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  • IBB: “It Is Time To Restructure Nigeria”

    Former Nigerian Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, says the time to restructure Nigeria is here.  Babangida made the assertion on Monday while appealing to Nigerians to desist from further campaign of hate to avoid repeating the sad experience of the civil war. The appeal was made during prayers to mark his 75th birthday celebration at […]
  • Universities Increase Tuition Fees Over Poor Government Support

    About 38 Nigerian universities have increased their tuition fees, claiming that the support they receive from the Federal and state governments is poor.  The chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) , University of Ibadan chapter, Dr. Deji Omole, made made the universities’ position known in a statement made available to journalists in […]
  • Editorial: Eid-el-Fitri 2017 and Nigeria’s Redemption

    As Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Fitri, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan or the end of 30 or 29 days of mandatory fasting, Nigerians can only hope that the feast of the ram as it is popularly known, will provide yet another opportunity for the faithful to embrace the fear of God as […]
  • EFCC Arraigns Justice Nganjiwa Over $260,000 Unlawful Enrichment

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a serving judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa, for alleged unlawful enrichment to the tune of $260,000 and N8,650,000. Nganjiwa was arraigned on Friday.  The judge who is attached to the Bayelsa Division of the Federal High Court, was arraigned on 14 counts […]
  • CBN,NCC Move To Save Etisalat

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday, said it has decided, along with the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to intervene in the crisis threatening one of the Telco’s in Nigeria, Etisalat in order to prevent job losses and asset stripping.   The intervention follows  the deepening crisis between Etisalat and a consortium of 13 […]
  • DSS Arrests Terrorists Planning to Attacks on Sallah

    The Department of State Security Services (DSS)  says it has uncovered a sinister plot by terrorists to stage series of coordinated attacks using explosives on different cities across the country.  The aim of such attacks is to hit on soft targets such as markets, public parks, public processions, recreation centres, as well as worship centres […]
  • As Dino Melaye’s Political Sunset Looms.

    For Dino Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West senatorial district and the rambunctious alter ego of tainted Senate President, Bukola Saraki, these are not the best of times. Melaye, noted for his high octane parody. He is a famed comedian that seeks to reduce serious issues of state to spates of comedy. He is a […]
  • Editorial: Pope’s Ultimatum to Rebellious Nigerian Priests

    The ultimatum given by Pope Francis to unruly Nigerian priests in the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara to pledge “total obedience” to him and their bishop before July 9, or be summarily excommunicated from the church is another blight on the toga of Nigeria’s international image, that took a further beating. This shameful and unacceptable display […]
  • Why COAS Extended Military Careers Of Course Mates

    The Defence Headquarters has said  that there was no act of illegality perpetuated by the Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval staff or Chief of the Air Staff, regarding extending the length of service for officers.  The DHQ said extant guidelines and policies are always followed as laid out in the aforementioned document when […]
  • INEC To Commence Recall Process Of Senator Melaye 3rd July

    The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District,  Senator Dino Melaye has been formally notified of the demand by the people of his constituency to recall him from the Senate, says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC said that the decision to inform Melaye was taken at its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, where […]