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Diezani Alison-Madueke’s plea for mercy

By Rotimi Fasan Finally, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s Petroleum Resources minister until six months ago, seeks to be understood by Nigerians. The former highflying minister, one of the most...

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Arrest Order: Dasuki replies Buhari

Embattled former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd.) has described reports that President Muhammadu Buhari ordered his arrest, over alleged siphoning of billions of dollars...

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Wind of revolt in S-East: Why Biafra must rise again —Protesters, others

By NWABUEZE OKONKWO, ONITSHA Several days after, the protests ignited by the agitation for the unconditional release of Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, continue to...

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How I escaped assassination attempt –Ekweremadu

Sunday Aborisade The Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, claimed that he escaped assassination attempt, from suspected armed men on Tuesday in Abuja. The assassination attempt, according to...

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Suicide bomber kills 28 in Yola

By Moshood Adebayo AN explosion by a suicide bomber left 28 persons dead and several others injured late Tuesday night in Jambutu Bye-pass, Jimeta Area of Yola, Adamawa State. Daily Sun investigation...

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Traffic hell

By Tope Adeboboye Adelabu Gabriel Akande shook his head slowly and let out a deep sigh. The scowl on his face was conspicuous as he threw the empty water sachet out of the window. His frustration was...

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Biafra: Count us out, S-South tells agitators

By Emma Amaize, Emeka Mamah, Innocent Anaba, Anayo Okoli,  Nwabueze Okonkwo, Francis Igata & Chimaobi Nwaiwu Warns pro-Biafra protesters to avoid South-South territories Uyo —The ethnic...

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Enough is enough, GOC warns Biafra agitators

Enugu  – The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army has warned agitators for Biafra that they are now crossing the red line and that its officers and men are battle-ready. The Acting General Officer...

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Two Air France flights to Paris diverted by bomb scare

AFP Two Paris-bound Air France flights from the United States were diverted Tuesday and landed safely after the airline received anonymous bomb threats, the carrier said. Flight 65 from Los Angeles and...

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My Election Was Fair – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said technological innovation made his emergence as president possible and that it was a testament of transparent electoral process. Muhammadu Buhari defeated former...

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