One of the things I have had to do in recent times was to renew my driver’s licence. This took me to the headquarters of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abuja. The procedure requires the applicant’s presence: forms to be filled, fees to be paid, fingerprinting to be done, and so, that was... Read More
As part of its investigation into the $2.1 billion arms scandal, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has reportedly started tracing landed assets of some ex-service chiefs. According to Punch Newspaper, the anti-graft agency is tracing the properties bought by former top military personnel during their stint in office to determine if the chiefs illegally bought... Read More
The Presidency has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari is always ready to host and have talks with former President Goodluck Jonathan regarding the arms procurement scandal which billions of naira was appropriated for. With each passing day, the public calls for the former President to explain his role in the scandal, keeps growing. Special Adviser to... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the Nigerian Army to reinstate Major General Ahmed Muhammed, with immediate effect. Major General Muhammed is the former General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 7th Division of the Army, Maiduguri, Borno State who was attacked by soldiers, who shot at his vehicle in September 2014. Mohammed was at the receiving end... Read More
After the United Nations had established that Iran had significantly reduced its atomic programme, economic sanctions were lifted on the Islamic republic. The historic nuclear accord between Iran and major powers was set in motion on Saturday, January 16. Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani, described the agreement as a glorious victory for the patient nation of Iran. Rouhani said on his Twitter account:... Read More
Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tony Anenih, says former President Goodluck Jonathan instructed former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), to transfer the sum of N260m to his account. Anenih’s revealed this in a letter recently written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The PDP chieftain... Read More
The discovery of not a few changes in the reviewed 2016 Appropriation Bill has surfaced in the past few days. After the drama of the budget going missing, the resurfacing of the document and the revelation that two versions were submitted, it’s become obvious that the real intention of the perpetrators was to make alterations.... Read More
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose says President Muhammadu Buhari is effectively destroying the Armed Forces, judiciary and the Independent National Electoral Commission, while he wages the war against corruption. Fayose stated that it was an error for the president to order 18 serving and retired military chiefs to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Speaking... Read More
Sometime in December 2015, at an event of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Academy, in Abuja- an anomaly occurred. An agent of the Department of State Security became a shoe shiner to the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau. The video obtained by Premium Times, depicts the minister- seated, clad in white and flanked... Read More
A few days ago, popular singer Celine Dion lost her former manager and husband René Angelil to cancer. The Canadian singer is however, now mourning the loss of her brother Daniel Dion, who just passed away after suffering from the same kind of cancer. Daniel, who had previously been diagnosed of cancer of the throat, tongue and... Read More
It was at Obafemi Martins’ party at Quilox night club that the now infamous Wizkid and Dammy Krane’s bottle-breaking fight reportedly broke out. Although the fight between both parties was purportedly settled by the club’s owner, Shina Peller, the Seattle Sounders soccer player has stepped in to make sure the there is no bad blood remaining between them. Oba goal (Goal... Read More
The Senate has urged the former interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bisi Akande to thoroughly corss-check ‘his facts’ before blurting out words. Akande had described the claim that the 2016 budget was missing from the Senate, as an indication of the indiscipline that produced its leadership. In a statement issued on... Read More
The science of archaeology, paleontology, and genetics has all proved beyond any doubt that human life originated in Africa. They have all shown that the first humans that ever lived have lived in Africa. See using DNA to trace human origin and migration. Then, click through 1-19 to learn. Yet, western movies, books, continue to present... Read More
The annual Nigerian university rankings has been released by the National University Commission (NUC). University of Ibadan sits atop the list of the nation’s 100 best institutions in 2015. See full list below. 1. University of Ibadan, UI 2. University of Lagos, Unilag 3. University of Benin, Uniben 4. Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU 5. Ahmadu... Read More
John Terry’s 700th appearance as a Chelsea player is definitely not going as planned. The England defender has scored an own goal, as his struggling team faces Everton FC- as it make a gradual recovery from the slump of 2015. John Terry makes his 700th appearance today, Captain, Leader, Legend. #CFC pic.twitter.com/GNspLkGvRI — Absolute Chelsea... Read More
The Kaduna state government has issued marching orders to the judicial commission of inquiry set-up to look into the clash between members of the Islamic Movement in the Zaria and the Nigerian Army. A statement was issued to this effect on Saturday by Samuel Aruwan, spokesperson of Governor Nasir El-Rufai. According the release, “the inquiry, which... Read More
We reported few days ago about a new beef brewing between two ace Nigerian music producers in the industry –Shizzi and Masterkraft including comedian/singer Tunde Ednut over intellectual property theft. Shizzi has however, come out to clear his colleague’s name from the controversy after it was revealed the Finally hitmaker was unaware of his ownership... Read More
Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu is Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and since assumption of office as the Group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, he’s made remarkable policies. Ibe’s policies have been keeping oil marketers in check and enforcing discipline in the industry. Bola Ahmed Tinubu was Nigeria’s most effective opposition leader, who... Read More
The 2016 Appropriation Bill submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari to the 8th Assembly has been the subject of many heated controversy and discourse. More drama ensued when the document was reportedly pilfered from the Senate as the copy submitted could not be accessed for consideration by the Assembly. The budget office has however, uploaded a... Read More
A new year brings new and exciting opportunities as Happenings Media (www.happenings.com.ng) is set for the launch of its online radio – HAPPENINGS RADIO. Come February 2016, Happenings Radio will kick off an intense virtual schedule that will celebrate a rich array of programmes to meet the needs of its target audience. Its pop... Read More
A former Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokri has criticised the governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole on his comments about former president, Goodluck Jonathan. This is coming after Oshiomhole stated that Jonathan threatened to put him in a hole. Omokri said on Saturday that he was disappointed in Oshiomhole... Read More
The amount of energy that flows through my system as I try to regulate the anger I feel is in high demand. I want to burst out and scream at everyone passing by but that will make me look like a mad man but I am a mad man. Or even worse, a possessed mad... Read More
A 3-year-old girl, in the video below, narrated how a 30-year-old man identified as ‘Uncle Chinedu’ took canal knowledge of her. From the rather graphic narration, the toddler pointed to the parts in her body where he raped her, describing the position her attacker placed her to carry out his act and the pain she... Read More
It is well past the time for Goodluck Jonathan to hold a “World Press Conference” and address all the questions being raised today about his alleged complicity in the various corruption scandals being unearthed by the EFCC. This is not the time for him to hide in his Otueke cocoon of imperturbability. This is not... Read More
Everywhere you turn in the world it seems the world would soon come to an end. If it is not some terrorist bombs exploding and floating in the rarefied air like flying saucers it is news of some deranged person spraying bullets at school kids in America. The baddest news for us lately in Nigeria... Read More
Lisa Folawiyo started the eponymous Jewel By Lisa Brand with the sole aim of transforming the idea of ready-to-wear African fashion. Has she achieved that feat? You bet she has! Over 10 years into the business the JBL brand has expanded from just being a fashion label, to being a globally recognized lifestyle brand –... Read More
