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‘Buhari Will Not Die, But Will Not Return As President’ – Abuja-Based Prophet

Northerners to Replace Buhari due to Deteriorating Health,Osinbajo to be Sidelined -Herald news.

Nigeria may not be far from another coup d’etat as revelations has been made concerning plans to oust the incumbent government of President Muhammadu Buhari whose health conditions has worsened in recent times. Information available has disclosed that the possibility [...]

June 19, 2016 Government and politics
What will be Buhari’s legacy? (1)

What will be Buhari’s legacy? (1)

By Dele Sobowale “But far more numerous was(is) the herd of such, who think too little and who talk too much.” John Dryden, 1631-1700. (VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 245). “Fed Govt to cut 2016 Budget; increase Debt ration”—Minister [...]

June 19, 2016 What the papers say
Fresh forgery suit, plot to ground Senate, says Pro-democracy group

Fresh forgery suit, plot to ground Senate, says Pro-democracy group

• Ekweremadu persecuted over stance on the killing of Biafra  protesters By Henry Umoru A  group under the aegis, Centre for the Advancement of Literacy and Leadership, CALL, has raised the  alarm, saying the forgery suit filed by the Federal Government [...]

June 19, 2016 What the papers say

Niger Delta Crisis: Militants write Kachikwu, mobilise against Avengers, MEND

By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South, Egufe Yafugborhi & Perez Brisibe Power struggle among militant groups in Niger Delta  is posing a  threat to the Federal Government’s plan to have an all-embracing dialogue with stakeholders in the oil-rich region, including the [...]

June 19, 2016 What the papers say

The 31st Jegun Olu Ekun of Ile-Oluji

By Sesan  Samson Akinsarabi It was Gianni Versace (1946-1997), the critically  acclaimed Italian fashion designer and founder of Versace, who said in one of his perceptive moments that “in the past, people were born royal; nowadays, royalty comes from what [...]

June 19, 2016 What the papers say

What I told Tinubu about Buhari — Cardinal Okogie

  LAST Thursday, Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi  Okogie, celebrated his 80th birthday with a Holy Mass at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos and reception at the St. Gregory’s College, Obalende, Lagos. In an interview later, the retired Catholic Archbishop of Lagos [...]

June 19, 2016 What the papers say
A word by Avwomakpa to Buhari

A word by Avwomakpa to Buhari

By God-Dowell Avwomakpa Nigeria is a blessed country and the citizenry are equally well endowed in diverse ways. Nevertheless, there are still sufferings in the land. Indeed, the lamentations in our fatherland especially since Boko Haram insurgents seized our girls and the [...]

June 19, 2016 What the papers say

Combating ‘Tomato Ebola’ without unleashing cancer on Nigerians, by Animashaun, horticulturist

Mufutau Animasaun, a doctorate degree holder in horticulture with emphasis on post-harvest pathology from Writtle College, University of Essex, England, and a former Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Cooperatives and Rural Development, speaks on the soil-borne pest currently afflicting the [...]

June 19, 2016 What the papers say

CAN: Intrigues that produced Ayokunle, Oritsejafor’s successor

By Sam Eyoboka and Olayinka Latona THE election of the 7th National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, to succeed Pentecostal Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor may have come and gone but the nation may not have seen the end [...]

June 19, 2016 What the papers say

Toyin Saraki, Zahra Buhari collaborate to save lives

To many it came as a surprise.   But to those who have followed their histories,  Toyin, wife of Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, and Zahra, fifth daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari, have both been true to the virtues of [...]

June 19, 2016 What the papers say

SIX MONTHS ON THE THRONE: His Majesty Ikenwoli re-brands Warri Kingdom

•We respect the stool even more now —Gbenekama•First Olu to visit Ijaw, Urhobo kingdoms•Unites Itsekiri people By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South ONE conspicuous item since His Majesty Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri, Delta State, Godfrey Emiko, ascended the throne, December [...]

June 19, 2016 What the papers say
Rev. Mbaka on Buhari

Buhari’s chances of healing may be slim – Fr. Mbaka

    Fiery cleric and the Spiritual Director, ‎Adoration Ministry, Enugu Nigeria, AMEN, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has disclosed of his recent vision concerning President Muhammadu Buhari’s ailment. ‎Mbaka, who made the revelation in one of his Adoration programmes, stated [...]

June 18, 2016 Government and politics
Ankio Briggs

North Can’t Own Oil In Niger Delta –Ankio Briggs

NIGER Delta activist, Ankio Briggs has said that the claim by some Northern lead­ers that the North owns the oil in Nigeria by virtue of its control of 72% of the nation’s landmass, is nonsensical.     Briggs in this [...]

June 18, 2016 Economy, Oil & Gas
dzhokhar tsarnaev

The Man Hunt is Over – Boston Police Tweet: “Captured!!! The hunt is over”

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev arrested and taken into police custody The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings was discovered hiding in a boat in the Boston suburb of Watertown on Friday, where he was captured and taken into custody, according to [...]

June 18, 2016 Uncategorized
Anthony Olubunmi Okogie

Those Trying to Islamize Nigeria Should Be Mindful of the Repercussions – Archbishop Okogie

PARIS, JUNE 18, 2016: (DGW) THE catholic Archbishop of Lagos,Anthony Olubunmi Okogie has called attention and criticized the emerging curriculum crisis in the country particularly in the southwest as an ill-conceived plot to favour an bring one particular religious group [...]

June 18, 2016 Religion
Buhari Is Nigeria’s Problem - Nigerian President Muhummadu Buhari writes of building an economic bridge to Nigeria’s future (“The Three Changes Nigeria Needs,” op-ed, June 14).

Buhari And The North Rejects Emergence Of Southern Chief Justice

A renowned and respected Northern Leader, and first civilian Governor of Kaduna State in the Second Republic, Alhaji Balarebe Musa, has blasted President Muhammadu Buhari, for his approach in addressing the ethnic agitations in the country.     The former [...]

June 18, 2016 Government and politics
Walter Nkanu Onnoghen

Buhari And The North Rejects Emergence Of Southern Chief Justice

Buhari And The North Rejects Emergence Of Southern Chief Justice – Walter Nkanu Onnoghen • The inside story of the plot If a well-orchestrated plot being weaved by forces in and out of government circle sails through, the most senior justice [...]

June 18, 2016 General
Ibrahim Magu

Looters No Longer Keep Money In Banks – EFCC Boss

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, on Friday revealed that due to the current anti-corruption crusade, looters no longer save money in banks but in their abandoned property.     Speaking at a workshop titled, [...]

June 18, 2016 Government and politics
Nigeria is world’s 3rd most expensive country to produce oil

Nigeria Is World’s 3rd Most Expensive Country To Produce Oil

With a cost of production of $28.99, Nigeria is now the third most expensive country to produce oil in the world.     Nigeria stands behind UK and Brazil, who produce a barrel of oil at $44.33 and $34.99 respectively. [...]

June 18, 2016 Economy, Oil & Gas
Niger Delta Avengers Names ‘APC Thug’

Niger Delta Avengers Names ‘APC Thug’ Impersonating Group In Meeting With Kachikwu

Niger Delta Avengers Names ‘APC Thug’ – The leading militant group operating in the oil rich region of southern Nigeria, the Niger Delta Avengers, has denounced an “APC thug” whom the group alleges is parading himself as a representative of [...]

June 18, 2016 Societal issues
APC Forced Me To Lie Against Jonathan - Lai Mohammed

APC Forced Me To Lie Against Jonathan – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information Lai Muhammad has shocked us all by admitting that most of his comments against Goodluck Jonathan during the presidential elections were made under pressure.     In a shocking Video obtained exclusively by TheReporters, he revealed that [...]

June 18, 2016 Government and politics

IWOBI: I was told I won’t make it in football

Arsenal and Nigerian forward, Alex Iwobi  in this interview with Arsenal magazine, recalls how he was told that he was not good enough to play football and won’t succeed through the round leather game. It was an incredible season for you [...]

June 18, 2016 What the papers say

Fresh trouble for Saraki as FG charges him, Ekweremadu, others with forgery

By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor Fresh trouble for Senate President Bukola Saraki is on the way with the resolve of the Federal Government to press forgery charges against him and his deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu. The suit against the two [...]

June 18, 2016 What the papers say

I stole and sold my mom’s gold to pay for my first studio session — Humblesmith

*Reveals his many struggles before fame By ROTIMI AGBANA and ADELEKE ADEMOLA Fast rising Afro-pop artiste, Ekene Ijemba, popularly known as ‘Humblesmith’ recently released a new single featuring 2nite entertainment act, Flavour. In this chat with Showtime Celebrity, the Osinachi [...]

June 18, 2016 What the papers say

New forex policy: Stock investors gain N702bn

•Naira appreciates further •Fitch endorses new policy with a caveat By Emeka Anaeto, Economy Editor Positive market trend heightened yesterday as a result of the new foreign exchange policy introduced by Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, mid this week, leading [...]

June 18, 2016 What the papers say

Alleged murder of army Colonel: If not for God, he would have killed me- Suspect

By Ifeanyi Okolie & Oghene Omonisa When Colonel Samalia Inusa, a Chief Instructor at the Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Kaduna State, was abducted by unknown gunmen at Kamazo area of Kaduna Refinery Road, on March 26, 2016, many [...]

June 18, 2016 What the papers say

It’s dangerous to have Niger Delta as battleground- Gbasin

By Oghene Omonisa Hon. Philip Gbasin is an Executive Director, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), and former Head, Department of Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron Nigeria Ltd. In this interview, he bares his mind on pressing [...]

June 18, 2016 What the papers say

The country Trump wants to wall off

By Muyiwa Adetiba If Mr Donald Trump has his way and becomes the next American President come November, ‘a big, big wall’ will spring up to divide Mexico and the United States of America. Mexico’s economy is on the rise [...]

June 18, 2016 What the papers say

Fuel price hike: Nigerians devise means of survival

By Michael Eboh, Peter Duru, Oghene Omonisa, Daud Olatunji, Francis Igata & Aderonke Adeyeri The hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, has thrown up a number of challenges and in response, Nigerians have been [...]

June 18, 2016 What the papers say
Hike in price of bread imminent, say Master Bakers

Hike in price of bread imminent, say Master Bakers

Umuahia – Chief Simeon Abanulor, the National Chairman, Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria, said there would be a hike in the price of bread “to enable bakers to remain in business.” Abanulor said this at a news [...]

June 18, 2016 What the papers say