Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Jonathan’s Cousin, Azibaola Roberts Remanded in Kuje Prison over $40m Scam


Azibaola Robert. Credit: NTA
Azibaola Robert. Credit: NTA
Former president Goodluck Jonathan‘s cousin, Azibaola Robert was on Tuesday ordered to be remanded in Kuje Prison by Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja pending the determination of his bail application.

Former Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi Passes Away at 54


Nigeria's coach Stephen Keshi carried by playersEarly this morning, former Nigerian Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi passed away.
According to reports by The Cable, Keshi’s death was announced by members of his family, and we are yet to confirm the official cause of death.

Hillary Clinton Makes History as She Clinches the Democratic Party Nomination | Bernie Sanders Refuses to Back Down


It was a Super Tuesday for Hillary Clinton when she declared victory in the Democratic presidential primary on Tuesday, making it the first time a woman will capture the nomination of a major political party in 240 years of the United States’  history!
She took the stage at the Brooklyn Navy Yard after winning a majority of pledged delegates to deliver a soaring speech that appealed for party unity against Donald Trump ahead of what she framed as a battle for “America’s very identity as a nation”.
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 7: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives onstage during a primary night rally at the Duggal Greenhouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, June 7, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Clinton has secured enough delegates and commitments from superdelegates to become the Democratic Party's presumptive presidential nominee. She will become the first woman in U.S. history to secure the presidential nomination of one of the country's two major political parties. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 7: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives onstage during a primary night rally at the Duggal Greenhouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, June 7, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Clinton has secured enough delegates and commitments from superdelegates to become the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee. She will become the first woman in U.S. history to secure the presidential nomination of one of the country’s two major political parties. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Gov. Ajimobi Begs Stakeholders Over Errors Committed on Education Initiative | Calls for Submission of Recommedations for Improvement


Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi
Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Tuesday apologised for the mistakes the state government might have made in the pursuit of its education reform initiative.

Reps to Investigate Investments, Pledges by DISCOs & GENCOs


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The House of Representatives on Tuesday mandated its Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation to investigate the investments and pledges made by power Distribution Companies (DISCOs) and Generation Companies (GENCOs).

Monday, June 6, 2016

13-year-old missing Nigerian boy in the UK found safe & well


13-year-old Jerome Ajuwa has been found, Metropolitan Police said. Jerome returned home on Saturday, June 4. Police in Lambeth were appealing for assistance to help trace the boy who went missing on Saturday May 21. 

Is there anybody that doesn’t fall sick?- Buhari said as he departed for London to see an ENT doctor today




While leaving for London where he is expected to see an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor, President Buhari asked if anybody can't fall sick.

Women’s World Cup: Canada names squad to face Super Falcons, others

Canada has named their squad to play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand. Led by Head Coach Bev Priestman and capta...