The News Blog

September 28, 2017

APC remains the best route to Igbo presidency – Oyegun

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun Thursday, while inaugurating a fifteen-member campaign committee for the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra, said that the party remains the best option for actualising a Southeast Presidency; in the nearest future. Highlights: Oyegun challenged the committee led by the governor of Bauchi, Mohammed Abubakar to... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Senate summons Adeosun, Udoma over 2017 budget

The Nigerian Senate has asked the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma to appear before its Joint Committee on Finance and Appropriation on Tuesday, October 3. Highlights: The Senate, which had on September 26, asked the ministers to appear before it in plenary to... Read More

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September 28, 2017

We are disturbed by Fayose’s ‘agbero’ brand of politics – Kashamu

Senator Buruji Kashamu (Ogun East) Thursday, chided the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose for his 2019 presidential bid, describing the governor as a joker. Highlights: Kashamu said, He is a confusionist and number one destroyer of the party because how on earth would somebody who agreed with other party chieftains that the presidential ticket of the... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Gunmen abduct assistant police commissioner, others along Birnin-Gwari road

An Assistant Commissioner of police, ACP Emmanuel, serving in Gusau, Zamfara, has been abducted while travelling with members of his family along the Birnin-Gwari–Funtua road on Wednesday. Highlights (Report by Dail Trust): He and three members of his family were said to be travelling in a Hi-lux van when they ran into the gunmen who... Read More

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September 28, 2017

I have the knowledge and mental capacity to defeat APC in 2019 – Fayose

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose Thursday, at Chelsea Hotel in Abuja, has confirmed that he would contest the office of president in the 2019 general elections. Highlights: The governor said he remained the best person to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the polls... Read More

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September 28, 2017

If corruption is not dealt with soon, Nigeria will die – Oyebode

A professor of international law and jurisprudence, Akin Oyebode at a roundtable organised by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in collaboration with the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), says if corruption is not dealt with, it would “result in the mortality of Nigeria as a nation-state”. Highlights: The programme held on Wednesday at the CITIHEIGHT Hotel,... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Court remands former PDP chairman, others in prison for diversion of IDPs food

A Federal High Court in Yola has ordered the remand of a former Adamawa PDP Chairman, Abdurrahman Bobboi, in prison for allegedly diverting food meant for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Also remanded were a former Commissioner for Finance, Sanda Lamurde and, a former Chief Store Officer of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Feredan George. Highlights:... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Bayern Munich sack Carlo Ancelotti

The German club, Bayern Munich have sacked head coach Carlo Ancelotti after the 3-0 defeat in the Champions League group stage match at Paris Saint-Germain. The statement: Our team’s performances since the start of the season have not met our expectations. The match in Paris clearly showed we had to take immediate action. Hasan Salihamidžić and... Read More

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September 28, 2017

I will perform Psquare’s songs, call the Police – Peter Okoye

The Psquare saga has been on for a while fans would have thought they would be thinking of resolving their differences and getting back together – at least for the sake of family and their songs – the heat keeps increasing. Peter Okoye (Mr P) has gone ahead booking solo shows and when a fan... Read More

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September 28, 2017

APC cannot stand, the system cannot stand – ADP Chairman

The National Chairman of Action Democratic Party (ADP), Yabagi Sani on Sunrise Daily (Channels Television) says the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun is only relevant during elections. Highlights: “…the mistake APC made, is they were shouting Buhari, Buhari like it is the solution, Buhari is not God, he is a human being, he... Read More

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September 28, 2017

With all these crimes, where is the spirituality in us? | Gombe Senator asks

Joshua Lidani, (Gombe south), on the floor of the Senate Thursday, while contributing to a motion sponsored by the deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, on Nigeria’s 57th independence anniversary, says Nigeria is spiritually challenged. Highlights: A lot of progress has been recorded in spite of the challenges… Nigeria is spiritually challenged, he said. With all these crimes,... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Christianise Nigeria with interest-free banks too | Falana tells CAN

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has asked the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to “christainise” Nigeria. Falana spoke at the strategic dialogue roundtable organised by the Social Economic Rights and Accountability, SERAP, held in Lagos on Thursday. Background: The Christian Association of Nigeria had alleged that the release of N100 billion Sukuk bond by the Federal Government was... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Just In: Melaye’s recall transferred to Appeal Court

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday withdrew its motion asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to allow it serve the recall petition on Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, through substituted means. INEC’s lawyer, Yunus Ustaz (SAN), announced the withdrawal in court on Thursday, after which Justice Dimgba struck out the motion. He directed... Read More

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September 28, 2017

America’s position on IPOB very unfortunate – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government has described as unfortunate the stance of the United States of America on the declaration of the Indigenous People of Biafra as a terrorist group. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said this on Wednesday night in London when he featured on BBC Television programme, “Focus on Africa”. What happened:... Read More

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September 28, 2017

How much did my ex-husband pay you to lie? | Tonto Dikeh asks journalist Azuka Ogujiuba

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike has blasted journalist Azuka Ogujiuba for accusing her of lying about her former marriage. Azuka, who featured ona programme on Linda Ikeji TV had accused the actress of lying that her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill abused her. Azuka had earlier done an exclusive interview with Tonto Dikeh when the story dominated news headlines. She later sat with... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner dies at 91

Iconic founder of Playboy Magazine, Hugh Hefner is dead. According to Playboy Enterprises, Hefner died of natural causes at his Playboy mansion on Wednesday. Cooper Hefner, Playboy Enterprises’ chief creative officer and Hugh’s son, said in a statement, “My father lived an exceptional and impactful life as a media and cultural pioneer and a leading voice... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Gun attack at Olubadan’s palace was targeted at me – Ladoja

Former governor of Oyo State and Osi Olubadan of Ibadan, Rashidi Ladoja has alleged that the gunmen who attacked the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, on Monday, came to kill him. Background: The Olubadan and Ladoja have been at war with governor of the state, Abiola Ajimobi for crowning 21 kings... Read More

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September 28, 2017

N’Assembly shouldn’t be for jobless people who want to make money – VC

The Vice-Chancellor, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Prof. Taofeek Ibrahim has said the National Assembly shouldn’t be for jobless people who want to make money. Ibrahim, who spoke during the pre-7th convocation media briefing of the university, in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Tuesday. What he said: The National Assembly shouldn’t be for people without jobs.... Read More

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September 28, 2017

EFCC arrests Ekiti finance commissioner, accountant general

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Toyin Ojo, Ekiti state commissioner for finance, and the accountant general of the state. Operatives of the anti-graft agency picked them up in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Thursday. Wilson Uwujaren, spokesman of the agency, said the government officials were arrested following their refusal to honour... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Politicians are desperately attempting to destroy EFCC’s achievements – Magu

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said Nigerian politicians are finding every means possible to destroy the achievements of the EFCC. Magu said this in Abuja on Wednesday when a delegation of GIABA officials paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the EFCC. What he said: He said... Read More

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September 28, 2017

UK oil executives arraigned over $400m fraud in Nigeria

Former Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Afren, Osman Shahenshah and Shahid Ullah have been charged with criminal offences over payments of over $400 million they received via secret companies in business deals in Nigeria. They both run Afren, a London-listed oil and gas exploration business. The duo, who appeared in Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday,... Read More

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September 28, 2017

I have paid half salary for July… | Bello reacts to Kogi workers’ protest

Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has said workers in the state are falsely painting his government as inhumane and irresponsible. Background: ASUU had blasted Yahaya Bello over non-payment of salaries. The governor was later said to be building a mansion in Okene despite owing workers. Civil servants in Kogi also rejected Yahaya Bello’s 50% salary.... Read More

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September 28, 2017

South-East was my stronghold, I didn’t need you to win it | Jonathan blasts Okorocha

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied reports that he attempted to bribe Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha ahead of the 2015 Presidential election. Background: Jonathan was reacting to an allegation that he offered Okorocha “huge sums of money and an influential ministry” to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His response: In a statement by his... Read More

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September 27, 2017

UCL Roundup: Real Madrid ease past Dortmund, Man Utd thrash CSKA Moscow, other scores for this week

The defending champions Tuesday, Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 with goals from Gareth Bale 18′, Cristiano Ronaldo 50′ and the 79′; while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in 54th minute to continue their run. Tottenham‘s Harry Kane scored a hat trick (39′, 62′, 67’) to beat George Donis’ APOEL Nicosia. Liverpool, however, settled for a draw with Spartak Moscow while Pep... Read More

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September 27, 2017

“I assure you, I will never depose the Olubadan” – Ajimobi

The governor of Oyo, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has said that he had no plans of deposing the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji – no matter the level of provocation and opposition to the recent installation of new obas in Ibadanland. Background: Ajimobi installed 21 new Obas, which was strongly opposed by the Olubadan and some... Read More

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September 27, 2017

NJC announces controversial Justice Salami as head, committee on corruption cases

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has announced the appointment of the retired Court of Appeal President, Justice Isa Ayo Salami as the head of a 15-member committee to monitor courts’ handling of corruption cases. Highlights: The Corruption and Financial Crime Cases Trial Monitoring Committee (COTRIMCO) is also expected to drive the NJC’s new policy on... Read More

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September 27, 2017

No one knew about illegally stashed funds until the revelations – Onyeama

The minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, speaking with state house correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday, says the government did not know that the United States was listening to the telephone conversations of members of the Jonathan administration. Highlights: An indicting telephone conversation between the former minister petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, and her associates; Kola Aluko... Read More

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September 27, 2017

Udoma says 2018 budget will be submitted in January

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma says the ministry is working hard to ensure that the 2018 budget proposal will be sent to the National Assembly in January. Reference: September 17, FG said it would submit the 2018 budget to NASS by October. Happening now: Represented by the Deputy Director, Economic... Read More

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September 27, 2017

Customs, DSS bosses to face Reps over illegal inflow of firearms

The Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Ali Hameed is to appear before the House of Representatives over the spate of illegal inflow of firearms into the country. The Director-General (DG) of the Department of State Security (DSS), Mamman Daura is also expected to appear before the lawmakers to explain how he intends... Read More

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