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Sen Magnus Abe Accepts Defeat , says ‘Hon Peterside Dakuku is next Rivers Gov’

A SPEECH BY DISTINGUISHED SENATOR MAGNUS NGEI ABE, REPRESENTING RIVERS SOUTH-EAST IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AT A SENATORIAL STAKEHOLDERS MEETING HELD AT ELEME ON SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER, 2014. With due respect and humility, I acknowledge the presence of my friends, brothers and political associates. Let me particularly acknowledge the presence of my friend and brother, Opu Senibo Sam-Sam Jaja, Member, ... Read More »

Enyeama Loses African footballer Award to Algerian

Algeria midfielder, Yacine Brahimi, has been voted the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2014. The 24-year-old midfielder beats Super Eagles goalkeeper and captain, Vincent Enyeama, to become the first Algerian to win the award. “It’s a big honour for me to receive this wonderful trophy. I owe it to my country, Algeria, and to all the people who voted ... Read More »

Plane Crash: Governor Ahmed Calls for Safer Airspace

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has sympathized with the passengers of the Overland airline that was involved in a minor accident on the runway of the Ilorin International Airport at the weekend. Governor Ahmed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Abdulwahab Oba, said the incident was unfortunate, adding, however, that it was gratifying that the ... Read More »

Must read!Why black gold’s low prices won’t last long

The current oil price dip is temporary and crude will return to $100 a barrel by mid-2015 Attempting to forecast the oil price is a mug’s game. But that hasn’t stopped me in the past (ahem!) The reality is that crude is so important to modern life, and the path of the global economy, that for all the pitfalls of ... Read More »

Jonathan’s visit: OAU students clash, six injured

No fewer than six students were injured during a clash between some students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, on Sunday evening. While some of the eyewitnesses described the fight as a power tussle between students, who are loyal to the President of the Student Union, Ibikunle Isaac, and those of Vice-President, Oladejo Olufunmi, others described it as a cult attack. ... Read More »

Female Bomber Caught With Explosives in Kano Hospital (see pic)

A female bomber has been has been caught with Bomb under her Hijab at Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital Kano, one of the hospitals where victims of the Friday Palace Mosque attack were undergoing treatment. The woman who was said to have pretended to be paying a visit to sick patients reportedly wore Niqaf (Complete Hijab that covers the face hands ... Read More »

Opinion!The many lies of Ambode, Lagos governorship aspirant

By A. Niyi/Lagos (Opinion solely that of the author) The journey to the highest office in Lagos House usually comes with a lot of political calculations and surprises. Agreeably, as the state jostles for ‘the best man for the job’ again, different political scenarios will continue to unfold until a governor emerges. As the search for the next person to ... Read More »