Omoleye Omoruyi

October 25, 2017

I receive calls about sexual harassment in Nollywood on a daily basis – Kanayo O. Kanayo

Nigerian actor, Anayo Modestus Onyekwere popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo says he receives calls about sexual harassment in Nollywood on a daily basis. Kanayo, 55, told Reuters Foundation in an interview that actresses call him every day to say producers regularly ask them for sex. Some other practitioners in the industry corroborated his statement. Other remarks: “There... Read More

Kanaya O. Kanayo, nollywood, sexual harrassment

October 25, 2017

We would spend $3bn refinancing debts inherited from Jonathan’s administration

The minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun says the federal government will spend $3 billion refinancing debts from the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. She said this while featuring on an Arise TV programme. Highlights: The minister also said the $5.5 billion loan which President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking to get the approval of the national assembly... Read More

$5.5 billion, Goodluck Jonathan, kemi Adeosun

October 25, 2017

It is time to open a new page in the anti-corruption fight – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday, said the anti-corruption war in the country must take a new turn for it to succeed. Osinbajo stated this at the opening of a two-day capacity building workshop for justices and judges, organised by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja.... Read More

anti-corruption war, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), National Judicial Institute (NJI), Yemi Osinbajo

Buhari

October 25, 2017

48 hours after receiving report on Maina’s controversial reinstatement, Buhari is yet to respond

Almost 48 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the disengagement of the embattled Abdulrasheed Maina, there is yet to be a response from Buhari to the requested report on the controversial reinstatement and promotion of Mr Maina. Why it matters: The report was submitted to the president’s office on Monday, few hours after Buhari instructed the... Read More

Abdulrasheed Maina, President Muhammadu Buhari, Winifred Oyo-Ita

SERAP

October 25, 2017

Shekau’s wife may have been killed in air strike – NAF

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Wednesday, said that it believed the wife of the leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, Mallama Fitdasi, had been killed in air strikes on a hideout in Durwawa area. Durwawa is located in Konduga Local Government Area, Borno. The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore... Read More

Abubakar Shekau, Air strike, boko haram, Mallama Fitdasi, Nigerian Air Force

October 25, 2017

Only 30 percent UTME candidates will be admitted – NUC

Due to limited spaces in tertiary institutions, only 30 percent out of the 1.7 million candidates who wrote the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be admitted this year, the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, has said. Prof. Rasheed said this at a one day public hearing on the regulatory conflict... Read More

JAMB, National Universities Commission NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)

October 25, 2017

Prospective corps members are not mandated to pay mobilisation fees – NYSC

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned higher institutions in the country against charging mobilisation fees for prospective corps members. The NYSC Director of Press, Adenike Adeyemi said this in an interview in Abuja on Wednesday. Highlights: Adeyemi was reacting to reports that students from some corps producing institutions were being charged NYSC mobilisation fees.... Read More

Adenike Adeyemi, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), NYSC mobilisation fees, prospective corps members

Pension

October 25, 2017

Family defends wanted ex-pension boss, Maina

Not more than 24 hours after his properties were sealed by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kaduna, family members of the wanted former chairman of Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina have risen to defend their son. Their claims: Their son is being persecuted by corrupt elements... Read More

Abdulrasheed Maina, Malam Aliyu Maina

October 25, 2017

Why Buhari should reshuffle his cabinet – Senior civil servants

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) Wednesday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to reshuffle his cabinet. Probable reason(s): The controversy generated by the reinstatement of a former Chairman of Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. The delayed justice for the allegations levelled against the former Secretary to the Government of the... Read More

Abdulrasheed Maina, Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), President Muhammadu Buhari

El Rufai says those unhappy with his appointments can commit suicide | YNaija.com

October 25, 2017

NYSC should be fully funded so its functions effectively – El-Rufai

The governor of Kaduna, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai Wednesday, called for improved funding for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to make it function effectively, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. El-Rufai made the call when the leadership of NYSC, led by its Director General, Brig.-Gen. Suleiman Kazaure paid him a courtesy visit in Kaduna.... Read More

Brig. Gen Suleiman Kazaure, kaduna, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, nysc

October 25, 2017

“If you weren’t sure, why did you marry?” | Timi Dakolo speaks on divorce

Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo has added his voice to the spate of divorce that is fast becoming a norm in Nigeria. Why it matters: Nigeria is a relatively conservative country, just like the rest of Africa and, the increasing drive towards divorce might pull down the strict ideologies of respecting societal norms, aside from divorce. Here’s... Read More

divorce in Nigeria, Nigerian musician, Timi Dakolo

October 25, 2017

“We need a man with ideas to drive PDP’s vision, I am that man” – Adeniran

A former Minister of Education, Prof. Tunde Adeniran says his gentle mien will not diminish his chances of becoming the next national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Adeniran told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Wednesday that being a gentleman, he remained the best candidate in the race for... Read More

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Party politics, Prof. Tunde Adeniran

October 25, 2017

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack Yobe village

Suspected members of the insurgent group, Boko Haram Tuesday, attacked Sasawa village in Damaturu Local Government Area, Yobe, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Abdulmaliki Sumonu, confirmed to newsmen that the village was attacked on Tuesday night. “The attack happened on Tuesday night; we are still working... Read More

boko haram, insurgency, Sasawa village, yobe

October 25, 2017

Kenya election rerun to go ahead despite Odinga’s absence – Official

The national electoral agency boss, Wafula Chebukati has announced that the election would be held despite Raila Odinga’s absence and calls for the cancellation or postponement of the rerun. Mr Chebukati had met with the President, Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday over the controversial October 26 fresh election. President Kenyatta said he was ready for the elections and... Read More

IEBC, Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, Wafula Chebukati

October 24, 2017

Malami, Oyo-Ita should be invited to plenary – Senator Anyanwu

Senator Sam Anyanwu (Imo East, PDP) has said the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami and, the Head of Civil Service, Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita should be summoned to the Senate to answer for their alleged involvement in the reinstatement of the wanted former pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina. "We should invite the Attorney General and Head of Civil Service... Read More

Abdulrasheed Maina, Abubakar Malami, Senator Sam Anyanwu, Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita

October 24, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Presidency set to launch reviewed State House website

The Special Assistant on Digital/New Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, Tolu Ogunlesi has announced a “Mobile Preview” of a section of a new presidential website. The new website is to keep a digital record of the present administration’s work, efforts and, successes – their loss and Nigeria’s loss. Mr Ogunlesi also noted that “this is... Read More

The Presidential Blog

President Muhammadu Buhari, tolu ogunlesi

October 24, 2017

Maina’s reinstatement is shocking and embarrassing – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the reinstatement of the former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, into the Federal Civil Service is an embarrassment to the Federal Government. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this while speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. Highlights: The... Read More

Abdulrasheed Maina, All Progressives Congress (APC), President Muhammadu Buhari

October 24, 2017

President Buhari returns to Abuja after ECOWAS meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja having attended the meeting of the ECOWAS Task Force on Common Currency earlier in Niamey, Republic of Niger. This was made known by Buhari’s Special Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmed on Twitter. The meeting was organised to discuss a common currency for the West African sub-region of... Read More

common currency, niamey, President Muhammadu Buhari, West Africa

October 24, 2017

It’s not Maina in the picture, be guided – Presidential aide

The Spokesperson to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu has, on Twitter, explained that there has been a misrepresentation of the embattled ex-chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, who is said to have been at a special Jummat prayer to mark the nation’s 57th year anniversary at the Presidential Villa weeks ago. Hon.... Read More

Abdulrasheed Maina

Pension

October 24, 2017

EFCC seals 4 houses, 2 companies allegedly belonging to Maina

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) have sealed off four houses and two companies allegedly belonging to the former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. Highlights: An official of the EFCC, Ibrahim Kamal confirmed that the property belongs to Maina. The affected property are a two-storey shopping... Read More

Abdulrasheed Maina, EFCC

October 24, 2017

Internet users hit 93m in September – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Tuesday, announced that subscribers browsing the internet through its network increased to 93 million in September from 92.1 million the previous month. The telecommunications industry regulator made the disclosure in its monthly internet subscribers’ data on its website. The commission said the data showed a marginal increase of 815,764 subscribers... Read More

internet users, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

October 24, 2017

Renowned wrestler, Power Uti faces trial for allegedly killing his wife

Popular wrestler, John Eke Uti known as Power Uti was on Tuesday arraigned before an Ebute Metta Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly killing his wife, Toyin Uti, 38. Sgt. Jimah Iseghede, the prosecutor told the court that the accused committed the offences on Oct. 10 about 10.25 p.m. at No. 17, Oremeji St., Ilupeju, Lagos. He... Read More

disrespect of corpse, John Eke Uti, Murder, Power Uti

October 24, 2017

President Buhari cautions against common currency for ECOWAS

President Muhamadu Buhari Tuesday, in Niamey, Republic of Niger, urged member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to tread carefully in pushing for a single currency in the sub-region by 2020. He cited the challenges faced by the European Union in realising the same goal to buttress his position. The President made... Read More

common currency, ECOWAS, niamey, President Muhamadu Buhari

October 24, 2017

President Buhari followed due process in disengaging Maina – Presidency

The Presidency Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari followed due process in ordering the immediate disengagement of the former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, from service. Why it matters: Shortly after Maina’s disengagement was announced on Monday, some commentators said the presidential order violated the provisions of the Civil Service Rule... Read More

Abdulrasheed Maina, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 24, 2017

Africa must prepare its economy to attract investors – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for a repositioning of Africa’s economy such that investors will be attracted because investment depends on the perceived advantages. Osinbajo made this call while interacting with a committee of African Ambassadors to Indonesia led by the dean of the group, Ms Alice Mageza of Zimbabwe, on the sideline of... Read More

Jakarta, Yemi Osinbajo

October 24, 2017

Kenya’s Supreme Court to hear 11th hour petition on election rerun

Kenya’s Supreme Court Tuesday, said it would meet on the eve of the country’s presidential election re-run to hear a last-minute petition challenging the ballot. A little reminder: The Supreme Court in Kenya ordered a re-run of the presidential poll, citing irregularities in the collation. An audit, however, said there were no “computer manipulations”. Later on,... Read More

October 24, 2017

Police receive 4,342 complaints, sanction 20 personnel

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), says it has sanctioned twenty (20) personnel involved in corruption between January 2016 and June 2017 in four states. Go deeper: A report obtained from the Public Complaints Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) indicated that those sanctioned served in Enugu, Abuja, Ogun and Lagos commands.... Read More

Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Public Complaints Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU)

October 24, 2017

Ronaldo expresses joy he has another award but, Maradona says it “hurts his soul”

Real Madrid and Portugal star, Cristiano Ronaldo, has expressed joy at winning the #TheBest FIFA Men’s Player 2017 for the second consecutive time. Ronaldo, 32, was named the winner on Monday, ahead of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain‘s Neymar Jnr. “Thank you, a lot, to the guys who voted for me. I must also mention Leo... Read More

#TheBest FIFA Men's Player 2017, cristiano ronaldo, diego maradona

October 24, 2017

Mugabe’s spokesperson says the President would have rejected WHO’s ambassadorial role

Zimbabwe‘s Robert Mugabe would have rejected the role of WHO goodwill ambassador had he been formally asked, his spokesman said Tuesday. A reminder: The World Health Organisation (WHO) revoked the appointment of Mugabe’s as a goodwill ambassador, following widespread criticism. Before that: Friday, the state-owned Herald celebrated the largely ceremonial appointment as a ‘New feather in President’s... Read More

Charamba, Robert Mugabe, WHO goodwill ambassador, Zimbabwe

October 23, 2017

Ronaldo wins FIFA Men’s Player 2017, Buffon best goalkeeper, other winners at #TheBest FIFA Football Awards

The Best FIFA Football Awards was held Monday, 23 October. Winners below: Best FIFA Goalkeeper 2017 – Gianluigi Buffon FIFA Puskás Award 2017 (for his scorpion kick) – Olivier Giroud FIFA Fair Play Award 2017 – Francis Kone FIFA Women’s Coach 2017 – Sarina Wiegman FIFA Fan Award 2017 – Celtic FIFA FIFPro World11 for 2017 – (4-4-3); Buffon,... Read More

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