National Politics

Buhari explains his absence at debate, slams Atiku

Buhari and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar did not participate in the debate organised by the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) and Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG) on January 19, 2019. The campaign team of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari has issued a statement explaining […]

National Politics

‘The Son Of Nobody Can Become Somebody Without Anybody’ And Other Deductions From The Presidential Debate

Though Durotoye’s thoughts were well-coordinated and presented, oftentimes in the debate his answers looked like string of clichés . They often seemed perfunctory and regurgitated, a kind of straight-from-the-book stuff. Like when he said “I want a Nigeria where the son of nobody can become somebody without the help of anybody”. This starts as lofty […]

National

ASUU explains why strike has not been suspended after its 7th meeting with government

After its seventh meeting with government, ASUU has explained why strike, which is over two months is still ongoing. Following the meeting between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and Federal Government on Monday, January 7, 2019, ASUU president, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi has explained why the strike has not been suspended. Ogunyemi while speaking […]

Economy National

Nigeria, South Sudan sign cooperation agreement on education, trade, others

Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, signed on behalf of Nigeria while his counterpart from South Sudan, Nhial Deng Nhial signed for his country in Abuja on Thursday Onyeama said: “It is a general cooperation agreement that involves other areas but not security, the area of cooperation include economic, education, technical, health, sports, culture among others. “The […]

National

Nigerian e-passports get a long-awaited upgrade

A new enhanced Electronic International Passport was launched by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, and here’s all you need to know about it. There are apparently 25 differences between the old and the new e-passport. While we get over the news of the forthcoming release of the AU Passport, the Federal Government of Nigeria announces […]

National Politics

Falana Warns Senior Lawyers: Politicians Must Not Pay You From The Treasury

“I am warning senior lawyers to be very careful with respect to charges. You must ensure that the litigant is paying you from his or pocket. The moment you allow a Governor or President of the country or anybody for that matter to dip his or her hand to public treasury, you might run into […]

National

Acting IG, Adamu appoints Frank Mba as new police spokesman

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, has appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police, Frank Mba, as the new Force Public Relations Officer The Deputy Force spokesman, CSP Aremu Adeniran, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja, saying that the posting was with immediate effect. Adeniran said that Mba was charged by the I-G Adamu […]

National Politics

Ogun PDP Guber Ticket Back In Kashamu’s Hands As Court Strikes Out Adebutu’s Suit

An Abuja High Court has dismissed the suit filed by Ladi Adebutu challenging the nomination of Buruji Kashamu as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State. Adebutu had approached the court seeking a declaration of his candidature for the governorship election on the platform of the PDP. Ajoke Adepoju, the […]

National

5 sure ways to get a good job placement during your NYSC

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) which is a one year program for all eligible Nigerian university and polytechnic graduates is practically the beginning of job search for many Nigerians. The Place of Primary Assignment (PPA), where corps members are expected to render selfless service for a year introduces the fresh graduates into work environments, […]

Sports

Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo is a shock option for Barcelona

There is much to this transfer speculation as it was first reported by Barcelona-based daily sports newspaper, Sport. Super Eagles star Odion Ighalo is a shock option for Barcelona who are looking to get a striker in the January transfer window.  Ighalo is looking for a new challenge after his club Changchun Yatai got relegated […]