Omoleye Omoruyi

November 28, 2017

The Big 5: Jonathan attacks Sagay, Osinbajo on electricity tariff hike and, other top stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose and human rights activists, Femi Falana engaged in a war of words over the N1 billion Abuja property that the former pensions boss and AGF, Abubakar Malami claimed were sold to him (Falana) by the EFCC. Former President... Read More

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Goodluck Jonathan

November 28, 2017

Jonathan attacks Sagay over his ‘jaundiced judgement’

The former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has downplayed claims by the Chairman, Presidential Committee on Anti-corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), that Nigerians would have been crossing the Sahara to Libya had he (Jonathan) stayed in office for another three years. Jonathan said that facts suggested otherwise, stressing that the nation’s economy was better under his... Read More

Goodluck Jonathan, President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof Itse Sagay

November 28, 2017

Fayose, Falana exchange words over N1bn Abuja property

The Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has attacked human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), over the allegation by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), linking the lawyer to a N1 billion property on Gana Street, Maitama, Abuja. What happened: The embattled former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed... Read More

Abdulrasheed Maina, Abubakar Malami, Ayodele Fayose, EFCC, femi falana

November 28, 2017

Police warns citizens against sharing sex videos

The Nigerian Police, Taraba Command, on Monday, warned citizens in the state against circulating sex video on social media platforms. Why it matters: A sex video involving a man and a woman, both of whom were residents of Jalingo, had gone viral on the social media. The command’s spokesman, David Misal, gave the warning in... Read More

David Misal, Jalingo, public nuisance, sex videos, Taraba Police Command

November 28, 2017

‘FG moves in to settle the fight between IGP and Senator Misau’

The Federal Government has interfered in the throwing of tantrums, between the Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Isah Hamman Misau (APC, Bauchi Central), and the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris. Why it matters: Allegations of corruption, nepotism, misuse of office, misappropriation of funds, illegal promotion levelled against Mr Idris by Mr Misau. Highlights: Vanguard reports... Read More

Boss Mustapha, Ibrahim Idris, Senator Isah Misau

November 28, 2017

PDP made mistakes but, we have learnt our lessons – Gana

A former member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Jerry Gana, said on Monday in Kaduna, that Nigerians were waiting for the party to return in 2019. Mr Gana stated this while he led one of the aspirants of the National Chairman of the party, Prof. Tunde Adeniran, to... Read More

APC, Jerry Gana, party politics, PDP, Prof. Tunde Adeniran

November 28, 2017

We cannot avoid increase in electricity tariff – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said on Monday that higher electricity tariff was indispensable as he urged Nigerians to prepare for a new regime. He spoke at the Sixth Presidential Business Forum held at the old Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The forum, which focused on agriculture and its value chains, had the Minister of Agriculture... Read More

Audu Ogbeh, electricity tariff, Ikechukwu Enelamah, Yemi Osinbajo

November 27, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Pasuma, Shehu Sani and the news of Prince Harry’s engagement

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

Clarence House, donald trump, Mangy Jay, Senator Sani, Wasiu Pasuma

November 27, 2017

“Let’s leave it to God” | Traders react to the relocation of popular Mile 12 market

Since the advent of the former governor of Lagos, Babatunde Fashola, a couple of state projects has led to the displacement of residents and markets, in a bid to create a “Mega City”. The present governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has continued with this trend and the Mile 12 market is the latest ‘victim’ of the mega... Read More

Imota, Lagos State Government, Mile 12

November 27, 2017

President Buhari inaugurates committee on minimum wage review

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday inaugurated the Tripartite National Minimum Wage Committee. The Committee has the task of renegotiating the National Minimum Wage for Nigerian workers. Why it matters: Organised Labour has, for years, been asking for an increment of the minimum wage from N18,000 to N56,000. Read the full speech below: We are gathered... Read More

minimum wage, organised labour, President Muhammadu Buhari

November 27, 2017

Intels writes NPA, pledges commitment to TSA

Embattled logistics company, Intels Nigeria Company, has reportedly written to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), apologising and committing to the government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy. According to a report by Premium Times, this came three weeks before the Federal Government ordered expatriates to vacate the country. Highlights of the report: In the Intels’ letter... Read More

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Simi, Seemelive

November 27, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Kevin Hart shares first photo of his newborn, Simi’s holds debut concert | More stories

Did you miss some entertainment news through the weekend? Well, we got you covered. Here are some of the things that happened. Between Daddy Freeze and a Nigerian Pastor Pastor Humble Okoro of the Joy Christian Church, Port Harcourt, Rivers, has offered to deliver radio presenter, Daddy Freeze of a bunch of demons he claimed... Read More

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Adesua Etomi, Banky W, daddy freeze, KEvin HArt, Miss Universe 2017

November 27, 2017

The Big 5: President Buhari on Boko Haram, Fayose’s Christmas gift and, other top stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The house of the former leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, Mohammed Yusuf is to be turned into a museum. This was announced by the Borno State Government. Reacting to widespread outrage, the Nigerian Police have said that a court has cleared the... Read More

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Ayodele Fayose, Badoo boys, big 5, boko haram, Mohammed Yusuf, Nigerian News, nigerian police, president buhari

November 27, 2017

5-year-old, 3 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack in Borno

The Boko Haram attack in Magumeri town, Borno, has left a 5-year-old dead, alongside three soldiers, while attempting to repel the insurgents; six other soldiers were injured in the attack, the army confirmed. Why it matters: The reported attack was on an army base. The Secretary to Magumeri Local Government Area, Wakil Malam-Tawu told the News Agency... Read More

boko haram, Borno, insurgency, Magumeri town

November 27, 2017

EFCC amends charge against Belgore, Suleiman, Diezani

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has amended the charge filed against a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Dele Belgore and former National Planning Minister Prof Abubakar Suleiman. The former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke is also named in the charge. Highlights: Belgore and Suleiman, who were arraigned on February 8, are on... Read More

Dele Belgore, Diezani Alison Madueke, EFCC, Prof Abubakar Suleiman

November 27, 2017

“Instead of being hunters, they are now the hunted” | Buhari speaks on Boko Haram insurgency

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the end of Boko Haram insurgency is near and the people behind it knowing that, have resorted to desperate measures to ensure they stay relevant. He spoke on Sunday at the commissioning of the Pulaaku Radio in Yola, Adamawa. Buhari gave an assurance to Nigerians that his administration would put an... Read More

boko haram, insurgency, north-east, President Muhammadu Buhari, Pulaaku Radio

November 27, 2017

President Buhari approves N164m for Chibok girls fees in AUN

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the payment of NN164,763,759 as school fees of the freed 106 Chibok girls studying at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, Adamawa. The Garba Shehu said the money is for the second-semester fees of the girls. “Having successfully achieved the desired goals of the rehabilitation and reintegration programme, with... Read More

AUN, Chibok girls, president buhari, schools fees

November 27, 2017

Suspected badoo boys kill Pastor in Ikorodu

A pastor was killed Sunday morning by persons suspected to be Badoo members. The incident occurred at Lajo Road, near transformer in Igbogbo-Bayeku, The Nation reports. The pastor’s widow, Gloria and 10-month-old baby, Goodness, were said to have been found unconscious. They were rushed to Ikorodu General Hospital by policemen from Igbogbo Division. The attack occurred few... Read More

Badoo boys, Chike Oti, Nigeria police, ritual killings

November 26, 2017

As a trailblazer, you’ve improved the life of Ekiti people | Jonathan says in his letter to Fayose

The former President, Goodluck Jonathan has described the Governor of Ekiti, Chief Ayodele Fayose, as a trail-blazer. According to a press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Idowu Adelusi in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, President Jonathan stated this in a goodwill message he sent to the governor to mark the governor’s... Read More

Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti, Goodluck Jonathan

November 26, 2017

EPL Roundup: Southampton thrash Everton, Arsenal score late winner to secure 3 points, other scores

Some interesting scorelines were seen in yesterday’s Premier League campaign, especially where Watford recorded their first back to back victory and, if not for a deflected shot, Manchester United would have drawn with Brighton at Old Trafford. For today, Everton‘s woes continued as Southampton sent them home with a scoreline of 4-1. FULL TIME: #SaintsFC... Read More

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November 26, 2017

About 10,000 children to get Christmas dresses in Ekiti

The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has disclosed that 10,000 children will be given dresses during the yuletide season. Highlights: The sewing and distribution of the clothes would take place in designated centres across the 16 local government areas of the state. The governor said he would buy 100 sewing machines to complement those to... Read More

Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti, Stomach infrastructure, yuletide season

November 26, 2017

Police explains reason for reinstating the officer indicted in Apo Six murders

The police have confirmed that a deputy commissioner charged with the 2005 murder of six people and a woman in Abuja has been reinstated. Why it matters: Ibrahim Danjuma and four other officers were found culpable and tried for the killing of the auto spare parts dealers between the night of June 7 and 8,... Read More

Ibrahim Danjuma, Murder, Nigerian Police Force, olusegun obasanjo, Police Service Commission

November 26, 2017

Poverty, struggle for survival is the major bane of education – Atiku

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has delivered his first speech since dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku had, quit the ruling party, saying the party had failed to deliver on its promises and abandoned Nigerian youth A day later, he delivered a speech at the 2017 Founder’s Day Celebration of the American University... Read More

American University of Nigeria (AUN), atiku abubakar, education in Nigeria

November 26, 2017

‘The house of former Boko Haram leader to be converted to a museum’

The house of the former leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, Mohammed Yusuf will be converted to a museum, the Borno government has said. The state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Dr Mohammed Bulama, disclosed this at the sidelines of the 9th National Council for Culture, Tourism and National Orientation held in... Read More

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Grace Mugabe

November 26, 2017

Apart from immunity, deposed Mugabe is to enjoy some other benefits

The former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace are reportedly going to be given £7.5 million as well as immunity from prosecution. Why it matters: Mugabe was deposed from his position in a bloodless coup, after he had ruled the country for 37 years. According to msn.com report, Mugabe is said to have struck... Read More

Emmerson Mnangagwa, Grace Mugabe, Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe

November 26, 2017

Army, Boko Haram insurgents engage in fierce gun battle in Borno

The Nigerian Army on Saturday repelled an attack by Boko Haram insurgents at Magumeri town, the headquarters of Magumeri Local Government Area, Borno. Highlights: As reported by The Nation, the insurgents attacked a military formation at Magumeri, about 32 km from Maiduguri. The insurgents attacked the area at about 6 p.m. and shot sporadically in... Read More

boko haram, Borno, insurgents, Nigerian Army

November 26, 2017

Atiku meets PDP mammoth crowd in Yola

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar was welcomed by a large crowd who are members and supporters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Why it matters: Atiku had some days ago dumped the ruling APC, citing “failure” as the reason. Atiku, who has yet disclosed the platform he might be employing to contest in 2019, might... Read More

atiku abubakar, party politics, PDP, Yola

November 26, 2017

“We’re joining because we are on a mission” | Obanikoro dumps PDP for APC

A former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, on Saturday in Lagos left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Obanikoro defected to the APC along with other PDP bigwigs in the state, including a former aide of former President Goodluck... Read More

APC, musiliu obanikoro, party politics, PDP

November 26, 2017

We can do a lot more if we don’t allow stealing and mismanagement – Osinbajo

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday, said that the country’s resources are enough, but the mismanagement of same is the problem. Osinbajo, who spoke at the at the 2017 Graduation ceremony of the Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, Plateau. “Today our external reserves stands at $35 billion the highest in... Read More

mismanagement, resources, stealing, Yemi Osinbajo

November 26, 2017

This govt is committed to the people’s welfare – Ugwuanyi

The Governor of Enugu, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has assured that his administration will remain committed to the welfare of its workforce for the rapid development of the state. The governor spoke when he received members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Enugu chapter, on a courtesy visit to Government House, Enugu, in remembrance of 21 coal miners... Read More

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