Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisa Metuh is to remain in Kuje prison till Tuesday, January 19, when his bail application would be considered. The embattled spokesperson and his company, Destra Investments Limited, were Friday docked by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before Justice O.E Abang …

Nigerian international and Watford star, Odion Ighalo, has been named the English Premier League Player of the month for December. Watford’s Quique Sanchez Flores was also named Premier League manager. The Hornets won their first three games in the month to climb the table and only lost their unbeaten record …

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr. Babachir Lawal, has commended the achievements of Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, saying he was surprised that such performer existed in the Peoples Democratic Party. Lawal,who was on a one-day visit to Ebonyi State on Thursday, added that Umahi’s performance …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday urged Nigerians to support the sincere efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to develop the country on all fronts, just as he said that no meaningful development can take place without unity and cohesion. Governor Ambode, who spoke shortly after performing the laying …

January 15 every year is Nigeria’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day: wreaths are laid, statements are made, soldiers, government officials and the Nigerian Legion attend parades, pigeons symbolizing peace are released, a dinner is organized for widows of fallen soldiers and there is so much talk about death and dying for …

Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, is introducing a new service between Nigeria and Gabon as part of the airline’s expansion programme. Commencing February 12, 2016, Arik Air will be flying from both Nigerian cities of Lagos and Port Harcourt to Libreville, Gabon. This will be the first …

By ’Tunji Ajibade Residents of Kaduna State had been taking a look at the past seven months since the new administration under the flagship of All Progressives Congress, APC, took over in the state and concluded that so far the choice made by the people in the last April governorship …

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was Thursday (January 14) honored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. He was awarded the Presidential Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing human rights, social justice and the fight for universal freedom. The SCLC, founded by the late American Civil …

In a show of concern over the recent extrajudicial killings by some Policemen in some parts of the country, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, has ordered that all Police officers bearing firearms in the performance of official duties be subjected to psychological test and evaluation, to ensure …

Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court Lagos Thursday, January 14, 2016 issued a warrant of arrest on Government Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo) over his failure to appear before the court to answer to charges of money laundering preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The …

Stakeholders in the anti-corruption war in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday expressed satisfaction with the work of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and assured it of their continued support. The assurances were given to the Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Mustafa Magu who was on a …

NEDU MARK YENAGOA Coalition of Independent National Electoral Commission INEC Accredited Observer Groups on the just concluded December 5, 6 and January 9th Bayelsa governorship election has said the exercise did not conform to internationally acceptable standards. The observers also said that the election was marred by monumental violence before …

NEDU MARK YENAGOA The leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Thursday issued a certificate of returns to Bayelsa state governor elect, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, as winner of the 2015 governorship election in the state. Dickson polled over 134,000 votes to defeat Chief Timipre Sylva of the …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin The Coordinator of Idoma Shine Your Eyes Group, Comrade Yakubu Onogwu has asked the Idoma and Igede nation to ignore the purported support for the embattled former senate President, Senator David Mark’s return bid by a coalition of young Idoma professionals in the rescheduled February 2016 poll. …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has said that in a bid to provide adequate legislative instruments to fast-track the necessary change and reforms expected in all critical sectors of the country, 30 Bills to address identified key areas have been submitted by his colleague-Senators and now await Senate’s consideration …

Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has attributed success of the commission to reduce Road Traffic Crashes (RTC) in 2015 by 12.99 per cent to Federal Government and World Bank’s robust support. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Bisi Kazeem, Head, Media Relations …

By Godwin Adindu By now, those involved in the grand conspiracy to thwart the will of the people of Abia State would have realised that their plot has failed flat. After the Appeal Court ruling – a mere contraption of justice – the next game, as ordered by the Appeal …

The calmness of Aba town in Abia state was Monday disrupted as enthusiastic supporters of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and her governorship candidate, Dr. Alex Otti were chased out by agents of the state government and the Abia state Police Command from the venue slated for ‘a praise …

In fulfillment of the electioneering campaign promise of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, the Lagos State Government has intensified efforts on the Light Up Lagos Project, an initiative aimed at lighting up every nook and cranny of the State. Already, most major highways and streets have been lightened up, while massive repair …

” ” … leadership courage, within or outside governance, transfers back to, and animates followers, so that when a familiar voice is heard saying “Let us march,” it finds the followers not merely ready, but miles ahead.” Wole Soyinka Since assuming office as Minister of Transport, Rt Hon Chibuike Rotimi …

By Garba Shehu At a time when the issue of accountability has emerged as the most talked about subject in public discourse, the theft of the 219 girls from a government school in Chibok has, expectedly kicked up questions about how far,so far, and whether this is going to be …

Jideofor Adibe This reflection was inspired by a report in the Daily Post of January 11 2016 where Pastor Tunde Bakare, founder of the Latter Rain Assembly was reported as urging President Muhammadu Buhari to implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference. According to the report, Pastor Bakare told …