Of Positive And Negative Goodluck, By Akin Osuntokun

A unique feature of the phenomenon of President Goodluck Jonathan in the politics of Nigeria is the role that providence has played in his political ascendance. We may input a similar extraordinary intervention to Barack Obama, whose improbable political journey climaxed with the catalyst provided by the collapse of the American financial system, so called […]

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As Defence Headquarters reacts to coups rumours, it appoints Commander for Operation Delta Safe

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reacted to an online publication, which claimed that the military intends to overthrow the civilian administration of President Mohammed Buhari. “This report to say the least is not only baseless and misleading but a dream of those who do not wish the nation well. The story which was attributed to […]

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Serious gun battle ensues in Borno State Government House

There was shootout between policemen and soldiers in the Borno State Government House, Maiduguri, Thursday afternoon, a report from the area said. The gun battle ensued “when soldiers in a truck attempted to forcefully get a share of the rice being distributed to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) not living in camps,” according to a report […]

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Don’t return Nigeria to military era, activist tells Buhari, says EFCC lacks power to freeze any Governor’s bank account

As reactions continue to trail the recent blocking of the personal account of Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), a human rights activist and Executive Chairman, Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ), Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sualiman has warned President Muhammadu Buhari, against returning the country […]

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The ‘Testimony’ of Brother Cyprian, By Olusegun Adeniyi

“Come and join me in singing Halleluyah, Jehovah Jireh has done me well…come and join me in singing Halleluyah, Jehovah Jireh has done me well…” With members of his family and well wishers in tow, the congregation in a frenzy and the choir bleating out the song he had specifically requested, there was no doubt […]

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AMCON secures court order to takeover companies owned by Senator Ben Murray-Bruce?

The Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) have reportedly secured an order from a Federal High Court in Lagos, to take over companies owned by businessman, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce. According to Sahara Reporters, Murray-Bruce and his family members who are his business partners have defaulted in the repayment of N11billion loan to banks. They will […]

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See Blac Chyna glowing at the 2016 Cannes Lions Festival (Photos)

Heavily pregnant Blac Chyna looked really good aboard the Dailymail.com yacht at the Lions Festival in Cannes. She was seen partying with her BFF Amber Rose and singer Jason Derulo in the South of France. When interviewed by Daily Mail correspondent about her fiancé, Robert Kardashian  being a Dad, she said: ‘He’s a genuinely loving […]

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Aggrieved NASS reportedly refuse invitation to break Ramadan fast with President Buhari

Aggrieved members of the National Assembly have allegedly turned down an invitation by President Buhari to join him in breaking his Ramadan fast at the presidential villa in Abuja. According to some sources in the presidency, the lawmakers are angry with the presidency over the recent row between the two arms of government. They are […]

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Chop-I-Chop Activism Killing You, Ekiti Assembly Tells Femi Falana

Ekiti State House of Assembly, Tuesday, took a swipe at Femi Falana (SAN), whom it described as “self-proclaimed human rights activist and lawyer” over his recent comment where he likened the June 21, 2014 governorship election in Ekiti State to a military coup. The Assembly said Falana was engaged in what it called ‘chop-i-chop activism’, […]

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Mass retirement looms in the military, at least 449 soldiers and 13 Air Force personnel on the way out

The Defence Headquarters is set to retire no fewer than 464 members of the Nigerian Armed Forces who have put in the mandatory 35 years of service, next month. To this effect, the retiring personnel comprising 449 from the Nigerian Army, two from the Nigerian Navy and 13 from the Nigerian Air Force, will be […]

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As Ese Oruru gives evidence, court bars her parents, journalists from proceeding

A Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa on Wednesday barred journalists and parents of Ese Oruru, the minor who was allegedly abducted by Yunusa Dahiru, from court as trial of evidence in private began. Yunusa is facing a five-count charge of criminal abduction, illicit sex, sexual exploitation and unlawful carnal knowledge of a minor, Ese […]

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Democrats in the United States house protest, want a vote on gun control

Democrats in the United States house are protesting inside the chamber in a demand for vote for gun control. The Democrats are being led by the 1960 human rights icon, John Lewis where they are shouting “no bill, no break; no vote, no break; shame, shame, shame”. They are equally singing the song: “We shall […]

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Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, CNPP, demands sack of NSA, EFCC boss for alleged corruption

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has asked the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Mohammed Babagana Monguno (rtd.) to resign over the shady dealings he superintended at the Presidential Investigative Committee on Arms Procurement saying the indictment and arrest of a member of that committee by the Department of State Services (DSS) is […]

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Senate queries SGF, minister over lopsided nomination of ambassadors

The Senate on Wednesday invited the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) ‎Babachir David Lawal, and the Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyema, to appear before it to explain the lopsidedness in the nomination of the 47 ambassadors just sent to the Upper chamber by the President. Adopting a motion sponsored by Senator Joshua […]

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Buhari warns Aso Rock members of staff not to defraud the country

President Muhammadu Buhari has met with staff of the State House, Abuja, a first close meeting since assuming office one year ago, a report this afternoon said. Writing on what transpired during the meeting held today in Aso Rock Villa, the daily Independent said in an online report: “He read out the Riot Act, stating […]

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New acting Inspector General of Police emerges in Nigeria, unfolds agenda

The Acting Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has said that under his leadership, the police would be governed by internationally recognised core values of policing. After his appointment on Tuesday by President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr Idris told reporters that the issues of integrity, accountability, respect for diversity, compassion and ensuring […]

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