Ogun Politics: My Encounter With Violence, By Reuben Abati
I once had a taste of political violence during the 2015 Presidential campaigns. In Bauchi, our convoy was stoned. In Katsina, restless youths wielding stones and long sticks threatened to attack us. It didn’t matter that it was a Presidential convoy. But nothing in those two places is comparable to what I experienced in Sagamu, […]
Atiku Arrives In US
Former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar has arrived Washington DC on a visit to the United States. The PDP presidential candidate arrived at 20.20 hours (14.20 hours Washington DC time). A statement by Paul Ibe, spokesperson to Atiku Abubakar, said that the PDP presidential hopeful “will in […]
‘I Feel Very Sad’, Osinbajo Reacts To CJN Onnoghen’s Trial
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reacted to the prosecution of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, noting that he is sad about the situation. He also said President Muhammadu Buhari did not know about the plan to arraign the CJN until Saturday evening. According to him, the President had always made clear […]
MC Oluomo ‘Discharged’ From hospital
Musiliu Akinsanya, a chieftain of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) better known as MC Oluomo, has been discharged from a Lagos hospital where he was receiving treatment. MC Oluomo was attacked at an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Ikeja on January 8 and was immediately taken to Eko Hospital, following injuries he […]
Frank Mba Reappointed As Police PRO
Frank Mba, an assistant commissioner of police, had been appointed the police public relations officer (PPRO). Abubakar Adamu, the inspector-general of police, appointed Mba as the police spokesman on Wednesday, a day after he assumed office. Mba had served as the police spokesman between 2012 and 2014, before being replaced by Ibrahim Idris, immediate past […]
General’s Widow Cries Out Over Takeover of Property by State Govt
The widow of the late Brigadier General Samuel Laiye Teidi, Hajia Fatima has accused a friend of her late husband, and former governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Mr Jimi Lawal of conniving with the Kaduna State government to take over a 10 hectare land jointly owned by her and her late husband. The land in […]
Onnoghen: EFCC to Sue Fani-Kayode, Odumakin for Libel
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied raiding the Abuja residence of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. The commission in a statement by its spokesman, Tony Orilade, accused former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode and rights activist, Yinka Odumakin, of circulating the false information. The commission also berated Odumakin, […]
Whistle Blower: EFCC Gets Tips Over N10bn Petrol Subsidy Scam
The whistle blowing policy of the Nigerian government has continued to yield further result as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is presently on the trail of a Nigerian lady, Mrs Ngozi Ekeoma, and her companies, Nepal Oil & Gas Services Limited, Carnival Energy Oil & Gas Limited, Caades Oil & Gas Limited and […]
Alicia Keys To Host 2019 Grammy Awards
American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys will host the Grammy Awards next month, she announced Tuesday, one year after the gala came under fire over diversity concerns. Keys — herself a 15-time Grammy winner — will be the emcee for music’s biggest night, which this year features a diverse slate of women and hip hop […]
Ebuka Returns As #BBNaija2019 Host
Audition dates for 2019 BBNaija show in different states has been released and it is for 1st and 2nd February. This time it will be holding in Nigeria. The form is free and oap Ebuka has been declared the show’s host. Bet9ja is the official sponsor for season 4. The audition locations include: Benin, Abuja, […]
