President Buhari Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari said 31 years ago he was removed from office because he was planning to purge the military hierarchy of corruption. Buhari, who has not spared the military even in his ongoing anti-corruption war, said senior military leaders, led by former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida and General Aliyu Gusau, removed him in August 1985, to save themselves from his wrath. (more…)
Francis Taiwo The pastor, Francis Taiwo who chained his 9-year-old son has been arrested by the police in Ogun state. The victim, Korede was rescued by officers of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on patrol in the area following a tip-off by a resident. (more…)
President of football’s world governing body (FIFA) - Mr Gianni Infantino and the Secretary General, Fatma Samoura arrived today in Abuja, Nigeria on a two day working visit. They were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, members of the NFF Board and some football club owners in the country. More photos and the video showing his arrival after the cut. (more…)
A traffic warden, earlier today, was hit by an Ifesinachi bus while on duty at Anguldi-Vom junction, Jos. The driver of the Marco Polo bus reportedly fled to escape the angry mob leaving his passengers behind. The victim was taken to the hospital where he is currently receiving treatment. Meanwhile, the police seized the bus and towed it to their station. (more…)
We all know that Nigerians are good at claiming their own people whem they do something good! Andit is not a bad thing that Nigerians are just too good! There’s the rapper Wale whose twitter handle brings more money than his performances, Chiwetel Ejiofor from 12 Years a Slave, Tinie Tempah , John Boyega from Star Wars, Uzo Aduba from Orange is the New Black, Seal the ‘Kiss from a Rose’ singer and David Oyelowo from Selma. (more…)
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