The Guardian (of London) Editorial on Nigeria’s Elections
Nigeria’s 84 million voters will go to the polls next weekend to give their verdict on Muhammadu Buhari. The country is Africa’s most populous, and by some measures has the largest economy on the continent. Nigeria celebrated Mr Buhari’s election in 2015 as not only a resounding rejection of the unpopular Goodluck Jonathan but also […]
Amosun Gloats over Ogun Rally ‘Show of Shame’
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, incredibly celebrated the near-riotous show at the Presidential rally of the All Progressives Congress in Abeokuta on Monday. According to a post on his Facebook page on Monday reporting on the event, Amosun gloated over the ‘protests’ by members of his Allied Peoples Movement(APM) and that the National chairman […]
NJC Sets Up Panel on Onnoghen, Acting CJN Muhammad
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has set up a preliminary complaints assessment committee to review the responses given to it by the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, and the Supreme Court Justice Ibrahim Muhammad who is acting in his stead. Onnoghen is accused of failing to fully declare his assets, while Muhammad is […]
Tinubu Labels Saraki a Traitor, Calls for Freedom of Kwarans
National Leader, All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Monday, urged the mammoth crowd and party supporters the presidential campaign rally Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, to liberate Kwara from the state from the clutches of Bukola Saraki, in the forthcoming general elections. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the rally was attended […]
Ogun APC rally marred by protests
*Buhari asks voters to vote for candidates of their choice *Oshiomhole, Amaechi, Aregbesola booed, stoned *Asiwaju Bola Tinubu escapes through backdoor The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State boiled over today (Monday) when protests by party members marred the presidential campaign rally as party members booed the National Chairman of the […]
Echoes from the Valley: PVC for Nigerians in Diaspora?
Nigeria as a country has more people in diaspora than any other nation on the planet. Not only do Nigeria has more people in every corner of the world, they are mostly Nigerias best. You name it, they are there massively – USA, Britain, France, Japan, China, Germany, Sweden, Dubai, Canada just to name a […]
14-year-old Victim Cuts Off Suspected Rapist’s Manhood in Katsina
Police have told a Katsina Senior Magistrates’ Court how a 14-year-old victim severed the manhood of a man who allegedly raped her. The suspect, Bishir Yau, is facing a charge of rape under Section 283 of the Penal Code. The police prosecutor, Inspector Sani Ado, told the court on Friday that investigation into the case […]
Breaking: Ogunjobi, Ex-NFF scribe is dead
Former Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi has passed on. Ogunjobi was the Osun Football Association boss until his demise. Details Shortly…
Corruption Threatens Nigeria, Its Election – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, who is seeking reelection, Sunday released an article saying corruption threatens Nigeria and the general election which starts this Saturday. “On February 16th, Nigeria will hold a general election. Four years ago, the country experienced its first democratic transfer of power to the opposition since 1999. The vote in a few days […]
Tanker Fire Kills 7, Injures Many in Anambra, Destroys Part of Governor’s Lodge
No fewer than seven persons were confirmed dead and several others injured, when a tanker bearing petrol fell at Amawbia Roundabout in Awka and went up in flames in the early hours of today. Eyewitnesses told NewsmakersNG that at least eight vehicles and some residential buildings within the vicinity, including a section of the Governor’s […]
