The two generals are seen as the best of friends across the political spectrum of the Nigerian nation. In many informed circles, General Matthew Okikiola Aremu Olusegun Obasanjo and General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida are seen as belonging to the rarefied…
*Obi Cubana may face trial over money laundering, drug trafficking (DailyTrust)*Families worry over whereabouts of 2 kids, phone repairer in Lagos (Punch) ..
Obi Cubana may face trial over money laundering, drug trafficking (DailyTrust) A popular socialite and philanthropist, Obi Iyiegbu, also known as Obi Cubana, may be prosecuted for alleged money laundering and illicit drug trafficking. Daily Trust Saturday learnt from multiple…
When journalists became guerrillas – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Going to work could mean your death. It was indeed a bad time. The June 12, 1993 election won by Bashorun MKO Abiola had just been annulled by the military regime of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. Nigeria was in deep…
Southern Governors’ friendly rebellion and the perils of indifference by the presidency – Magnus Onyibe
Insecurity in Nigeria and the inevitability of falling back on ethnic fault lines have become a recurring phenomenon in Nigeria. That is what on Monday, the 11th day of the month of May compelled the governors of the 17 southern…
*LUTH delivers 68-year-old woman of twins (Nation) *Social distancing compulsory at burial of COVID-19 death – LASG (Guardian)
LUTH delivers 68-year-old woman of twins (Nation) The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, says it has successfully delivered a 68-year-old woman of a set of twins, following an IVF conception. Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, Chairman, LUTH Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC),…
*92 suspected cultists nabbed, as police foil robbery attacks in Lagos (DailyTrust) *Lagos discharges five patients (Nation)
92 suspected cultists nabbed, as police foil robbery attacks in Lagos (DailyTrust) The Lagos State Police Command yesterday said it has arrested 92 suspected members of various secret cult groups. The police alleged the suspects were behind the series of…
