The end to the political career of the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, might not be too far, as the Federal Government’s Prosecuting Counsel, Muhammadu Diri, on Monday, June 27, vehemently opposed the motion of granting him bail on self-recognition. Sources averred that the intention was to remand Ekweremadu in Kuje prison, with stringent bail condition, thereby…
Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, to vacate his office immediately, after finding him guilty of submitting false information to his party, the PDP during the party’s governorship primary in December 2014. Ikpeazu’s rival at the primary, Uche Ogah, had petitioned the…
Ifeanyi Chijioke of Family writers can authoritatively report that Muhammadu Buhari is putting the Nigerian military in place to counter Niger Delta militants. A high ranking serving Government official who disclosed this on condition of anonymity to Ifeanyi Chijioke noted that the military buildup is the last on the table as every effort to buy…
PARIS, JUNE 27, 2016: (DGW) The humanitarian crisis in war-torn Syria will be a child’s play compared to the crisis that is gradually brewing in Nigeria with a population of over 180 million former US Congressman, Frank Wolf has warned. After a meeting with top government officials and victims of the Boko Haram reign of…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, have stated that they support their fellow freedom fighters, the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, describing them as their greatest allies. While expressing their unflinching support for the Avengers, who they said were fighting for the freedom of the people of Biafra, they noted, “We want to place it on…
Emperor Nero’s emergence as Roman Emperor in AD 54 was greeted with wild jubilation and expectation especially among the plebeians, aristocrats, and subalterns. Interestingly, he came on the scene at a point the Roman Empire was burdened by gross internal decay and corruption. Regrettably, rather than address the obvious challenges confronting the Roman Empire, Nero…
A BBC radio documentary on the events leading up to the independence of Nigeria, Britain’s former colony, charged the British government with interference in the election to ensure the result was in line with its interests (see “Rigging Nigeria”). The programme cited two files held in the British National archives covering the period leading up…
The Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has on Saturday, June 25, described as shocking and wicked, the many cases of alleged uncovered diversion of funds meant for the rehabilitation of dilapidated public schools in the State, under the administration of former Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. The PDP Rivers State Chairman, Bro…
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari says militants affiliated with the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) are using advanced technology to destroy oil installations, highlighting that the group’s sabotaging activities against the oil-rich country amount to a “national problem.” “The technology being deployed by the militants to destroy oil installations is high tech, the way they can go…
Britain has voted to leave the European Union, with the Leave campaign securing around 51.8 per cent of the vote. David Cameron, who will address the nation shortly, is now facing calls to resign as Prime Minister. While England voted overwhelmingly for Brexit, Scotland and Northern Ireland backed Remain. Statements are expected to be…