Ekiti federal poly closed over students’ protest

Ekiti federal poly closed over students’ protest

The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti was yesterday shut down following protest by the students of the institution.

BREAKING: Buhari requests secondary school to release details of own WASC result

Buhari stares at his tablet pc

The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress [APC] has addressed a press conference in Kano where he spoke about the raging controversy over his academic qualifications.
In the speech, Mr. Buhari directed his old school, Provincial Secondary School, Katsina (now Government Colege, Katsina) to release details of his West African certificate exams.
Read full address by Mr. Buhari below.

Obama accused of class warfare

President Barack Obama made his case for a future America where economic policy heavily taxes the rich to benefit the middle class, where US foreign policy consists largely of coalition-building and diplomacy, and where his legacy as the president who crushed the Islamic State terror army is a step closer to reality. The White House gave the public a rare sneak peek at the text of Obama's address, releasing it 15 minutes before go-time - a privilege reserved in previous years for White House correspondents. Michelle Obama, dressed in a gray suit, clapped and smiled as her husband spoke as did members of Congress.

Cristiano Ronaldo Dumps Lover, Irina Shayk after five years together

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo has finally confirmed that his five year relationship with Irina Shayk is over.

The Portuguese footballer said: 'After dating for five years, my relationship with Irina Shayk has come to an end. We believed it would be best for both of us to take this step now.'

'I wish Irina the greatest happiness.'

Newfound single status: Cristiano has confirmed his slpit from Irina Shayk after being together for five years

Kim Kardashian poses in a 'furkini'

Kim Kardashian proved just how useful such a seemingly impractical garment could be as she played in the snow wearing her 'furkini'.

Having seemingly waxed every hair from her sun-kissed body, the beauty avoided frostbite to her most private regions with the help of a thick covering of fur.

More Facts Emerge On Muna Obiekwe’s Untimely Death

Although some Nigerians and Nollywood buffs are yet to swallow the pains of the shocking death of talented and energetic actor, Muna Obiekwe, who passed away at a specialist hospital in Festac Lagos, on Sunday, January 18, 2015, but more facts are beginning to spring up on what might be the cause of his death.

Joseph Mbu Redeployed To Lagos

Yesterday, Tuesday, January 20, 2015, the police authorities in Nigeria announced the redeployment of controversial police officer, Joseph Mbu, alongside 27 other AIGs to some police formations in the country.

FUNKE AKINDELE SPEAKS ON MEDIA SCAR

Funke Akindele

Top actress and producer, Funke Akindele, has said that she has been busy working at locations and sees no reason to put herself in the news for wrong reasons.

Boko Haram Militants Attack Kayamula Village Near Maiduguri

Islamist militant group, Boko Haram  has intensified their attacks in Borno state less than 24 hours after President Goodluck Jonathan paid an unscheduled visit to the state. 

Villagers told SaharaReporters that the militants  killed several villagers and burnt down many homes as well as shops.
The attack that was initially resisted by vigilantes known as “Civilian Joint Task Force” affected Kayamula, a village some 15km to the Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri.
Kayamula is in Konduga local government area of  the state.
Some resident, that fled the scene of the attack, said they received  advance notice that Boko Haram militants were headed to the village and passed the information to the army but nothing was done to protect the village.

Governor Dickson bars pro-Jonathan group, TAN, from Bayelsa

TAN's maiden rally in Awka mobilizing "Nigerians Demand..." for Goodluck Jonathan to declare for 2015 Presidency... Photo Credit: Tranformation Ambassador of Nigeria

Governor Seriake Dickson on Friday ordered the Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria, TAN, to leave the state and cease campaigning for President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election, in what appears a battle between Mr. Dickson and loyalists of the president’s wife who are in charge of the organization in Bayelsa State.

Real reason Jonathan visited Maiduguri

Contrary to claims by the Presidency that President Goodluck Jonathan made a surprise visit to Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, on Thursday out of genuine concern to identify with troops and displaced people, insiders in the president’s campaign have told PREMIUM TIMES the journey was packaged to prepare the ground for Mr. Jonathan’s campaign in the troubled Northeast region beginning next week.