Akande: The Last of Awo’s Cavalrymen, By Louis Odion, FNGE
It appeared odd, if not outright farcical. Reappearing after disappearing briefly from the dinning-table that memorable morning in 2001, the steward miraculously produced a medium jar of Milo, to the culinary relief of the choosy one among the guests. Not until our chief host casually waved off the chef who had tried to tender the […]
Ekiti Agog as Osinbajo, Fayemi Launch ‘Tradermoni’
The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has launched the ‘Tradermoni’ loan scheme in Ekiti State with an assurance that the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government would take Nigerians to the next level of prosperity if the party is re-elected. Prof. Osinbajo who was welcomed to Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti by thousands of artisans, traders and […]
Boateng Joins Barcelona In Shocking Loan Move
Ghanaian forward Kevin-Prince Boateng has joined Barcelona in a shock loan move from Italian side Sassuolo, the Spanish club said on Monday. The leaders of La Liga said in a statement they had agreed on a deal to take Boateng on loan until the end of the season with an option to make the move […]
Hackers on the Prowl, Sweep N460M from Nigerian Bank
Suspected hackers have reportedly breached the system of a new generation bank in Nigeria (name withheld) stealing N460 million. The hackers had successfully jerked up the balance in a customer’s account from N781,000 to N466 million before the alarm blew. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today arraigned five suspects in a Kaduna High […]
Obanikoro Testifies Against Fayose in Court
Former Minister of Defence and former Senator, Musiliu Obanikoro on Monday testified in the on going trial of the former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Peter Ayodele Fayose. Fayose is standing trial alongside his company, Spotless, in a #6.9bn allegedly to have been siphoned through the coffers of the National Security Adviser(NSA) to former President […]
Fayose in Soup Over Damaged Commercial Bus in Lagos
Ex-Ekiti State governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, risked being dragged to the law court over allegation that he damaged a commercial vehicle in a crash he allegedly caused on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos. Fayose was involved in the accident last year’s December 5, but details of the incident, which made the news was sketchy then. However, […]
Nigeria Troops Kill 5 Terrorists, Recover Arms in Fresh Baga Attack
Combined Special Forces troops of the Nigerian Army, Navy and the Air Force operating under the auspices of Operation Lafiya Dole in the ongoing counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations in northern Borno, have inflicted devastating man and equipment casualty on Boko Haram terrorists in a fresh encounter with the dissidents in the late hours […]
APC Replies Obasanjo, Says Buhari’s Achievements Will Speak For Him
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at former President Olusegun Obasanjo for accusing President Muhammadu Buhari of plotting to rig the coming presidential election. Speaking at an interactive session with reporters in Abuja on Sunday, the APC National Publicity Secretary Lanre Issa-Onilu noted that the party has no reason to do so. […]
‘Nigeria Is Back To Abacha Era Is Here’, Obasanjo Slams Buhari Again
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of returning the country to the era when state institutions were used to fight perceived enemies of the government. He made the allegation on Sunday while briefing reporters at his residence in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Obasanjo alleged that the President was putting into practice, […]
‘Never Bite The Finger That Feeds You’ – Harrysong Apologies To Kcee and E-Money’s
Alter plate CEO, , Harrysong has officially apologised to Kcee and E-Money years after his bitter exit from the duo Five Star Music saying, ‘I was hurt and reacted at the time but regardless of what happened, I recognise the impact you made in my life’. Harrysong who held his album listening party last night in Lagos […]
