Rivers Deputy Gov, Tele Ikuru, Dumps APC for PDP, Says Gang up Against Jonathan is Treachery
Rivers Deputy Gov. Tele Ikuru, on Sunday announced his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is contained in a statement he issued in Port Harcourt titled ‘’ A…
Lee Kuan Yew, Father of Modern Singapore Dies at 91
Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father and first prime minister of Singapore who transformed that tiny island outpost into one of the wealthiest and least corrupt countries in Asia, died…
Troops Repel Boko Haram in Bama Dawn Attack, Kill Many
Nigerian military Saturday announced that troops quelled early morning attack on Bama by the Boko Haram insurgents. Over a score of them died while others fled with wounds, the Director…
I Have 23,313 Policemen Ready for Elections—IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Suleiman Abba, has reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria Police Force towards providing watertight security during and after the forthcoming March 28th and April 11th 2015…
Can’t the Poor Live in Lagos? Forgotten Community Cries Out to Fashola
“We’ve been here before, it is unfortunate that we have seen Lagos state government treat us as commoners,” James Zaphaniah says. He continued, “but we know better now, they come…
Buhari is Sharia Candidate, ISIS Supporter, US Foreign Expert Warns Obama
Foreign policy expert Richard Grenell has warned the Obama administration to “wake up” to the growing threat of Nigeria turning into an Islamic state, leading to other African nations also…
I Will Surely Win, Jonathan Tells BBC
A confident President Goodluck Jonathan says he will “surely” win the 2015 presidential election which will hold on March 28. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Jonathan said categorically:…
Privatisation of Power Sector Has Attracted More FDI, Says Amadi
The Chairman, Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Mr Sam Amadi, said the privatisation of the power sector has recorded a success contrary to All Progressive Party (APC)’s allegation that it…
We Won’t Release Jonathan’s PhD Details, UniPort Insists
The Freedom of Information Act notwithstanding, authorities at the University of Port Harcourt have turned down the request for Doctorate degree records of President Goodluck Jonathan. Prompt News recalls that…
Fear of Post-Election Violence Cause of Petrol Scarcity, Says DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) said investigation revealed that the current petrol scarcity in the Northern part of the country was premised on fear of post-election violence. This is…