Army Sets Up Cattle Ranch In Abuja
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, says the government’s efforts at achieving national security, including the fight against insurgency in the North-East, would be meaningless without food security. He made the disclosure during the presentation of farm implements and items by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh to the […]
Woman raises alarm over her son where about in police cell after paying N60,000 for bail
Thirty-eight-year-old Wuche Ajuru, is always depressed each time she remembers how her 23-year-old son, who was arrested by the police on September 28, 2016, “for being in possession of N49,000”, suddenly disappeared from Rumuji police cell in Emohua, Rivers State. Mrs. Ajuru, an indigene of Ndele community in Emohua LGA, was in tears according to […]
Sanchez set for medicals at Man u as Mkhitaryan set to join Arsenal
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez and Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan were to undergo medicals on Sunday as their swap deal neared completion, reports said. Britain’s Mirror newspaper said Sanchez was due to arrive in Manchester with agent Fernando Felicevich, with a medical scheduled for Sunday afternoon, while Sky reported that Mkhitaryan would have a medical […]
Fuel scarcity: Transport fares rise by 24%, says NBS
The fuel scarcity currently being experienced in many parts of the country is taking its toll on Nigerians, with the average cost of transportation rising by 23.99 per cent in December, an analysis of a report prepared by the National Bureau of Statistics has revealed. The report for December 2017 covers bus journey within the […]
Niger Delta Youth Demand Oil And Gas Colony
The Niger Delta Youth Leadership Forum (PANDLEAF) has asked the federal government to establish an oil and gas colony in the region. Speaking at the inauguration of the Bayelsa state chapter of PANDLEAF in Yenagoa on Saturday, Richard Akinaka, president of the forum, said if the government wants colony for cattle, the Niger Delta people […]
No Sanchez, No Problem As Arsenal Rout Palace
Arsenal proved they can thrive without Alexis Sanchez as the rampant Gunners scored four times in the first 22 minutes of their 4-1 victory over hapless Crystal Palace on Saturday. With Sanchez left out of the squad as his blockbuster move to Manchester United inches closer, Arsene Wenger’s side gave an emphatic response to suggestions […]
Aguero Treble Gets Manchester City Back On Track
Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick as Manchester City restored their 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 win at home to Newcastle United on Saturday. City’s 30-match unbeaten run in the league came to a dramatic end with a 4-3 defeat by Liverpool at Anfield last week and their advantage […]
NIA DG Qualified for the Job, Presidency Replies
The Presidency has frowned on media reports criticising the appointment of the new Director-General of National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mr. Ahmed Rufa’i. A statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by Deputy Director (Information), Media Unit of the State House, Mr Abiodun Oladunjoye, quoted Malam Garba Shehu, a Presidential Spokesman as flaying the negative reports. Shehu […]
Buhari Not Isolated From What Is Happening In Nigeria
Mr Femi Adesina says President Muhammadu Buhari has not isolated himself from what is happening across the country. The Special Adviser to the President said this on Friday during his appearance on Hard Copy, a Channel Television programme that focuses on Nigeria’s governance among other issues. “He (President Buhari) is not sequestered completely from what […]
Roc Nation was upset Wizkid missed ‘Made in America’ concert, says Obi Asika
Obi Asika, co-owner of Cabal Entertainment, said singer Wizkid failed to show up for the ‘Made in America’ concert despite being billed to perform. The entertainment maestro spoke to TheCable Lifestyle during a Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) event at the Protea Hotel, Lagos. Asika spoke about his relationship with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and how […]
