The Federal Government informed a High Court, sitting in Abuja on Thursday that Raymond Dokpesi, former Chairman of Daar Communications, is being investigated over the sum of N8.7 billion he collected from the last administration. Dokpesi is believed to have received the money from the federal government on 27, January 2012 for the broadcast right of Nigeria’s hosting... Read More
The lawmakers of the Federal House of Representatives have made a statement of intent regarding their new disposition to carrying out the duties they were elected for. They did the unthinkable, the unexpected when they passed a tall amount of bills during sitting today. Whether the motivation behind their action is genuine or plastic, will... Read More
After being ranked as the 6th hottest artiste in Nigeria by MTV Base, Korede Bello teams up with the first lady of Mavin, Tiwa Savage to churn out Romantic, an Afro-pop love song, produced by Don Jazzy. The video, which was shot by Moe Musa in London, sees the Godwin singer and his love interest go on a... Read More
The wife of Stephen Keshi, the former coach of Super Eagles, has passed away in the United States. Keshi revealed on Thursday, that Kate had been sick for a while but he never expected that she would die from the sickness. Premium Times reports that a close friend of Keshi revealed that: “She (Keshi’s wife) has been ill for... Read More
And the nominations are out! The 73rd Golden Globe Awards nominees list has been announced and British-Nigerian actor and British-Ghanaian hunk, Idris Elba are nominated in the same category- Best TV Movie or Miniseries’ Supporting Actor Here are the full list of nominees: Best Motion Picture, Drama “Carol” “Mad Max: Fury Road” “The Revenant” “Room” “Spotlight” Best... Read More
Ade Bakare, in a private event, launched his 2016 Summer Maasai Collection and presentation of young designers show a…
Momoh Jimoh-Lawal, the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, has been impeached. Jimoh, who was accused of financial recklessness and misconduct, was impeached by 17 of the 25-member House. The lawmaker representing Ogori/Magongo Constituency in the House, Hon. Godwin Osiyi has been named as the new Speaker. The Kogi State House of Assembly is made up of... Read More
Leadership is a grave responsibility. As such, a leader is expected to demonstrate a few fundamental qualities some of which are honesty, integrity and a pursuit of knowledge. While these qualities are important for everyone, they become even more vital as one assumes higher levels of leadership. It is therefore worrisome to see some leaders... Read More
Effyzie singer, Yemi Alade has taken a step further to get closer to her fans with the introduction of the Yemi Alade mobile app which is going to be available on all mobile platforms. The singer took to her Instagram account on Thursday, to share the good news. The app will give fans inside access to... Read More
I have read, first with discomfort, and then with something akin to horror, the words that have been attributed to my dear governor, Adams Oshiomhole. I call him ‘my dear governor’ for two reasons; first, I am indigene of the nation’s big heart; and second, one of the ballot papers of the Edo state 2012... Read More
It is not often one gets to witness a probe in a Nigerian Senate, go from start to finish. I’m glad to say we may, and very soon. When the Senate began its probe of the TSA, Remita, CBN scam in November, I told anyone who cared enough to listen, that this was just another... Read More
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is a happy man today. The Court of Appeal has upheld his election as the lawmaker representing Kwara Central Senatorial District. Saraki expressed his delight over the ruling of the Appeal Court on his Facebook page. “Delighted to hear Court of Appeal upheld my election as Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District. Thank... Read More
Overnight reading which is popularly known as TDB (Till Day Break) has been a long standing tradition of students especially during exams. It has come to be associated with virtues such as hard work, sacrifice, focus, seriousness, and is generally encouraged by teachers and elders as a necessity in order to excel. I still clearly... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, hosted a dinner for members of the House of Representatives at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa Abuja. The federal lawmakers were led by the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara to the State House dinner which also had in attendance, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. See photos.
I have come to the realization that there comes a rough ride on the way to realising dreams, most of the experiences being not so pleasant. These are also the testing times in disguise, asking you to kick harder. The more you pack a punch, the higher you will rise! There are times we are... Read More
Buhari accuses GEJ of abusing public funds. This Day Suswam says he will not appear before any probe panel, only EFCC. Leadership Buhari promises that IDPs will return to their states next year. This Day Lagos shuts 53 churches, mosques, hotels over noise pollution. Leadership Okonjo-Iweala denies being complicit in the diversion of recovered Abacha loot. This... Read More
The Nigerian chapter of the Humanistic Management Network is part of an international, interdisciplinary, and independent network that promotes the development of an economic system with respect for human dignity and well-being. It defends human dignity in face of its vulnerability. The Nigerian chapter is based primarily at the Christopher Kolade Centre for Research in... Read More
Certainty and security of purpose have been my safety guards for as long as I have known myself. I had cherished so often, the protection that planning my future brought and I pleasured in the success of those plans becoming a reality and celebrated the achievements. Suddenly and without warning, real life and purpose began... Read More
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state says it is offensive for his fellow governors to entertain the thought of reducing workers’ minimum wage from N10,000 to N18,000. Oshiomhole said state governors should rather tax the rich, instead of exploiting the average workers, who are barely scraping by. While speaking with State House correspondents on Wednesday, after a private... Read More
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, says the federal government should go ahead and borrow the required amount needed for the ‘overnight’ development of Nigeria. Murray-Bruce said Nigeria’s problem is too gargantuan to solve with baby steps, while advising President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow any amount needed to quickly develop the country. The Senator representing Bayelsa East constituency... Read More
Femi Falana says those found guilty diverting funds meant for the purchase of arms for the Boko Haram war, should be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court. While presenting a paper during the opening of the Amnesty International’s office in Abuja on Tuesday, Falana said hundreds of people were killed by Boko Haram due to lack of equipment,... Read More
Not less than 53 churches, mosques and hotels have been shut down by the Lagos State Government. The churches, mosques and hotels were sealed over their noise pollution and other environmental offences. Some of the erring churches were accused of constituting nuisance to other residents by converting residential apartments to places of worship. General Manager,... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari says the country cannot afford to sweep under the rug the alleged diversion of $2 billion meant for arms procurement. Buhari said the string of revelations of corruption at the ongoing investigation into the arms procurement probe, shows a clear betrayal of trust by those empowered to purchase equipment for the military.... Read More
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, says the Senate would do the right thing when the Bill on Frivolous Petition gets to its Third Reading at the Senate. Saraki says Nigerians should be rest assured that any part of the bill that does not conform to human rights will be removed. While stressing that the bill is not... Read More
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, says he never received N100m from the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Bode George said it was unfortunate that Sahara Reporters is trying to implicate him the $2.1bn arms purchase deal, which he was never involved in. The PDP chieftain gave Sahara Reporters seven days to retract the report... Read More
There is no doubt that YBNL hit maker, Olamide ruled the Nigerian music industry in 2015. Churning out hits upon hits, it was almost a sure thing that by the end of the year, he would be the top choice for MTV Base‘s Naija’s hottest artist. #BaseNaijaHottestArtist | #Yaaga we're sure they know your story at Ojuelegba.... Read More
Bonang Matheba is that girl from the block who just loves to have fun. The best part is she is doing just that and winning as well. The style star …
Former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says she cannot be held accountable for the misappropriation of the funds released for the procurement of arms for the nation’s armed forces. Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki is at the center of an investigation into the diversion of about $2billion meant for the purchase of arms during the... Read More
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has declared that their only agenda is the release of Nnamdi Kanu and the actualization of Biafra. The pro-Biafra group said it’s not interested in being allowed to clinch the presidential seat in 2019 as being advocated by some Northern elements. Spokesperson of the IPOB, Emma Powerful, said the group... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that people displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency will begin to return to their homes in 2016. The President said on Monday in Abuja that the federal government will rebuild the homes of the displaced people of the North East. While meeting with the delegation from the International Rescue Committee... Read More