PDP senator on ‘looters’ list arraigned for ‘N805m fraud’
Peter Nwaoboshi, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator, on Wednesday appeared before a federal high court, Lagos, over an alleged N805 million fraud. Nwaoboshi, who represents Delta north, was arraigned on a two-count charge of money laundering and fraud alongside two companies namely: Golden Touch Construction Project Ltd and Suiming Electrical Ltd. He pleaded not […]
Their Desperation And Our Despair: Charting A Path To 2019 By Jaye Gaskia
The recent trends in the polity are once again assuming alarming and potentially catastrophic proportions as it is usual with Nigeria’s congenitally inept ruling class, across all its fractions and factions, once a general election is approaching and on the horizon. If it is true that the ruling class is inherently irresponsible, gluttonously greedy, and […]
APC chairmanship: Oyegun says endorsement of Oshiomhole is childish
John Odigie-Oyegun, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has described as “absolutely childish” the endorsement of Adams Oshiomhole, former Edo governor, by south-south stakeholders of the party. He made this known to journalists at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday. “It was childish, absolutely childish. Voting is done at convention and […]
2019: Nigeria’s Emerging Political Leaders
A strong indication of both the quality and failure of politics in Nigeria, as the people look forward to the next general elections in 2019, is the manner in which virtually “every” Nigerian believes that he or she is good enough to be President of Nigeria. This may speak to a deepening of political consciousness, […]
PDP urges Nigerian youths to vote in 2019 like they voted in 2018 BBNaija
The Peoples Democratic Party has reacted to the just concluded Big Brother Naija show which saw Miracle emerging as the winner. Miracle, one of the 20 housemates who participated in the reality show emerged winner of the N25 million grand prize on Sunday, beating off challenges from Cee-c Tobi, Nina and Alex. Reacting, PDP in […]
Rapper Meek Mill Freed After Uproar Over Harsh Term
Rapper Meek Mill won freedom from prison on Tuesday after an unusually harsh sentence triggered protests that pointed to racial biases in United States probation laws. The 30-year-old Philadelphia rapper, who was jailed in November over a case from his teenage years, was ordered out on bail by Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. As he walked at […]
Melaye Surrenders Self To Police
Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, is currently in police custody. Earlier today, the senator had announced on Twitter to surrender himself to the police on Tuesday morning. More to follow…
Miracle On Relationship With Nina: This Is The time To Make Money
Miracle Igbokwe, winner of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show, has spoken on his relationship status with fellow ex-housemate Nina. Miracle and Nina were initially partners in the show but later got romantically involved with each other despite Nina revealing she was in a committed relationship outside the house. The pilot admitted that he […]
EFCC Arrests PDP Senator on ‘Looters’ list Over N1.5 Billion Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Peter Nwaoboshi, one of the three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators on the list of alleged looters released by the federal government. Nwaoboshi, who represents Delta north senatorial district, was listed alongside Stella Oduah from Anambra and Jonah Jang from Plateau. According to SaharaReporters, the anti-graft […]
Unstoppable Ronaldo, Sole Survivor Of Real Madrid’s ‘BBC’
Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and Karim Benzema were once the untouchable trio, but only one of Real Madrid’s feted “BBC” can be sure of their place against Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Ronaldo has dragged Real into the Champions League semi-finals with, even by his standards, an astonishing goal glut that includes 22 in 12 games, […]
