I’ll do everything necessary to secure oil facilities in Niger Delta — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that he would do everything necessary to secure oil facilities and other government assets in the Niger Delta region. The president gave the assurance during the democracy day lecture organised on Tuesday in Abuja by the Save Democracy Group Africa, to mark the 2016 democracy day. 

Delta insists on new criminal justice reforms

Senator Ifeanyi Okowa

Against the back drop of criminal justice reforms, Delta State Government on Monday insisted on the reforms, saying that it will uphold the rights of the people to speedy trials and dispensation of justice.

Fuel at N145 a disappointment, some Nigerians say

ON what will rather be described as a big surprise to Nigerians was the pronouncement of the removal of Fuel subsidy by the State Minister of petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu yesterday’s.

Saraki, Dasuki, Fani-Kayode, others jailed—or acquitted—in 6 months’ time–Sagay

Sen. President Bukola Saraki, Olisa Metuh, Femi Fani-Kayode, and other alleged sleazeballs in court might not be convicted—or acquitted—until November, according to Prof. Itse Sagay, chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption.

Stephen Keshi has just gotten a job at SA.

Stephen Keshi

FORMER Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi is edging closer to bagging a contract with a top South African club, according to Tim Sukazi, the CEO of Quality Talent Sports (QTS), and the agency which now represents the ex-Nigeria star.

Roger Federer drops out of French Open

ROGER Federer

ROGER Federer has withdrawn from the French Open after failing to recover from a back injury, bringing to an end the 17-time major winner’s run of 65 consecutive Grand Slams.

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Rio 2016 Olympics

Cristiano Ronaldo

According to the head coach of  Portugal’s Olympic team, Cristiano Ronaldo will not return to help his country at Rio 2016. The 31-year-old striker will make his latest bid for an elusive major honour at international level when he travels to France with Fernando Santos’ Euro 2016 team.