A South African fighter named Mzwanele Kompolo has died after he was knocked out in the first round of a fight in Frere, a town located in the Eastern Cape province, previously known as the Transkei region, of South Africa. It was said that Kompolo collapsed in the ring after he was beaten by his…
Day: September 17, 2015
Senator Adeola Rejoices With journalist On Release Of Abducted Wife
The Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Solomon Adeola, has express joy and relief with the family of Steve Nwosu, the Deputy Managing Director of The Sun newspaper, following the release of his kidnapped wife, Mrs Toyin Nwosu, in the early hours of Thursday by her abductors. Reacting to the news of the release of…
Saraki Meets Nigerian Doctors
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, September 17, 2015, met with members of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, who paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. The doctors, led by their president, Kayode Obembe, expressed joy in Saraki’s leadership style in the National Assembly and urged for more support of the lawmakers in growing the…
Abducted Journalist’s Wife Regains Freedom
The kidnapped wife of Deputy Managing Director of Sun newspaper, Steve Nwosu, Toyin, has been released. The woman was freed on Thursday morning by her abductors after about three days in their den. Her kidnap had raised reactions from a cross section of Nigerians, who appealed to the kidnappers to free her unconditionally. It was…
Presidency Insists No Plans To Relocate Villa Chapel
The Presidency has again denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is planning to relocate the Chapel at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Few weeks ago, there were reports that the President ordered worshippers at the Chapel, including Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, not to be allowed into the Chapel. It was also reported then that the…
Vandals Kill 9 DSS Officials In Lagos
A bloody shootout between men of the Department of State Security, DSS, and suspected oil vandals in Lagos on Wednesday, which lasted several hours, left no fewer than eight of the security officials dead. It was gathered that the DSS officials had stormed Konu area of Arepo after NNPC reportedly informed the agency of activities…
Buhari Returns From France
On Wednesday, September 16, 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria from his three-day visit to France. While at the European country, the Nigerian leader met with the French leader, François Hollande, where they discussed issued bordering security and Boko Haram. On his return, he was welcomed by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the…
Ooni: Court Stops Giesi Presenting Candidates
The presentation of candidates for the vacate Ooni of Ife stool from the Giesi Ruling House has suffered a setback. This followed a court injunction on Wednesday evening ordering a halt to the process. On Monday, kingmakers in Ile-Ife made a formal announcement requesting nomination of candidates from the Giesi Ruling House for the selection…
Osun To Commence Payment Of Workers’ Salaries
All things being quall, workers in the Osun State government payroll may soon begin to smile. At the meeting held between the government and the workers’ union, the Nigeria Labour Congress, held on Wednesday, the government agreed to pay the workers soon. The state governor, Rauf Aregbesola had promised to pay the aggrieved workers before…
Gunmen Kill 17 In Plateau
A raid by some gangsters in a community in Plateau State on Wednesday morning left not less than 17 persons dead. It was said that the gunmen, numbering over 20, stormed Kadunung village in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, destroying houses and shops in the area. Many residents of the village were said…