Tag: state

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Adebayo EmuleomoFebruary 28, 2016

Opinion: The unstable Naira and the role of spendthrift Nigerian governors

The naira has been on a steady decline for the past few months. The disparity between rates at the Central ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoNovember 30, 2015

Who attacked Jonathan? Bayelsa Police reacts

The Bayelsa State Police Command on Monday, November 30, disclosed that former President Goodluck Jonathan was not attacked in the state. ...

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Ada IgboanugoOctober 7, 2015

Ebonyi state governor loses mother

Mother to the governor of Ebonyi State Governor, Deaconess Margaret Umahi, has passed away. Margaret Umahi reportedly died on Tuesday afternoon after ...

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Ada IgboanugoSeptember 18, 2015

Iara Oshiomhole donates N2m, clothes, books to IDPs (PHOTOS)

Wife of Edo State Governor, Iara Oshiomhole, has donated N2 million as well as clothes, footwear, books, toiletries and others materials, for ...

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Op-Ed EditorJune 28, 2015

Obi Nwakanma: The insolvent state

by Obi Nwakanma There is too much grappling at straws. It just seems like President Buhari is a little too ...

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May 30, 2014

Okey Ndibe: Nigeria is at war

by Okey Ndibe Since Nigeria is at war, it behoves Mr. Jonathan—who must have access to more information than the ...

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April 30, 2014

Theophilus Ilevbare: The value of missing school children in Nigeria and South Korea

by Theophilus Ilevbare Here is the part that Nigerian leaders never get: “As the prime minister, certainly, I had to take ...

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April 23, 2014

Lagos CP says no Boko Haram attack in the state, Jonathan commends Buhari & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Lagos CP says no Boko Haram attack in the state Lagos state Commissioner of Police, Umaru Manko, ...

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February 1, 2014

Opinion: Dear Mama peace, give room for peace in Rivers

by Ada Stella Apiafi But by far the real and greatest litmus test that has been thrown in the path ...

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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 ...

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January 21, 2014

Shocking: 17-year-old school head boy hangs himself during school hours

by ‘Jola Sotubo Students and staff of the Oro Grammar School in the Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara were ...

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January 20, 2014

Ex-Bauchi governor, Adamu Mu’azu is new PDP chairman

by ‘Jola Sotubo The race for the national chairmanship of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is on and indications have ...

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January 17, 2014

How my pastor husband impregnated my friend – Wife opens up in court

by Adeola Balogun A woman in Lagos has appealed to a court to end her marriage as she described her ...

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January 12, 2014

Monster: Man caught after raping neighbour’s pregnant wife, offers her N500

by Oke Efagene A 30-year-old man identified as Adeji, is being detained in a cell at the Criminal Investigation Department ...

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January 10, 2014

Opinion: Reno Omokri and his lies from the pit of the PDP

by Abidemi Oderinlo The truth is definitely staring us in the eyes because we see it daily, men like Reno ...

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January 8, 2014

Pastor asked me to bring her final excreta – Boy, 18, confesses to ritual murder (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A teenager has been arrested by police officers in Lagos after it was alleged that he killed ...

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January 5, 2014

Amaechi’s opponents arrested, Jobs for police widows & other important news you should know today

Widows of slain policemen beg for jobs by Oge Okonkwo Some wives and children of policemen killed by Boko Haram ...

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December 29, 2013

5 best ways to breakup with your girlfriend

by Sanjib Saha   If you have been with a person for quite a long time then there is no problem ...

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November 20, 2013

#AnambraElection: APGA’s Obiano thanks INEC for providing a level playing ground

The flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Willie Obiano described the November 16, governorship election as a sign ...

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November 14, 2013

Opinion: This is an open letter to all Anambra indigines

by Elas Abone This saying remains true with us here in Canada. No single day passes with-out us thinking about ...

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November 9, 2013

Duro Onabule: Even the Aburi accord should be on the table

by Duro Onabule Otherwise, we return to the Aburi Agreement under which possible misuse of para-military forces by the federal ...

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August 28, 2013

Cabinet shake-up: Gov. Suntai dissolves state exco, approves key appointments

Taraba state executive council has been dissolved by the Governor of the state, Danbaba Suntai, including all special advisers and ...

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August 16, 2013

One person dies as armed robbers attack bank in Delta

At least one person was feared killed on Thursday morning when a 12-man armed bandits struck at a first generation ...

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August 6, 2013

Opinion: Why I reject local government autonomy

by Ochereome Nnanna If you grant financial autonomy to local councils, the chairmen will turn into 774 demons and tin ...

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August 3, 2013

Mina Ogbanga: Facing the crux of the matter – Who are we up against? (Y! FrontPage)

by Mina Ogbanga    Then let’s start by facing the crux of the matter and also remember that “Those whose ...

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July 27, 2013

Mina Ogbanga: For the love of country – 10 steps to addressing the transition dilemma (Y! FrontPage)

by Mina Ogbanga …citizens (have) become like a woman that is being raped, called for help, help came and elbowed ...

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July 23, 2013

Opinion: Jonathan-Amaechi face-off and a vote for British re-colonization of Nigeria

by Obinna Akukwe  Goodluck Jonathan and his wife do not have any constitutional or moral right to limit the wide ...

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July 22, 2013

Lateef Ibirogba: Rivers crisis and the lingering issue of state police

by Lateef Ibirogba A state governor, as the chief security officer of his state, in an ideal setting, ought to ...

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July 8, 2013

Gruesome: Siblings hack mother to death with a machete

by Olaniyi Afolabi   Two siblings were arrested in Edo state for allegedly killing their mother. The siblings, Omolayo Ojeifo, ...

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April 4, 2013

Opinion: We want to tackle corruption? Here are a few thoughts

by Odinkalu Chigozirim In summary, institutions should be built, and policies tailored to meet the demands of Nigerians. The fight ...

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