Omoleye Omoruyi

October 13, 2017

Restructuring becoming new form of opposition – Presidential aide

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina Friday, said the ongoing call for the restructuring of Nigeria is now turning to another form of opposition. The presidential spokesman was speaking at the 8th Annual Lecture Series organised by The Change We Need Nigeria Initiative, themed: Disintegration or Restructuring: Which way... Read More

Afenifere, Femi Adesina, restructuring, yinka odumakin

Buhari

October 13, 2017

President Buhari meets with South-East governors, leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari and leaders of thought from the South East are reportedly in a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Punch, those attending the meeting with Buhari include state governors from the region, ministers as well as the leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Governors in attendance include those of Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi States.... Read More

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, President Muhammadu Buhari, South-East governors

Ezekwesili

October 13, 2017

“The diplomacy around Nigeria’s failure must end” – Ezekwesili

A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili says the “diplomacy around Nigeria’s failure” must stop. She said the country is ripe for a convention – that would be about the economics of a functional Nigeria. Speaking at a plenary session at the Nigeria Economic Summit (NES), which ended in Abuja Thursday, the former Minister said... Read More

October 13, 2017

“Let ethnic warriors sheathe their swords” | Presidency clarifies Buhari’s World Bank request

The Presidency has Friday, clarified what President Muhammadu Buhari aims to achieve when he asked the World Bank to focus on rebuilding the North East. Reference: President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim Thursday, said the bank’s concentration on Northern Nigeria was as a result of President Muhammadu Buhari‘s request. Kim said, “You know, in my very... Read More

north-east, President Muhammadu Buhari, World Bank

October 13, 2017

“Every part of Nigeria matters to us” – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo assured that Niger Delta people will benefit maximally from the wealth and natural resources of their land. He said every part of the country mattered to the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Highlights: Prof Osinbajo spoke yesterday on Bonny Island while inaugurating the construction of the strategic 40-kilometre Bonny-Bodo-Ogoni Road, conceived by... Read More

Ben Ayade, Cross River, Niger Delta, President Muhammadu Buhari, Yemi Osinbajo

October 13, 2017

We won’t change our name because of a black market order – IPOB

The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Friday, said it has no plans to change its name. IPOB spokesman, Comrade Emma Powerful said this in a statement. Highlight: Comrade Powerful alleged that the Federal Government in company with the South-East Governors Forum and the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, have paid some unnamed individuals to float another pro-Biafra group,... Read More

IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, South-East governors

October 12, 2017

Davido releases video footage, insists Tagbo did not enter his car

Singer, Davido has released a video footage of what transpired at the club where he went with his late friend, Tagbo Umeike. Background: The police had on Wednesday, re-invited Davido, saying Umeike died from suffocation and that Davido lied during questioning. Reactions: Davido maintained that he has no hand in the death of his friend, Tagbo Umeike. The... Read More

Davido, Tagbo Umeike

October 12, 2017

Following U.S. footsteps, Israel withdraws from UNESCO

Following the United States withdrawal, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday, said his country would withdraw its membership from UNESCO. “Netanyahu instructed the Foreign Ministry to prepare Israel’s withdrawal from the organisation in parallel with the U.S.,’’ the prime minister’s office said. Netanyahu in a statement praised the U.S. decision earlier Thursday to pull out... Read More

Benjamin Netanyahu, israel, UNESCO, united states

October 12, 2017

Senate pass Bill to inaugurate President, Vice-President at NASS

The Senate Thursday, passed a Bill for an Act to provide for the inauguration of the President and the Vice-President at the National Assembly Complex. The passage of the Bill followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Special Duties which scrutinised the legislation. The Bill was sponsored by Deputy Senate President,... Read More

national assembly, Senator Ike Ekweremadu

October 12, 2017

Davido, others attend DJ Olu’s burial

Oluwagbemiga Abiodun, better known as DJ Olu, was on Thursday laid to rest. The burial ceremony took place at 405 close, Emmanuel Chapel, Banana Island, Lagos. Davido alongside his manager, Asa Asika, and cousin B-Red, among other celebrities, were in attendance. DJ Olu, a close friend of Davido and son of Nigerian business tycoon, Dapo... Read More

Nnamdi Kanu

October 12, 2017

Lethal weapons were recovered from Nnamdi Kanu’s residence in joint operation – Police

The police say the raid on the residence of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, carried out last Sunday was based on an intelligence report, regarding the continued activities of some members of the group. The Commissioner of Police in Abia, Anthony Ogbizi, has said that lethal weapons, including petrol... Read More

Abia Police, army, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu

October 12, 2017

President Buhari re-appoints Uche Orji as Managing Director for NSIA

President Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed Uchechi Orji as Managing Director of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). The appointment was confirmed in a statement by Buhari’s Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity). Excerpts: President Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed Uchechi N. Orji as Managing Director of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). Mr Orji was... Read More

Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), President Muhammadu Buhari, Uchechi Orji

Buhari

October 12, 2017

President Buhari appoints new Director General for Law School

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday, approved the nomination of Prof Isa Hayatou Chiroma as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Chiroma will succeed Mr Olanrewaju Onadeko, who is due for retirement. Chiroma (from Adamawa) is a Professor... Read More

nigerian law school, President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof Isa Hayatou Chiroma

October 12, 2017

Days after Lagos CP begins investigating Davido’s friend’s murder, he gets demoted

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has reportedly demoted two Acting Commissioners of Police (ACP) to their rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP). Any coincidence? The report: In the report by Goldmyne TV, those affected ‘according to official information’, are the Acting Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal, and Aji Ali Janga. PSC, in... Read More

Aji Ali Janga, Davido, Imohimi Edgal, Police Service Commission (PSC)

October 12, 2017

FG denies executing vaccination for Monkeypox in the Southeast

The Federal Government, through the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has denied executing vaccination against monkeypox in the Southeast or any part of Nigeria. As reported by Punch, the National Coordinator of the NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekwazu, while appearing before the Senate Committee on Primary Health and Communicable Diseases in Abuja Thursday, stated that... Read More

Dr Chikwe Ihekwazu, Monkeypox, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

October 12, 2017

Army explains real reason for the launch of “Operation Crocodile Smile”

The flag-off of “Operation Crocodile Smile” exercise was recently announced, but residents, in reaction, are of the opinion that men of the Nigerian Army only aim to torment them. The Nigerian Army has, however, allayed the fear of the residents, saying the operation is to ensure safety. The Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier-General... Read More

Nigerian Army, Operation Crocodile smile

October 12, 2017

Audu Ogbeh to face probe for exporting yams – Reps

The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Agricultural Production and Services and Customs and Excise to investigate the Federal Ministry of Agriculture regarding the exportation of yam – alleging that the ministry disregarded the law prohibiting the exportation of yam tubers. Others expected to be probed were Comptroller-General of Customs and the Executive Director,... Read More

Audu Ogbeh, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, House of Representatives

October 12, 2017

Reps to probe deplorable condition of State House Clinic

The House of Representatives Thursday, mandated its Committee on Healthcare Services to investigate the controversies surrounding the State House Clinic. There have been reports of the deplorable condition of the Clinic, the most outspoken from President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha; also, the alleged deductions of salaries and allowances of the clinic’s medical staff. Highlights: The... Read More

House of Representatives, PROBE, State House Clinic

October 12, 2017

U.S. to pull out of UNESCO

The United States Thursday, announced that it is to withdraw from the United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), accusing the body of “anti-Israel bias.” According to AFP, State Department spokeswoman, Heather Nauert said Washington would establish an “observer mission” to replace its representation at the Paris-based agency. The move, which could be announced as... Read More

Heather Nauert, United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), united states

October 12, 2017

Holland, USA eliminated, Italy with a fighting chance, and more intriguing facts on the #Russia2018 Qualifiers

The World Cup qualifying stages is drawing to a close. YNaija looks at the teams who would be travelling in the December draw for the competition in Russia next summer, those who could still have a fighting chance and those who will definitely miss out. After a qualification process involving 209 national teams and lasting more than two... Read More

Russia 2018, World Cup qualifier

October 11, 2017

Davido reacts, after autopsy report reveals Tagbo died of suffocation

Blaming “bloggers”, and downplaying autopsy reports, Nigerian singer, Davido has maintained that he has no hand in the death of his friend, Tagbo Umeike. Earlier, the Police said an autopsy was done and it was found out that Tagbo was suffocated; meaning he did not die of intoxication, as earlier believed. The Commissioner of Police,... Read More

Davido, Tagbo Umeike

Liberia

October 11, 2017

Former World Best footballer, George Weah reportedly wins Liberia Presidential election

Retired professional footballer turned politician, George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah, has reportedly won the Liberia Presidential election, even as the electoral commission has continued to stall the announcement. Weah is currently leading his opponent in the results already announced. The 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon d’Or winner, is set to succeed President Ellen Johnson... Read More

George Weah, liberia, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf

October 11, 2017

We are committed to ensuring the release of the remaining Chibok girls – Osinbajo

Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday, said that the Federal Government was doing all it can to ensure that the remaining abducted Chibok girls were released and returned home safely to their parents. The Vice President stated this when he received a delegation of girl child rights advocates from various schools in Abuja, who were... Read More

Chibok girls, International Day of the Girl-Child, Yemi Osinbajo

October 11, 2017

We won’t relent on delivering the dividends of democracy – Fayose

The Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has said his administration is investing in infrastructure because it is laying the foundation for the economic growth of the state. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, the governor said this while inaugurating the Ikun Bridge in Moba Local Government Area, as part of activities... Read More

Ayodele Fayose, dividends of democracy, Ekiti

October 11, 2017

Police re-invite Davido over Tagbo’s death

Considering an autopsy report, the Police arrested Davido Wednesday, having discovered that the singer was complicit in the death of Tagbo Umeike. The autopsy report said Tagbo died of suffocation, not intoxication as earlier believed. Davido, during the investigation, reportedly told the investigative team at Lion Building division, Lagos Island, that he was not at... Read More

Davido, Imohimi Edgal, police, Tagbo

October 11, 2017

Judge “refers” Evans’ human rights suit against IGP

Justice Abdulazeez Anka of the Federal High Court, Lagos Wednesday, declined to hear a fundamental rights suit filed by billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans. Background: Evans is seeking N300 million damages for the Police’ violation of his human rights – illegal detention. The report: Anka said that the case file would be returned... Read More

evans, Justice Abdulazeez Anka, police

October 11, 2017

Governors to meet in Aso Rock today

The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) will hold an emergency meeting tonight inside the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, which will begin at 8:30 pm, will be presided over by the chairman of the forum, Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara. It will take place at the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa.The... Read More

Aso Rock, Nigerian governors

October 11, 2017

“We handed over a buoyant economy to the APC” | PDP faults Buhari’s $5.5bn loan request

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has questioned President Muhammadu Buhari’s fresh external loan request of $5.5 billion pending before the National Assembly for approval. In a statement on Wednesday, by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Prince Dayo Adyeye, the party accused the President of mortgaging the future of the unborn generation of Nigerians through... Read More

APC, party politics, PDP, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 11, 2017

“I literally do not have a boo” | DJ Cuppy confirms she has separated from footballer, Anichebe

After back and forth denials and media reports, DJ Cuppy has finally revealed that she has been separated from her footballer boyfriend, Victor Anichebe. She revealed this in an interview on Beat FM. She said, “I literally do not have a boo. I and Victor are not together anymore. The picture I put up recently was a picture... Read More

DJ Cuppy, Victor Anichebe

October 11, 2017

BREAKING: FRSC official reportedly killed on duty

An official of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has reportedly been killed on duty. The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Boboye Oyeyemi, stated that the officer was knocked down and killed on patrol at Idu, Abuja, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Mr Oyeyemi expressed sadness at the event and called for the... Read More

Boboye Oyeyemi, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)

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