PDP may take over Senate Presidency if Saraki is removed

Senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are intensifying their plot to take over the senate should Senate President Bukola Saraki fail to survive his ongoing legal battles, which they view as power play among contending forces within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). THISDAY got wind of the plot from […]

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Photo of Justice A.A. Jega, Prof. Attahiru Jega’s brother who died in the Hajj stampede

This is the picture of Hon Justice A. A. Jega who was among the now 769 pilgrims who died at the Mecca stampede. He was a brother to former INEC Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega. Some reports say he was a chief judge of his state while some others say he was a justice of the […]

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More than 90% of Nigerian politicians guilty of false declaration of assets -Okunrounmu

Senator Femi Okunrounmu, Chairman of the 2014 National Conference Convocation Committee, said on Saturday said that more than 90 per cent of politicians in the country were guilty of false declaration of assets. Okunrounmu stated this while interacting with newsmen on the sidelines of 80th birthday celebration of O’dua Peoples Congress (OPC), Dr. Frederick Fasehun, […]

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The Saraki objection and Code of Conduct Tribunal, a rejoinder; By Carole Ajie

The Saraki objection and Code of Conduct Tribunal, a rejoinder By Carole Ajie Sir: It was not necessary to lampoon SP-B Saraki’s Counsel to the extent of questioning his professional integrity and decisions he took,  his client’s case in all the courts where the various matters are pending in particular the Federal High Court where […]

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The Saraki objection and Code of Conduct Tribunal, By Asiwaju Awomolo, SAN

The Saraki objection and Code of Conduct Tribunal By Asiwaju Awomolo, SAN The ongoing arraignment and the legal gymnastic around the lawfulness or otherwise of the warrant for the arrest of the Senate President put the legal profession and administration of justice to question. The whole unfortunate senario questions our readiness to be part of […]

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Fayose, Ben Bruce visit the Awolowos. Fayose also at the Awo’s tomb and with Papa’s Mercedes Benz car (Photos)

The Ekiti state governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce paid the Awolowos a condolence visit on Friday, September 25 over the death of the family matriarch Mrs H.I.D Awolowo. See more pictures below especially those of Fayose at Chief Awolowo’s tomb and where the sage’s last car, a Mercedes Benz is parked. Photo credit: […]

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Grand opening of the Nigeria’s Largest Mobile Phone Store, ‘Finet Experience Centre’

Shopping for original mobile phones/devices have ‎over time been a challenge especially in the densely populated city of Lagos. Computer Village in Ikeja has been known to be the heart of ICT in Africa and is also the hub for Mobile phones yet unsuspecting customers have fallen victim to fraudsters who take advantage of their […]

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In a signature pose, 105-year-old Japanese sprinter challenges Usain Bolt to a race

Japanese centenarian Hidekichi Miyazaki also known as ‘Golden Bolt’ set a fresh record as the world’s oldest competitive sprinter on Wednesday, one day after turning 105. Miyazaki completed his heat with a time of 42.22. His personal record of 34.10, achieved when he was 103-years-old, remains in the Guinness Book of World Records. Imitating the […]

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CBN says 32m Nigerians yet to do their BVN registration one month to deadline

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that 32 million active bank accounts have yet to be enrolled on the Biometric Verification Number (BVN) by September. This was made known by CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications Muzau Ibrahim in a statement released yesterday September 25. The deadline for the exercise was extended to October 31 […]

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Shocker awaits Governors and leaders of APC as Buhari dumps nominees from states

Governors and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) should expect the shock of their lives as President Muhammadu Buhari prepares to unveil members of his much expected cabinet with several of the over 73 nominees submitted from across the states conspicuously missing from the list. It was gathered that governors from APC-controlled states and […]

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Chief Judge is confirmed among the 717 crushed in Saudi hajj stampede

Chief Judge of Kebbi State, Justice Abdulkadir Jega, has been confirmed to be among 717 different nationals that died in Thursday’s Jamra tragedy Saudi Arabia. Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Alh Samaila Dabai Yombe, confirmed the death in an interview with reporters in Mina, Saudi Arabia. “Yes, the Chief Judge of Kebbi State, Justice Abdulkadir Jega has died […]

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From Facebook to the altar, former Bauchi governor’s son, Umar Yuguda & beautiful wife share romantic picture

Remember? Umar Yuguda and his wife met on Facebook as people usually meet there and it became real. O yes. So many good things do happen through social media even though the intention of some on those platforms is to wreck others. The panacea is to be careful when relating to friends even if you are meeting […]

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Oby Ezekwesili mourns first female editor Bikilsu Yusuf who died in the Hajj Tragedy

The Muslim community worldwide and the rest of the world is still in shock over the number of Muslim faithful trampled to death on Thursday near Mecca, Saudi Arabia as they came to fulfill their religious duties. A number of Nigerian Muslims were among those crushed to death in what has been described as the […]

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Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari addresses the United Natios General Assembly

President Buhari addressed the UN General Assembly and spoke on the topic “Strengthening The Means of Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and Ensuring an AIDS-free Generation By 2030 Through The Elimination Of Mother To Child Transmission of HIV. A Dual Imperative For Nigeria”. Continue to see more photos and the full text of President Buhari’s address.. […]

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See girl with no legs who makes $1000 per day as a lingerie model (Photos)

At 23-years-old, Kanya Sesser is at the top of her game as a skateboarder, surfer, snowboarder, and model. She was born without legs, which has only motivated her to go above and beyond in everything she sets her mind to. The tattooed lady of Los Angeles earns upwards of $1,000 a day as a lingerie model and lives […]

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Criminal proceedings opened by prosecutors against FIFA President, Sepp Blatter

Swiss prosecutors opened criminal proceedings against FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Friday, according to a statement. “The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland has opened criminal proceedings against the president of Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on suspicion of criminal mismanagement as well as – alternatively – on suspicion of misappropriation,” the statement […]

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