Perhaps this is the first time in recent years that a Nigerian leader would be giving a sober, cautious and yet direct approach to the Biafran question and agitation. Insiders gave various perspectives to the Vice President’s speech which was titled “Greater together than apart”, where he addressed the Biafran question, stating that is better for... Read More

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May 9, 2017

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I was born to champion the Biafran struggle – Nnamdi Kanu

by Azeez Adeniyi Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday, said he would never to give up his agitation for Biafra. Kanu said this in Enugu, where he paid a ‘thank you visit’ to the leaders of pan-Igbo groups, the Eastern Consultative Assembly and the Igbo Youth Movement. Kanu insisted... Read More

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December 19, 2015

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I’m not a card bearing member of any political party – Emir of Kano

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, says he has no political affiliation nor doeshe belong to any political party. The monarch on Friday, described himself as a radical Emir, who is committed to the struggle against injustice and oppression of the populace. Speaking on at the 10th anniversary memorial seminar organised by the Centre for... Read More

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September 24, 2015

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HID Awolowo was ready to die – Daughter

Tokunbo Dosunmu-Awolowo, the daughter of the late matriarch of the Awolowo, has revealed that she had prepared for death as far back, as 20 years ago. Chief HID Awolowo, passed away on Saturday, September 19, in her home in Ikenne, Ogun state. Dosunmu-Awolowo, said her mother had in the past few years, given out instructions... Read More

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July 9, 2015

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Policeman’s hand chopped off while trying to stop a bus driver (VIEWER DISCRETION)

A police officer lost his arm as he fell off a commercial bus when he tried to stop the driver who was trying to evade arrest. According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the bus had been stopped by a team of police officers somewhere in Lagos and while trying to speed off, the police officer jumped... Read More

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June 29, 2015

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Dogara, who defied his party, says he’s never struggled for anything in life

Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House of Representatives, says he hasn’t had to struggle to attain anything in his life… even though he’s presently caught in the middle of a struggle for power and control of his party, the All Progressives Congress. Dogara, was not his party’s candidate for the Speakership of the federal parliament, but without any iota... Read More

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May 18, 2015

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Asari Dokubo: After Jonathan goes, our struggle begins again

by Iyobosa Omoregie Niger Delta militant leader, Dokubo Asari, says the end of the tenure of President Goodluck Jonathan, may signal the relaunch of the struggle of the people of the Niger Delta region. At the 2015 annual Major Issac Adaka Boro day organised by the Niger Delta People Salvation Front, NDPSF, at Ughelli, Delta State,... Read More

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May 14, 2015

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19-year-old kills friend over a seat

by Chinwe Okafor A 19-year-old boy, Toluchukwu Anosike, has killed his friend, Nonso Monyasa, 15, during a struggle for a seat. Toluchukwu and Monyasa were both sales apprentices on Layi Padeola Street, and had been friends for two years when the suspect came to Lagos. Known normally to be fond of each other and usually ate... Read More

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October 21, 2014

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@Alabaster85 : What exactly is Surulere? (Inspired by @iamDrSid)

by Ayomikun Soyombo Surulere is not a place But a painful state A state not marked on the world’s map A state of tears and hope Surulere is the pains endured As the heart dreams of victory Neglecting the shortcuts to fame Because of the knowlege that riches laboured for lasts forever Surulere is the... Read More

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August 28, 2014

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Oby Ezekwesili: We cannot afford to move on without our daughters

by Oby Ezekwesili Today marks 136 days since April 14, when 219 daughters of Nigeria were taken captive from our midst at close to midnight while we all slept. The Presidential Facts Finding Committee on Chibok Abduction which was set up evidently to validate to those who doubted the tragedy, helped confirm that our daughters... Read More

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December 10, 2013

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Soyombo Ayomikun: Gold On Mortal’s Feet-Madiba

by Soyombo Ayomikun Gold On Mortal’s Feet:Madiba 1. We once heard about the warrior Achilles Who in a gruesome battle screamed ‘is there no one else?’ Who chose to go to war & perish to be forever remembered Rather than to follow the quiet path & forever be forgotten 2. We didn’t live in the... Read More

October 19, 2013

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8-year-old hero struggles with thief and recovers his mother’s stolen wallet (PHOTOS)

Jose Alonso, 8, managed to pull his mother’s wallet from a purse snatchers hands at a Houston gas station on Thursday. An 8-year-old boy brazenly battled a purse snatcher to get his mother’s money back because he didn’t want the stolen cash to affect his sister’s party. Jose Alonso said he was sitting in... Read More

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October 4, 2013

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Opinion: ASUU strike – UNILORIN and RSUST need to answer these questions

by Solanke Abiola Another issue that calls for concern is the situation at the University of Ilorin. UNILORIN has over the years also failed to join National strike action by ASUU. It is saddening to note that UNILORIN (a federal University) which is set to benefit from the one hundred billion largesse of the FG... Read More

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October 4, 2013

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Plane crash: FG, Lagos emergency agencies row over custody of Agagu’s corpse

by ‘Jola Sotubo After the crash of the Associated Airlines plane carrying 20 passengers and the late Olusegun Agagu’s body, there was a frenzy as rescue efforts reportedly commenced immediately. [READ: Associated Airlines plane carrying late Agagu’s body crashes in Lagos] This frenzy reportedly led to a scuffle of sorts at the crash site... Read More

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January 19, 2013

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Rekana Sharon Ojong: Still I stand (30 Days, 30 Voices)

One day I will tell my success story and I will tell it ALL – the beginning, the pains, the tears, the struggle, the survival and the success, no matter what embarrassment it brings to me. Sitting in front of my computer, I’m counting the number of times, love has failed me, people have disappointed... Read More

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Policeman’s hand chopped off while trying to stop a bus driver (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Dogara, who defied his party, says he’s never struggled for anything in life

Asari Dokubo: After Jonathan goes, our struggle begins again

19-year-old kills friend over a seat

@Alabaster85 : What exactly is Surulere? (Inspired by @iamDrSid)

Oby Ezekwesili: We cannot afford to move on without our daughters

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