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November 17, 2015

Buhari said a few things about Jonathan’s government on Monday

Although the words didn’t come from the President’s mouth, they were said on his behalf by Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Lalung. According to Lalung the message-bearer, former President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party were not mentally prepared for their defeat in the last general elections. President Muhammadu Buhari said the PDP never expected to... Read More
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November 17, 2015

For some reason, Senators didn’t take Saraki’s Facebook training seriously

Facebook simply wanted to help and Senate President, Bukola Saraki, willingly obliged. Little did the ‘Facebook Senate President’ know that his colleagues were truants, who aren’t interested in personal technological advancement. Basically, they all skipped class and made Facebook’s trip and motives- a futile venture. Punch reports that ‘none’ of the 109 Senators attended the training organised by... Read More
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November 17, 2015

The army will ‘suppress Biafra protests’ when called upon

Protesters and agitators for the creation of a Biafra state, have been warned… by the army. The Nigerian Army reminded Biafra secession activists on Monday, that the constitution empowers it to crush their insurrection, when and if called upon by the Federal Government. Speaking directly to the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State... Read More
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November 17, 2015

Buhari to pull a ‘Baba Go Slow’ on prosecution of looters

Just in case you’re in a hurry to see treasury looters and corrupt politicians behind bars, happy disappointment in advance. President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is no rush to prosecute thieving public office holders. Buhari said on Monday, that most of the larger-than-life, rotund-bellied politicos who emptied the nation’s treasury, will get to roam... Read More
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November 16, 2015

“Edo is safe, but Oshiomhole collects N500m monthly security vote” – PDP

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the performance of governor Adams Oshiomhole, as abysmal. The PDP organised a press conference on Monday, to speak on Oshiomhole’s 7-years as governor. State Chairman of the party, Dan Orbih stated that contrary to the testimonies of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and... Read More
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November 16, 2015

Army nabs another Boko Haram kingpin in Maiduguri

The Nigerian Army has arrested a Boko Haram kingpin, John Trankil. Trankil was apprehended by Nigerian troops on Sunday, November 15, at Kasuwar Shanu in Maiduguri. The terrorist’s arrest was disclosed on Monday, in a statement by the Media Coordinator Operation Lafiya Dole, Tukur Ismail Gusau. According to the statement, the suspect confessed that 9 of them were sneaked... Read More
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November 16, 2015

Buhari stylishly reacts to Pro-Biafra agitation… without mentioning ‘Biafra’

Ever since the recent Biafra protests and agitation broke out across parts of the South East and South-South, President Muhammadu Buhari, has surprisingly stayed mute on the matter. But on Monday morning, while launching the 2016 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund at the Presidential Villa, President Buhari said Nigerians are determined to remain... Read More
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November 16, 2015

I regret joining the APC without… – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has expressed regrets over his inability to lure Enugu state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, into the All Progressive Congress. Dogara, who made the statement on Sunday, said he’s confident that Governor Ugwuanyi would bring his progressive ideals to Enugu state. The Speaker made the comments at a grand reception... Read More
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November 16, 2015

Don Jazzy, Asa, Diamond Platnumz, others named ambassadors for The Future Awards 2015

Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa has announced the ambassadors for the 10th anniversary – a stellar cast of past winners of the awards across business, development, governance and the creative industries. The 10 selected ambassadors are international recording artiste Bukonla ‘Asa’ Elemide (Nigeria), music producer Michel ‘Don Jazzy’ Ajere (Nigeria), beauty entrepreneur... Read More
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November 16, 2015

$5.2bn fine: MTN gets a temporary lifeline from NCC

South African telecommunication company, MTN appears to have gotten a temporary reprieve on the $5.2 billion fine imposed by the Nigerian federal government, on the company. For failing to deactivate 5.1 million unregistered SIM cards, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) penalised MTN a few weeks ago. The fine heavily affected the telecommunication company, as their share... Read More
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November 16, 2015

“Akpabio used to give out N3million as transport money” | Ex-Minister makes shocking revelation

A former Senator from Akwa Ibom State, John Udoedehe, has revealed that the former governor of the state, Godswill Akpabio usually gave out cash gifts each time the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held its caucus meeting. Udoedehe claims that Akpabio would refer to the money as transport fare for every politician that was present at the meeting and each... Read More
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