Mazi Emeka

February 23, 2016

‘Tompolo is not a criminal… he’s a symbol of Ijaw struggle’

Chief Godspower Gbenekama, has said that regardless of what people think about former Niger Delta militant leader, ‘Tompolo’ Ekpemupolo- he remains a rallying force to the Ijaw people and he’s not a criminal. In an interview with Niger Delta Voice, in Warri Delta state, the prominent Ijaw leader stated that: “People can call Tompolo, the... Read More

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arrest, Ijaw, Niger Delta, Tompolo

February 23, 2016

Igbo governors, senators are stooges and cowards – MASSOB

Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign States of Biafra (MASSOB) has described the attacks on, and death of its members, as a ‘strategy to incite the people of South East, South South to war’ The group also said it has ‘concluded plans’ to drag the federal government before the International Court of Justice, ICJ,... Read More

Ayo Fayose, igbo, MASSOB, Pro-Biafa

INEC

February 23, 2016

INEC declares PDP winner of Kogi senate rerun election

Following its initial announcement that the Kogi-Central senatorial rerun election was inconclusive, the Independent National Electoral Commission, later on Monday, reversed its decision. The electoral commission says the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Ahmed Ogembe, won the election. INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Rotimi Ajayi, while speaking at Okene, the headquarters of the senatorial... Read More

Kogi, rerun election, senate

February 22, 2016

‘I’m capable of the task ahead… I will overcome’ – Ali Modu Sheriff

Former governor of Borno state, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff has vowed to not step down as Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. In spite of his being labelled as the founder of Boko Haram and stiff opposition from ministers and chieftains of the PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff has pleaded to be accepted as Chairman in... Read More

February 22, 2016

‘No fuel scarcity in Nigeria’ – NNPC

Following recent media reports suggesting the possibility of fuel scarcity and the appearance of fuel queues in parts of Lagos and Abuja, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has stated that there is enough petrol to serve the entire country. NNPC made this known in a series of tweets released on micro-blogging platform, Twitter. NNPC... Read More

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February 22, 2016

Jonathan’s ‘Almajiri school’ system is abnormal – Kano state governor

The Kano state Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Saturday, said that the Almajiri school system set up by former President Jonathan was a misplaced priority. Gov. Ganduje expressed this sentiment at a round table discussion of his party, the All Progressive Congress. The governor, who won the state elections in 2015, noted that the Almajiri... Read More

Almajiri, Ganduje, jonathan, Kano State

February 22, 2016

I’m a wealthy person, I didn’t come here to steal – Governor Obiano

Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, who has been accused of mismanaging the state’s resources, says he did not get into government to pilfer public funds. Obiano said he was already ‘accomplished by every measurement’ and that he ran for office with the sole intention of serving the people of the state. Speaking on Sunday, during... Read More

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February 22, 2016

Corrupt Nigerians are united… they protect each other – VP Osinbajo

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has bemoaned the fact that corruption is prevalent in all sectors, religions and ethnic groups in Nigeria. The VP said from Nigeria requires a ‘new tribe of men and women’ who are committed to making sacrifices to achieve a strong, corruption-free society. Speaking on Sunday, at the annual dinner of... Read More

corruption, nigeria, VP Osinbajo

February 21, 2016

Ricky Tarfa sues MTN, EFCC, others for ‘N5bn’

Embattled Lawyer, Ricky Tarfa, has filed a fundamental rights suit against the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC) and telecommunication giant, MTN, over the violation of his privacy. Tarfa, who is currently under trial for allegedly obstructing justice, also named the EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu, top lawyer, Femi Falana and Rashidatou Abdou in the said suit.... Read More

EFCC, falana, MTN, Ricky Tarfa, SAN, sues

February 21, 2016

Saraki is blackmailing Buhari with 2016 budget – Senator Marafa

Spokesperson of the Senate Unity Forum, Senator Kabir Marafa, has demanded that Senate President, Bukola Saraki, be suspended for blackmailing the presidency with the 2016 Appropriation Bill. Marafa alleged that Saraki was behind the condemnation of the budget simply because of his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. It would be recalled that... Read More

2016 budget, Bukola Saraki, Senate Unity Forum

February 21, 2016

David Mark holds mass service to mark election victory (PHOTOS)

To offer prayers in appreciation of his victory at the Benue South Senatorial District rerun election, David Mark convened a mass service in his home on Sunday. The former Senate President had defeated David Onjeh of the All Progressives Congress in the polls. See below, photos from the mass service.

February 21, 2016

Obasanjo should be commended for saying ‘Chibok girls can’t be rescued’ – Ezeife

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who ruled Nigeria both as a military Head of State and civilian President, has been hailed as a democratic convert who should be lauded for speaking the truth. This was said by Chukwuemeka Ezeife, a former governor of old Anambra state, in an interview with Punch Newspapers. Ezeife said Obasanjo’s remark... Read More

Buhari, Chibok girls, Ezeife, Obasanjo, reformed person

February 21, 2016

Biafra: ‘Cry of marginalization is more of emotion, than logic’ – Arewa

Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Ibrahim Coomassie, has said that the recent upsurge in for the independence of Biafra by Igbos was based on emotions rather than logic. Coomassie, who is a former Inspector General of the Nigerian Police, stated this at the University of NIgeria, Nsukka (UNN), where he was awarded a honorary... Read More

Arewa, biafra, marginalization

February 21, 2016

The fight against Boko Haram will be difficult – US government

The war against Boko Haram militancy in Nigeria and other countries in the West African region will be a long, drawn-out fight and would require perseverance and huge resources, the United States Government has said. This was made known by the the US Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, while speaking at Capitol... Read More

boko haram, insurgency, nigeria, terrorism, us government

February 21, 2016

‘We support ex-militants’ 31-day ultimatum to FG’ – MASSOB

Secessionist group, Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has declared its support for the 31 day ultimatum issued by the Niger Delta Militants to the Nigerian government. The ex-militants are demanding the release of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Both MASSOB and IPOB... Read More

ex-militants, FG, IPOB, MASSOB, MOSSOB, Niger Delta, ultimatum

February 21, 2016

‘Nobody can accuse this government of padding any budget’ – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Saturday, said that 2016 Appropriation Bill was not padded, noting that the total figure that was voted for all the ministries in the budget did not exceed N6.08 trillion. Mohammed stated this while speaking with newsmen in Lagos. He said: “The total for every ministry has... Read More

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2016 budget, Buhari, lai mohammed, padding

February 20, 2016

Opinion: The Nigerian Presidency and the Biafran situation

American civil rights activist Martin Luther King writes that: “The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy, instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it. Through violence you may murder the liar, but you cannot murder the lie, nor establish the truth. Through violence... Read More

February 20, 2016

Why we won’t devalue the naira – Buhari

President Buhari has once again reiterated his earlier resolve not to devalue the Nigerian currency. The presidency asserted this in a statement issued on Saturday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. Buhari was quoted to have said this while speaking at a Presidential Panel Roundtable on Investment and Growth Opportunities... Read More

Buhari, devaluation, economy, naira

February 20, 2016

South Africa confirms case of Zika virus

South Africa, on Saturday, confirmed its first case of the dreaded Zika virus that has devastated much of Southern America. The virus, according to Reuters, was brought into South Africa by a Columbian businessman. He was found to have the viral disease during a visit to Johannesburg, says the Health minister. “The businessman presented with... Read More

south africa, Zika

February 20, 2016

Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni poised to win 5th term in office

Despite ruling the country for more than 30 years, Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni, is set to extend his three decade rule after taking a lead in the presidential election. With about 83 percent of the votes already counted, Museveni is leading with a solid 61 percent while his closest rival, Kizza Besigye, trails behind with... Read More

Obsanjo, President Museveni, Ugandan election

February 20, 2016

Why I won’t congratulate Darius Ishaku – Mama Taraba

Following her recent loss to the incumbent governor of Taraba state, Darius Ishaku, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Senator Aisha Jumai Alhassan, has come out to state that she won’t congratulate the governor. Alhassan, who contested the election on the platform of the ruling All Progressive Congress, had high hopes of being... Read More

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February 20, 2016

‘Strange’ disease kills 25 children in Lagos [DETAILS]

The Lagos state government has confirmed the death of 25 children, whose agse range from 8 months to 6 years old, in Otodo-Gbame community, Ikate Lekki area. The children are said to have died after an outbreak of a ‘strange’ disease. According to the Lagos state commissioner for health, Jide Idris, 34 persons are currently... Read More

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Febrile Rash Illness (FRI), lagos state, Strange disease

February 19, 2016

LG chairman, in Ebonyi, suspended for demolishing Christ Embassy church

The caretaker committee chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, Joseph Orogwu, has been suspended by the state governor, David Umahi. Orogwu was suspended because of his alleged involvement in the demolition of a Believers Love World INC aka Christ Embassy Church in front of the newly established Federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo... Read More

Christ Embassy, David Umahi, Ebonyi State, Local Government, Suspension

February 19, 2016

YNaija Poll: Nigerians are ready to buy Made-in-Aba footwear, but…

Aba is perhaps one of the oldest commercial centers in modern Nigeria, it’s growth stemming from the infamous days of slave-trading when the city was used as a route for transporting slaves. The city grew into a mega commercial center when a military outpost was created by the British colonial rulers -subsequently becoming a British... Read More

#MadeInNigeria, aba made, shoes

February 19, 2016

PDP chairmanship: ‘Jonathan was misled’

A factional group within the People’s Democratic Party, known as the Restart PDP Project, on Friday, stated that former president Goodluck Jonathan was deceived to lend his support to the emergence of Ali Modu Sheriff as the national chairman of the main opposition party. The group said that the PDP had no reason to justify... Read More

Ali Modu Sheriff, Goodluck Jonathan, PDP

February 19, 2016

Fayose to FG: ‘We don’t want TSA in Ekiti’

Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Friday, said that the Treasury Single Account (TSA) cannot be imposed on Ekiti state, or any other Nigerian state, by the Federal Government. Fayose, who noted that TSA was not foolproof, also advised the federal government to direct its attention to the failing economy instead of trying to make... Read More

Ekiti State, Fayose, Federal Government, TSA

February 19, 2016

‘We’ll not abandon the good ideas of Jonathan’ – Amaechi

The Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday, stated that the Muhammadu Buhari administration will not ‘abandon the good ideas’ of the Goodluck Jonathan administration or that of previous governments. Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers state, said this while inspecting the Abuja-Kaduna Rail Project at Idu, Abuja. The minister further stated that N150 billion... Read More

Amaechi, Goodluck Jonathan, minister of transport, rail project

February 19, 2016

The ‘Eze Ndigbo title’ controversy resumes in Ibadan

The 11 High Chiefs that make up the Olubadan-in-council, on Thursday, warned Alex Alozie to desist from bearing the title- Eze Ndigbo of Ibadan and Oyo State. The warning was contained in a letter signed by a lawyer, Oladepo Abiodun. The letter, which was addressed to the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, reads in part... Read More

Eze Ndigbo, Olubadan-in-council, Oyo State

February 19, 2016

Petrol price may be further reduced by FG [DETAILS]

As a result of the continuous fall of oil prices, a further reduction in the pump price of petrol by the Federal Government , is imminent. This disclosure was made on Thursday, by the outgoing Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, Farouk Ahmed. The federal government, through the PPPRA, had on December... Read More

petrol, pump price, reduce

February 19, 2016

EFCC moves to seize assets of ex-militant leader, Tompolo

A Federal High Court in Lagos has received an application from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission- requesting for an order to seize assets belonging to a former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. The EFCC says it intends to seize Tompolo’s assets until he appears before the court to answer charges of... Read More

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