Kaduna PDP warns its 11 governorship aspirants against attacking opponents
The Kaduna State chapter of the PDP says it has warned aspirants jostling for its governorship tickets against attacking opponents in a bid to curry delegates’ favour. “We have a…
Nigeria’s Onyemata is new rave in American football
Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata is no longer an intriguing international prospect with unknown potential, reports the Associated Press. The native Nigerian, who learned American-style football as a college student…
Dismissed DG DSS acted without authorisation by Presidency – Osinbajo
Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has fired the Director-General of the Department of State Service, DSS, Mr. Lawal Daura for acting with impunity and without authorisation by the Presidency. Prof…
Former Vice President ,Atiku condemns blockade of National Assembly
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday condemned the blockade early today of the National Assembly gates by security operatives, describing the action as “illegal and undemocratic’’. In a statement issued…
NASS Blockade: Acting President Osinbajo summons IG, DSS Boss
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and the Director-General of the Department of State Security, Malam Lawan Daura at the Presidential Villa, Abuja….
Man arrested for keeping girl as sex slave for 15 years
The police in Indonesia confirmed the arrest of an 83-year-old village witch doctor who entrapped a 12-year-old girl and tricked her into having sex with him for the past 15…
Parts of Frankfurt Airport evacuated after security breach
Parts of Frankfurt Airport have been evacuated and boarding has been halted in some areas after someone got past security into the boarding areas, federal police said on Tuesday. “At…
Governor Masari sends list of council chairmen to House for screening
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has sent list of 34 chairmen of transition committees to the state House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The House Leader, Hambali Faruq,…
Kebbi State Government tasks INEC on neutrality in 2019 elections
Kebbi Governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be neutral and ensure free, fair and credible elections in 2019. The governor, made the…
Only merit can unburden Nigeria’s leadership burden – Dr. Chidi Amuta
Full text of Dr. Amuta’s lecture at Mr. Ray Ekpu’s 70th birthday anniversary colloquium Leadership & the Burden of History (A Tribute Lecture for Ray Ekpu at 70) Chidi Amuta…