NURTW leader killed by unknown gunmen in Lagos
The personal assistant to Alhaji Kunle Azeez, a leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, identified only as Ganiu, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in the Idumota area of Lagos State. It was learnt that Ganiu (aka Piero), Azeez (aka Kunle Poly) and some security guards, including two policemen, were returning from a meeting around […]
OBJ Letter On Buhari Has Vindicated Us Says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the counsel by former President Olusegun Obasanjo that President Muhammadu Buhari should not seek a re-election in 2019 as courageous, timeous and patriotic, adding that such has vindicated its position on President Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party however rejected the call by Chief Obasanjo […]
BBOG Protesters arrested by Police In Abuja
Police Officers on Monday accosted and arrested some members of the BringBackOurGirls campaign group during a protest at the presidential villa in Abuja on Monday. Members of the group were protesting against what they call high-level of insecurity in the country and they insisted that they have the right to stage a peaceful protest without […]
Don’t Seek Re-election In 2019 Obasanjo Warns Buhari
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned President Muhammed Buhari against seeking running for 2019 election. Obasanjo in a special statement issued on Tuesday asked President Muhammed Buhari to go and rest. Read full statement below Since we are still in the month of January, it is appropriate to wish all Nigerians Happy 2018. I am […]
EFCC Asks Court To Revoke Metuh’s Bail, Send Him To Prison
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to revoke the bail being enjoyed by a former Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Olisa Metuh. Metuh and his company, Destra Investments Limited, are being prosecuted for fraudulently receiving the sum of N400million from the Office […]
Former Chief Justice Of Nigeria , Dahiru Musdapher Is Dead
A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Dahiru Musdapher, has died. According to his younger brother, Muneer Musdapher who broke the news on Facebook, the jurist died in the early hours of today January 23rd at the age of 75. “My elder brother Justice Dahiru Musdapher former CJN passed on tonight,” Muneer Musdapher wrote on Facebook. […]
Gunmen allegedly Kill Two Police Officers In Bayelsa
Gunmen suspected to be sea pirates have on Monday attacked Ogbia Marine Police Division in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Two police officers were shot dead during the attack which lasted for over three hours. Channels Television gathered that the gunmen also carted away with two 200 Horse Power engines in the attack […]
Brazil striker, Robinho to sign for Turkish side Sivasspor
Brazil striker Robinho is to sign for Turkish side Sivasspor, despite being sentenced to jail in Italy for rape. Robinho, 33, who maintains his innocence, was found guilty of taking part in the gang rape of a woman in Milan in 2013 and given a nine-year sentence in November. The ex-Manchester City, Real Madrid and AC Milan […]
Kevin de Bruyne extends his Manchester City deal until 2023
Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has signed a new deal that runs until 2023. The Premier League leaders have tied the 26-year-old playmaker down to a longer deal, despite his previous contract not expiring until 2021. De Bruyne has scored six goals and provided 10 assists in the top flight this season. The Belgium […]
Arsenal forward joins Man Utd in swap with Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Manchester United have signed Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal, in a swap deal with midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Chile forward Sanchez, 29, who almost joined Manchester City last summer, has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal worth £14m a year after tax. City ended their interest last week as they felt making him their best-paid player may affect team […]
