Fashola, his Lagos and the ‘bottom’ millions
Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, turned 50 last week. Not unexpectedly, it went without fanfare, in keeping with the man’s character. What better time than now – on the occasion…
Ameachi and a Bodyguard; Jonathan and the scare of Juju
Sometime last year, I wrote in one of my articles that one of the reasons why I will always love and pledge allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria is…
Onwe Writes Tukur, Seeks Reinstatement to office
Former Acting National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Solomon Onwe has called on party national chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur to reinstate him, as his initial removal is in…
JTF Arrest Three, kill 50 Suspected Terrorists
The Joint Task Force (JTF) has announced the killing of 50 suspected members of the Boko Haram Islamist sect in Maiduguri, Borno State. According to JTF, they were killed at…
Only a Corrupt-Free President Can Combat Corruption in Nigeria — Ribadu
Apparently in continuation of the recent verbal attack between Dr. Reuben Abati, Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Media and Publicity and former Chairman of the Economic and Financial…
Jonathan to Commission Federal High Court Complex in Nasarawa
President Goodluck Jonathan will on Thursday inaugurate the first Federal High Court complex in Nasarawa State, Minister of Information, Labaran Maku has said. Speaking in Nasarawa Eggon at the weekend…
Ex-Nigerian Footballer Thompson Oliha Dead
Thompson Oliha, a member of the victorious Super Eagles squad to the 1994 African Nations Cup, has died. Oliha, who was one of the coaches at the Kwara State Football…
Nigerian Senator, Pius Ewherido Dies
Lawmaker representing Delta Central in the Senate, Pius Ewherido has died. Ewherido, who died of stroke on Sunday evening in Abuja, was born on 4th May 1963 in Ughelli, Delta…
Lagos belongs to the Tinubus
“This new development portends great danger for our democracy and indeed Lagos integrity. We are thus calling on the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, not to sit on the fence…
Editorial: The “State of the Nation” Address Bill
President Goodluck Jonathan’s refusal to assent to the State of the Nation Address Bill passed recently by the Senate and transmitted to him deserves a careful attention to substance and…