Obasanjo returns to school at 77, eyes PhD in Christian Theology

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo will today formally enrol as a graduate student at the headquarters of the National Open University of Nigeria in Lagos. He is returning to the classroom for a higher degree in Christian Theology. Having obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in 2009, the Owu-born high chief will now be working towards a doctorate degree, beginning first with a Masters degree. Obasanjo told news site, Premium Times that he was going back to school because it was

2015: Politics Is All About Agreeing To Disagree – APGA Chairman, Mike Kwento

Recently, the Anambra State Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance {APGA},Chief Mike Kwento, spoke with our correspondent ,ABUCHI IFESINACHI,AWKA , at Otuocha during a political rally on some contemporary issues affecting the party.
ExcerptsAs the party is preparing for next year’s general elections, what are you doing to reconcile aggrieved members of the party?

54th Independence Anniversary: Obiano Grants Amnesty to 25 Prisoners



Princess Chinwe Nwaebili, Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Dr. Nkem Okeke, Deputy Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra State and his wife, Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano during the activities marking the 54th Independence Anniversary in Awka…Wednesday

By Abuchi Onwumelu

As part of the celebration of the country’s 54th Independence Anniversary, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has granted amnesty to a total of 25 prisoners in the state.
The governor who stated this yesterday at Dr. Alex Ekwueme square, Awka, during the ceremony to mark the independence celebration said he took the action after consulting the state Chief Judge, Justice Peter Umeadi saying that those granted amnesty were from the various prisons in the state.

Nigerian Army Arrests Boko Haram ICT' Expert

It was revealed that Boko Haram launched another attack on Konduga in a bid to reclaim the dead body of the impostor of Abubakar Shekau, (Mohammed Bashir), the military has arrested a foreign computer expert who is said to be behind the several video shots sent to online media organization and foreign media houses.

Photos: Most Beautiful Face in Nigeria 2014 queen releases hot new pics

The 2014 Most Beautiful Face in Nigeria queen, Rita Ijeoma Onyemaechi released new hot photos in celebration of Nigeria's Independence. See more photos below...

Three Boko Haram members jailed 25 years each for terrorism





A Federal High Court in Lagos, yesterday, sentenced three alleged Boko Haram members, to 25 years imprisonment each, for acts of terrorism.
 The convicts were among 17 accused, who were earlier charged before the court on November 27, 2013.
The 17 accused were: Ali Mohammed, Adamu Karumi, Ibrahim Usman, Bala Haruna, Idris Ali, Mohammed Murtala, Kadiri Mohammed, Mustapha Daura, Abba Duguri, Sanni Adamu, Danjuma Yahaya, Musa Audu, Mati Daura, Farouk Haruna, Abdullahi Azeez, Ibrahim Bukar and Zula Diani.
The Lagos State Government had arraigned the accused on an eight-count charge of acts of terrorism and possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition.

Meet Successful Nigerians Who Never Aquire Universoty Degree

Education is considered by many Nigerians to be the gateway to success and the passport to a better life. Debunking this myth that one cannot be successful without a formal education are these successful Nigerians who have been able to survive life’s challenges and cross the hurdle of a formal education to become who they are today. Take a look at some of Nigeria’s mist successful individuals who didn’t have formal education or complete schooling experiences.

PDP Alleges APC Ploy to stop Fayose’s inauguration

Fayemi and Fayose


The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has vowed to see to the inauguration of Chief Ayo Fayose as the next governor of Ekiti State later this month, saying the party would not be deterred by what it described as the antics of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Why Imo Govt Wants To shut Some Hotels Down

Following the number of wholesome hotels in Imo State, the state government has announced plans to shut down hotels established without official approval and operating below standards without relevant security devices and medical aids. The state commissioner for Transport and Tourism, Chief Ken Anaeme disclosed this while briefing newsmen on programmes slated for the “2014 World Tourism Day” celebration in the state with the theme: “Tourism and Community Development”. He said that the measure is part of government’s efforts to sanitize, strengthen and boost tourism in the state.

UNBELIEVABLE: Son Impregnates Mother In Delta

A 19-year-old Abel (surname withheld) recently promoted to SS 3 in one of the secondary schools in Asaba, Delta State has allegedly put his mother in the family way after he had a carnal knowledge with her few months ago.