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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in the House of Representatives yesterday issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release the party’s spokesman, Olisa Metuh, detained since last Tuesday. The anti-graft agency accused Metuh of receiving N400 million from the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki  (retd.). But speaking with […]

The Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to stop Mrs. Uche Ekwunife from contesting the re-run senatorial poll for Anambra Central district on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Making the vow on Monday in Awka, the State Chairman of PDP, Prince Ken Emeakayi, said that although Mrs. […]

SR tweeted that the publicity secretary of PDP, Olisa Metuh has been on hunger stike, refusing to disclose to EFCC how much money (if any) he allegedly received from Dasuki’s arms deal. SR published the photo of Olisa Metuh in his present form at EFCC office. Credit: SR, Twitter.

This has got to be – so far – the best story of 2016. What an amazing guy. On a very cold Friday night, January. 8th, a man spotted a shirtless homeless man shivering on an NYC subway and did something most wouldn’t do…he gave the shirt off his back to the stranger. Fortunately, the […]

The Nigerian social media space was agog some weeks back when Cynthia Morgan shared pictures of her kissing Burna Boy. Though Cynthia Morgan has deleted the images from her Instagram account, many are still wondering why the pictures were taken in the first place and why it was taken off so suddenly if there isn’t […]

According to Vanguard, the board of inquiry set up by the Nigerian Army to investigate allegations of professional misconduct by some officers in the 2015 elections that pitched President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress, APC, against former President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has recommended the compulsory retirement of two […]

The Yorubas and the Igbos, two of the most resourceful, engaging and outgoing ethnic groups in Nigeria, are becoming implacable enemies. Increasingly, they seem to hate one another with pure hatred. I never appreciated the extent of their animosity until the social media came of age in Nigeria. Now, hardly a day passes that you will […]

Indications have emerged that fiery priest and Director of Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka may be transferred out of his station, Christ the King Parish in GRA, Enugu State. The speculated transfer of Mbaka by Enugu Catholic Diocese is coming against the backdrop of his recent prophecies especially in the politics of Nigeria where […]

Lionel Messi deposed his eternal rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, to take back his crown as the undisputed king of world football by lifting a record fifth Ballon d’Or on Monday. Much has changed since, just 12 months ago, a disgruntled Messi, fresh from losing a World Cup final and disillusioned with coach Luis Enrique’s regime at […]

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised the alarm over growing ranks of political prisoners under the current dispensation, even as it demands the release or arraignment of Chief Olisa Metuh, the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The rights group, which canvassed purification of the anti-graft mechanisms devoid […]

The fight against corruption in Nigeria may get tougher, as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, says there is ‘no giving up.’ Mr Magu spoke on Monday in Lagos in a meeting with the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of Channels Television, Mr John Momoh. He thanked the […]

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Monday unfolded a 13-point agenda to drive efforts towards enhancing power supply in the country. Fashola said in Abuja during his maiden meeting with power generation, distribution and transmission companies, and other stakeholders that the agenda was drawn up to ensure effective monitoring of […]

Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.” –C. S. Lewis Another year over and you’re still troubled by a relationship that ended last year or in years past. The whole thing is dragging on too long—why can’t you […]

Hello, Chief, Chief, Chief, can you hear me?” “Yes, hello, I can hear you? Who is on the line?” “Chief emi ni o. High Chief Falae in Akure.” “Ah, Chief Chief! E ku ojo meta o. It’s been three days o.” “Ojo kan pelu. It’s been more than three days jare Chief. How’s Lagos? Has […]

According to Chiddyez, Abk Sadiq, a 400l Industrial Chemistry Department student of the University of Abuja died last night in his sleep. Just yesterday, he was very active on twitter…and one of his last tweets was something about death. See the particular tweet below. May his soul rest in peace, amen. Source: Chiddyez

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has explained the reason behind its release of a former Military Administrator of Kaduna State and known associate of President Muhammadu Buhari, retired Brig.-Gen. Jafaru Isa. Isa was picked up by the EFCC last week on allegations that he received N100 million from the Office of the National […]

Without her help, Sean Penn says he never could have arranged a secret meeting with cartel kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. It all started with a tweet, the actor claims in a Rolling Stone article he wrote about the encounter. Kate del Castillo, an outspoken Mexican and American actress who cemented her fame with portrayals of […]

What you see in this picture are Pastor E.A Adeboye and Pastor Mrs Folu Adeboye back in the day. It was a humble beginning. Photo credit: TBW

The Serving Overseer of the LatterRain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare has stressed the need for President Muhammadu Buhari to implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference, saying its outcome is in tandem with the APC manifesto. Also, he advised the president to ensure diversification of the nation’s economy and the need for a regional approach […]

The Police in Ekiti State have arrested two men, Benedict Ola Idega and Abdulsalami Leader, for an alleged attempt to defraud the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose. The men, who allegedly paraded themselves as staff of the Office of the National Security Adviser, had claimed they could influence the report of the military panel set […]