A tsar is born
SEVENTEEN years after Vladimir Putin first became president, his grip on Russia is stronger than ever. The West, which still sees Russia in post-Soviet terms, sometimes ranks him as his country’s most powerful leader...
Monthly Archive: October 2017
‘Pay me N1 billion if you want me to appear in court’ – Goodluck Jonathan tells Olisa Metuh
PDP, Olisa Metuh to pay him N1 billion traveling expenses before he can appear as a witness in his ongoing trial at the Federal High court, Abuja. Metuh through his lawyer had asked the...
Germany set to pay customers for electricity usage as renewable energy generation creates huge power surplus
German power producers are poised to pay customers to use electricity this weekend. Wind generation is forecast to climb to a record on Sunday, creating more output than needed and driving electricity prices below...
Rohr invites 24 players for Algeria, Argentina matches
Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has invited 24 players including team captain Mikel Obi, Ahmed Musa and Ogenyi Onazi for the upcoming World Cup qualifier and Int’l friendly against Algeria and Argentina. The...
Heavy hitters give Nigeria the thumbs up
October was certainly another positive month for the largest economy in Africa, which has yet again showcased its brawn and resilience on the global stage. Annual inflation eased for the eighth straight month, while...
I warned Buhari about Maina’s reinstatement, Oyo-Ita reveals in leaked memo
Winifred Oyo-Ita, head of service of the federation, says she warned President Muhammadu Buhari about the reinstatement of Abdulrasheed Maina, ex-chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), into the civil service. Maina, who...
Atiku absent as APC caucus passes vote of confidence on leadership
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, was absent as chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of the party. Atiku had accused the government of President Muhammadu Buhari...
Short memo to my President
Presido, your wife alleged your government has been hijacked. Your bosom friend, the head of Customs, has practically said the same thing. And we see evidence of this everywhere and every time. When are...
PDP has hijacked Buhari’s Government – Hameed ALI
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Colonel Hameed Ali (retd.), has said the ruling All Progressives Congress has not fulfilled its promises after two years in government. Ali also said the party is...
