In This Same Country…
There is today in Nigeria an entire generation of Nigerian-passport wielding men and women who do not actually know, to borrow Achebe’s words that indeed “there was once a country”.…
Amaechi, Wike In Battle Royale
Minister of Transport and former Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, on Saturday hit at his successor, Governor Nyesom Wike, accusing him of desperately taking over government in the state…
Delta Mourns As Ibru, First Executive Governor Dies At 80
It was mourning on Saturday in Delta State following the death of the first governor of the state, Chief Felix Ibru. Ibru died at 80 after a brief illness, according…
IGP Solomon Arase Orders Withdrawal Of policemen from Politicians
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, on Saturday ordered the withdrawal of policemen from politicians, saying that only “high risk” politicians should be allowed to have orderlies. Arase…
Pray For Me – Ibinabo Fiberesima
Embattled actress Ibinabo Fiberesima has begged her friends and foes alike to pray for her as she faces the reality of returning to prison. The actress who was sentenced to…
CBN Confirms Gas Explosion, Death Of Staff In Calabar
The Central Bank of Nigeria confirmed on Friday night that two persons, a staff and a construction worker have died from the critical injuries sustained in the gas explosion that…
Fuel Scarcity May Last Till End Of March – NUPENG
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says the ongoing fuel scarcity in the country “could linger till the end of March”. Tokunbo Korodo, south-west chairman of…
Understanding General Dambazau at 62
”Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment. Full effort is full victory.” –Mahatma Gandhi I will start this piece by ingeminating the story of a young man who…
Again, Saraki Stalls CCT Trial
Once again Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has stalled his before the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Saraki, whose trial on charges of false assets declaration was supposed to commence on…
Court Orders Lekki Gardens MD, Contractor Remanded For One Month
An Ebute-Metta Chief Magistrate Court on Friday granted the request of the Lagos State Police Command seeking to keep the Managing Director of Lekki Gardens, Mr. Richard Nyong, in custody…