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January 11, 2016

How fake Buhari security aides were arrested while attempting to defraud Fayose

Two phony private security aides of President Muhammadu Buhari have been arrested at the Afao-Ekiti country home of the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, in an attempt to defraud the latter. The fraudulent pair impersonated staff of the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, claiming that they had influence over the report of the... Read More
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January 11, 2016

The commandment ‘thou shall not kill’ does not apply to Boko Haram – Army cleric

Sparing the life of a Boko Haram insurgent after having the opportunity to take it, is considered a sin against God, says the Chaplain of Maimalari Cantonment, Lt. Col. Cosmas Nwankpa. Reverend Father Nwankpa said on Sunday, that the commandment of ‘thou shall not kill’ fails to apply to the deadly terrorist sect, Boko Haram.... Read More
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January 10, 2016

Seriake Dickson re-elected as Bayelsa Governor

The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Seriake Dickson the winner of the Bayelsa governorship election. Dickson of the Peoples Democratic Party has defeated Timipre Sylva to win his re-election as Governor of Bayelsa state. Dickson polled a total of 134, 998 votes against Sylva’s 86, 852 votes. 654, 493 voters were registered to participate in... Read More
January 10, 2016

Falana to Buhari: ‘Don’t allow overzealous security agencies embarrass you’

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana says former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki and Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu must be released on bail, having been granted such by the relevant court of law. Falana urged President Muhammadu Buhari to not allow the over-zealousness of the nation’s security agencies embarrass him and scuttle his anti-corruption... Read More
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January 10, 2016

‘This president does give a damn’ | 25 quotes to note from Tunde Bakare’s State of the Nation address

Pastor Tunde Bakare, Pastor and flock leader of the Latter Rain Assembly based in Lagos, on Sunday, January 10 delivered his annual State of the Nation broadcast at his church premises in Lagos. The pastor discussed several issues pertaining to the nation and how the government can achieve driving success in moving the country Nigeria... Read More
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January 10, 2016

#BayelsaDecides: All eyes on Southern Ijaw as Dickson leads

The final result from Southern Ijaw Local Government Area is being awaited in the Bayelsa State gubernatorial supplementary election. The Independent National Electoral Commission cancelled the December 5, 2015 governorship election in Brass, Ekeremor, Kolokuma/Opokuma, Nembe, Ogbia, Sagbama, Southern Ijaw, Yenagoa- which led to the declaration of the governorship election as inconclusive. The Resident Electoral Commissioner... Read More
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January 10, 2016

From Gambia to Niger, Davido sells out another 30,000 capacity stadium (PHOTOS)

While he’s having baby mama drama back at home, Davido has been selling out stadiums on the road. His latest being at the Stade Général Seyni Kountché in Niamey, Niger in the wee hours of this morning where he sold out the 30,000 capacity stadium which is home to the Menas a.k.a the Niger national soccer team. Check... Read More
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January 10, 2016

‘Jonathan, say what you know about Dasukigate’ | SERAP drags ex-president into arms scandal

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has written an open letter to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan asking him to explain “what you knew or had reason to know on the apparent diversion and sharing of over $2 billion meant for purchase of arms to fight Boko Haram.” The letter was signed by SERAP executive director, Adetokunbo... Read More
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January 10, 2016

‘APC will split into four, if…’ | Blind Prophet predicts

General Overseer of the Hour of Mercy Prayer Ministry, Prophet Muyideen Kasali, has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), against the mismanagement of the electoral success it attained in the 2015 general elections. Kasali, who is visually impaired predicted that the party would split into four, if it becomes too proud and drunk with success. He also... Read More
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January 10, 2016

‘It’s a taboo for soldiers to embark on hunger strike’ | DHQ denies media report

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has rebuffed claims published in the media on Friday, January 8 in which 3000 re-engaged soldiers were alleged to have embarked on hunger strike, simply for not been posted back to their units. In a statement released by Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, Acting Director Defence Information, the DHQ stated that the story... Read More
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January 10, 2016

Aregbesola, Osun lecturers at war over mass sack

Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has fired lecturers and other members of staff at the Osun State Colleges of Education in Ilesa and Ila Orangun. The termination letters for the affected staff, were taken to the two institutions from the Ministry of Education, Osogbo on Friday. However, the workers blatantly refused to collect the letters. The appointment... Read More
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January 10, 2016

How Mexican drug lord, El Chapo was captured through a famous Hollywood actor

Reports emerged Friday evening that Mexican notorious drug lord, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman had been recaptured by Mexican authorities, having escaped through a tunnel from Mexico’s maximum security prison in July. However, new findings have revealed that the capture of the prison escapee was made possible by an interview he had with famous Hollywood star, Sean Penn... Read More
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