The governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has said that the 2019 general elections would be difficult with reference to the current critical national issues. Wike, therefore, called on the organised labour to lend its voice to the demand for credible elections in 2019. The Rivers governor also counselled labour to demand the reorganisation of Read more
Month: June 2018
Russia 2018: Messi, Ronaldo bundled out of World Cup as new star Mbappe shines
AFP…… Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi saw their World Cup dreams snuffed out on Saturday as French teenager Kylian Mbappe flew the flag for a new generation in Russia. Ten goals were scored on a gripping first day of the knockout phase as France progressed to a quarter-final tie against Uruguay but Messi and Ronaldo Read more
Remove ‘incapable’ security chiefs – Saraki
Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki has asked for the removal of “incapable” security chiefs in the country. According to Channels Television reports, the Senate leader said security chiefs who have failed to perform their duties over continuous killings and other security challenges facing the nation should be removed immediately. Dr Saraki who made the call Read more
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: France vs Argentina: Teenage star Kylian Mbappe ends Messi’s world cup dream
Teenage star Kylian Mbappe struck twice and earned another goal as France found their attacking edge to beat Lionel Messi’s Argentina 4-3 and move into the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Saturday. Billed as Messi’s chance to reignite stuttering Argentina’s hopes, the thrilling last-16 clash in Kazan instead saw 19-year-old Paris Saint-Germain star Mbappe Read more
Sen. Tinubu urges Nigerians to wake up to civic responsibilities
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, representing Lagos Central zone on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Nigerian electorates to wake up to their civic responsibilities by ensuring they collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and vote for the right candidate in the coming 2019 elections. Speaking during the 26th Town Hall Read more
Okogie declares Nigerians not protected under Buhari’s watch, insists President should resign
Archbishop emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Olubunmi Okogie has declared Nigerians are not protected under President Muhammadu Buhari’s watch and has insisted he should resign. In an open letter titled ‘Dear Mr. President, Call a Spade a Spade’, Okogie said the killings recorded in the country since Buhari assumed office shows that government Read more
Chrisland School Rape Scandal: Doctor confirms under 3-year-old pupil was abused
The court proceedings of an alleged rape case charged against a supervisor of a respected school of choice, Chrisland School-Lekki reconvened on Friday. Newsheadline247 can report that the November 2016 rape scandal incident which emanated from the school is yet to be pushed out of the courtroom. A medical expert has on Friday told the Read more
Miyetti Allah lambasts Fulani lawmakers for failing to protect herdsmen
– Says ‘there won’t be peace until justice is given’…… Group of herders, the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has lambasted some members of the National Assembly who are of Fulani background. The group chided the Fulani lawmakers in the National Assembly for failing to protect the interest of their kinsmen, particularly the herdsmen. Saleh Al-Hassan, Read more
Buhari departs Daura for Mauritania, to address AU on anti-graft
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday departed Daura for Mauritania after a one-day official visit to Katsina State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the president took off from the Katsina International Airport to Mauritania for an official engagement and to attend the 31st Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of Read more
Switzerland has returned over $1b Abacha loot to Nigeria – Envoy
The Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Eric Mayoraz has disclosed that Switzerland has repatriated over $1billion Abacha loot to the country. Mayoraz made this known in Abuja as he spoke at the Forum on Asset Recovery hosted by the Swiss Embassy to discuss issues surrounding the Abacha 2 asset recovery between the two countries. Many non-governmental Read more