Corruption: I’m a saint compared to Buhari, Obasanjo, others, says Babangida Former military dictator Ibrahim Babangida says his regime is more saintly when compared to democratic governments of President Muhammadu Buhari and his successors. Mr Babangida, whose regime is blamed for internalising the culture of corruption (settlement) in Nigerian polity, made this statement in … [Read more…]
Kanu’s trial: IPOB suspends sit-at-home order The planned sit-at-home ordered by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) scheduled to have commenced tomorrow (Monday) has been suspended due to the just began National Examination Council (NECO) Exam for junior secondary schools. A new date for the commencement of the sit-at-home order, IPOB said would be announced … [Read more…]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Muhammad has approved the appointment of Hajo Sarki- Bello as the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court. The appointment, which is in an acting capacity, followed the retirement of the substantive Chief Registrar, Hadizatu Uwani-Mustapha who will be attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60 years … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), has opened up on why he annulled the June 12, 1993 the presidential election won by the late Chief MKO Abiola of the Social Democratic Party. In an interview with Arise TV on Friday, the former head of state admitted that there was a lot of … [Read more…]
Adijat Idris lost 0-10 to Ukraine’s Oksana Livach on Friday in the women’s freestyle 50kg event of the wrestling competition of the ongoing 2020 Olympic Games. The 19-year-old Idris was completely overwhelmed in the round of 16 match at the Makuhari Messe Hall in Tokyo, losing due to technical superiority. The News Agency … [Read more…]
Amidst the so-called “harsh economy” which has necessitated a poor living condition for most Nigerians, suffice to say that there are still small businesses which can yield an appreciable return on investment (ROI) when viewed against the backdrop of lucrative startups in the country. However, in the day-to-day running of business, players in … [Read more…]
Kano Hisbah says those sharing Buahri’s son’s pre-wedding photos online have sinned The Kano State Hisbah Board has prohibited the sharing of pre-wedding photos of the daughter of Emir of Kano Zahrah Bayero, saying it is a sin. Pre-wedding photos showing exposed shoulders of Ms Zahrah has elicited much criticism for Hisbah, a religious police … [Read more…]
We’re supporting Nnamdi Kanu’s family, his rights sacrosanct: Abia Govt Abia State Government is actively monitoring the situation with Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is an indigene of the state and is currently under trial at a Federal High Court in Abuja, with a view to ensuring that his fundamental human rights, as enshrined in the … [Read more…]
Looming crisis in Ohaneze Ndigbo as youth wing elects new leaders. The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo, on Thursday in Enugu elected new executive members amid power tussle by ousted leaders. The election came barely seven months after George Obiozor emerged as the president-general of the group. The election, which … [Read more…]
Late President Umaru Yar’Adua’s son arrested for killing four people The late President Umaru Yar’Adua’s son, 36-year-old Aminu, has been arrested for killing four people in Yola. On Thursday, a magistrates’ court in Yola remanded Mr Yar’Adua in prison custody for crushing four people to death in an auto crash in Yola. The late president’s … [Read more…]
N8 Million Bribe: I acted as debt collector for Hushpuppi, says Abba Kyari Abba Kyari on Tuesday denied collecting bribes from Ramon ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas to detain a gang member Chibuzo Vincent, saying the notorious fraudster only sent him receipts of N8 million transaction to help him recover a loan. Mr Kyari’s comment marked a stark … [Read more…]
Nigerian Couple Entrepreneurs Gloria Osei & Muyiwa Folorunsho declared wanted by Interpol for investment fraud Gloria Igberaese and Muyiwa Folorunsho, have been declared wanted by the Interpol over their involvement in multi-million dollar investment fraud. The entrepreneurs are said to be the CEOs of Divergent Enterprise operating businesses such as Landlagos, PorkMoney, Hyberfactory and Porkoyum, … [Read more…]