TI’s Corruption Rating Unfair, a Political Distraction –Presidency
The Presidency on Friday faulted Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index 2017 released on Wednesday which indicated that corruption in Nigeria had worsened in the last one year. According to TI, Nigeria, with a score of 27 per cent , now ranks 148 out of 180 countries. The organisation said Nigeria’s latest result was worse than […]
Pastor Strangles Pregnant Lover, Kills Two Others To Conceal Affair
In a bid to hide his alleged amorous relationship with a 25-year-old member of his church, a pastor, Chidiebere Okoroafor, has allegedly murdered three persons and an unborn child in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The 32-year-old pastor and preacher at Altar of Solution Church based in Oyigbo area of the city was recently arrested by […]
I Won’t Be Intimidated Shehu Sani Reacts To El-Rufai’s Suit
Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the civil defamation suit filed against him by Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, insisting that nothing will stop him from expressing his opinion. The Senator said although he has yet to be served a notice of the suit, his lawyers are ready and well prepared to defend him. […]
You Have My Full Support Oyegun Replies Tinubu
John Oyegun, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says Bola Tinubu, national leader, has his “fullest” support on his reconciliation assignment. TheCable had reported how Tinubu wrote a scathing letter to the national chairman of the party accusing him of sabotage. “Instead of being a bulwark of support as promised, you positioned yourself […]
Sanction Multichoice over smoking scenes in BB Naija, groups tell NBC
A coalition of anti-tobacco groups have asked the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to sanction Multichoice owners of DSTV and GoTV for promoting smoking scenes in the ongoing Big Brother Naija 2018 Show. The groups – Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), Gatefield and Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) in a press conference in […]
You Can’t Censor The Media, PDP Tells Lai Mohammed
…Insists FG, APC Peddling Cooked-Up Performance Indices The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday told the Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed, that he cannot censor the media to downplay the failures of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led incompetent Federal government. The party said APC’s attempt to gag the media is pathetic, as no amount of censorship […]
Melania Trump’s Parents Become Permanent US Residents
First lady Melania Trump’s parents have become permanent US residents, their lawyer said Wednesday, apparently taking advantage of a family unification program pilloried by the president. “I can confirm that Mrs. Trump’s parents are both lawfully admitted to the United States as permanent residents,” lawyer Michael Wildes said in a statement. Viktor and Amalija Knavs, […]
‘Corruption Getting Worse In Nigeria’ — Transparency International Releases 2017 index
Corruption is getting worse in Nigeria, according to the latest corruption perception index (CPI) released by Transparency International (TI) on Wednesday. While the country scored 27/100 and was ranked 136th in 2016, the latest CPI scores Nigeria 28/100 but with a rank of No. 148 out of 180 countries surveyed — a significant 12 places […]
Real Madrid Fight Back To Win Without Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo was rested as Real Madrid came from behind to win 3-1 at Leganes on Wednesday and move back up to third place in La Liga. Unai Bustinza had put Leganes in front at Butarque, raising hopes that the home side could record another famous victory just weeks after they ousted Real from the […]
De Gea Stars As Man United Settle For Sevilla Draw
David de Gea deflected the attention away from Paul Pogba with another spectacular display of goalkeeping as Manchester United came away from their Champions League last 16, first leg against Sevilla in Spain with a 0-0 draw on Wednesday. De Gea made two breathtaking saves to deny Steven N’Zonzi and Luis Muriel at the end […]
