The News Blog

October 7, 2017

I have never seen this kind of scandal | Gov Wike reacts to the $26bn NNPC fraud

The Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of increasing the degree of corruption – saying its the worst since independence. Wike said the mind-blogging $26 billion monumental corruption unveiled in the leaked memo of the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, had brought to the fore... Read More

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October 7, 2017

TSTV to begin commercial sales November 1

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the newest Pay TV operator, Telecom Satellite Television (TSTV), Bright Echefu weekend, disclosed that it would commence commercial sales of its decoders to Nigeria by November 1, 2017. Highlights: The company would from Monday, deploy about 5,000 decoders to customers for free, and would also be installed for the customers... Read More

October 7, 2017

How we stopped badoo killings in Ikorodu – Lawmaker

A Lagos lawmaker, Sanai Agunbiade (Ikorodu 1 Constituency) Friday, recalled how he mobilised various stakeholders in ending ritual killings in Ikorodu area of Lagos. Speaking during a Constituency Stakeholders Meeting themed: True Representation and Accountability, Agunbiade said he encouraged community leaders to take some “behind the screen” measures that brought an end to Badoo killings in... Read More

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October 7, 2017

Tagbo had 10 shots of Tequila and passed out – Family friend

So the mystery begins to grow wings. A family friend to the Tagbo Umeike family, Damilola Usman, in an interview with Punch on Wednesday, alleged Tagbo passed out after taking shots of tequila. [ICYMI: Tagbo was my lover: Caroline Danjuma opens up] He said, “Tagbo’s family is not ready to give out information now but... Read More

Davido, Shisha room, Tagbo Umeike

October 7, 2017

Davido accused of murder, Kachikwu’s letter to Buhari and other stories that got people talking this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Responding to the question, “Where is Nnamdi Kanu?” Orji Uzor Kalu said the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is not in the hands of the Nigerian Army but has fled to London, passing through Malaysia. As expected, Mr Kanu’s lawyer and... Read More

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October 7, 2017

How God saved me from a plane crash – Bishop Oyedepo

The Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, known also as Winners Chapel, David Oyedepo yesterday, recollected how he and others travelling with him escaped what he described as a “potential plane crash.” The bishop shared the testimony at the ‘Breakthrough Service’ held at the church’s world headquarters in Ota, Ogun, broadcast to all the zonal centres... Read More

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October 7, 2017

FG has received over 400,000 messages from whistleblowers – Lai Mohammed

The Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed Friday, said the Federal Government has received no fewer than 400,000 telephone messages from whistleblowers on looted funds. He said Federal Government’s optimism rests on Nigerians’ massive embrace of the policy. A web portal, http://whistle.finance.gov.ng, has been launched by the Whistleblower Unit (WBU), a multi-agency team, resident... Read More

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October 7, 2017

Anyone who kills in the name of God will go to hell – Sultan

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammad Sa’ad Abubakar III Friday, said that those killing in the name of God will surely go to hell. He said this while delivering the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 57th Founder’s Day Dignity Award Lecture entitled “Restoring the Dignity of Man”. Highlights: “We cannot restore the dignity of man by killing... Read More

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October 7, 2017

“We hope God gives Nigerians the patience to tolerate us” – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday, when he hosted a delegation of judges led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, at the presidential villa in Abuja, says his administration has been doing its best and so, he hopes God gives Nigerians the patience to “tolerate us”. Excerpts: “I have said it so many times, I don’t... Read More

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October 7, 2017

Nigerian Army hand over 760 “cleared” Boko Haram members to Borno Govt

The Nigeria Army Friday, said it has transferred 760 suspected members of Boko Haram to the Borno Government for reintegration into the society. The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Maiduguri. Highlights: Nwachikwu said that the suspects were handed over to... Read More

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October 7, 2017

Why the United Nations dialogue method must change – Jonathan

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan says the United Nations that has 193 members (States) “has not known real peace” – From 1945, after the World War II. Jonathan said this at a panel on the dialogue of civilisations at Rhodes Forum’s 15th anniversary summit in Greece, where he spoke on the theme, Multipolarity and Dialogue in Regional and... Read More

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October 7, 2017

President Buhari appoints 13-member governing board for FERMA

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday, approved the appointments of the Governing Board of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). This was contained in a statement issued by the Assistant Director (Press) in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mohammed Nakorji. The members of the FERMA board are Tunde Lemo – Chairman,... Read More

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October 6, 2017

Why IPOB members should not be regarded as terrorists – Ooni

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi has said members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) should not be regarded as terrorists. He said this on Friday when he paid a courtesy visit to Okezie Ikpeazu, Governor of Abia State. Why it matters: The South-East Governors’ Forum has proscribed the activities of the group, after... Read More

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October 6, 2017

Nigerian prisons are overcrowded by 90 per cent – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has raised alarm over the state of the prisons in Nigeria. He raised the alarm when he hosted Chief Justices led by the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Walter Onnoghen, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday. What he said: Measures must be put in place to immediately decongest the prisons. It is... Read More

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October 6, 2017

Buhari will provide 360,000 jobs for the youth soon – Emefiele

Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele has said President Muhammadu Buhari will fulfil his promise to provide 360,000 jobs for youths nationwide. He said this at a stakeholders’ meeting of the operational framework for the Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme (AADS). According to him, AADS was targeted primarily at unemployed youths between the ages of 18 and 35.... Read More

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October 6, 2017

Monkeypox: Hospital discharges doctor, 11-year-old in Bayelsa

The Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital has discharged doctor and an 11-year-old who were infected by the Monkeypox virus. Background: No fewer than 11 people have been placed under surveillance in Bayelsa, following a suspected outbreak of the viral disease. What is happening: Chief Medical Director, Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Prof. Dimie Ogoina said; They were discharged after treatment.... Read More

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October 6, 2017

ICAN wins 2017 Nobel Peace Prize

The 2017 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons on Friday. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said ICAN was receiving the award for its “work to draw attention to the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear weapons and for its ground-breaking efforts to achieve a treaty-based prohibition of... Read More

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October 6, 2017

How Justice Ngwuta used two similar passports interchangeably – NIS

The Nigerian Immigration service (NIS) on Friday said Justice of the Supreme Court, Sylvester Ngwuta used two similar standard international passports interchangeably. The NIS said this at the Federal High Court, Abuja where Ngwuta is standing trial. Background: Ngwuta was among seven superior court judges that were arrested between October 7 and 8, 2016 after the DSS... Read More

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October 6, 2017

Bayern Munich reappoint ex-manager Jupp Heynckes

Bayern Munich have appointed former coach Jupp Heynckes as their manager until the end of the season. This following the sack of Carlo Ancelotti, after losing to Paris Saint Germain. Ancelotti left in September with Bayern third in the Bundesliga, five points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund. Heynckes, 72, has coached Bayern three times before, most recently... Read More

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October 6, 2017

BREAKING: NNPC boss Maikanti Baru at the Presidential Villa

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru was on Friday seen at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Background: The NNPC GMD has been accused of corruption in a memo written by Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu to President Muhammadu Buhari. Kachikwu had met the President on Friday... Read More

Ibe Kachikwu, Maikanti Baru, NNPC boss, Presidential Villa

October 6, 2017

Just In: Buhari meets Supreme Court Justices

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting Justices of the Supreme Court in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The justices were led to the meeting by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. Details later…

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October 6, 2017

No comment | Kachikwu says after meeting Buhari

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu refused to speak with the media after his interview with President Muhammadu Buhari. What happened: Kachikwu had written to President Buhari, claiming that the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was sidelining him. He also accused Baru of corrupt practices and insubordination. He... Read More

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October 6, 2017

Tagbo was my lover | Caroline Danjuma opens up

Actress, Caroline Danjuma has said she did not accuse Davido of killing her friend, Tagbo, but only called him out over the deceased’s whereabouts. She said this in a recent interview with SDK blog. What happened: Caroline had accused Davido of dumping Tagbo’s body at a general hospital, after he allegedly died in his car.... Read More

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October 6, 2017

President Buhari meets with Ibe Kachikwu

President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, are currently meeting behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting is a consequence of the personal letter from Kachikwu to the President, that was “leaked” to the public. Kachikiw, in the letter, had complained of the conduct of... Read More

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October 6, 2017

Nigerians in the U.S. to hold Independence Parade in New York

A Nigerian Independence Day Parade, an annual event held in the United States, was inaugurated to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence from the British in 1960 and, to help fight discrimination against Nigerians resident in the US, an official said. The Chairman, Organising Committee of the event, Yinka Dansalami said in New York that the occasion, organised by... Read More

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October 6, 2017

“Prayer will be the foundation of my government” – KOWA Anambra governorship candidate

Ahead of the November 18 Anambra election, 17 out of the 37 candidates Wednesday, in a debate organised by Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Anambra Chapter with theme: “Moving Anambra Forward: The Task That Must Be Done” held at Professor Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka, presented their plans to govern the state. The candidates who... Read More

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October 6, 2017

Peter Okoye signs deal with American distribution company

Former member of the Psquare crew, Peter Okoye has signed a distribution deal with Empire, an American record label, music publisher and distribution company. Peter made the announcement on Thursday night in an Instagram post. “Thank you Lord.” Peter wrote. Reposting from the Empire’s handle: “Just had a digital distribution deal with @peterpsquare! Welcome to... Read More

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October 6, 2017

Tyrese Gibson chides Dwayne Johnson for ruining the Fast and Furious series

Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson on Instagram, has chided fellow Fast and Furious castmate, Dwayne Johnson known as The Rock, for making Universal studios to delay production of Fast and Furious 9. His post: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ2e3q5H81g/ He continued his rant yesterday, where he shared the photo of the original cast members of the Fast and Furious members (Paul Walker... Read More

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October 6, 2017

The Big 5: Patience Jonathan slams EFCC with N2bn lawsuit; Tiwa Savage takes major L for gender based comments; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: It’s payback time for former first lady Patience Jonathan. She has slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission with a N2billion human rights enforcement lawsuit. What could the EFCC have done to deserve this mind-boggling lawsuit? Find out all the details, here.... Read More

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October 6, 2017

What transpired in Buhari’s meeting with Ojukwu – Chekwas Okorie

The National Chairman of the United Progressives Party (UPP) and before then, Chairman and Founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Chekwas Okorie in an interview with Vanguard, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s meeting with Late Ojukwu actually took place but the word “non-negotiable” was never used. Excerpts: I was the chairman of... Read More

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