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Kolapo Olapoju August 17, 2014

Do not negotiate with Boko Haram! Babangida tells FG it’s not an option (WATCH)

by Azubuike Azikiwe General Ibrahim Babangida, a former Military head of the Nigerian state, has advised the Federal government against negotiating with the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. During an…

Kolapo Olapoju August 15, 2014

Forget Ebola for a second! Boko Haram has abducted 100 men in Borno [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju On Thursday, 14 August, it was reported by Punch that some members of Boko Haram, have possibly abducted about 100 young men from Doron Baga, Borno State.…

Kolapo Olapoju August 13, 2014

Nigerian hunters are not happy with GEJ | Read why

by Azubuike Azikiwe The National Hunters’ Association of Nigeria (NHAN) has accused the Goodluck Jonathan government of using the Ebola virus outbreak to harm its business. The group said things…

Kolapo Olapoju August 9, 2014

FG places 139 people on Ebola surveillance [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju According to the Federal Government, 139 people have been placed under surveillance following their alleged contact with the Liberian victim of the deadly Ebola virus. The…

Kolapo Olapoju August 8, 2014

EMERGENCY: 2 more Nigerians confirmed with Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju It has been announced by the Federal Government that two more Nigerians have been confirmed to have contacted the Ebola virus disease. So far, only one…

Kolapo Olapoju August 8, 2014

The TV Switch: FG to partner with private sector on digitisation [DETAILS]

by Rachel Olusola Ahead of Nigeria’s January 2015 deadline for the switch-over to digital television broadcasting, the Federal Government has stated that it would partner private sector firms in…

writer July 28, 2014

FG partners with airlines to set up Ebola Centres [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju The federal government has collaborated with international airline carriers to set up isolation disease centres at international airports across the country as part of moves to curb…

writer July 28, 2014

Pastor Tunde Bakare says FG should apologise to Boko Haram | Read his reason

by Kolapo Olapoju Convener and Pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare has advised the Federal Government to apologise to Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram over the 2009 killing…

Sola July 24, 2014

Maigari shown the red card at the Glass House

by Olorunwa Lawal Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President, Aminu Maigari, has been impeached. Maigari was sacked on allegations of “financial misappropriation, misapplication and maladministration” The impeachment was enforced after…

July 22, 2014

Who woulda thunk it? Manufacturing is now biggest driver of Nigeria’s growth [DETAILS]

by Tunji Andrews An ironic twist in Nigeria’s economic story has presented itself with Renaissance Capital’s report that flags manufacturing as the major driver of economic growth in Nigeria. This…

June 19, 2014

Opinion: The politicians have declared war on us

by Zainab Suleiman- Okino The desperation and foul language on display make one wonder whether we are preparing for war or a normal election. Indications are emerging that the 2015…

May 6, 2014

Demola Rewaju: Dreams of the old men; visions of the young (Y! Superblogger)

by Demola Rewaju The Hebrew prophet Joel once said “Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.” What is the difference between both? I put…

March 25, 2014

Sonala Olumhense: The unemployment crisis – Which way out?

by Sonala Olumhense What is the way out? The government cannot move forward, let alone lead anyone, if it cannot do anything about the corruption that is eating us alive. …

March 19, 2014

#NISstampede: FG cancels Immigration recruitment exercise

by 'Jola Sotubo Perhaps in an attempt to make amends for the deaths of job seekers at the recently conducted Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recruitment exercise, the federal government has…

February 27, 2014

Olumuyiwa Olumide: It is time for traditional rulers to close ranks and tackle Boko Haram

by Olumuyiwa Olumide It is way past time that all former (living) leaders come together to form a gathering. All retired security chiefs, former heads of intelligence, should all be…

January 24, 2014

Tunde Leye: The primary schools in Lagos are in a very sorry state

by Tunde Leye I live in Lagos, and so cannot speak for the rest of the country. But here in Lagos, most of the government run primary schools are no…

January 12, 2014

Opinion: Obafemi Awolowo, please we need you back

by Olusina Akeredolu It is an irony of time therefore that the same Tinubu was one of the APC leaders who now went to Obasanjo to court and persuade him…

January 9, 2014

Japheth Omojuwa: Let’s talk about Nigeria’s worst budget in decades

by Japheth Omojuwa While you may never have earned N14.5 million your whole life, two animals will be bought for the entertainment of our President and his friends. The job…

December 11, 2013

ASUU strike update: FG finally signs agreement with Union, classes to resume

by Isi Esene The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has finally signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Government after it was confirmed that the disputed N200 billion…

December 9, 2013

ASUU strike update: No resumption without signed agreement – Lecturers

by 'Jola Sotubo In further defiance of the Federal Government's order of resumption, the striking university lecturers, under the umbrella of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), have said…

December 9, 2013

How to stop ASUU strike for good – Gov. Aliyu

by 'Jola Sotubo The governor of Niger, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has blamed the nation's politicians for the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike. Governor Aliyu is said to…

December 4, 2013

ASUU strike: “I have personally seen the balance” – Presidency provides ‘proof of payment’ of N200billion into account

The presidency on Wednesday laboured to prove it has actually paid the sum of N200bn into an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria designated for funding the nation’s comatose…

December 4, 2013

Opinion: The ASUU strike is bad but Wike’s threat of mass sack is worse

by Wale Sokunbi These steps taken by Wike at the tail end of the efforts to end the strike, and at a time when the end of the industrial action…

December 2, 2013

We “shall never be cowed:” ASUU President vows to continue strike

by Muyiwa Daropale The president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nasir Fagge has insisted that the strike will continue until all it's demands are met by the Federal Government.…

November 28, 2013

ASUU strike update: ‘Federal Government directive is an empty threat’ – Lecturers maintain their stance

by Oke Efagene The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), have described the federal government's threat to sack lecturers if they refuse to go back to work as an empty…

November 28, 2013

University of Abuja directs students to resume on Sunday

by Muyiwa Daropale The University of Abuja has ordered it's students to resume on Sunday, 1st of December. Daily Trust reports that the directive was contained in a statement issued this…

November 23, 2013

ASUU lecturers secretly meet in Kano, aim for consensus agreement

The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, National Executive Council, weekend, met in Kano. The secret meeting,Vanguard gathered lasted from Friday night to Saturday morning. However, at…

November 20, 2013

Yemi Adamolekun: I believe I deserve better – do you?

by Yemi Adamolekun It is NOT a thing of pride that you can’t stay in Nigeria for more than six weeks and you have to “get out for civilisation”. It’s…