The deposed former Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oluwadare Adepoju Adesina, has written an emotional letter of consideration to the Ondo state government to reinstate him as the paramount ruler. Mr. Adepoju was deposed after this website revealed his battery of his wife, Olori Bolanle, in May 2010. His battered wife took ill and subsequently died in July 2011. Mr. Adepoju ... Read More »
The IBB Square, Makurdi in Benue State was thrown into confusion and disarray last weekend when the Benue youth fiesta staged there was disrupted as a popular Nigerian musician, Terry G, the crooner was performing on stage. The musician hails from the state. The Benue fiesta, which attracted hundreds of youth, including men and women was was organized by the ... Read More »
Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke has said he will not anoint any person as successor for the 2015 governorship election in the state. Imoke said this on Tuesday when he hosted the state’s Elders’ Consultative Forum at Government House in Calabar. He said he was particularly disturbed by pressure from group of persons, including the media, compelling him to ... Read More »
In view of various newspaper reports and documentary evidence at the disposal of our Network, the Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC), a coalition of over hundred and fifty Anti- corruption organization, wishes to call for an immediate investigation into the records and activities of Surulere Local Government of Lagos State. 17th December 2013 The Chairman Economic and Financial Crimes ... Read More »
The founder of Change Movement Nigeria, Mr. Olu Adegoke, has thrown his weight behind the ongoing campaign by the Human Rights Writers’ Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) for the boycotting of Access Bank. The bank stands accused of sacking hundreds of workers only to spend about N200 million to bring in an American singer, Mariah Carey, to perform at its Christmas ... Read More »
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan on Monday cautioned against sectional and ethnic politics that has been the bane of development and progress of the country. Uduaghan, speaking at a symposium with the theme, “The Future of Warri and its Environs” put together by the Warri Rebirth Initiative called for mindset change that would enable the citizens to put national ... Read More »
A few hours to Christmas, unknown gunmen have kidnapped the retired primate of the Anglican Church, Peter Akinola, one of the most respected Christian leaders in Nigeria today. Mr. Akinola, a former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, was seized alongside his driver in Ogun State. Details of the incident are still sketchy but the Ogun state police ... Read More »
Oftentimes, been in a position of authority comes with its own set of challenges. A good example is the bureaucracy that shields leaders from realities on ground. Most times, a minister’s aide(s) might not be his best means of touching base. Hearing directly from the people, without exposing oneself to unnecessary distractions, is the sure way to see and feel ... Read More »
The Speaker of the Kano state House of Assembly, who recently defected to APC, Gambo Sallau and principal officers of the House has been arrested by EFCC. Though no official reason was given for the arrest, sources at the gate of the Commission’s office in Kano say “Budget Review” is mentioned as the reason for the arrest. More to come…. ... Read More »
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