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The Presidency has faulted the claim by the embattled former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), that he was not invited by the presidential committee, probing the purchase and supply of arms during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. A source in the Presidency, who spoke on condition of anonymity on Thursday, said that the Federal Government was ...
November, 2015
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20 November
Next Oba Of Ibadan, Kuye, Is Dead
The Otun Olubadan and former Federal Director of Budget, Chief Olawale Kuye is dead! Chief Kuye ,who according to the Ibadan tradition is supposed to be the next Olubadan of Ibadan, passed on yesterday. A sources indicate that the ancient City of Ibadan is mourning the death of their illustrious son who has undoubtedly left his footprints on the sands ...
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19 November
In Cashless Economy, Atiku Donates N10 million Cash At HID Book Launch!!
Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president caused a stir yesterday, November 18, when he donated the sum of N10 million in cash at the book launch of the late matriarch of Awolowo family, Chief Hannnah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo. Atiku, who was the chief presenter at the biography launch, entitled: “In the Radiance of the Sage: The Life and Times of ...
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19 November
See Lists Of PDP Members Allegedly Marked X For Deletion By APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that some of its key members are currently been targeted and marked for death by the All Progressives Congress (APC). This was disclosed in a statement by Chief Olisa Metuh, the national publicity secretary of the PDP in a press conference to address the alleged assassination attempt on Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu. ...
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19 November
Siasia In Agony As Mum’s Kidnappers Demand N150m Ransom
The abductors of the mother of U-23 National team Coach Samson Siasia, Madam Beauty Siasia, has demanded N150 million ransom for her safe return. Another high profile personality, a board member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Prof. Ken Anugweje, was kidnapped yesterday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Aranse assured yesterday that the ...
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18 November
Dasuki Opens – Up: “Buhari Is Persecuting Me. I Was Not Invited Before Indicting Me”
Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd) has expressed his disappointment over reports that President Muhammadu Buhari ordered his arrest over alleged siphoning of billions of dollars earmarked for arms purchases. The embattled former NSA, according to Vanguard, disclosed that he was never officially or unofficially invited by the 13-man panel set up by the president to audit ...
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18 November
AMBODE URGES NIGERIAN STUDENTS TO BE CHANGE AGENTS
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has urged Nigerian Students as future leaders to begin to act as change agents so as to impact positively on the society and contribute to Nigeria’s development. Ambode gave the advice while receiving the Nigerian Universities’ Accounting Students Association (Benue State University Chapter) who paid him a courtesy visit as part of their excursion to ...
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18 November
Deep Thoughts About Life As Steven Jobs Revealed On Death Bed
Within the daily struggle for money, success, fame and maybe power. There is a crucial need to spare a thought for the deep things of life. It will help in determining the true success. Consider what that hugely successful Steve Jobs said while dying. “I reached the pinnacle of success in the business world. In others’ eyes, my life is ...
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18 November
Senate Directs JAMB To Extend Result Validity To 3 Years
The Senate, yesterday, directed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, to begin to extend the validity of its results to a period of three years. This came following a motion entitled: “JAMB’s New Admission Policy,” sponsored by Senator Joshua Lidani (APC), Gombe South, which was debated during plenary. The lawmakers also urged JAMB to consult widely with Parents Teachers ...
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18 November
Will Fashola Bring Back Tollgates? Fasheun Expresses Concern
The Chairman of the Unity Party of Nigeria, Dr. Frederick Fasehun, has advised the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, to avoid controversial projects that would not be beneficial to poor Nigerians. Fasehun specifically asked the new minister to avoid the introduction of tollgates on the country’s highways and the construction of expensive housing schemes that the ...
