A man claiming to be Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has dismissed Nigerian military’s claims of his death in a new video obtained today by AFP. He said in the video that the militants had implemented strict Islamic law in captured towns. “Here I am, alive. I will only die the day Allah takes my breath,” Shekau said in the ... Read More »
This is the release from the family YEWANDE SEMIAT BANKOLE – 7yrs- Female. With gratitude to Almighty Allah and with heavy hearts we announce the demise of our daughter Yewande Semiat Bankole aged 7yrs at a London hospital. Yewande is the grand daughter of Chief Alani Suara Bankole and the daughter of Rt Hon. Dimeji Sabur Bankole. Yewande was born ... Read More »
Governor Fashola At 54th Independence Day Parade (pix:e247mag) For emphasis and clarity, let me repeat that by records and history Nigeria is 54 (Fifty Four) years old irrespective of what the centenary revisionists say. We have never celebrated amalgamation day. We have only celebrated Independence day. When our first Prime Minister mounted the podium on the 1st October 1960 he ... Read More »
Oluremi Oyo, veteran journalist, editor and two-time managing director of The News Agency of Nigeria has died. She was aged 62. She died yesterday in London, after a protracted illness, according to family sources. The cause of death was not disclosed. Oyo, who also was special assistant, media to President Olusegun Obasanjo, was President of the Guild of Editors and ... Read More »
There is a saying that those who refuse to learn from the lessons of history are condemned to repeating past mistakes. October 15, 2006 will always be a day to be remembered in the history of Ekiti State. It was the day the then governor, Ayodele Fayose was impeached from office, and the then Speaker of the state House of ... Read More »
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed how he made his money and also built a house for his mother at the age of 15. Atiku, who is one of the presidential aspirants in the All Progressives Congress, in his new book titled ‘My Life’, which he authored, said he bought a mud house for her mother in Ganye, Adamawa ... Read More »
BY BAMIDELE JOHNSON Ekiti Kete, you may not know that I am one of you because of my surname. I hail from Usi in Ido/Osi Local Government Area. Whatever touches you touches me. I share your joys and sorrows. If my brother is in trouble, so am I. On the evidence of the latest developments, my brothers are in trouble, ... Read More »
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has predicted that Nigeria is destined to survive has one of the greatest and prosperous nations of the world. According to Governor Ahmed “most countries that went through trying periods as currently being experienced by the country, usually emerge strong, prosperous and united, therefore, Nigeria may not be an exception”. > > Dr Ahmed ... Read More »
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Nigeria September 30, 2014 Press Statement The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alerted the nation of a very dangerous and anti-people design by the APC to influence the judiciary, subvert the will of the people and stop the inauguration of the duly elected government in Ekiti state. The party has therefore called for a full investigation ... Read More »
Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku has avowed that the opposition party in Nasarawa State, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP will defeat the ruling party, All Progressive Party, APC in the forthcoming general elections in 2015. The Minister made the declaration yesterday, during the formal reception and celebration of his national honour award, Commander of the order of the Niger, ... Read More »
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