The News Blog

October 26, 2017

Donation of rice to Kogi workers an insult | Youth blast senate

The Kogi state chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has said the donation of over 1,000 bags of rice to the state civil servants is an insult. What happened: Some senators had donated bags of rice to Kogi State workers after Senator Dino Melaye raised an alarm over unpaid salaries. Workers in the state... Read More

October 26, 2017

Shekarau declares intention to run for Presidency, writes PDP

Former minister of education, Ibrahim Shekarau, has indicated interest to run for the presidency in 2019 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. Sule Ya’u Sule, his media aide said Shekarau has sent a letter to the PDP indicating his interest. Background: Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fashola had officially launched his Presidential campaign. Former Jigawa... Read More

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October 26, 2017

BREAKING: Buhari presides over FEC meeting, Dambazau absent

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the Federal Executive Council meeting. However, the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau is conspicuously absent. Dambazau allegedly played a role in the reinstatement and promotion of former head of the Presidential Task Force on Pensions Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. The meeting started exactly 10:55am, at the Council Chambers, inside... Read More

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October 26, 2017

I am still using my personal cars | Aisha Buhari denies SUV gift from police IG

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari has denied a claim by Senator Isa Misau that the Inspector-General of Police bought two SUVs for her. Misau while speaking to a committee investigating his accusations against the police boss said he has documents which disclosed that Mrs. Buhari requested for vehicles from Idris. He said, “I still... Read More

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October 26, 2017

To avert disaster, Africa needs 11m teachers, doctors – UN

The United Nations on Thursday said Africa needs 11 million more doctors, nurses and teachers by 2030 to prevent a “social and economic disaster”. It said the 11 million were needed to help the continent cope with a booming population, with the number of children set to increase by 170 million to 750 million in... Read More

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October 26, 2017

Kenyan police clash with opposition supporters as re-run election begins

Kenyan police and opposition supporters have clashed in the city of Kisumu, where burning barricades and gangs of youth prevented voting in some towns as the Presidential re-run kicks off. Heeding opposition leader, Raila Odinga’s call to boycott the election, youth were seen throwing stones but were met by live rounds, tear gas and water cannon.... Read More

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Mainagate

October 26, 2017

DSS allegedly paid N152m into ex-pension boss Maina’s account

The Department of State Security (DSS) one made payments into an account t belonging to wanted ex-chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, Premium Times reports. Background: Maina was dismissed in 2013 by the Federal Civil Service Commission following a recommendation by the Office of the Head of Service. He was accused of massive pension... Read More

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October 26, 2017

I am yet to discover my own sound – Jidenna

Hip hop artiste, Jidenna Theodore Mobisson has said he is yet to discover his own unique sound. The artiste said his sound is a combination of his “favourite” genres and is still evolving. Jidenna made this known on Wednesday while addressing journalists at the Heineken Live Your Music press briefing in Lagos. “I still don’t think that the... Read More

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October 26, 2017

God will not send angels to help Nigeria – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has said Nigerians have the onus of rebuilding Nigeria. He said God “did not send angels to rebuild Israel,” and as such, “He won’t do it for Nigeria”. Dogara said this on Wednesday at the pre-event prayer session for National Prayer Breakfast. The speaker said failing nations... Read More

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October 26, 2017

The Big 5: Presidency denies Buhari asked Maina to return to Nigeria, Senators donates 1,280 bags of rice to “cushion” suffering of Kogi workers, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has continued its fervent denial that it had nothing to do with the reinstatement of the wanted ex-pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina, despite testimonies from Maina’s family that President Buhari directly invited him back to the country. The presidency... Read More

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October 26, 2017

‘Ex-Appeal Court president Justice Salami rejects appointment as anti-corruption committee chairman’

Former President of the Court of Appeal Justice Ayo Salami (retd) has rejected his appointment as the Chairman of the Corruption and Financial Crime Cases Trial Monitoring Committee (COTRIMCO), The Nation reports. Justice Salami was named the chair of COTRIMCO, which was set up by the National Judicial Council (NJC,) on September 27. According to The... Read More

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October 26, 2017

Reps summon Fashola over alleged violation of 2017 Appropriation Act

The House of Representatives on Wednesday summoned Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola over alleged violation of the 2017 Appropriation Act. The lawmakers queried the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc over the utilization of N22 billion spent monthly on gas without regular supply of power. Committee directed the Minister to appear before it... Read More

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October 26, 2017

Police IG gave Aisha Buhari 2 SUVs | Misau blows hot in senate

Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Isa Misau on Wednesday alleged that the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris gave two Sports Utility Vehicles to the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari. Misau said this when he appeared before the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Investigation of Various Allegations Levelled Against the Police. Background: Senator Misau had accused Ibrahim Idris of collecting... Read More

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October 26, 2017

How $900,000 belonging to Air Force was found in Badeh’s account – EFCC

Abubakar Madaki, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said $900,000 belonging to the Nigerian Air Force was found in the account of former Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Badeh (retd.). Badeh is standing trial for allegedly laundering money and diverting N3.97bn from NAF’s account. Madaki, led by the prosecuting counsel, Mr.... Read More

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October 26, 2017

Fayose escapes death as fire razes his car in Lagos

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on Tuesday escaped death after his Mercedes-Benz G-Class was consumed by fire on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos State. According to Lere Olayinka, his spokesman, Fayose was not in the car by providence. Olayinka said the cause of the fire was unknown. “There was an accident involving Ekiti state governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose’s... Read More

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October 26, 2017

Unpaid salary: Senators donate 1280 bags of rice to Kogi workers

Some members of the Senate have donated 1,280 bags of rice to Kogi State Government workers who are being owed salaries. This was disclosed on Wednesday by senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye at a press briefing. Why it matters: Kogi State workers are being owed over 11 months salary while the governor, Yahaya Bello has... Read More

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October 26, 2017

Buhari did not invite Maina back into the country – Presidency

The Presidency on Wednesday denied claims that wanted ex-chairman of the Presidential Pension Reform Task Force, Abdulrasheed Maina was invited back home by President Muhammadu Buhari. Why it matters: While defending their son, Maina’s family had said the fugitive was invited by the present government. The Presidency’s rebuttal: Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media... Read More

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malabu

October 26, 2017

Those who reinstated Maina work for Buhari, not me | Jonathan replies Presidency

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described as ridiculous allegations by the Presidency that government officials loyal to him reinstated ex-chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina. Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu on Wednesday had said some officials who were still loyal to the former President facilitated Maina’s return. Background: Maina was dismissed in 2013 by the Federal... Read More

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Maina

October 26, 2017

Govt officials loyal to Jonathan reinstated Maina – Presidency

The Presidency on Wednesday said some influential government officials loyal to the previous administration reinstated the wanted ex-chairman of Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said this in a statement made available to journalists. Background: Maina was dismissed in 2013 by the Federal Civil... Read More

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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

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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

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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

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October 25, 2017

The Late 5: Presidency to meet tomorrow over 2018 budget, Universities will admit only 30 percent of UTME candidates this year, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: The presidency postponed today’s Federal Executive Council meeting till tomorrow Thursday for a “special session” where the council will discuss 2018 Appropriation Bill. This matters because the Federal Government had promised to deliver the 2018 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly before the... Read More

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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

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October 25, 2017

“I was certain I didn’t blink” | Nigerian lady narrates how she was scammed of $4000

When Ada (not real name) set out for her bank transactions on that fateful Friday, October 13, she was oblivious of the incident waiting to happen. After withdrawing $4000 from a commercial bank in Marina, Lagos, the accountant was approaching her car when a random northerner dressed in his traditional wear, posing as a bureau... Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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