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by Azubuike Azikiwe Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi has revealed that he and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, had disagreements during the electioneering period, specifically before the party’s national convention. Amaechi said that they were, however, able to put their differences aside in the overall interest of the party and its success in... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says he was advised to warn Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi against taking on President Goodluck Jonathan during the Nigeria Governors’ Forum crisis of 2013. Soyinka, however, said he refused to deliver the message, instead he studied and observed Amaechi more closely. During the public presentation of... Read More
by Anike Jacobs  A book, which chronicles the stewardship of Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi: “Dynamics of Change: The Amaechi Years,” was launched on Thursday at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Edited by Dr. Chidi Amuta and Dr. Yemi Ogunbiyi, the book focuses essentially on the achievements of the governor, particularly in the areas of education... Read More
by Kolapo OlapojuNational leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, May 14, described Rotimi Amaechi as “one of the Generals of the Common Sense Revolution”, which pushed President Goodluck Jonathan out of office.According to Tinubu, the outgoing Governor of Rivers is to be celebrated for his courage of conviction, owing to the... Read More
by Anike Jacobs King of Blues, B.B King is dead. He was 89. King died in his sleep at 9:40 p.m. Thursday at his Las Vegas home, his attorney, Brent Bryson, told The Associated Press. King, an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, won 15 Grammy awards over his lifetime – more... Read More
Buhari the savior, Amaechi says his victory saved him. Nation NLC really angry, threatens to shut down airports over non-payment of salaries. Leadership Conduct bureau wants Jonathan, ministers to declare their assets. Nation Now Mu’azu gets legal backing as Court asks PDP to stop forcing Mu’azu to resign. ThisDay Reps PDP says they didn’t endorse any... Read More
by James Sambo Perhaps Jonathan wants Buhari to find his own feet or he simply can’t be bothered. President Goodluck Jonathan has been accused of not giving President-elect Muhammadu Buhari tips and pointers on how to commence his administration on May 29. But he’s been getting help from former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and his people.... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Musiliu Obanikoro has been named as the man allegedly responsible for the brewing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos state. A group within the party, Concerned Members of the State Caucus and PDP Stakeholders in Lagos, has accused Obanikoro, of sponsoring the removal of the... Read More
by Panshak Ibrahim A former Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, is of the opinion that President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration is the most corrupt in the history of Nigeria. He also enjoined President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to comprehensively probe Jonathan after his inauguration on May 29. Musa, who had opposed Buhari’s 2015 presidential ambition, spoke... Read More
Ever since Pierre Nkurunziza, President of Burundi, declared his intention to run for a third five-year term, things have taken a different shape in the East African Country. Orders are no longer Order. Things appear to be falling apart. The recent military coup(or rumoured coup on 13 May, 2015) is “welcomed” in some quarters as... Read More
President of Benin Republic, Mr. Boni Yayi and President -elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, held a closed door meeting on Thursday, with Yayi expressing confidence in Buhari’s ability to take up the challenge Nigeria. The Benin Republic leader described Nigeria as engine room of the West African sub region. Speaking after the meeting held at the... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Definitely, one person, a Senator of the All Progressives Congress, will be furious at the new cause Aisha Buhari, has chosen to champion. It’s none other than Ahmed Yerima, the man who sparked the #ChildNotBride campaign, owing to his fetish for little girls. The incoming First Lady of Nigeria, is pushing for... Read More
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