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Power Failure: Nigerian Govt Apologises, Blames Sabotage | PremiumTimes
The Nigerian government has apologised to its citizens for the hardship and inconveniences power outage has caused them. The government blamed the current electricity crisis in the country on sabotage, gas shortage and vandalism of […]
Politics
APC government is a deceit — Rep
Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Constituency Outreach, Rep Bede Eke has described the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a government that came into power by deceit and propaganda but lacked the capacity to […]
Issues/Policy
Buhari backs Western Sahara on self-determination from Morocco By Levinus Nwabughiogu
ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari has thrown his weight behind the people of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, SADR, otherwise called Western Sahara, stating that Nigeria would ensure the realization of their self-determination and independence.
Issues/Policy
One step forward, one step back | TheEconomist
WHEN Hind Al-Otaibi went to the Riyadh Personal Status Court to have her father struck out as her wali, or guardian, the judges seemed sympathetic. Her father had raped and bruised her, Ms Otaibi, who […]
Video
Appeal Court affirms Ibinabo’s five-year jail term for manslaughter …… Nation
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, yesterday dismissed an appeal filed by ex-beauty queen, Ibinabo Fiberesima, challenging a Lagos High Court judgment which sentenced her to serve five years in prison for the death of […]
Politics
Let’s sell the president By Tunji Ajibade, PUNCH
Some Egyptians needed money. One shouldn’t assume that they needed it badly though. For when Egyptians put their president up for sale on eBay, an online shopping mall, they notified all that the item on […]
Society
The child they thought would fail By Fola Ojo
In every child placed on this earth by the Divine hands of our Creator, there are plans and purposes for the originator of life to fulfil. The Almighty Creator is the writer of our stories. […]
Economy
Fish out the saboteurs ……Nation
Hardball wishes the President Muhammadu Buhari administration well. The President cannot afford to fail. He must not fail. Nigerians don’t want failure. Nigerians don’t deserve failure. When a leader publicly expresses doubts about the loyalty […]
Society
Say no to the super woman! Izere Imosemi
There is the myth about the super woman; you know her, the one who seamlessly combines everything. She is a wife, mother, daughter, daughter in-law, sister, career woman, cook, nurse, motivator, nanny and lot more. […]
Economy
Paradox of the Poor By Shaka Momodu
“The ship of state is heading inexorably towards the rock and you as the chief helmsman owe it a duty to steer the ship away from it” – Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in an open […]
Politics
Aso Rock Lens: Ocholi, FRSC and the rest of us By Olalekan Adetayo
Members of the Federal Executive Council met on Wednesday. As ministers and other council chambers were arriving ahead of the 10am commencement time, I sighted the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission, Mr. […]
Politics
Returning to a Parliamentary System? Haba!, By Odia Ofeimun
…rather than pursue the wispy advantages credited to the parliamentary system, the better deal is to consider how to escape its many oddities being cavalierly imported into Nigeria’s presidential system. At any rate, it is […]
Politics
Between Donald Trump and Pope Francis By Sunny Isu
As the seemingly irrepressible presidential campaign of American Republican frontrunner Donald Trump shows no signs of running out of steam as a rabble rouser par excellence, the 69-year old real estate mogul continues to receive […]
Security
Explosion rocks CBN office in Calabar ….. Punch
Eighteen persons have been injured, while two others are on critical condition, after a gas cylinder exploded in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s office in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The explosion, which happened […]
Issues/Policy
Court remands Lekki Gardens MD, Contractor in prison ….. Nation
An Ebute-Metta Chief Magistrate Court on Friday granted the request of the Lagos State Police Command seeking to keep the Managing Director of Lekki Gardens, Mr. Richard Nyong in custody pending the conclusion of on-going […]
Politics
Saraki stalls trial, tribunal adjourns till March 18 ……. Punch
Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, succeeded in stopping his trial on charges of false assets declaration before the Code of Conduct Tribunal from taking off on Friday. The trial was scheduled to commence on Friday, […]
Sport
Peter Odemwingie: Striker joins Bristol City on loan from Stoke for rest of the season ….. BBC
Bristol City have signed striker Peter Odemwingie on loan from Stoke for the remainder of the season. The 34-year-old Nigeria international has failed to score in eight appearances for the Potters this term.
Politics
US elections: Trump and Rubio clash over Islam ‘hate’ ……. Al Jazeera
US presidential hopeful Donald Trump has doubled down on previous comments about Islam, saying there is “tremendous hatred” towards Americans from Muslims. Asked on Thursday during a televised debate in Miami, Florida, if he meant […]
Politics
Trudeau sees no flood of Americans to Canada if Trump wins …… Reuters
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday joked that he is not expecting an influx of unhappy Americans across the border if firebrand Republican Donald Trump becomes president. As Trump’s popularity builds in the race […]