Wenger ‘no regrets’ as Sanchez gamble backfires

Arsene Wenger insisted he had no regrets over risking Alexis Sanchez in the 1-1 draw at Norwich despite the influential Chilean forward being forced off the pitch with a thigh injury.

Fraud suspect dies in EFCC’s custody

Tragedy has hit the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, after a suspect in its custody, suddenly developed chest pains, and died.

Biafra is dead and buried – Akinjide

Akinjide served as minister of education in the Tafawa Balewa’s cabinet in the First Republic and as minister of Justice and Attorney General in the Second Republic government of President Shagari. Akinjide was a frontline member of the defunct National Party of Nigeria, NPN and served as the party’s legal adviser prior to his appointment as attorney general.

Dele Momodu writes Buhari, says Nigerians are lamenting

Dele Momodu has written a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari asking him to as a matter of urgency fix Nigeria saying that Nigerians are lamenting that the change he promised is fast becoming a mirage and that Buhari’s style and methodology appear too slow.

Pro-Biafra Protests Can’t Be Stopped With Force, Group Says

A group of eminent Nigerians under the aegis of the Patriots, has said that the Federal Government cannot address the current wave of protests by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by using force on the protesters.

Boko Haram Claims Responsibility For Suicide Attack On Shia Muslim Procession In Kano

slamist sect Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing on a Shiite Muslim procession near Kano which killed 22 people.

Obasanjo finally replies Jonathan’s letter on new Foundation

Urges him to use the Foundation to show remorse for past actions
In what was a response to the letter written him by his estranged god-son, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised him (Jonathan) to use the new Foundation he is set to establish to engage in soul-searching and in reviewing his past actions.