RESTRUCTURING NIGERIA FOR GREATER NATIONAL INTEGRATION AND DEMOCRATIC STABILITY.

Paper Presented by Atiku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, at the Late Gen.Usman Katsina Memorial Conference, at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Memorial Hall, Murtala Square, Kaduna. Saturday 30 July, 2016. Protocol The theme of this conference, “The Challenges of National Integration and Survival of Democracy in Nigeria” makes two very important […]

PDP Zoning arrangements for the various party offices at the national level.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday released its zoning arrangements for the various party offices at the national level. In a report presented by the chairman of the zoning committee, Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, the position of National Chairman was zoned to the south, comprising the Southwest, Southeast and the South-south. The […]

EXCLUSIVE: WHY BABANGIDA REMOVED ME FROM POWER —BUHARI.

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he was removed from office 31 years ago because he was planning to purge the military hierarchy of corruption. Buhari, who has not spared the military even in his ongoing anti-corruption war, said senior military leaders, led by former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida and General Aliyu Gusau, removed him […]

Cover up: The link between ovarian cancer and Johnson and johnsons talcum powder.

Federal Allocation To States For The Month of July 2016.

BREAKDOWN OF FEDERAL ALLOCATION TO THE VARIOUS STATES FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2016 BY FAAC Thirty-six states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, collectively smiled home in the month of July when they pocketed a whopping N673.324billion as their share of statutory allocation and first tranche of the excess crude earnings […]

#PDP WINNING the Imo North Senatorial Re-Run.

Ebeano…..!!!! !!! Booth 016 Osu -Owerri ward 1. Result for Imo state house of Assembly. APC-30 votes. PDP-71 vote. Void-27. […]

Full list of Members of the NDDC Board.

Senator Ndoma Egba – Chairman Obong Nsima Ekere – MD/CEO Adjogbe Ajenakevwe Executive Director in charge of projects | Delta state. Mene Ienyie Derek, Executive Director/Head Finance and Administration | Rivers state. Donatus Enyinnah (Abia state) Frank Samuel George (Akwa Ibom state) Brambaifa Nelson (Bayelsa state) Sylvester Effefiom Nsa (Cross River state) Ogaga Ifowodo (Delta […]

Opinion: Buhari’s sectionalism may breed corruption, by Majeed Dahiru

President Muhammadu Buhari has faced serious criticism following what a lot of people termed a lopsided method of appointment in his administration. In this opinion by Majeed Dahiru, he points out that this method of appointment will likely stir corruption and make people perceive him as a sectional leader. A more divided Nigeria Nigeria […]

FG to deploy 700 soldiers in Liberia.

Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, has disclosed that 700 military personnel would be deployed to Liberia for Peacekeeping operations. Buratai said this during the graduation ceremony of Nigerian Army Battalion (NIBATT) 38 United Nation Mission in Liberia, (UNMIL) in Kaduna. Hassan Umaru, chief of training and operation, represented Buratai at the graduation ceremony. He […]

The article every Nigerian from the south needs to read.

I am writing this post with a lot of caution and trepidation. I have never subscribed to ethnic chauvinism and I actually detest being labelled as a tribal bigot. I am usually very careful because I have friends and colleagues from every part of the nation and some of my best friends are not even […]

SHOCKING: Hillary Clinton Is Responsible For The Kidnap Of Chibok School Girls – US Governor.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has blamed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton for the kidnap of the Chibok school girls in North-East Nigeria. Speaking at the Republican National Convention Tuesday night in Cleveland, Governor Christie said, ”Over the last eight years, we have seen this Administration refuse to hold her accountable for her dismal […]

Rotimi Amaechi, Kwankwaso, others bought their way into APC with N100m each — Ex Governor Bafarawa

Erstwhile governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa has alleged that some former governors bought their way to the top of the All Progressives Congress, APC, with the sum of N100m each. Speaking with Daily Trust, Bafarawa described the APC which claims to be fighting corruption as the “mother of corruption.” He accused the ruling […]

SIX REASONS WHY WE MUST RETURN SENATOR ATHAN NNEJI ACHONU (AGU OTU AKA) TO THE SENATE.

1. He won the previous election with landslide victory. The re-run was ordered because of the exclusion of a party during the election by INEC. 2. While in the Senate for just less than six months, he sponsored the following bills: *Sponsored the Bill to enable Nigerians in diaspora to participate in elections in Nigeria […]

UPDATED: Saraki appoints new leaders for Senate Committees (FULL LIST)

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, changed the leaderships of some Senate committees, offering top positions to his staunchest opponents. Mr. Saraki will also host the All Progressives Congress Senate caucus at his Lake Chad, Maitama residence Thursday night. It is the first time Mr. Saraki will be hosting his APC colleagues. The moves, […]

REBUTTAL: Saraki denies joining PDP.

The president of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday said he remained committed to the ideals and agenda of the All Progressives Congress. Mr. Saraki’s assurances was in reaction to media reports that he had abandoned his party for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The speculation followed Mr. Saraki’s appearance at the PDP Senate’s […]

EXPLOSIVE HISTORY: Who Sold Nigeria To Britain For £865k in 1899?.

Today we will be discussing the first oil war, which was fought in the 19th century, in the area that became Nigeria. All through the 19th century, palm oil was highly sought-after by the British, for use as an industrial lubricant for machinery. Remember that Britain was the world’s first industrialised nation, so they needed […]

Michelle Obama Copied Alinsky in Speech Melania Trump Allegedly Plagiarized.

Melania Trump, wife of imminent Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and potential First Lady, faces accusations of plagiarism after several passages in her speech to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland appeared to echo lines from Michelle Obama’s speech to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Denver. Trump’s wife joins Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and […]

EXCLUSIVE: Saraki returns to PDP.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigerian Times can exclusively report. Saraki met with the PDP caucus this evening at the Abuja home of his deputy in the Senate, Ike Ekeremadu at the Apo Legislative Quarters. After the meeting,Ike Ekweremadu, Deputy Senate President, led a group of senators to […]

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Ladies and gentlemen, Knights and ladies, My public office holder friends and family, please send your condolence letters for Chief Sir Engr. Ignatius Ugwuanya Nnadi-Oforgu (KSM) Ndukaku II of Ihiagwa to conaconcepts@gmail.com This is to enable us fit in your letters into the official commemorative funeral program booklet. Chima (oblong) Nnadi-Oforgu For the family.

ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Nnadi-Oforgu family of Umuadamoche, Umuelem, Ihiagwa ancient autonomous kingdom in Owerri west local government area of Imo state, Nigeria, announces the tentative date for the funeral of Chief Sir Engr. Ignatius Ugwuanya Nnadi (KSM ) Ndukaku II of Ihiagwa as the 11-12 of August 2016. In accordance with Catholic Church guidelines, detailed funeral obsequies […]

Insight into the bring back our girls international campaign.

Buhari And The Murtala Mythology By Moses E. Ochonu.

Like the narrative of Murtala Mohammed’s competence and incorruptibility, the myth of Buhari’s clear-sighted capacity for enlightened governance derived not from evidence from his earlier regime but from the fact that he was not in power long enough for his errors of judgment and governing deficits to achieve their full, devastating impact on regular Nigerians. […]

Lawmaker appeals to Okorocha against demolitions in Owerri.

The member representing Owerri federal constituency, Chief Ezenwa Onyewuchi, has appealed to Imo State Government to halt the on-going demolition of residential buildings and business outfits in Owerri and it’s environs. The lawmaker, who made the passionate appeal in Owerri, after receiving several complaints, protests and petitions, also expressed shock over the level of destruction […]

I and Other Nigerians Made A “Bastardly” Decision Electing Buhari – Danfulani.

Because of PMB’s consistent inconsistencies in economic policies and complete cluelessness in economic matters, Africa’s largest and one of the world’s fastest growing economy turned to a basket case. Local and international investors are counting their losses, a lucky few that survived PMB’s economic assassination are picking their pieces and disappearing from our shore with […]

China Joins N. Korea- Declares WAR Against U.S.A.- Here’s What We Know.

The disputed waters of South China Sea and how China just refused an international court ruling, will lead us to World War III. The Philippines filed an order against China regarding the South China Sea and the disputed waters. The Hague ruled heavily in favor of the Philippines and ordered China to scale down its […]

INSPIRATIONAL STORY OF SIR LOUIS PHILIP ODUMEGWU OJUKWU.

A lot of people may not know who Sir Louis Philip Odumegwu Ojukwu is besides the fact that he was the father of late Biafran Warlord, Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu. But the fact is that he was one of the greatest Business men ever produced in Africa and one of the richest. It beggars belief […]

Only restructuring can save Nigeria, say Bakare, Ositelu.

Fiery tele-evangelist and Senior Pastor of the Latter Rain Assembly, Tunde Bakare, has said only an immediate restructuring of the country can prevent it from drifting to anarchy. According to the cleric, unless Nigeria reverts to true federalism now, it will be extremely difficult to save the soul of the nation. Bakare, a former vice […]

I WILL WIN AGAIN IF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION HOLDS TODAY – BUHARI BOASTS!!

“President Muhammadu Buhari has boasted that he is still as popular as he was during the 2015 presidential election. Buhari said this in an interview with the magazine, African Leadership. His words: “Yes, I was elected by an overwhelming majority of Nigerians, and I am ever grateful for the opportunity I have been given to […]

The Clash Between the Nigerian Army and the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, By Jibrin Ibrahim.

Religion is the arena of the highest level of passion and commitment, and by allowing too many of our young people to emerge without guidance and without opportunities… It is my hope that engagement with our report will be an opportunity for Nigerians and their governments to engage in a wider dialogue on rebuilding social […]

Buhari Plans Seen as Inadequate to Deal With Nigeria’s Slump.

Nigeria’s economy could contract this year and President Muhammadu Buhari’s government is seen as having few plans in place to turn the slump around, according to analysts including Renaissance Capital Ltd.’s Yvonne Mhango. Last month, the Central Bank of Nigeria allowed the naira to devalue after a 15-month currency peg curbed investment and contributed to […]

Full Blown Recession as Inflation hits 16.5%, highest in 17 Years.

The consumer price index (CPI) measuring inflation in the Nigerian economy rose to its highest point since former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s days as the first citizen of Nigeria. The inflation report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that inflation for the month of June spiked to its highest point since October 2005 […]

THE CONSPIRACY OF BANKRUPT INTELLECTUALS THAT FOISTED DISASTROUS APC AND BUHARI ON NIGERIANS – BY SHAKA MOMODU

The fog of the 2015 general election is finally clearing up; the falsehoods sold to the people as change are unravelling at dizzying speeds. Even some vociferous supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari are deserting him in droves. Those who have not openly expressed some apprehension about the path the “messiah” has chosen to lead the […]

Measuring the country’s heartbeat – By Uche Okeke.

Since he was overthrown in a Military coup in 1985 by ex-Military President Ibrahim Babangida, Buhari has fought ceaselessly to gain political power in Nigeria. Having lost in several democratic elections since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999, 2015 election was his best chance as Nigerians indicated they have had enough of the ruling PDP […]

The Complete History of Monsanto, “The World’s Most Evil Corporation”.

Of all the mega-corps running amok, Monsanto has consistently outperformed its rivals, earning the crown as “most evil corporation on Earth!” Not content to simply rest upon its throne of destruction, it remains focused on newer, more scientifically innovative ways to harm the planet and its people. 1901: The company is founded by John Francis […]

How France Continues Slavery and Colonialism in the 21st Century.

The average French citizen works 30 hours a week, takes siestas after their lunch break, visits coffee shops and spends considerable time at their favorite restaurant all the while looking down upon the average African. What they don’t know is that their government supports their lifestyle through stealing from former French colonies in Africa. Perhaps […]

“SHETTIMA ALI MONGUNO (1926 – 8 July, 2016).

Alhaji Shettima Ali Monguno died on Friday in Maiduguri at the very ripe age of 90. I know u want to know who he was. Well he was a politician of 1st and 2nd Republic about whom I think many politicians today should learn. He was a man of , not just high but very […]

I have powers to prosecute anybody, AGF tells Senate.

At last, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami yesterday honoured the Senate’s invitation to appear before it to answer questions relating to the forgery trial against its president, Alhaji Abubakar Bukola Saraki, his deputy, Chief Ike Ekweremadu and others. He told the Senate panel on the issue that […]

FACT-CHECK: Buhari deceives Nigerians, report shows arms panel probed Dambazau’s tenure.

President Buhari’s critics on Friday carpeted his government for allegedly lying about the terms of reference of the latest interim reports on the ongoing probe into arms procurement by successive governments since 2007. Mr. Buhari had on August 24, 2015, raised the Committee on Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement in the Nigerian Armed Forces to […]

Nigeria: Targeted for Destruction.

For Those Who Have Ears to Hear I have close personal friends at the highest levels of government and only write these few words out of deep concern. Jonathan Goodluck The article was well written and thoroughly researched although it didn’t go far enough in identifying dealing with the greed of certain establishment figures that […]

FACT-CHECK: Nigerian Senate’s claim untrue, proposal to impeach Buhari discussed at closed-door session.

The claim by the Nigerian Senate that it did not discuss a proposal to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari at its executive session on Tuesday is false, further checks have shown. The spokesperson for the Senate, Aliyu Abdullahi, on Thursday circulated a statement, describing reports that the upper chamber deliberated on a suggestion to remove Mr. […]

PDP Reconciliation: Ali modu Sherif sheaths sword pledges loyalty to Makarfi leadership.

The elders of the People Democratic Party Thursday placated and reconciled the Ali modu Sherif faction with the Senator Makarfi led National Caretaker Committee in the official lodge of the Senate deputy President, Ike Ekweremadu. The reconciliation was brokered by the Some PDP governors, and elders of the party for peace to reign, more so […]

I’m Pro-Biafra –Soyinka.

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has, again, explained his support for Biafran agitators. Soyinka said the Igbo people have been so wronged that they have no choice than to consider opting out of Nigeria. Prof. Soyinka spoke on Al Jazeera, yesterday where he shed light on his support for Biafra agitators. “I am very much […]

FG’ll Deploy Troops To Guard Cows, Farms -Dambazau.

Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen Abdulrahman Dambazau, Thursday in Abuja, announced the creation of a special unit with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), which would be deployed to guard farmlands and check cattle rustling. Dambazau made the announcement when he hosted a delegation from the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) at his […]

BREAKING NEWS: Theresa May becomes UK’s Second Female Prime Minister.

Theresa May has been formally appointed as the UK’s new prime minister. The former home secretary travelled to Buckingham Palace where she officially accepted the Queen’s invitation to form a new government. She becomes the UK’s second ever female PM, after Margaret Thatcher. In his farewell statement outside Downing Street, Mr Cameron said Mrs May […]

EFCC Seals Off The First Group Company That Sold Army Chief Tukur Buratai His Dubai Properties.

Sources from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have revealed that their agents sealed offices of The First Group company in the Central Business District of Abuja. The First Group, a real estate development company, has featured in SaharaReporters investigations into the unexplainable properties belonging to Army Chief of Staff Tukur Buratai. The First […]

SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON THE OCCASION OF COMMISSIONING OF SOME PROJECTS IN ZAMFARA STATE.

Protocols I am pleased to be here today to commission various projects executed by the administration of His Excellency, Honourable (Dr.) Abdul’Aziz Yari Abubakar (Shettiman Mafara), the governor of Zamfara state. To me, coming to Zamfara state is homecoming for numerous reasons, one of which is that fact that the people of Zamfara […]

FG will deal with any security threat in Nigeria – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said his administration will deal with any security threat in any part of the country. He made the remark while commissioning a 75- kilometer road terminating in Wanke in Gusau local government area of Zamfara State. The President, who was in the state on a one day working visit, had […]

Hon Jones Onyeriri Recommends stiffer sanctions against Errant Capital Market Operators.

The chairman house commitee on banking and currency, Hon Jones onyeriri has said that appropriate sanctions against operators who commit infractions would go a long way in restoring investor confidence in nation’s capital market. He therefore stated that his commitee would strengthen capital market laws to empower regulators to sanction errant operators appropriately Hon onyeriri […]

Why corruption is laughing at Buhari.

President Muhammadu Buhari’s trump card is the fight against corruption. He has realised that most Nigerians hate the blow corruption has dealt on Nigeria for decades. Much of the money that would have been used to provide infrastructure and build the nation has been stolen and stashed away in foreign bank accounts and also invested […]

Forgery trial of senate leaders: Buhari threatened with impeachment; Dino Melaye threatens to beat up Senator Tinubu.

Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber broke into an uproar today with some members threatening President Muhammad Buhari with impeachment, and Dino Melaye threatening to ‘impregnate’ Remi Tinubu, the wife of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader. The Senators who met behind closed doors were incensed by the proposed trial of the leadership of the Senate […]

Nigeria’s Oil Production Could Be Over Soon As Militant Group Intensifies Attack on Infrastructure.

Nigeria’s oil infrastructure in the Niger Delta region continued to take more devastating hits on Friday 8th July 2016, from the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) in a bid to ground oil exploration activities in the country. The group said on its website that “at about 3am to 5am the Niger Delta Avengers blew up Nembe […]

Root causes of the Biafran Struggle. – By Femi Aribisala

When a major tribe is treated procedurally as second-class in their own country, there will be a demand for self-determination sooner rather than later. In the eight years of Obasanjo’s presidency, there was no headline-grabbing demand for Biafra. Ditto for the eight years of the Yar’adua/Jonathan presidency. However, within months of Buhari’s presidency, the Igbo […]

Re-inventing Igbo politics in Nigeria. – By Femi Aribisala.

Out of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria, the Igbo have by far the worst politicians. Among the different ethnic groups in Nigeria, the Igbo are without a doubt, one of the most remarkable. So remarkable, indeed, that some have even traced their ancestry to biblical Israel, as the far-flung descendants of Jacob, the […]

#TrueFederalism: Nigeria Must Not Let the Igbos Leave this Union. -By Tony Osborg.

Nigeria has a choice to restructure or let the Igbos go. If the Federal Government does not make the right choice, the Igbos will make it for themselves and Nigeria will be the loser. I believe boundaries should be destroyed and not further created in our time, which is why we ought to support restructuring, […]

Brexit: Over 1,000 barristers sign letter saying EU referendum vote is not legally binding.

More than 1,000 lawyers across the UK have signed a letter addressed to Prime Minister David Cameron insisting that last month’s vote to leave the European Union is not legally binding. In the open letter published in the Independent, barristers argued that the referendum result is merely “advisory” and that primary legislation will be required […]

Nigeria’s Unity Only Sustainable by Consent of all Ethnic Nationalities, Afenifere, IPOB insist.

The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday rejected President Muhammadu Buhari’s position that Nigeria’s unity was not negotiable, saying Nigeria could only remain united if all ethnic nationalities agreed to live together. ARG, a pan-Yoruba socio-political and economic organisation, also condemned a public statement made recently by the Arewa Consultative […]

Nigerias unity is negotiable. – By Obong Victor Attah.

Former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah, has, in apparent response to President Muhammadu Buhari, said that the country’s unity was negotiable. Obong Victor Attah In an interview with Vanguard in Abuja weekend, the former governor said the only way out of the various challenges bedeviling Nigeria would be to adopt fiscal federalism, […]

Perspective: Uncomfortable truth that must be told. – By John Okiyi Kalu.

*The real issues at stake in Abia When the movement for the creation of Abia State, from old Imo State, gathered steam in the 80s there were two critical geopolitical blocks whose buy in were key: old Afikpo and Aba divisions of the defunct Eastern Region. At that time, old Bende division was already sold […]

How Buhari Ruined Nigeria in 1yr and bankrupted 34 states despite Fuel Price Hike.

“What amazed me about Goodluck Jonathan was how he was able to bribe the World Bank, IMF, CNN and everyone to ensure all our Financial Ratings were positive for 5years. One of the major wonders of his Transformation Agenda” How Buhari Ruined Nigeria In about 1year, Nigeria that use to be the largest economy […]

Ego Traps To Avoid in Meditation.

Techniques to navigate the obstacles on the path to Enlightenment With so many people joining the meditation revolution, what are some of the pitfalls to be avoided? Generally speaking meditation is meant to eliminate an egoistic self centred attitude which always wants more and more, and replace it with a serene and content – dare […]

THE KALU LEADERSHIP SERIES: Abia imbroglio: Blame T. A. Orji – By. Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu.

I have watched with keen interest the theatrics going on in Abia State – one of the finest states that God ever created – and I have come to sad conclusion that Chief Theodore Ahamefule Orji should be blamed for all that is happening. Some people may not easily understand why I have drawn this […]

MEMO TO BUHARI: TAKE A HARD LOOK AT NIGERIA’S MAP, By OKEY NDIBE.

It may be the case that the president is incapable of broadening his horizon when he has a job to fill. In that event, it behooves those closest to him—especially the Muslims and Northerners whose counsel he is likely to listen to—to point him to higher ideals of fairness. These advisers ought to alert the […]

21 senators currently receiving pensions from government as ex-governors and deputy governors.

The current senators who once served as governors are Bukola Saraki of Kwara, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of Kano, Kabiru Gaya of Kano, Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom, Theodore Orji of Abia, Abdullahi Adamu of Nasarawa, Sam Egwu of Ebonyi, Shaaba Lafiagi of Kwara, Joshua Dariye of Plateau Jonah Jang of Plateau, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko of […]

Are You Better off Than You Were a Year Ago? By Shaka Momodu.

Fellow Nigerians, it is 12 months since President Muhammadu Buhari took over the reins of power. It is a short time in four-year tenure to draw conclusive verdict on the administration, but time enough to do a preliminary appraisal of the government and see if it is leading us in the direction that inspires hope. […]

FCT Minister says he does not like the way Night Clubs are springing up in Abuja.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, is not pleased with the way night clubs are springing up in Abuja. The minister has said that it was not acceptable that landlords have turned buildings meant for residential purposes into brothels and night clubs. He therefore, warned such landlords to strictly ensure […]

IGBO PLIGHT:Agony and neglect of Igbos in Benue state

They are torn between two worlds. Being of the Igbo stock, their soul is in the Southeast, but their bodies and homes are in Benue State, in the Northcentral. That is not all. In Benue, where they are quartered, more for political considerations than for cultural reaons, they lament their lack: no roads, no water, […]

Buhari Lands in Deep Trouble as Northern Leaders Release Statement.

A renowned and respected Northern Leader, and first civilian Governor of Kaduna State in the Second Republic, Alhaji Balarebe Musa, has blasted President Muhammadu Buhari, for his approach in addressing the ethnic agitations in the country. The former Governor, in an interview with PUNCH, on Thursday, blamed Buhari’s military background for the escalation of crisis […]

BUHARI’S RELATIVES HAVE TAKEN OVER ASO ROCK AND GOVERNMENT. COMPLAINS DR. JUNAID MOHAMMED.

Dr. Junaid Mohammed, a second Republic politician, and one of those who said so many vile things about ex President Goodluck Jonathan, has said relatives of President Muhammadu Buhari are in charge of policies in the Presidential villa and the by implication, the Nigeria state. Mohammed a Hong Kong trained surgeon had revealed before the […]

EFCC Withdraws Charges against Dieziani, kola Aluko.

Justice Binta Murtala Nyako of a federal high court in Abuja has struck out the names of former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, and a businessman, Chief Kolawole Akanni Aluko, from the criminal charges filed against them While Madueke is in the United Kingdom, Kola Aluko is said to be at large. Justice Nyako […]

Jonathan helped Oshiomole win his second term, but he betrayed him – Ikimi.

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Tomi Ikimi, has disclosed why and how Governor Adams Oshiomhole won his 2012 re-election. He said Oshiomhole won his second term because former President Goodluck Jonathan provided a level playing field. Chief Ikimi disclosed that the party was set to drop Governor Oshiomhole after his first term but that […]

Police Appoints 7 DIGs.

Following the retirement of 21 Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs) over the weekend, the Police Service Commission (PSC) on Monday approved the appointment of seven Deputy Inspectors General to oversee the seven management departments of the Force. In a statement signed by Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, on behalf of the Commission’s Chairman, […]

Obasanjo: All of us in Africa are sitting on a keg of gun powder.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday said as long as adequate attention is not paid to youth unemployment, “all of us in Africa are sitting on a keg of gun powder”. Obasanjo said this while playing host to Marcel de Souza, president, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, at his hilltop mansion […]

Tyranny of power and the conspiracy of silence.

The refrain is as old as time, that evil persist only because good men stand on the sidelines and do nothing. According to the American civil rights icon, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is in the times of upheavals that you know the moral rectitude of great men. In Nigeria, the dearth of men […]

Forgery Allegation: Court ruling has vindicated us – Senate.

The Senate, yesterday, said it had been vindicated by last Thursday’s ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Gabriel Kolawole, which described the forgery case filed against its presiding officers as an abuse of court process and a decision taken against public interest. In a statement by its spokesman, Senator […]

21 Facts about Dangote’s refinery and petrochemical plant

1. Over $4 billion worth of equipment currently sits on the site. 2. The project is slated to cost $14 billion (N2.8 trillion) of which Dangote is contributing $7 billion in equity. 3. The project site is larger than Victoria Island. It is located on 2135 hectares of land in Epe, Lagos near the Lekki […]

Breakdown of how money from the Excess crude account was shared between 2011 to 2015.

In the closing days of President Jonathan’s administration, Rotimi Amaechi, the then Governor of Rivers State had mischievously made certain allegations [similar to the ones made by some Governors recently] that “certain illegal deductions were made from the Excess Crude Account” – I recall that I got a copy of the publication at the time, […]

Forgery: Charge against Saraki, Ekweremadu abuse of judicial process – Justice Gabriel Kolawole.

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has faulted the two-count forgery charge the Federal Government slammed against the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu and two others. The high court, in a ruling by Justice Gabriel Kolawole, held that the charge which was endorsed by the Attorney General of the […]

Federal republic of inequality? By Magnus Onyibe.

The Federal Republic of Nigeria, FGN is the country we all call our own. Our country comprises of about 250 tribes or ethnic nationalities with the main ones being Hausa/Fulani,Yoruba, lgbo, Kanuri,ljaw,Nupe, Calabari,Tiv ,Ijebu, lgara,Urhobo, Jukun, ldoma, fufulde,Ika Ibibio,Edo etc. In the inaugural speech of President Muhamadu Buhari on May 29, 2015, he was famously […]

BREAKING: Niger Delta Avengers Resume Attacks, Blow Up NNPC Pipeline.

The new militant group operating in the oil-rich region of southern Nigeria, the Niger Delta Avengers has announced a new attack on a pipeline belonging to the state-owned oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. In a tweet late Saturday, July 2, 2016, the militants claimed responsibility for an attack on an NNPC pipeline to […]

The Economist explains:Who are the Niger Delta Avengers?

In the early hours of June 16th a pipeline belonging to Nigeria’s state-owned oil company exploded. This was the latest in a string of attacks claimed by the Niger Delta Avengers, a new group taking out pipelines and oil platforms in the southern, oil-pumping part of the country. Since it started wreaking havoc in January […]

Buhari should publish arms probe report –Junaid Mohammed.

A member of the House of Representatives during the Second Republic, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to make public contents of the interim report of the arms probe panel. Mohammed said this in a telephone interview with Saturday PUNCH, on Friday. He alleged that a “cabal” within the presidency had convinced the […]

Jonathan, Obasanjo, Babangida, others should be prosecuted If …… Prof Soyinka.

Let me begin by saying that across the board; not Nigeria’s specific case, not the United States’ specific case or any nation, that I believe that there should be no statute of limitations. Even if for arguable reasons, we agree that people in certain positions of governance should be protected from frivolous litigations and therefore […]

Sierra Leonian deputy high commissioner abducted in Abuja.

The Sierra Leonean Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Maj.-Gen. Alfred Nelson (retd.) has been kidnapped along Abuja-Kaduna Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory. Nelson was abducted with his driver on Thursday on his way to Kaduna to attend a function at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College in the state. Efforts to reach the […]

Federal government supposedly plans to name National Stadium after Keshi.

There are indications that the federal government may name one of the National Stadiums in the country, after the late Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi. “The final decision rests with the Federal Government, but the family is aware that there are such plans,” a family source informed AfricanFootball. Already, the Lagos State Government in conjunction […]

Below are some old pictures of some Nigerian governors and politicians that will make you smile, laugh or get inspired.

Change is the only constant thing in life and people change over time. Just like any other person, Nigerian politicians have seen themselves transform in looks, personality and net worth. Some have become chubbier with large protruding stomachs (pot bellies). Some used to look wretched and not so good looking but today, their story has […]

Facebook Scammer Impersonating Ex-Lagos PRO Ngozi Braide, Arrested.

The State Investigation and Intelligence Bureau (SIIB) of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a serial Facebook scammer, one Peter Ajani, for using the name of former Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ngozi Braide, a Superintendent of Police, to defraud people. Recall that similar incidents happened in 2013 when Braide held sway […]

Niger Delta Avengers: Delta State Governor Comes Under Attack.

A community leader in Gbaramatu kingdom, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has accused the Delta state government of playing politics with the Niger Delta Avengers menace. He labeled the dialogue between the state government and stakeholders towards restoring peace in the state and in the Niger Delta region a political jamboree. He said: “The Delta state government […]

Lagos-calabar railway project; FG and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) sign MoU @ $11.12bn

All is now set for the commencement of Lagos-calabar railway project. The Minister of Petroleum, Chief Rotimi Amaechi signed the MoU on behalf of the Federal government at $11.12bn. The President of CCECC, Cao Baogang signed on behalf of the company. The contract was awarded by President Goodluck Jonathan at $11.92bn but negotiated downwards. FG […]

Nigerian Prisons Service illegally hires 538 recruits, majority are from northern states.

Sources speaking on an ongoing investigation disclosed that the Nigerian Prisons Service, under the leadership of the Controller-General Ahmed Ja’afaru and Minister of the Interior Abdulrahman Dambazau, has hired around 538 recruits without following established laws for public recruitment exercises. This latest finding follows similar illegal employment schemes by the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor […]

Nigeria Police retire AIG Mbu, Ogunsakin, 19 others.

Police IG redeploys 19 AIGs, 49 CPs The Police Service Commission on Friday approved the retirement of 21 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police. The retirement followed the elevation of Idris Ibrahim, who was a junior to the officers in rank, to the position of Inspector-General by President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement signed by Ikechukwu Ani, […]

Resign or face your trial, SGF tells Saraki, Ike Ekweremadu.

The Federal Government has hit back at the Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, over statements they made last Tuesday after they were arraigned for allegedly forging the Standing Rules of the upper legislative chamber. The government said it would be better for Saraki and Ekweremadu to either honourably resign or face […]

Finally, the Nigerian senate begins impeachment moves against Buhari. Begin to compile impeachable offences.

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Senate caucus may have begun impeachment move against President Muhammadu Buhari in retaliation of the Federal Government suits slammed against its President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, Punch Newspaper has revealed. The PDP Senators have begun compilation of Buhari’s IMPEACHABLE offenses, an unnamed senator revealed. As […]

Constitutional review: House of Reps adopts Confab report.

The House of Representatives Special Ad hoc committee on the review of the 1999 constitution Thursday said it has adopted the report of 2014 National Conference as part of its working document. The decision to adopt the report of the National conference according to Wole Oladimeji, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker of the […]

JUST IN! Gbaramatu Kingdom Shocked Over Relocation.

The hope of Okerenkoko people in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State playing host to the controversial Maritime University in the locality has been dashed. It was gathered that this might be connected with indications that the university would soon be relocated to Ibusa in Oshimili North council area of the […]

I am Sorry, Buhari apologises to the Senate.

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday tendered an unreserved apology to the Senate over statements by his Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Prosecution, Okoi Obono- Oblo that the Senate lacked the powers to summon Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami to explain why he dragged the Senate President, Bukola […]