The News Blog

October 6, 2017

Top government officials are “stealing” to aid Buhari’s second term – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Thursday, alleged that top government officials are “stealing” public funds so as to aid President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2019 campaign. The PDP specifically pointed to the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, and the Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Maikanti Baru as being involved. ‎Addressing... Read More

APC, party politics, PDP, president buhari

October 6, 2017

APC Chieftain, others remanded for N1.5bn scam

An Edo High Court has ordered the remand of the Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Esosa Amadasun; a former Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Stephewn Alao; and three former members of the board in prison for allegedly misappropriating N1.5 billion. The presiding judge, Justice Ohimai Ovbiagele, gave the order... Read More

APC chieftain, EFCC, SUBEB scam

October 6, 2017

Why Gov Ambode should pull down Awolowo’s statue – Artists

The Lagos Government had, September 26, unveiled a giant statue of the legendary politician, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in Ikeja, but, Punch reports that some notable Nigerians are not happy with the development. Highlights: Artists, Tola Wewe, Olu Ajayi and Dele Jegede, are asking Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to pull down the statue and rebuild it. In... Read More

Akinwunmi Ambode, Dele Jegede, Obafemi Awolowo, Olu Ajayi, Tola Wewe

October 6, 2017

‘NHIS boss remains suspended till further notice’

The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole has extended the suspension of the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Usman Yusuf, indefinitely. Reference: In July, Adewole suspended Yusuf for three months over allegations of fraud – although, he said he was not going to obey the suspension order – where members of the House of... Read More

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October 6, 2017

Police invites Davido and Caroline Danjuma over Tagbo’s death

Tagbo Umeike‘s death has remained “unclear” since Monday night when it happened. The sequence: Actress, Caroline Danjuma came on social media, accusing singer, Davido of complicity in his death – where he and his friends dumped Tagbo’s body in a General Hospital and ran off. Danjuma shares photo of Tagbo – talking about his birthday. Davido and... Read More

Caroline Danjuma, Davido, Imohimi Edgal, Tagbo Umeike

October 5, 2017

INEC releases timetable for Ekiti, Osun governorship elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. The Ekiti election is scheduled to hold on July 14, 2018, while Osun holds on September 22, 2018. Solomon Soyebi, National Commissioner in charge of information, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists at the INEC... Read More

Ekiti, governorahip elections, INEC, Osun, release, Timetable

October 5, 2017

Toke Makinwa, Maje Ayida’s marriage dissolved

The marriage between OAP, Toke Makinwa and her estranged husband, Make Ayida has been dissolved. An Igbosere High Court in Lagos on Thursday dissolved the union. Makinwa had on March 9, 2016, asked the court to dissolve the marriage on the grounds that her husband committed adultery. Justice Morenike Obadina, while delivering judgment held that... Read More

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October 5, 2017

We should forget Biafra | Ohanaeze leader tells Igbos

President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Nwodo has urged Igbos to forget about Biafra and fight for restructuring. Nwodo said this on Thursday while speaking at the 3rd inauguration of the state and local government executives of the Abia state chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. “We should forget Biafra and insist on restructuring. We must seek... Read More

biafra, igbos, Ohanaeze leader, Restructing

October 5, 2017

Patience Jonathan files N2bn human rights suit against EFCC

Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, has filed a N2 billion rights enforcement suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Background: The EFCC had frozen some accounts belonging to the former first lady, claiming that the funds were proceeds of corruption. Mrs Jonathan in a statement to President Muhammadu Buhari had said... Read More

EFCC, human right, Patience Jonathan, suit

October 5, 2017

We didn’t collude with banks to prevent remittance of funds into the TSA – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has denied the report that it was aware that some banks did not remit funds into the treasury single accounts (TSA) as directed by the Federal Government. The agency said reports that it colluded with the banks are false. In a statement by Ndu Ughamadu, Group General Manager, Group... Read More

banks, collude, nnpc, remit, TSA

monkeypox outbreak in bayelsa

October 5, 2017

The Late 5: Buhari appoints new CBN deputy governor; What you need to know about the Monkeypox virus; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: The ripple effects of Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu’s letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, alleging $25 billion contract scam involving the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru, has continued. Suggestions have come from several parties... Read More

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October 5, 2017

CBN is not printing money to support the Federal Government – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has dismissed reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is printing money to support the Federal Government. Background: CBN “claims” on the federal government have reportedly gone from N678 billion in December 2013 to N6.5 trillion in April 2017. Doyin Salami, PhD, a member of the monetary policy committee (MPC) of... Read More

CBN, FG, money, printing, Yemi Osinbajo

October 5, 2017

FG releases N100bn sukuk bond proceeds for 25 road projects

The Federal Government has released the proceeds of the N100bn sukuk bond for the financing of 25 road projects being handled by the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing. Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, handed over the N100bn proceed cheque to the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, in Abuja... Read More

FG, road constructions, sukuk bonds

October 5, 2017

Here’s the Tiwa Savage gender equality statement everyone is talking about (LISTEN)

A statement made by Nigerian superstar, Tiwa Savage on gender equality has become a topic on Twitter. In a chat with BEAT FM’s Toolz on ‘The Midday Show’, the singer said women and men cannot be regarded as equal. She urged women to work twice as hard as their male counterparts. She said, “It’s a... Read More

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Speech

October 5, 2017

We will soon unveil N100bn free TV distribution network for Nollywood – FG

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Thursday disclosed that the Federal Government will unveil a N100bn per annum free television distribution network for Nollywood. The minister said this at the Free Zone Enterprise in Calabar, Cross River State during the inauguration of an Ultra-Modern Surface Mount Technology plant owned by Gospell... Read More

FG, nollywood, TV satelite

October 5, 2017

FIFA expels Equatorial Guinea from 2019 Women’s World Cup

FIFA’s disciplinary committee has expelled the Equatorial Guinea from the 2019 Women’s World Cup scheduled for France if its team qualified. The global football body also fined the African country 100,000 Swiss Francs. A statement on FIFA’s website on Thursday said Equatorial Guinea was sanctioned after an investigation showed it fielded ineligible players during the... Read More

Equatorial Guinea, expel, fifa, women, world cup

October 5, 2017

Monkeypox: FG tells Nigerians to avoid eating bush meat, dead animals

The Federal Government has asked Nigerians not to eat monkeys, bush meat and dead animals. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said this in a statement signed by the Director, Media and Public Relations at the ministry, Mrs. Boade Akinola, on Thursday. What happened: An outbreak of Monkeypox disease had been reported in Bayelsa. Eleven... Read More

bush mwat, dead animals, disease, eatimg, FG, Monkeypox, monkeys

October 5, 2017

$25bn contract scam: Treat NNPC boss like Dasuki, others | PDP tells Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to probe the $25 billion contract scam involving the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru. The PDP warned Buhari against shielding Baru and others involved in the alleged scam. National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Prince Dayo... Read More

$25bn contract scam, Maikanti Baru, NNPC boss, PDP, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 5, 2017

Buhari appoints new CBN deputy governor

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mrs. Aishah Ahmad, as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. According to the statement, the President had presented Ahmad to the Senate for confirmation. Adesina said Ahmad would replace... Read More

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October 5, 2017

FG’s request for N135bn virement is unconstitutional – Ekweremadu

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said the request for virement by the Executive was unconstitutional. Ekweremadu said this during the plenary on Thursday. Background: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had submitted a request for the virement of N135bn from the 2017 budget. This was when President Muhammadu Buhari was receiving treatment in London. What happened:... Read More

FG, Ike Ekweremadu, N125bn, request, unconstitutional, Virement

October 5, 2017

Senate adopts committee report on 2018 budget, sets conditions for FG

The Senate on Thursday adopted the report of its Joint Committee on Appropriation and Finance on the implementation of the 2017 Appropriation Act. Recommendations of the committee: The Federal Government must not roll over 60 per cent of capital projects in the 2017 budget, if Nigeria would have a January to December budget cycle in 2018. The... Read More

2018 budget, adopt, Committee, FG, senate

October 5, 2017

FG to shut NERFUND over N17.5bn bad loans

The Federal Government has started plans to shut down the National Economic Reconstruction Fund (NERFUND) over non-performance. Why? According to the government, The company has been underperforming and has non-performing loans of over N17.5 billion. What is happening: According to NAN, a committee had been formed to ensure the smooth liquidation of the company by... Read More

bad loans, FG, liquidate, NERFUND

October 5, 2017

Why Buhari’s blood pressure will rise – Amaechi

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Thursday briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the progress in railway transport. Amaechi spoke with State House Correspondents after his meeting with the President. What he said: He admitted that there were issues surrounding the railway transport. He added that President Buhari’s blood pressure will rise if he does not... Read More

blood pressure, President Muhammadu Buhari, railway, RISE, Rotimj Amaechi

monkeypox outbreak in bayelsa

October 5, 2017

Monkeypox outbreak: No cause for alarm – Bayelsa govt

The Bayelsa State Government on Thursday said there was nothing to be worried about, over the outbreak of MonkeyPox in the state. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ebitimitula Etebu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yenogoa. What happened: Eleven people, including a doctor has been diagnosed of the disease and quarantined. What the commissioner... Read More

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October 5, 2017

I want my documents back | Surety withdraws from ex-NAF chief Amosu’s fraud case

A surety who stood for a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu (retd.), who is being tried for an alleged N22.8bn fraud, has withdrawn his suretyship. John Okeke on Thursday approached the court to withdraw the title documents of his landed property, Background: Amosu, who was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes... Read More

Adesola Amosu, doxuments, Ex-NAF chief, Jihn Okeke, Surety, withdraw

October 5, 2017

Nigeria vs Zambia: Host communities threaten to disrupt match

Less than two days to the anticipated between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chipolopolo of Zambia, the youth of the two communities of Obio Etoi and Obio Ofot hosting the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, have reportedly threatened to disrupt the match. Demands: According to Guardian, Youth from the communities numbering about 200 with... Read More

Chipolopolo of Zambia, Obio Etoi, Obio Ofot, super eagles of nigeria, Uyo

budge, senate

October 5, 2017

Remove yourself as Petroleum minister | Shehu Sani tells Buhari

Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has asked President Muhammadu to remove himself as Minister of Petroleum. Sani said the President should appoint a successor who would oversee the affairs of the ministry. Background: The President had named himself Minister of Petroleum after his election. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu had written a... Read More

Disengage, Petroleum Minister, President Muhammadu Buhari, Shehu Sani

October 5, 2017

Suspend NNPC boss for alleged corruption | SERAP tells Buhari

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru. SERAP was responding to allegations made by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu against Baru. What happened: Kachikwu in a letter to President Buhari had claimed the NNPC GMD was... Read More

Ibe Kachikwu, Maikanti Baru, NNPC boss, President Muhammadu Buhari, SERAP, suspend

October 5, 2017

Senate considers President Buhari’s virement request

The Senate has announced that it has begun work on President Muhammadu Buhari’s virement request – Bukola Saraki has therefore referred the request to Committee on Appropriations. Osinbajo had in July, submitted the N135.6 billion virement proposal to the National Assembly – a period when he was the Acting President; as Buhari was receiving treatment... Read More

2017 budget, nigerian senate, President Muhammadu Buhari, Virement

PDP

October 5, 2017

2 PDP Reps defect to APC

Two members of the House of Representatives, Zephaniah Jisalo (AMAC/Bwari federal constituency, FCT) and Yusuf Tijjani (Okene/Ogori-Magogo federal constituency, Kogi) have defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Highlights: The duo informed the House of their defection in separate letters read on the floor by the speaker, Yakubu Dogara. They... Read More

APC, party politics, PDP, Yusuf Tijjani, Zephaniah Jisalo

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