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May 2018

PDP bans Fayose’s aides from voting at primary

Ahead of the  governorship primary of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Ekiti State, the National Secretariat of the Party (PDP) has disqualified appointees of Governor Ayo Fayose from voting at the exercise. Ayodele Fayose This became…

Group asks Justice Nyako to hands off IPOB case

A group, Igbo Ekunie Initiative, IEI, has expressed  dismay in the way Justice Binta Murtala Nyako has been handling the case involving leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and members of the pro-Biafra group,…

Kanu honours Wenger

Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu  was a part of the Arsenal legends present  at the  send-off of  the  departing coach of the club Arsene Wenger at the Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday. Wenger, who announced last month that he…

Osinbajo is a beneficiary of corruption, says PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has accused Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) of being a beneficiary of corruption. It said that Nigerians, particularly the younger generation, were thoroughly disappointed in Osinbajo for allegedly allowing…

Results of Match Day 2017/2018 NPFL

Following are the results of Match Day 20 fixtures in the 2017/2018 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), played on Sunday: Nasarawa United 2-0 El-Kanemi Warriors FC Heartland FC 1-1 Kano Pillars FC Wikki Tourists FC 1-1 Rangers…

N5.6b fraud allegation: ICPC quizzes Jang

Senator Jonah Jang (Plateau North) has been quizzed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over an alleged N5.6billion fraud. The alleged fraud was reportedly perpetrated during his tenure as…

How to identify suicide bombers, by Buratai

Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai yesterday gave tips on how to identify suicide bombers. Speaking during a visit to the Emir of Mubi in Adamawa State where suicide bombers struck last week, Gen. Buratai said the security situation…

Election tears Ohanaeze youths apart

Another crisis is brewing in Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Igbo apex social cultural organisation, as allegation of fraud and breach of election guidelines continue to trail the recent election of National Executive Committee of its youth wing.…

Church protests herdsmen’s killings in Ibadan

The Word Communication Ministry in Ibadan yesterday joined other churches in the country to protest spate of killings by suspected herdsmen. Members of the church, following a directive from Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), after the…