Saturday
LAMENTATIONS: Nigerian men don’t know how to woo women anymore-----ARA
*I’m not Omawumi or Tiwa Savage but foreigners appreciate my music more than Nigerians Nigeria’s foremost goddess of the talking drum, musician and stage performer, Yinka Ara, simply known as ‘Ara’ recently talked about the value Nigerians place on their culture, traditions and hearitage. In a recent chat with Showtime Celebrity, the talking drummer passionately poured out her heart on why she has not really been active in the Nigerian music industry, and spoke about her love
Oliseh: Speaks At Last: Why I Quit Super Eagles Job
Former Nigerian Super Eagles Head Coach Sunday Oliseh has finally broke out silence to tell Nigerians why he left the Eagles job was solely for the interest of the country..
The former Ajax midfielder has turned in his resignation letter, which was addressed to General
My Marriage Is Intact----Ayo Makun
Nigerian highest paid comedian turned film actor Ayo Makun a.k.a AY, has debunked the rumour making round that he has separated with his wife over the alleged domestic violence that happened between them in the week.
Reacting to the rumour on his Instagram page, AY dispelled the rumour and related it to the works of mischief makers who never wanted him to enjoy him marriage with Mabel.
Friday
Breaking News: Siasia, Amuneke Take Up Super Eagles Coach For Egypt Match
Ooni Of Ife,Takes On New Wife
ISIS threatens Facebook and Twitter CEOs
The founders and chief executives of Facebook and Twitter have been threatened by a group with ties to the militant Islamists that calls themselves Islamic State (ISIS).
Posting a 25-minute roughly put-together video on social media site Telegram, a group calling itself the "sons of the Caliphate army" vows to retaliate against attempts by the social media companies to close accounts belonging to supporters of ISIS.
Supreme Court Approves Rev King Death By Hanging
Amosu's wife returns stolen N381m to FG
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered N381m from Mrs. Omolara Amosu, the wife of the immediate past Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu.
BREAKING NEWS: Super Eagles Head Coach Sunday Oliseh resigns On Twitter Handle
Nigerian Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has resigned his appointment as the head Coach of the Nigeria Super Eagles on his twitter handle,
Former Super Eagles captain said his resignation was due to non-payment of salaries and benefits to coaches and players of the team.INEC Releases Time Table For Ondo & Edo Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission said the commission would explore all avenue necessary to ensure it delivers best polls in the coming Edo and Ondo states Governorship elections.
Wednesday
NASS Invites Former Petroleum Minister Alison-Madueke Over Roles In Crude Oil Swap
The House Representatives committee on Crude Oil Swap on Monday formally invited the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Alison – Madueke, to come and make clarifications on the crude oil swap arrangement under her supervision.
In a letter dated February 22, 2016 and signed by the Chairman of the ad hoc committee, Hon. Zakari Mohammed, the former minister is expected to appear before the lawmakers on Wednesday, March 2, to explain her role in the product swap arrangements with oil marketing companies.President Buhari Scraps Security Vote Allovcations To Federal Officials
The Buhari administration has ended the controversial practice of routine security vote allocation to top government, military and security officials.
Sources in the Finance and Budget ministries also said that the order extends to the President himself, and the Vice President.
Buhari Holds Talk With Saudi Monarch To Stabilise Oil Market
President Muhammadu Buhari and his Saudi Arabian counterpart, King Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz in Riyadh, have backed efforts to stabilise the global oil market.
The agreement was reached after the two leaders held bilateral talks during which they had extensive discussions on regional and global issues.
Monarch Excapes Mob Attack Over Beating of Resident To A Coma
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the Baale of Odumade/Solumade Phase 2, Igbogbo/Bayeku, Ikorodu, Safarudeen Odumade.
Odumade is being hunted by the police for allegedly beating a truck pusher, identified as Abdullahi Mohammed, to a coma.
Former Interior Minister Ihenacho Set To Build Multi MillionDollar Refinery In Lagos
The parcel of land for the facility, it was gathered, was bought from the Onisiwo Family of Irede, a coastal town at the back of Apapa Port, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government in Lagos.
Ekwunife Approaches Supreme Court For Appeal Court Judgement Review
Fomer PDP BoT Chairman Faces N300 Million Arms Deal Fraud Charge--EFCC
Our correspondent learnt that the EFCC had taken the decision to amend the pending charges and that the defendants would only be made to take a fresh plea after which the case would continue from where it was stopped.
BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria Famous Hausa Actress Aisha Dankano Is Dead
Report just reaching ashiwaju.org disclosed that Nigeria leading Hausa language film actress, Aisha Dankano is found dead in her Kano residence.
The ugly report broke early hour of Wednesday when a relative of her checked on her in are living room and found out that the veteran actress is dead.
$2bn deal: Clear your name, Atiku tells Adoke
Atiku advised Adoke and all those invited by the EFCC to go and clear their names with the anti-graft agency instead of trying to drag innocent people into the fray.
Former Interior Minister Moro faces N676m Money Laundering, Fraud Charges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it is set to arraign the immediate past Minister of Interior, Mr. Abba Moro, for allegedly defrauding graduate applicants of N676,675,000 during the 2014 Nigeria Immigration Service recruitment during which about 20 job seekers lost their lives.
Former President Jonathan Is Absorbed To Prove Fraud Case Against Metuh –EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said it does not require former President Goodluck Jonathan as its witness in order to prove its money laundering case against the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Olisa Metuh.
The EFCC stated this in its response filed before Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court in Abuja to oppose the no-case submission by Metuh.
PHOTOS: OKOWA RECIEVES 17 YEAR OLD KING, PLEDGES SUPPORT
Speaking when the monarch accompanied by the Chairman of the Council, Chief Isaac Anwuzia; the Regent, Prince Anthony Ofulue; relatives and Palace Chiefs paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba, Governor Okowa observed that though, the manner with which the immediate past monarch, HRM Edward Ofulue III passed on was condemnable, the successful emergence of HRM Agbogidi Akaeze I was a signal that Ubulu-Uku Kingdom was on the part of progress.
While noting that the Obi was still in school, which prompted the appointment of a Regent, he said that the Delta State government would give him, members of his family and his Kingdom necessary support.
Monday
Nigerian condemns Manchester United to Europa League defeat
United were condemned to a 10th defeat for the 2015/16 season with goals from two Africans – Uganda’s Pione Sisto, who equalized in the 44th minute after Memphis Depay had given the English side the lead on 37 minutes and Paul Onuachu, who came on as a substitute to give the Danish champions the win with a goal in the 77th minute.
Buhari will make a big mistake if he dumps National Confab Report – Victor Umeh
Immediate past National Chairman of APGA, Chief Victor Umeh, is the senatorial candidate of the party for the rerun election in Anambra Central. In this interview, Umeh speaks on his mission in the Senate if he wins. Excerpts: It’s some weeks to the Anambra Central senatorial rerun election. How prepared are you? Victor Umeh I am fully prepared for the election. My party, APGA, is ready and I have been going round to talk to the people and visiting them even in their private homes and reaching out to major stakeholders. I am talking to people of various groups as wells as maintaining a communication line with the voters of Anambra Central. I have also been on radio and television programmes, dishing out to the electorates the relevant issues and convincing them to continue
FC Barcelona to set up soccer academy in Nigeria
Mr. Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Alausa, while receiving the senior management staff of the football club, said he was delighted with the development.
He said it was in synchrony with his administration’s philosophy for sports development.
Mr. Ambode also pledged maximum support of the government in ensuring the successful take-off of the project.
More Trouble for Justice Yunusa as Honeywell Group Petitions Chief Justice over ‘judicial misconduct’
In a petition addressed to the Nigerian Judicial Commission, the Honeywell Group accused Justice Yunusa of endorsing several abuses of court processes by a senior lawyer.
“We respectfully submit that the various acts of Yunusa. J with respect to the dispute between Honeywell and Ecobank constitute unfair conduct which have had and are still having grave impact on our company and its operations,” read the petition dated February 12th and also copied to the National Judicial Council and the President of the Nigerian Bar Association.
Annie Idibia Goes Wild on Instagram at Fan's Alleagation
Nigerian famous Nollywood actress Annie Idibia, has alleged that a lady's by her instagrma name "rich lady" is making a treat on her family with spurious and mind bugging claims of her family’’
She made the allegation on her Instagram timeline in which she posted a picture of the lady.
Chief Sir Victor Umeh and the Senate, Politics Apart-----Kwontah
So many positive reasoning have been used by different groups seeking the votes of Ndi Anambra Central in the coming Senatorial election to vote for APGA and our candidate Chief Sir Victor Umeh OFR, Ohamadike Ndigbo.
Some plead with Ndi Central and Ndi APGA to settle Ohamadike with the Senate because he has suffered so much for the party, others see him as going there to speak for us. All these reasoning are well intended but permit me to take it a little bit further, permit me to explain to all of us the reasons why Ohamadike is going to the Senate.
Sunday
BREAKING NEWS: Senator David Mark Wins Benue South Senatorial Rerun Again
The Nigeria's longest serving senator, Senator David Mark has won the February 19th Benue South Senatorial rerun election.
He defeated the All Progressive Congress Candidate Daniel Onjeh with 84, 192. to 71, 621Announcing the result, the Independent National Electoral Commission, Resident Electoral Office for Benue State, Prof.Ishaku Enigi. declared the former senate president winner with an
AWESOME PHOTOS FROM SENATOR BEN BRUCE's 60th BIRTHDAY
The Senator representing Bayelsa South and Former Chairman, Silverbird Communication, owner of Silverbird Television, Rhythm FM Station and Silverbird Galleria recently held his 60th birthday that attracted people from all works of life from home and abroad.