizkid stole Ojuelegba from him. Just like the Dammy Krane case, Wizkid has chosen to stay mum on the subject. The Starboy’s fans have taken up the fight on his behalf, and he also took to his Twitter page to retweet their supportive thoughts...
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The management of the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS has made known its decision to clampdown on officers from the ranks of Assistant Comptroller of Customs to the lowest cadre, over their alleged indiscriminate allotment of ranks to themselves. The decision of the management has thrown the NCS into crisis as affected officers, it was gathered,...
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The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh who is currently on trial for his role in the diversion of $2.1 billion arms funds, was recently reported to have attempted to eat a statement he had earlier written for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He was on Friday, January 22, arraigned...
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Few days ago former ‘Plantashun boiz’ member Blackface released a song where he called out Wizkid for allegedly stealing some of his song material. In a new interview with Punch, Blackface claimed that the highly successful Ojuelegba by the starboy was stolen from him as it sounds like a song off his Dancehall Business album...
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Ijaw elders want Buhari to hunt down militants behind recent pipelines attacks. Leadership PDP raise 18-man search team for new national chairman. Nation Saraki says 2016 budget will be passed in February. Leadership Olubadan to be laid to rest on February 12. Punch MTN given two months extension to pay $3.9 billion to NCC. Vanguard...
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There doesn’t quite exist a simple way to describe Yetunde. In a time where being a multi-dimensional woman is seen as difficult, she does it with style and aplomb – successfully wearing many hats at the same time. She talks with Francesca Uriri, and shares why it’s important for women to lead with confidence, to...
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Fellow Nigerians, I’m surprised that no one has asked about the wellbeing, welfare and whereabouts of our dear former President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan. Are we so wicked and uncaring that we have forgotten the gentleman who brought us fresh air so soon? Do we truly suffer from “collective amnesia” (apologies Wole Soyinka) that...
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In spite of the barrage of criticisms that trails his foreign travels, the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, seemingly remains unperturbed. After recently returning from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), President Muhammadu Buhari may soon proceed on a series of trips to foreign lands. According to Sahara Reporters, the President is expected to travel to...
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President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly ordered the Nigerian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates to compile and submit the list of Nigerian public officials with assets in the UAE. According to Sahara Reporters, President Buhari also set a deadline of March 31, 2016 for the completion of the compilation. Earlier this week, the President was...
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The Ekiti state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has maintained that the state governor, Ayo Fayose, owns a property in Dubai, United Arab Emirate. This is coming on the heels of a recent publication that listed names of ex-government official who own properties in Dubai and Gov. Fayose’s subsequent denial. In a statement...
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Lassa fever, which broke out in Lagos state about a week ago, appears to be spreading with increased intensity. Thus far, the state government has confirmed the death of one of the three confirmed cases of Lassa Fever. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris said the deceased would be buried today, while adding that 14...
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The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party will not provide sureties for the bail-release of its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh. Metuh is being tried for collecting N400m from Sambo Dasuki, former National Security Adviser, who is believed to have diverted $2.1 billion meant for the purchase of arms. While he has admitted to receiving...
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Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria and former governorship aspirant in Anambra State, got the nation anxious again when he declared in a no-holds-barred manner that former President Goodluck Jonathan ran the Central Bank of Nigeria in manners akin to that of Uganda’s late dictator, Idi Amin. Soludo did not...
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Education, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is the action or process of teaching someone, especially in a school, college or university. It went further to define education as the knowledge, skill or understanding you get from attending school, college or university. According to philosopher, Socrates, “Education means the bringing out of the ideas of universal...
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When Governor Udom Emmanuel was declared winner of the April 11, 2015 governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Akwa Ibom State erupted in rapturous joy, the type that can only be compared with a football loving nation winning the FIFA Senior World Cup. No doubt, that was an incontrovertible proof that the...
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Gongo aso singer, 9ice has come to the defence of his ex wife –Toni Payne , to state that cheating was not the reason for their failed marriage. This comes days after Toni Payne was bashed on Twitter for defending Ice Prince’s decision to stand by his girlfriend, Maima Nkewa, after reports emerged that she...
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The Theater Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Hassan Umoru, at a media briefing in Maiduguri on Friday, January 22 said Nigerian troops killed 63 Boko Haram insurgents and intercepted several suicide bombers within the week. Represented by his Deputy Commander, Major General Lucky Irabor, General Umaru said that the soldiers also seized many...
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Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture has revealed the number of persons that benefitted from the alleged diversion of the $2.1 billion meant for the procurement of arms by the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. On Friday, January 22, while speaking to online media publishers in Lagos, Lai Mohammed said that 21...
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Nothing beats the pain of leaving a loved one at home, and hoping to see them when you get back, only to return and find them in a pool of their own blood due to the sexual perversion of a thoughtless individual. This was what reportedly took place on Thursday, at Ungogo quarters in the...
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Former governor of Delta state, James Ibori, who has been serving a 13-year sentence to prison in the UK, is hopeful that his conviction by a British court will be overturned. James Ibori was sentenced to jail in the United Kingdom on corruption charges since 2012. His spokesperson, Tony Eluemunor said on Friday, January 22...
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Adele is no stranger to shattering and setting records after records. The video of the fan favourite Hello off the singer’s 25 album, has reached one billion views in a record time of 84 days since its release. Hello’ overtakes Gangam Style of South Korean pop star Psy which held the record of reaching a...
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