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The Ekiti State House of Assembly on Tuesday said the federal government’s attempt to use the report of the indictment of some military officers who participated in the conduct of the last governorship election in the state to impeach the state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, would be resisted by the Ekiti people. The assembly, which hurriedly […]

The Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has challenged the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, to make public names of the 15 former governor and 55 Nigerians that he claimed stole N1.34 trillion between 2006 and 2013. “The reality is that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Federal Government has destroyed the economy within […]

The mother who was also my muse (A grateful son remembers…..) By Niyi Osundare A Looming Poetic Presence The Word Is an Egg, my 11th book of poems, carries the following dedication in its opening pages: To: Fasimia, my mother, Indigo fingers Weaver of fabrics and fables; Iya Onisuuru: Indeed, “The patient eye will see […]

As the Obamas begin their final year in the White House, a new movie debuting at the Sundance Film Festival aims to tell the First Family’s origin story, with a focus on their first date on the south side of Chicago. Richard Tanne, an actor and first-time feature director, conceived of the idea for Southside […]

Yes, our heroes indeed! They all lost either hands or legs or both during different battles with Boko Haram. Photo credit: Umar Farouk

Former Presidential spokesperson to former president Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, has denied media reports that some companies linked to him got contracts from the office of the former NSA, Sambo Dasuki. In a statement which he released yesterday January 19, Okupe said he never got along with Dasuki during their time in government. See his statement below: “Unknown to […]

Wife of President Buhari, Aisha Buhari, met with wives of the 36 state governors at the First Lady Conference Hall in the state house on January 18. During the meeting which had in attendance the wife of the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Mrs Buhari challenged the first ladies to make an impact in their state despite […]

On the night of January 15th 1966 a coup d’etat took place in Nigeria which resulted in the murder of a number of leading political figures and senior army officers. This was the first coup in the history of our country and 98 per cent of the officers that planned and led it were Igbo. From […]

During a debate on twitter, British journalist Piers Morgan corrected a twitter user on his use of ‘your’ instead of ‘you’re’. Nigerian Okehie Kelechi, then tweeted at Piers for correcting the user @Facile… Piers responded by replying in Yoruba. See the tweet below.

Billionaire businessman, Rasaq Okoya turned 76 last week Tuesday January 12. He had a lavish party at his palatial estate in Lagos over the weekend which was attended by dignitaries including Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Senator Florence Ita Giwa, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Abba Folawiyo and others. See more photos of the event below.  Photo […]

The 40th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade I, who ascended the throne of his forefathers on August 17, 2007, is dead. He died at 102 years and  spent nine years on the throne. Reports yesterday night indicated that the monarch breathed his last yesterday between 2:30pm and 3:00pm and his remains was immediately […]

Tiwa Savage’s hubby, Teebillz shared this wise counseling on his Instagram page this morning. Interesting

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, earlier today met with some Nigerians residing in Dubai. Also, Nigeria today signed a range of memorandum of understanding with the UAE including legal assistance treaty to help repatriate looters. The signing of the agreement was witnessed by President Buhari, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, Minister of Trade and Investment, Mr Okechukwu […]

Reports which are still sketchy are having it that the Olubadan Of Ibadan, Samuel Odulana Odugade I, may have joined his ancestors. More details later.

The two pictures above have a caption written on each of them. See the captions clearly written below: Left is Dasuki: He was brought to Court with Ironed dress and a well shaved beards, has mobile phone in his pocket. Right is Metuh: Brought to the Court in an unironed dress and on Handcuffs just because He is […]

Read the Press release below: “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemns in totality the brazen display of authoritarianism demonstrated by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led APC Government in handcuffing its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh even when the court is yet to hear his case. This development which unexpectedly elicited widespread public outcry clearly betrays […]

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, was at the Senate today for a meeting with the lawmakers which was held behind closed doors. Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, however, dropped some hints about the purpose of the meeting during plenary. According to him, some of the issues discussed bordered on […]

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today in Abu Dhabi signed six agreements to enhance bilateral relations between them. Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) Femi Adesina disclosed in a statement that one of them was the Judicial Agreements on Extradition, Transfer of Sentenced Persons, Mutual Legal Assistance on Criminal Matters, and […]

  Embattled PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, was brought to court in handcuffs this morning. This twitter handle is alleging that the Comptroller General of Prison and Minister of Interior, Abdurrahman Dambazau, ordered that Metuh be brought to court in handcuffs. See the tweets below:  Source: Twitter, EndPropaganda

The Attorney-General of the federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Tuesday said the era when corrupt judges escaped justice was over. Speaking in Lagos during the launch of ‘Go and sin no more’, a report of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Malami, who was represented by Abiodun Aikomo, one of his […]