After Buhari, Nigerians’ll see Jonathan like an angel –Thompson

CHIEF Thompson K. O. was national vice chairman of the defunct National Party of Nigeria (NPN) in the Second Republic. He was also the majority chief whip of the old Rivers State House of As­sembly. For those who do...

150 Hajj stampede victims buried

Emir of Kano Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II,yesterday urged Saudi Authorities to publish details of victims of last Thursday’s Mina stampede on a dedicated website. The emir, who is the leader of the Nigeria Central Coordinating...

Buhari: Nigerians’ll soon feel changes

President Muhammadu Buhari this morning raised the hope of Nigerians that they will soon be feeling the full effect of the changes being introduced by the government. In his broadcast to mark the country’s 55th independence...

Amaechi, Fayemi, Fashola, Onu make ministerial list

Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday received the first set of names of would-be ministers to be screened by lawmakers. The list was presented to him after plenary at about 5pm by the President’s ...

Drama in Senate over ministerial list

A mild drama played out yesterday on the floor of the Senate over the much-awaited ministerial nominees’ list. The Senate gallery was unusually crowded by people who thought the ministerial list would be read by Senate...

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Saudi stampede: Nigeria’s death toll rises to 64

…244 pilgrims  still missing The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday said Nigeria’s death toll in the Saudi Arabia stampede has risen from 54 to 64. Also, the number of injured Nigerian was...

Lagos: Buhari seeks Senate approval for World Bank loan

Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday asked the Senate to approve a $200 million World Bank loan for Lagos State. Buhari in a letter entitled: “Request for special approval of Lagos State DPO 11 under the Federal...

Unilag, Uniben, ABU students for Shell Eco-marathon

Students of three Nigerian universities have built cars that will feature at the Shell Eco-marathon, Africa (SEMA) in South Africa from October 2 to 4. They are sponsored by the Shell Petroleum Development Company of...

Why it’s time to ditch the World Cup to save footie

Blatt's it ... Fifa boss should stop World Cup AP2010 THE accusation outgoing Fifa president Sepp Blatter slipped his would-be replacement a £1.3million backhander is just the latest to bring the beautiful game...

Nigeria’s death toll in Saudi stampede hits 56

Abdulahi •North worst-hit •Cross River, Ogun, others affected No fewer than 56 Nigerian pilgrims died in the Hajj stampede last week. About 77 others were injured. Many are still missing. The figures were released...

Still waiting for Buhari’s magic wand

WHEN the Buhari-led Federal Government mooted its desire to start implementing the Single Treasury Account (TSA) few months ago, many Nigerians received the presidential moves with mixed feel­ings. The reactions of...

The politics of Dasuki’s travails

SINCE inauguration of the present ad­ministration on May 29 this year, one question that has continued to agitate the minds of critical observers is: How will President Muhammadu Buhari handle the issue of human rights...

Glo Premier League: Enyimba consolidates lea

With just seven more matches to go in this year’s Glo Premier League, Enyimba yesterday succeeded in tak­ing what now looks like an unassail­able lead after beating Wikki Tourists 2-0 at home. A goal in each half...

Boko Haram: Nigerian military can meet 3-month deadline –APC

ALL Progressives Con­gress (APC) has again hailed the Nigerian mili­tary for its string of suc­cesses in the battle against Boko Haram, saying the impressive performance has shown that the ter­ror group can indeed...

How stampede happened, by MURIC

MURIC Director Prof. Ishaq Akintola has accused Saudi Arabia’s authority of not doing enough to forestall the stampede. Akintola, who is also performing the Hajj, decried the loss of lives of highly-placed...