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Blame Game Over A Bomb Blast

Blame Game Over A Bomb Blast

Accusations and counter-accusations over the 2007 Oshogbo bomb blast still rage • The bombed out car. About three years after the bomb blast at Osun State Secretariat, Osogbo, capital of the state, members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Action ...
Disputed Deji

Disputed Deji

The selection of Adebiyi Adegboye Adesida as the new Deji of Akure, is perceived to be fraught with irregularities • Oba Adebiyi Adesida, the new Deji of Akure One name most likely to kill the appetite of Oba Adebiyi Adesida, the new Deji of Akure,...
Murder Of Soboma

Murder Of Soboma

Ex-militant leader, Soboma George is shot dead by unknown gunmen in Port Harcourt •The late Soboma George. After enjoying one year of uninterrupted peace, Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, is once again enveloped in fear. This is rooted in...
Daring To Relive June 12

Daring To Relive June 12

Dr. Olatunji Dare presents his latest book on June 12 in Lagos • Former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu flanked by other guests presenting the book: Diary of a Debacle. Tracking Nigeria’s Failed Democratic Transition (1989-1994) ...
Varsities On Strike

Varsities On Strike

UMUAHIA: Since Thursday 22 July, academic activities have been paralysed in all state universities in the South-East zone which comprises Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states. The zonal chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU,...
Edo Celebrates

Edo Celebrates

BENIN: If a politician does not blow his trumpet, nobody would do so for him. Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, who claims he is “an agent of change”, has gone to town with a trumpet, blowing it loud and clear that at 19, the state can be proud...
VOWAN Helps Divorcees

VOWAN Helps Divorcees

KANO: A non-governmental organisation, Voice of Widows, Divorcees and Orphans,VOWAN, on Wednesday, 25 August put smiles on the faces of over 500 widows and divorcees in Kano when it distributed over 500 pieces of wrapper to them as  gift for the forthcoming...
Nwabueze, Falana Challenge NASS Over Jumbo Allowances

Nwabueze, Falana Challenge NASS Over Jumbo Allowances

As Nigerians groan under the harsh economic challenges confronting them on a daily basis, the anger over the astronomical sums of money which members of the National Assembly have appropriated for themselves has continued to increase since the figures...
Odd Inferno!

Odd Inferno!

The multi-million naira Ultima Studios in Lagos goes up in flames •The fire raging furiously. On Sunday 21 August, the ultra-modern studios used for the recording of two popular television shows –– Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and MTN Project Fame...
New Tax Regime Explained

New Tax Regime Explained

BENIN: Apart from the devil from the pit of hell, another hated figure is the taxman and his policy. That is why any increase in tax keeps the adrenalin boiling. Adams-Oshiomhole Recently, the Joint Labour Group – the Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade...
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