Front Page News
Month: December 2015
Religion
Donald Trump’s new anti-Muslim outrage is a fresh test for his rivals….CNN
DONALD TRUMP plays the press “like a fiddle” by saying “outrageous things and garnering attention,” grumbled Jeb Bush recently. “That’s his strategy, to dominate the news.” Mr Bush, a former governor of Florida who is […]
CRIME
Nigerian Army Arrests ‘Chief Cameraman’ of terrorist group Boko Haram …..CNN
(CNN)The Nigerian army has arrested Boko Haram’s “chief cameraman,” the army said in a statement Saturday. Abdullahi Abubakar Sadiq was arrested in the town of Uba, in Nigeria’s northwestern Borno state, according to the statement. […]
Politics
Impatient masses or failed promises? …. PUNCH
Woodrow Wilson in his famous quote, “if you want to make enemies, try to change something” captured the nature of human reaction to change. On March 28, 2015, “change” was locked in a battle with […]
MEDIA
The senatorial slap called social media bill By Ololade Ajekigbe
First, it was the controversial N8.64bn wardrobe allowance for the then newly sworn in National Assembly members. Then, the most incredulous and shocking one so far…in what was described by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, […]
Issues/Policy
Some observations on arms-gate By Sanya Oni
Like some tiny bits of an intriguing puzzle, Nigerians may have only begun to make some sense of yet another chapter of the Jonathan-era malfeasance described as armsgate. As it were, armsgate would surely qualify […]
Politics
A lesson in democracy for Buharimaniacs By Femi Aribisala
It will take some time for those Douglas Anele fondly refers to as Buharimaniacs to realize that, in a democracy, there is nothing definitive about the outcome of an election. When an election has been concluded, […]
Security
Nigerian army arrests ‘chief cameraman’ of terrorist group Boko Haram ….. CNN
The Nigerian army has arrested Boko Haram’s “chief cameraman,” the army said in a statement Saturday. Abdullahi Abubakar Sadiq was arrested in the town of Uba, in Nigeria’s northwestern Borno state, according to the statement.
Economy
Buhari govt announces first year-long spending, proposes N6trn budget ….. PREMIUM TIMES
The Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government on Monday proposed a budget of N6 trillion for 2016 at an oil bench mark of 38 dollar per barrel. The planned spending is the first for the administration of […]
Law
Magistrate rules on pro-Biafran leader’s charges Dec. 16 …… PUNCH
A Magistrate’s Court in Wuse Zone 2 of the Federal Capital Territory has fixed December 16 for ruling on whether or not to strike out the charges instituted against a leader of Biafra agitation and […]
Security
Cameroon says no missing girls among freed Boko Haram hostages ….. REUTERS
Cameroon said on Monday that schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamist militant group Boko Haram last year were not among a group of 900 hostages liberated by the West African country’s army. Last week’s hostage release raised […]
Politics
Faleke: I won’t be available as Bello’s deputy ….. NATION
Kogi State All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate Abiodun Faleke yesterday said he would not be available for swearing-in with Alhaji Yahaya Bello on January 27, 2016. Faleke spoke at Kabba at a meeting […]
Politics
Jonathan was inexperienced, not incompetent —IBB ……. VANGUARD
FORMER military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, has disagreed with critics of former President Goodluck Jonathan who described him as incompetent saying Jonathan was rather “inexperienced” rather than “incompetent.” Asked about the perception that Jonathan is […]
Politics
APC kicks as INEC declares Bayelsa poll inconclusive …… PUNCH
Amidst increased tension in some parts of Bayelsa State, the Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday cancelled the governorship election in the volatile Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state. INEC subsequently declared the […]
Health
907 A’Ibom Health Sch students use only 3 toilets ……. VANGUARD
ETINAN—GOVERNOR Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State is alarmed that 907 students of the state’s School of Health Technology, Etinan Local Government Area, have not more than three toilets. Commissioner for Health, Mr. Dominic Ukpong, […]
Security
FG to develop new strategy of fighting insurgency …… VANGUARD
DUTSE—THE Federal Government has reiterated its resolve at developing strategies that will put an end to the menace of the Boko Haram insurgency confronting the nation. Represented by the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. General […]
Society
New Yoruba nation coming soon, says Ooni ……. VANGUARD
ILE-IFE — NEWLY-crowned Ooni of Ife Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi has promised that a new Yoruba nation where youth empowerment is the focus will emerge during his tenure. Ogunwusi’s coronation is coming five months after […]
Politics
Social Media Bill: You are on your own, Buhari tells Senate ……. VANGUARD
ABUJA — President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, distanced himself from the proposed Social Media Bill currently being debated in the Senate seeking to restrict Nigerians from “criticizing” political and public office holders. The President speaking through […]
Video
Falana: Why Buhari didn’t make me minister …THE CABLE
Femi Falana, human rights lawyer and activist, says President Muhammadu Buhari did not appoint him a minister for “ideological reasons”. He said some people believed that he was “too radical” and should not be made attorney-general […]
CRIME