My Suspension Not Relevant — Okorocha
Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has described his suspension by the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) as “irrelevant.” In a statement released by Mr. Chinedu Offor, his media assistant…
EFCC Detains Alleged Fraudster over N5m Bank Alert Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of an allegedly notorious fraudster who specialises in defrauding unsuspecting members of the public through fraudulent bank credit alerts.…
Editorial: APC and the Challenges of Governance
It had looked like it would never come even after the letters had been written and the relevant documents submitted. But after months of controversy, scheming, intrigues, accusations and counter-accusations…
Tinubu Condoles NUJ, Says Media Can be agent for change
Former Governor of Lagos State and one of the leaders of the newly registered APC said there can be no justification for the daily massive loss of lives witnessed in…
APC to Gov. Obi: Don’t Toy With Nigeria’s Unity
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as a very dangerous game that could threaten the nation’s unity the decision by Governor Peter Obi to sensationalise the recent home return…
If Nigeria Must Develop
Editor: Recent happenings in the polity particularly as it concerns the attitudes, beliefs and behaviour of ordinary Nigerians continue to leave much to be desired. Our foibles are now becoming…
When Should A State Deport Non-indigenes
All through last week, radio channels in Lagos with phone-in programmes were jammed with conversations regarding the reported ‘deportation’ of 67 Nigerians of Igbo extraction from Lagos to the East,…
Tension Brews between Jonathan, Dickson over Hotel Project
Ahead of the 2015 general elections, President Goodluck Jonathan and his protégé, Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson might already be dealing with a potentially sour relationship over delay in…
The APC’s greatest import
“Is the birth of the APC good for Nigeria? I can’t say until they’re tested. Is the birth of the APC good for Nigeria’s democracy? Absolutely!” –Ogunyemi Bukola After months…
Why Justice Elude Rape Victims –Mrs. Bisi Fayemi
Ninety-five per cent of rape cases suffer from diligent prosecution, while perpetrators walk free, because of lack of watertight forensic and physical evidence. The situation is worsened by dearth of…