There is an accident along Lagos-Ibadan express way. It involves an articulated vehicle , which has also caught fire. The incident is shortly after Shagamu interchange , inward Lagos. It is happening now!
Why The Economy May Go Under
There was an expectation from the National Assembly last week. It had nothing to do with the controversy over the screening of the likes of Chibuike Amaechi, former governor of Rivers State. Rather, it is about the silent prayer that the whole exercise would be concluded last week so President Muhammadu Buhari could swear in…
Earthquake Kills 180 in Afghanistan
Over 180 people have been reportedly killed following a earthquake in Afghanistan. The 7.5 magnitude earthquake affected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and some federally administered areas in the country. The tragedy also affected Parkistan, particularly the northeastern parts of the the country. The tremor was felt in India, raising concerns that some of the states in…
Rivers: Wike’s Election Nullified
The election petition tribunal on the Rivers State governorship race has nullified the election of Nyesom Wike of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. The tribunal, which gave its verdict this morning has also ordered fresh election to be conducted within the next 90 days. So far there has been an uneasy calm in the…
Biafra: Kanu Supporters Arraigned, Remanded in Prison
From Emmanuel Obe Twenty supporters of the Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, were remanded in prison custody in Port Harcourt on Thursday after their arraignment before a magistrate court. The accused persons were charged for treason and conspiracy. They were arrested on Tuesday in Port Harcourt during a demonstration to…
BIAFRA: Protesters Shut Down Port Harcourt
By Emmanuel Obe Traffic and other activities were held up for several hours along the Aba Road and other arterial roads like Azikiwe, Ikwerre and Station roads in Port Harcourt, River State following street protests by supporters of the embattled Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu who was arrested two days ago by…
Buhari’s Blow Against Women
He returned some weeks ago, with incisive comments on project Nigeria, its leaders and the people. Nosa Igiebor, president of Tell Communications Ltd, did not really go anywhere. It was just that the challenges of business management and editorial control took much of his time. Click here to download our magazines Now, it is official…
Another Tragic Blast Hit Borno Mosque
A bomb exploded yesterday evening at a mosque in the Molai area of Maiduguri in the, capital of Borno State. It is believed that many people would have died in the explosion. From the accounts of residents the attacks, may have been carried out by at least a suicide bomber. However, the casualty figure could…
Why Nigeria Govt Will Stop Gas Supply to Ghana
Unless Nigeria accepts the plea of Ghana, the West African neighbour may suffer a major setback in its electricity supply, beginning from today Friday October 16, 2015. This is because Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC has threatened to cut off the gas supply to Volta River Authority, VRA, that country’s main power generation company. Nigerian…
Short And Sharp
We were preparing for the centenary birthday for November, in fact we bought cloths… we have to now celebrate her passage. Gbenga Daniel, former governor, Ogun State, mourning the demise H.I.D. Awolowo, the matriarch of the Awolowo dynasty. I have never been proud in my life. Timipre Sylva, former governor, Bayelsa State, in his…