Encomiums, Controversy trail Obasanjo’s 76th Birthday
It was an occasion that was billed to have all the hallmarks of high drama and the event did not disappoint. The cross-section of the nation’s glitterati who gathered in…
Aliko Dangote remains Africa’s richest man
Nigerian business mogul, Alhadji Aliko Dangote, with a net worth of $16.1 billion as at last month, retained his position as Africa’s richest man for the third consecutive year while…
Lagos State Lawmakers Angry Over Sale of Egbin Power Plant
Angry recriminations and counter-recriminations by members of the Lagos State Assembly trailed the announced sale of the Egbin power plant as lawmakers disagreed over plans to challenge the federal government…
Kwara Governor Laments Killing of Police Commissioner
Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, has described the murder of Mr. Chinwe Asadu, the state Commissioner of Police, as shocking and unfortunate. Asadu reportedly visited his home-town, Nsukka, at…
One Year after Ojukwu: APGA Mega Rally Shakes Anambra
APGA yesterday embarked on what would easily pass for Mother of all Rallies, considering the number of people, over 25,000, that attended the rallies at Ekwueme Square, Awka, yesterday. The…
Jonathan Can Run in 2015, Court Rules…PDP Hails Judgment
The coast is now virtually clear for President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2015 presidential election after an Abuja High Court sitting in Maitama District declared him eligible to contest…
Reps to Investigate Status of Assets Seized by EFCC
The Federal House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Crimes and Narcotics chaired by Adams Jagaba to investigate activities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on assets…
Oyerinde: AGF writes House, says I was never confused.
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF) on Thursday refuted reports of the Ministry of Justice’s confusion on the best approach to employ in helping to apprehend…
Oshiomhole Seeks Reps help on Oyerinde’s Killers
Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole made an appearance at the Federal House of Representatives on Wednesday, seeking help on unravelling the mysteries surrounding last year’s killing of his Principal…
N32b Police Fund Judgment: before Justice Talba is crucified
National Judicial Council (NJC) is the body empowered to discipline erring judges and judicial officers, particularly those whose misconduct are referred to it for investigations. Last week the NJC set…