Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has denied advising President Muhammadu Buhari against seeking a re-election in 2019, stressing that democracy gives Buhari the right to offer himself for election when next presidential election will hold. Obasanjo, who was reacting to media report that he had advised the president against seeking …
Read More »Dangote joins board of ‘One Campaign’
The ONE Campaign has announced the appointment of the President/Chief Executive, the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote to its board. A statement from the anti-poverty group said Dangote, one of Africa’s most prominent business leaders, will bring his wealth of expertise and experience to bear on development and poverty fighting …
Read More »Tension as Okowa, threatens mass sack of consultants, resident doctors in DELSUTH
Delta State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa through the Board Chairman of the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Dr Chris Oghenechovwen has perfected plans to sack striking Medical and Dental Consultants of Nigeria, MDCAN and resident Doctors of Delta State University Teaching Hospital DELSUTH, Oghara over alleged endless demands by the striking doctors. This follows …
Read More »Sack your Economic Team, Melaye tells Buhari
Dino Melaye A Senator from Kogi State politics, Mr Dino Melaye on Sunday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack his entire economic management team and save Nigeria from collapse. Melaye expressed concern over the economic recession stating there is a need for the president to constitute a new economic management team. …
Read More »NNPC worried about 145 Naira Per Litre Petrol price
NNPC GMD, Maikanti Kacalla Baru Former Group Managing Directors (GMDs) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have declared that the petroleum price cap of 145 Naira per litre is not in tandem with the liberalisation policy of the Federal Government. According to a statement by the NNPC’S spokesman, Garba …
Read More »Obaseki shines at debate, Ize-Iyamu fumbles
The flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 10 Edo governorship elections, Godwin Obaseki, emerged as the clear winner from the gubernatorial debate organized by Channels Television between the candidates in the governorship race – ahead of Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the factional candidate of the major opposition, Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). According to those present in the audience, …
Read More »No More Soul In PDP, Sheriff ‘Carrying A Dying Baby’ – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has stated that presently, his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has lost its “soul”, adding that those responsible for the comatose state of the party are going about “unperturbed.” He made this assertion on Saturday shortly after receiving the …
Read More »Amnesty International is supporting criminals – Group
A group, Progressive Citizens Congress, PCC, has demanded that Amnesty International leave Nigeria, accusing the NGO of supporting criminals. Read also: (Nigerian beheaded over police murder in Saudi Arabia) During a protest march to the Embassy of the United States on Friday, President-General, PCC, Abiona Desmond in a statement said …
Read More »PROMOTED CONTENT: Arise O Nigeria Conference holds October 21
As the world poverty Eradication Day sets in, Jodela Integrated ServicesLtd Presents Arise O Nigeria 2016 – A Youth & Women Empowerment Conference / Glitz & Glamour Recognition Awards… The high octave Glitz & Glamourous Night will feature award presentation, Cocktail after party with sensational Music, Comedy, Dance plus Numatville Premiering NUBOR …
Read More »Why FG wants taxes on phone calls, text messages, data – Minister
Adebayo Shittu Adebayo Shittu, the Minister of Communication, says a proposal by the Nigerian government to impose a 10 per cent tax on phone calls, text messages, data and more, would help enhance telecommunication services in the country. The plan has been widely criticised. But Mr. Shittu told the News …
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