Tambuwal escapes impeachment plot
Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal on Wednesday narrowly escaped an impeachment plot by some members over the purchase of 400 Camry cars for standing committees. The…
Victims of 2011 Post-election Violence in Kaduna Get N410m Compensation
The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday began the disbursement of N410m to victims of the crisis that erupted after the 2011 general elections, resulting in the killing of several people…
On Ohaneze’s Festering Leadership Crisis.
Once again, Ohaneze, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization is enmeshed in crisis. It is ravaged by schism and the pangs of division are threatening its already fledgling commitment to give…
ACN, A Gang of Ex-convicts — PDP
The south-West zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) to do rid itself of its “holier-than-thou attitude” concerning the rumpus over the…
Corporal Punishment: Teacher Slay School Pupil
Allegations and counter-allegations have followed the untimely death, on 16th October 2012, of Miss Blessing Ejiroghene Omadevuae, a Primary Three pupil of Unique International Academy, Bwari, who was reported to…
FG Sacks Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs. Rose Chinyere Uzoma has been retired from the service with immediate effect. Although The Federal Government gave no reason for its…
Court Extends Forfeiture Order on Sylva’s Properties
Justice A.R. Muhammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday granted the application by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for an extension of the interim order…
Nigeria to Attain Rice Sufficiency by 2015 — Akinjide
Honourable Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory, Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide on Tuesday reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government and FCT Administration to ensuring the country’s self-sufficiency in rice…
Nigeria Must Never Go to War Again — Obasanjo
Erstwhile President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerian leaders and the people to avoid actions capable of causing wars, which will in turn lead…
Jonathan, Mark, Tambuwal Lay Wreaths for Fallen Heroes
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday led other Nigerian leaders to lay wreaths at a colourful military ceremony to commemorate the 2013 Armed Forces Remembrance day. The ceremony ended one month…