AIRPORT SCAM: APC Further Nails Governor Dickson
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has accused the government of Governor Seriake Dickson of lacking answers and trying to divert attention from “serious issues of accountability, due process and democratic governance” raised last Thursday, 15 November 2018, by the party regarding the state’s airport project. In a statement on Sunday in Yenagoa […]
Marriage: London Police Tells Yoruba Women Home Truth
Officers from the Metropolitan Police in London have taken time out to minister to Yoruba women in the United Kingdom (UK) on why they should protect the sanctity of marriage. Led by a Yoruba speaking officer, the police were seen in a video telling a congregation at the Divine Restoration International Church in London that […]
Nigeria Qualify For 2019 Africa Cup Of Nations
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria qualified for the tournament on Saturday after holding the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to a 1-1 draw. The match took place at the FNB Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg. The Super Eagles took the lead 10 minutes after kick-off […]
Brazil Adopts Yoruba as Official Language
The Brazilian government has introduced the compulsory study of African History and Yoruba Language into the primary and secondary schools curriculum; should this be a welcome development for Africa? It is no news that there is an age-long relationship between Brazil and the Yoruba Language. Yoruba is a language spoken across West Africa, it is […]
Ghana Poises to Deport 30 Nigerians
Ghanaian Authorities are set to repatriate no fewer than 30 Nigerians for alleged infractions against the laws of the state. Reports indicate that the deportation may occur next week as officials of the Nigeria Immigration Services ( NIS) have been alerted and are on standby to receive the deportees. This latest repatriation from Ghana is […]
Court Slashes Ex-gov Dariye’s Jail Term from 14 to 10 years
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal today commuted the 14 years’ jail sentence passed on a former Governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye, to 10. Dariye was jailed for a N1.16 billion fraud by Justice Adebukola Banjoko of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on June 12.
APC Now Home for Corrupt Politicians, CAN tells Buhari
Christian leaders under aegis of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) today told President Muhammadu Buhari that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has become a safe haven for corrupt politicians running from justice. This was contained in the address delivered by the President of CAN, Rev (Dr) Samson Ayokunle, when he led a delegation […]
Atiku Vows to Back State Police
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has promised to support the establishment of state police if elected president. In an interview with The African Reports, which he shared on his verified Twitter handle, @atiku, the former vice president argued that the fear that governors will misuse state police was unfounded. […]
Nigerian Rail Transport to Last 45 Minutes from Lagos to Abuja
Somehting that may challenge Nigerian airlines is in the making. That is, if air travellers from Lagos can make Abuja in 55 minutes, somehting is coming soon that will reduce this by 10 minutes. And it will be on land. Skyway String Transport Technology, a private firm, says its fast light rail service can move […]
Ex-Gov Mimiko Descends for Senate
Former Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State has withdrawn from the 2019 presidential race on the platform of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). He will now seek to represent Ondo South in the Senate. National Chairman of the party, Dan Nwanyanwu, confirmed Mimiko’s withdrawal at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday. He said the […]
