Editorial: An Epidemic of Presidential Jets
The proposal by the Presidency to spend a whopping N1.5 billion to buy a new private jet that would add to the already bloated Nigerian Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) comprising…
For Milan, Seedorf Quits Botafogo
Legendary Former AC Milan midfielder, Clarence Seedorf has announced his retirement from his lengthy playing career in order to assume the vacant coaching role at the San Siro side he…
Plateau: Two Commissioners Replaced in Minor Cabinet Reshuffle
Governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang has relieved two commissioners of their duties while three others have new designations in a minor cabinet reshuffle announced on Monday. Lohfa Bako who…
PDP’s NWC Members Ignore Tukur, Shun Meeting
Members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday absented themselves from an emergency meeting convened by Chairman of the party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.…
How Lagos Politicians Encourage Crime — Police Commissioner
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Umar Manko late Monday hit at politicians in the state for encouraging crime by recruiting youths into violent groups to be used for elections.…
PDP in Court to Restrain Tambuwal, Ihedioha from Changing House Leadership
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a suit at a Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to inhibit the Federal House of Representatives from altering the composition of its…
Finally, Jonathan Signs Bill against Same-sex Marriage
President Goodluck Jonathan has signed the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill 2013 banning gay marriage and same-sex partnerships that has been the subject of international condemnation. Special Adviser to the…
Senate Censures Shooting of Senator Abe
…We Are Vindicated on Fictitious Shooting of Senator Abe — PDP The Nigerian Senate has criticised the alleged shooting of Senator Magnus Abe by the Police in Rivers State, in…
Cynthia Osokogu: Judge Slams Defence Counsel for Delaying Trial
Justice Olabisi Akinlade of a Lagos High Court, Igbosere on Monday slammed the defence counsels of the four suspects in the death of Miss Cynthia Osokogu, the daughter of a…
Imprisoned Okah’s Family Raise Alarm over his Health
The family of Charles Okah, who is being held in Kuje prisons on allegations of masterminding the 1st October 2010 Independence Day bombing, has cried out over his deteriorating health,…