Columns
The EFCC We Need ,By Dele Agekameh
Nigeria is presently passing through a critical stage in the history of its existence as a nation. It is a country that is besieged by all manner of vices and above all, rapacious and debilitating […]
Month: June 2015
Columns
Celebrating Nigerian Army At 152 ,By Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman
The history of the Nigerian Army could be traced to as far back as 1863 when Lieutenant Glover assembled mostly northern able-bodied men to protect the Royal Niger Company, which was referred to as the […]
News
Buhari Appoints Acting Chairman For INEC As Jega Quits
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mrs Amina Bala Zakari as the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) following the conclusion of the term of Office of Prof. Attahiru Jega. This was announced in […]
News
Ikpeazu Set To Revive Abandoned Enyimba Hotels Project In Aba
As part of the Abia State Government policy on Aba Urban Renewal, the state government has said it will be embarking on a massive infrastructural rehabilitation of government buildings and all abandoned projects in the […]
Columns
Why PMB Is Right To Hasten Slowly , By Mohammed Haruna
Last week I promised to publish more of the responses to my column of June 17 on the controversy that has trailed Dr. Bukola Saraki election as Senate president, a controversy that does not seem […]
Business
NNPC Cautions Against Panic Buying, Says There’s Enough Stock Of Petrol
The Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Tuesday stated that it has stepped up efforts to maintain stability in the supply and distribution of petroleum products nationwide. NNPC disclosed in statement by […]
Business
I Didn’t Spend $2.1bn From Excess Crude Account ‘Without Authorization’ – Okonjo-Iweala
Immediate past Minister of Finance,Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has described the allegation by some governors that $2.1 billion was spent from Excess Crude Account under her watch “without authorization” as “false, malicious and totally without foundation.” […]
Business
Buhari Promises Reforms , New Policies In Oil And Gas Sector
President Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday in Abuja that his administration will undertake appropriate reforms and implement fresh policies to boost national income from oil and gas production. Speaking at separate meetings with delegations from Exxon- […]
News
Senate Won’t Delay Confirmation of Ministerial Nominees – Saraki
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Tuesday gave assurances that there would be no delay in the confirmation of ministerial nominees once the list is sent to the legislature by President Muhammadu Buhari. The […]
News
FG Will Give All Possible Support To Victims Of Terrorism – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja applauded steps being taken by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and other agencies of government to rehabilitate victims of terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria. Speaking […]
Business
CBN Extends Deadline For BVN Registration
By Abdullahi Mohammed The Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) has extended the Bank Verification Number (BVN) till October 31st , 2015 . Reports from the apex bank said deadline for the BVN was shifted […]
Business
Transcorp Ughelli Power To Ramp Up Generation Capacity
The core investor of Ughelli Power Plc, Transcorp Ughelli Power Limited, plans to ramp up the generation capacity of the plant from the current installed capacity of 972mw to 2200mw in the next three years. […]
News
BREAKING: Osun Commences Salary Payment, Announces Pay Cut For Political Office Holders
The Government of the State of Osun has announced the commencement of the process of paying the salaries of civil servants in the state. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Office, the government said […]
Business
Pension Scam: Court Rejects Plea Bargain
Justice Abubakar Talba of the Federal Capital Territory High Court today rejected a plea bargain proposal mooted by persons accused of complicity in stealing pension funds. Ibrahim Ahmed Mazangari, Muhammed Sani Suleiman, Hajiya Fatima Mazangari, […]
Columns
Sundiata Post: An Ode to Max Amuchie,By Adeniran Adedokun
If anyone in Nigeria tells you that he is a practising journalist, you should respect the person. Now, let me clarify. There are wannabe journalists. Just like you have in all other professions, there are […]
News
Stop Your Falsehood Against Fayose ,PDP Warns Ekiti APC
The incessant concoctions of falsehood by the All Progressives Congress against the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose has been described as barbaric by the State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In […]
Business
MainOne Celebrates 5 Years Of Internet Transformation In West Africa
(LAGOS, Nigeria, June 30, 2015) MainOne which is one of the leading telecommunications companies and data services operating in West Africa, celebrated today five years at the forefront of the transformation of the landscape of […]
News
Jega Bows Out Of INEC Honourably
By Danlami Nmodu Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Attahiru Jega has quit his post following the expiration of his tenure. Jega handed over to Ambassador Mohammed Wali at the commission’s headquarters on […]
Business
NNPC Withholds N3.8tn From Federation Account , $2bn Disappears From ECA
Some shocking revelations have emerged about the looting of the Excess Crude Account and the Federation Account .The details came to light during the first National Economic Council (NEC) meeting convened by President Muhammadu Buhari’s […]
Columns
The Real Sins Of Rotimi Amaechi ,By Uche Igwe
That the governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike inaugurated a probe panel to investigate the former governor Rotimi Amaechi did not take me by surprise. You will only be surprised if you were not […]
Civil Society
Wabba Recounts Student – Labour Battles As NLC Honours Ezeazu
The Nigeria Labour Congress,NLC on Monday held a colloquium in honour of Emma Ezeazu, former president of NANS who died recently.Ayuba Wabba, president of NLC used the occasion to reel out the time tested relationship […]
News
Dogara to Akande: Name Oil Barons Who Sponsored Me
The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives,Mr Yakubu Dogara has hit back at Chief Bisi Akande , former interim national chairman of the All Progressives Congress,APC who on Sunday alleged that oil barons sponsored his election. […]
News
PDP To Buhari: You Can’t Blackmail Us
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says no amount of intimidation, blackmail and propaganda by the Presidency would stop it from standing shoulder to shoulder with Nigerians in demanding that President Muhammadu Buhari kick-starts government and […]
News
NASS Crisis: It’s End Of Honeymoon For APC – Ndoma-Egba
The immediate past Senate Leader and principal partner of Ndoma-Egba Ebri & co. law firm, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), has described the leadership crisis rocking the 8th National Assembly as a reality hitting the face […]
News
Atiku Hails Jega’s Impressive Record, Sets Agenda For Successor
As INEC’s Chairman Professor Attahiru Jega officially ends his tenure, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has hailed the enviable record set by the electoral boss. According to Atiku, the successful conduct of the 2015 elections […]