Wednesday, 13 December 2017

You can’t remove me, Olubadan tells obas

You can’t remove me, Olubadan tells obas



The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, yesterday said the purported threat of 21 Ibadan kings to recommend him for removal is an affront to indigenes.

2019: PDP begins search for candidate

2019: PDP begins search for candidate



Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chiefs are to raise a search panel for a credible presidential candidate, a source said yesterday.

Nigeria plans to boost oil output as price hits $65

Nigeria plans to boost oil output as price hits $65



Less than two weeks after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)’s decision to extend oil production cuts, Nigeria and Libya are planning to raise output next year. Oil price has hit $65, the highest in 30 months.

2 robbery suspects killed in Nsukka

2 robbery suspects killed in Nsukka


Police in Enugu have had a shootout with a gang of  robbers and cultists within Nsukka town and gunned down two notorious suspects.

PDP Convention: Dickson reaches out to Adeniran, Gana, Mantu, others

PDP Convention: Dickson reaches out to Adeniran, Gana, Mantu, others



The National Reconciliation Committee of the People’s Democratic Party led by Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Tuesday visited some aggrieved members  as part of efforts to forge a post-convention reconciliation within the party.

Lagos-Ibadan rail line to be completed December 2018 – Amaechi

Lagos-Ibadan rail line to be completed December 2018 – Amaechi


The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line would be completed in December 2018 and set for commissioning in Jan 2019.

Amaechi said this during the end of the year news briefing and inspection of Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line in Papalanto, Ogun.

The minister said he was impressed with the level of ongoing construction work, stating that the contractors were facing some challenges slowing the pace of work.

Amaechi, further said that the Jibowu and Costain bridges in Lagos would be demolished during the process, adding that the ministry had gotten the right of way.



“There is no way you can do construction without challenges in different forms and kinds and you have to address them.

“The challenges are not even here in Ogun, they are worse in Lagos. We are dealing with water, drainage, gas, power and the military.

“The only thing we are dealing with here is just gas and a few power transmission lines and we can manage it.

“I was on a tour with the Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode, and we have agreed that the two bridges will come down, our target is 2018 December.”

The minister said that two locomotives and 10 coaches had arrived the country which the President will commission this December. (NAN)

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Nigeria escape World Cup dismissal, fined for fielding ineligible player against Algeria

Nigeria escape World Cup dismissal, fined for fielding ineligible player against Algeria


World Cup 2018
The Super Eagles were dealt with point and cash deductions, but they were lucky to retain their ticket to the biggest soccer finals.

Ibrahimovic brands Guardiola ‘most immature’ coach he’s ever had

Ibrahimovic brands Guardiola ‘most immature’ coach he’s ever had


Main
The Manchester United striker has slammed the Man City boss, believing he benched him at Barcelona for questioning him over Messi,

Liverpool more open to selling Barcelona target Coutinho in January

Liverpool more open to selling Barcelona target Coutinho in January


Transfer Zone
The Reds refused to sanction his sale in the summer, but time may have softened their stance as the winter window approaches,

Scorned Ex-girlfriend Disgraced After Being Caught Trying To Use Charms To Wipe Out Her Ex-lover’s Family (Photos)

Scorned Ex-girlfriend Disgraced After Being Caught Trying To Use Charms To Wipe Out Her Ex-lover’s Family (Photos)

The residents of Cyril Emordi street, Iba, Lagos, State, were shocked over the weekend when a certain scorned woman stormed the house of her ex to cause havoc.

Donald Trump calls for death penalty for terrorists

Donald Trump calls for death penalty for terrorists



President Donald Trump has called for strict punishment for individuals, convicted of terrorism charges, “the strongest penalty allowed by law. ”


Nigerian Lady says she saw Nnamdi Kanu disguising in Ghana buying Pizza

Nigerian Lady says she saw Nnamdi Kanu disguising in Ghana buying Pizza

An Igbo Lady who resides in Ghana is claiming she saw The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu disguising in Ghana.