Emirs at war over Buhari

Emirs at war over Buhari

Kenny Ashaka

It would appear that since the dethronement of Alhaji Mustapha Jokolo as the 19th emir of Gwandu and the ascension of his successor, Alhaji Muhammadu Ilyasu Bashar, also known as Major General Muhammadu Jega, this pair of closely associated emirs have placed their connection by family on ice with one suspecting the other.

67 Senators Reportedly Sign To Override President Buhari’s Veto over Electoral Act

67 Senators Reportedly Sign To Override President Buhari’s Veto over Electoral Act

POLITICS – Latest report as No fewer than 67 senators have endorsed the move by the apex legislative chamber to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2018, Newsmen reported.

According to the report, a source in the apex legislative chamber disclosed that 67 senators had already signed a Pro-Senate register seeking to override the veto.

Russia 2018: FIFA shuns Nigerian referees

Russia 2018: FIFA shuns Nigerian referees

Monica Iheakam

There will be no Nigerian referee at the FIFA 2018 World cup in Russia.

The World football governing body yesterday released a list of 36 centre referees and 63 assistant referees for the mundial billed for June this year.

According to FIFA, the choice of match officials selected to officiate at the finals was based on each referee’s skills and personality, as well as his level of understanding of football and ability to read both the game and the various tactics employed by teams.

How auto crash shattered final-year student’s dreams

How auto crash shattered final-year student’s dreams

— 28th March 2018

•Lady needs N7m for urgent surgery abroad

Doris Obinna

Until January 15, 2008, Chinonso Judith Ericson lived a vivacious life. The future was loaded with amazing promises for her and everything was going on smoothly according to her plans.

But on that fateful day, the 31-year-old lady was involved in an auto crash in Abeokuta while returning to Lagos from the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)

Popular Nigerian blogger Linda Ikeji is engaged

Popular Nigerian blogger Linda Ikeji is engaged

Toks David, Lagos

Nigeria’s favorite blogger, model and celebrity Linda Ikeji is engaged, as confirmed by credible sources on Wednesday.

Ikeji, much loved and loathed by Nigerians who follow the goings-on of celebrity gossip, is said to be engaged to ex-boyfriend and longtime confidant Big Sam of Broadway TV.

UBA London subsidiary gets regulatory approval

United Bank for Africa (UBA Plc) yesterday announced that its London subsidiary has obtained regulatory permission to carry out wholesale banking services in the United Kingdom.

The approval licence was granted to the lender by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), a United Kingdom financial services regulatory body.

The move makes UBA the only Sub-Saharan African bank to conduct banking activities in New York and London, as well as in 20 other countries across Africa.

Martin Luther King Jr’s family to Nigerians: “Give Buhari time”

Martin Luther King Jr’s family to Nigerians: “Give Buhari time”

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Martin Luther King Jr’s nephew, Isaac newton-Farris Jr, has enjoined Nigerians to join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari and give him time to complete the work he has begun in setting Nigeria on the right path, and building a country every Nigerian would be proud of.

Farris made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja after a get together in honour of the visiting Luther family who are in Nigeria

Apple launches affordable new iPad with Pencil support

Apple launches affordable new iPad with Pencil support

Apple introduced a new 9.7 inch iPad at an education-themed event in Chicago on Tuesday. The new iPad features a Touch ID-compatible home button, as well as support for the Apple Pencil, the company’s custom-built stylus pen.

The device will come with an 8 megapixel camera capable of recording 1080p video, along with a HD front-facing camera, last up to 10 hours on a single charge and optionally offer LTE support. It has 32 GB of storage,

Russia to retaliate as U.S., EU, Canada others expel envoys

Moscow will retaliate against a series of expulsions of Russian diplomats from European countries and response with regard to each case, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Monday.

“There will be a mirror-like response. We will work it out in the coming days and give our response with regard to each country,” the source said.

The European Council President Donald Tusk announced that 14 EU member

Benue: We’re disappointed over Buhari’s visit –Tiv leader

Benue: We’re disappointed over Buhari’s visit –Tiv leader

Rose Ejembi, Makurdi

President General of Mdzough-U-Tiv, Edward Ujege has expressed disappointment over the recent visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Benue State. According to him, the expectation of the Benue people that the president, as a father would come and comfort them in their moment of trial was dashed as he (Buhari) refused to address the matters at hand. 

You were one of those who spoke at the town hall meeting held in Makurdi when President Muhammadu Buhari paid a condolence visit to the state. What were your takeaways from that meeting?