IG Abubakar Weds Daughter of Ex-FCT Minister
Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar on Saturday married Zarha, daughter of former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ibrahim Bunu. Abubakar lost his wife, Maryam, last year. The…
Police Did not Deny Amaechi Access to his House — PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has explained the circumstances surrounding the allegation by Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi that the Police denied him access to his residence at the…
Segun Agagu Passes at 65
Dr. Olusegun Kokumo Agagu, former governor of Ondo state, and chieftain of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has passed. Agagu, who was born on 16 February 1948, died on…
FG Not Buying 53 Gold-Plated iPhones for Independence
Contrary to widespread speculations, the Federal Government has no intention of purchasing 53 gold-plated iPhones to be distributed to individuals during the country’s 53rd Independence anniversary celebrations. Bristol-born Chief Executive…
Nigerian Jailed in U.S. for $11m Fraud
Nigerian Emmanuel Ehkator has been sentenced to three years in prison by a District Court in Middle Pennsylvania, United States for $11m fraud. Emmanuel, for long a target of the…
Keyamo Emerges APC Consensus Candidate for Senate
The three parties in Delta State — Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), and Congress for progressive Change (CPC) — that united to form the All…
UN Rights Panel Documents Gross Crimes against Humanity in Syria, Urges Political Solution
A United Nations-appointed human rights probe has indicted Syrian forces and anti-government armed groups for incidents of murder, rape, torture, widespread attacks on civilians and hostage-taking. In its latest report…
Why Jonathan Sacked Education Minister, Others
President Goodluck Jonathan shocked his cabinet members and Nigerians on Wednesday, when he sacked nine of his ministers.Though there had been insinuations since two months ago that the president had…
Waziri to Obasanjo : Watch your mouth, respect your age
Former Chairman of the Watch your mouth Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Dr (Mrs) Farida Waziri,OFR has reminded former President Olusegun Obasanjo that ability to be used to witch…
President Jonathan Sacks Nine Cabinet Ministers
As part of the agreement reached with defecting governors, yesterday, President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked nine ministers from his cabinet. Those affected by the sack are: Olugbenga Ashiru – Foreign…