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Ize-Iyamu emerges as PDP flagbearer in Edo State
After the emergence of Godwin Obaseki on Sunday as the Edo State APC Governorship candidate for the September 10 election, Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, on Monday emerged as the candidate for the opposition P…
EFCC freezes Fayose's account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, froze the personal accounts of Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and those of some of his associates.A visibly surprised Fayose sho…
IPOB commends activities of NDA
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has lauded the activities of the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, saying that they are fighting for the freedom of the Biafran people, against an oppressive Nigerian …
Edo APC moves to reconcile party, as Obaseki emerges as flagbearer for September 10 elections
The Edo State APC chapter has initiated moves to reconcile the party, after the emergence of Godwin Obaseki, as the party's Governorship Candidate for the September 10 polls, on Sunday. Godwin Obasek…
Fayose alleges FG plot to use the EFCC to destabilize Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has alleged that the Federal Government has concluded plans to use the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to destabilise the state with the ult…
US Justice Department says Obanikoro can be extradited
Nigeria's former Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Musiliu Obanikoro, could be extradited to the country to stand trial, as long as the Federal Government follows the due process to make this possib…
Shi'ites denounce DSS claim of El-Zakzaky being in protective custody
Members of Nigeria's Shi'ite sect have denounced claims made by the Department of State Security, DSS, that their leader,Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, is in protective custody. In a statement by the …
EFCC arrests Jide Omokore
According to Premium Times, oil magnate, Jide Omokore, has been rearrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC; and the business man will most likely be charged today, on four count…
SERAP condemns immunity and life pension bid for presiding officers of the National Assembly
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project,SERAP, has described as self-serving and despicable, the proposal for life pension and immunity for principal officers of the National Assembly. I…
Star Trek actor, Anton Yelchin, dies at 27, in freak accident by his own car
Twenty seven year old Star Trek actor, Anton Yelchin has died in a freak car accident. The body of the Russian-born actor was found at around 1am on Sunday, on his driveway in San Fernadino, Californ…
Lebron James leads Cleveland Cavaliers to their first NBA title
History was made on Sunday, as LeBron James led Cleveland Cavaliers to their first ever championship, in an epic win over Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors. The Cavaliers defeated the Warriors,&n…
Forgery case: Senate accuses Presidency of plotting a coup against the National Assembly
The Presidency has been accused by the Senate, of plotting to muzzle the legislature and force leadership change in the National Assembly.A statement issued by Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, the Chair…
Buhari returns, hale and hearty
After spending his (medical) vacation in London, President Mohammadu Buhari returned to Abuja on Sunday, saying he was completely healed, stronger, more energetic and now fit to resume his presidenti…
GO ON WITH ONE NIGERIA?
Our country stands at a crossroad today. The forces that threaten to tear us apart seem to be stronger than whatever cohesive forces hold us together.My mind flashes back for a moment to 1914- to the…
Sweden includes Ibrahimovic in Olympics squad
The Swedish National Team has included Zlatan Ibrahimovic as part of its provisional 35-man squad for the Rio Olympic Games in Brazil.Ibrahimovic who is the Captain of the Swedish National team…
Dozens of US Diplomats urge military strikes against Assad
More than 50 State Department diplomats have signed an internal memo critical of U.S. policy in Syria, calling for military strikes against President Bashar al-Assad's government to stop its persiste…
Meat Loaf collapses on stage during concert performance
During a performance in Canada on Thursday, American rock singer, Meat Loaf, collapsed on stage.In videos posted online, the 68-year-old rocker is seen suddenly dropping his microphone and falling to…
Iraqi forces enter center of Fallujah
Iraqi State Television has reported that Iraqi forces have recaptured the government headquarters in central Fallujah from ISIS. The Iraqi flag has reportedly been raised over the mayor's compound.AF…
House of Reps. orders probe of Manitoba
The House Committees on Power and Public Procurement have been mandated to investigate the alleged massive corrupt practices committed by Manitoba Hydro International Nigeria Limited.The mandate was …
Chelsea FC retains Mikel, Moses, Omeruo
The English Premier League has announced which players have been released and retained by their clubs for the 2016/17 season; and Nigerian players, John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses and Kenneth Omeruo hav…