The News Blog

September 26, 2017

2019 Presidency: Gov Fayose writes PDP

The Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has written to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to officially make known his his intention to run for the 2019 Presidential election. Posted on Twitter (@GovAyoFayose) on Tuesday, the letter indicates his need for support to actualise his dream of returning the party to Aso Rock. The letter from reads in... Read More

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September 26, 2017

Nigeria lacks skilled manpower to develop infrastructure – CMD

The Director-General, Centre for Management Development (CMD), Dr Kabir Usman in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, says Nigeria lacks skilled manpower to develop the country’s infrastructure. Highlights: There was a huge gap in the areas of power, agriculture, construction and the likes in the country that needed to be filled. The mandate of the... Read More

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September 26, 2017

Police hand over Boko Haram commander to Army

The Nigerian Police have arrested a wanted Boko Haram terrorist, Idris Ibrahim Babawo in Ondo and handed him over to the 32 Brigade, 2 Division, Nigerian Army at about 2 p.m. on Monday – Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman has confirmed. Highlights: Usman said in a statement on Tuesday that the terrorist, who goes by the name... Read More

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September 26, 2017

No one can gag the operations of NGOs – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara said the National Assembly cannot be intimidated into abandoning its duty of providing a platform for Nigerians to agree or disagree on any proposed legislative measure. Highlights: Yakubu said this on Tuesday in his remarks at the resumption of plenary after a seven-week recess. He was reacting... Read More

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September 26, 2017

Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable – Senate

The Senate on Tuesday declared that the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable. This is coming at a time when the agitation for secession by the Indigenous People of Biafra has increased. Senate President Bukola Saraki said the lawmakers agreed that the territorial integrity of the country must be protected. Saraki said, “The Senate resolved... Read More

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September 26, 2017

INEC officials arrive N’Assembly to serve Melaye recall notice

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday stormed the National Assembly to serve Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye a notice for his recall. The officials dropped the document in front of Melaye’s office while waiting for him. Melaye had on Monday said the 90-day deadline set for INEC by Section 69 of the 1999... Read More

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September 26, 2017

Come and beat me, idiot! | Psquare brothers attack one another (WATCH)

A video of the Okoye brothers verbally attacking each other and almost throwing punches has surfaced online. The video shows Peter, Paul and Jude fighting at their lawyer’s office. Recall that Peter had written their lawyer, seeking a termination of the Psquare contract. [Read Also: After rumours of renewed rift, Psquare reportedly split] He had alleged... Read More

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September 26, 2017

FG is owing Redeemer’s University $375,000 – VC

The Vice-Chancellor of the Redeemer’s University, Ede, Prof. Zacheus Adeyewa, has said that the Federal Government is owing the institution the sum of $375,000. He said the fund was spent on research aimed at preventing the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in the country in 2014. The VC said this at a pre-convocation press conference held... Read More

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September 26, 2017

Dismantle all road blocks nationwide | IGP orders

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has ordered the dismantling of all roadblocks nationwide with immediate effect. Police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Affected areas: The order affected the Lagos-Ibadan, Shagamu-Benin, and Benin-Onitsha highways. It also affected Okene-Abuja, Kaduna-Kano, Katsina – Kano, Otukpo – Enugu, Enugu – Port Harcourt Expressways. The... Read More

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September 26, 2017

The Big 5: President Buhari returns; Dino Melaye says INEC cannot continue with his recall; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari returns After his 9-day trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, followed by a quick stop in London on Thursday for undisclosed reasons, the President returned to Nigeria yesterday evening. —– As his first move since returning... Read More

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Fulani

September 26, 2017

Amnesty International absent at FG panel on human rights violation

Amnesty International on Monday shunned the Presidential Panel of Investigation into the Armed Forces Compliance with Human Rights Obligations and Rules of Engagement in Rivers. Background: Amnesty International had accused the army of violating human rights of citizens, especially agitators like IPOB. It also accused the army of extra-judicial killings, giving examples of Shi’ites and its... Read More

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IPOB

September 26, 2017

IPOB thanks Afenifere, Yoruba elders for speaking against Operation Python Dance

The Indigenous People of Biafra has commended Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere for its stance against Operation Python Dance in the South-East. Background: Afenifere had condemned the deployment of troops to the South-East. IPOB’s statement: In a statement on Monday, Emma Powerful, spokesman of IPOB, thanked Afenifere “for their firm and decisive stance against the overwhelming... Read More

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September 26, 2017

FG publishes IPOB’s declaration as terrorist group

The Federal Government has gazetted the order of the Federal High Court in Abuja which proscribed the Indigenous People of Biafra and declared it a terrorist group, Punch reports. Why it matters: The military had declared IPOB a terrorist group after a clash between its members and soldiers on Operation Python Dance exercise in the South-East.... Read More

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September 26, 2017

Buhari orders evacuation of Nigerian students after hurricane in Dominican Republic

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the evacuation of Nigerian students from Dominican Republic. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed the Presidential order. What happened: Hurricane Maria, ranked a Category 4 storm, raged through the Caribbean, including parts of the Dominican Republic with heavy rain and high winds, killing no... Read More

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September 26, 2017

British Airways attendant attacks Nigerians with racist remarks (WATCH)

A video of a lady purported to be a British Airways attendant making racist comments about Nigerians has surfaced online. In the video, the lady made negative statements while describing Nigerians’ conduct during a flight. The unidentified blonde, dressed in a BA uniform, recorded herself while on her way to board the weekend flight at... Read More

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September 26, 2017

Despite quarrels, this is how Peter Okoye congratulated his brother on wife’s delivery

Despite the drama that led to the recent split of music duo, Psquare, Peter Okoye now known as Mr P has congratulated their elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye on the delivery of a baby girl by his wife. What happened: Peter and Paul Okoye had been posting cryptic messages which had fans worried... Read More

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September 26, 2017

Why INEC cannot continue with my recall process – Melaye

Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not followed due process in his recall process. What happened: Melaye’s constituents had accused him of poor representation and started the process of recalling him from the senate. INEC issued a timetable for the recall on July 3 , which... Read More

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September 26, 2017

Presidential ticket has been zoned to the north…can’t be altered | PDP replies Fayose

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose that the zoning of the Presidential ticket to the north still stands. What happened: Fayose had earlier this year announced his wife intention to run for the Presidency in 2019. He had boasted that he would collect power from President Muhammadu Buhari. The... Read More

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September 25, 2017

EPL Roundup: Arsenal beat West Brom 2-0

Arsenal have beaten West Brom in the last match of the sixth week in the English Premier League campaign. The two goals came from Alexandre Lacazette (20′, 67′). The win brings Arsene Wenger’s side to 7th position on the EPL table. [ICYMI: EPL Roundup: Chelsea thrash Stoke City | Manchester City maintain top position with Crystal Palace... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Troops arrest 3 armed bandits, suspected cattle rustler

Troops of the Nigerian Army, 1 Division together and men of Department of State Services (DSS) Sunday, have arrested two illegal arm dealers and some cattle rustlers operating in the Northwest. According to a statement by the Director of Public Relations, Nigerian Army, Brig. General Sani Usman, the illegal arm dealers were arrested while on... Read More

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September 25, 2017

President Buhari returns to Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria, the presidency has confirmed. Buhari arrived the country on Monday evening from London, the United Kingdom. [Read Also] North Korea must be stopped | 5 things we learnt from President Buhari’s #UNGA speech The president made a trip to London on Thursday after attending the 72nd United Nations General... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Our parents helped us take care of our son | Chris Attoh opens up on divorce with Damilola Adegbite

Ghanaian actor, Chris Attoh in an interview with BellaNaija has opened up on his divorce with Damilola Adegbite, where he called her – “a wonderful woman and an amazing mother”; adding that they would remain, friends; in order to take care of their son, Brian. The television presenter and producer, known as “Kwame Mensah” in television series,... Read More

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September 25, 2017

ASCSN threaten to shut down NEMA operations

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has said it would embark on a three-day warning strike to shut down operations in all offices of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The threat by the union is coming two weeks after it threatened to go on a nationwide strike over unpaid promotion allowances,... Read More

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September 25, 2017

“Sagay does not have anything constructive to say about anything” | APC blasts PACAC Chairman

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rebuked Professor Itse Sagay over his statement in an interview accusing the party’s leaders of being “the most unprincipled group of people” who are “encouraging and accepting rogues” in the party. The statement (signed by the publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi): In the said interview, Sagay described the leadership of the All... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Adamawa House of Assembly removes 4 principal officers

The Adamawa State House of Assembly Monday, impeached four principal officers, including the Deputy Speaker, Sunday Peter, and the Majority Leader, Musa Mahmud. Highlights: Others removed were the Deputy Majority Leader, Mutawali Mohammed and the Minority Leader, Justina Nkom (SDP-Lamurde) State Constituency. The deputy speaker was immediately replaced by Emmanuel Tsamdu (APC-Madagali), while Hassan Burguma... Read More

Adamawa State House of Assembly

September 25, 2017

Journalists, others escape death as gunmen open fire at Olubadan’s palace

Gunmen on Monday reportedly raided the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan as he was installing Mogajis and Baales. Highlights: Journalists and a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government (Sharafadeen Alli) escaped death as 4 gunmen stormed the palace in a black Toyota Sienna shooting sporadically. 3 journalists, Olufemi Atoyebi with Punch, Demola Babalola with ThisDay, and Jonathan Oke with Daily... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Arrested importers of illegal firearms apply for plea bargain

Two out of the five men being prosecuted by the Federal Government for unlawful importation of 661 pump-action rifles into the country have indicated their intention to enter into a plea bargain with the prosecution, Vanguard reports. Reference: September 11, Customs seizes 1,100 firearms at Lagos port. September 22, Customs DG meets Turkish envoy over... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Police continue clampdown on IDPs’ protests in Maiduguri

The Nigerian Police, Borno command, has arrested some internally displaced persons (IDPs) who staged a peaceful demonstration on Sunday. Reference: The group (protesters on Sunday) led by the Chairman, Bama Initiative for Human Development, Alhaji Muhammad Hassan, said that the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) would want to return to their respective communities in Bama and continue... Read More

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September 25, 2017

President Buhari congratulates Germany’s Merkel for winning fourth term

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her victory at the polls. President Buhari felicitated with the German Chancellor’s party for producing leadership for the country for over 12 Highlights: President Buhari felicitated with the German Chancellor’s party for producing leadership for the country for over 12 years and winning another opportunity... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Lai Mohammed condemns murder, abduction at Benin Zoo

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has Monday, condemned the attack on Ogba Zoo and Nature Park in Benin, Edo which took place on Sunday. Background: In the attack, three policemen were killed and the Head of the Zoo, Dr Andy Ehanire, was abducted by the attackers. The Minister described the attack as a big... Read More

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