The News Blog

September 4, 2017

Corruption allegations against IGP must be investigated – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the Federal Government must investigate allegations of corruption against the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris. Senator representing Bauchi central, Isah Misau had accused Idris of receiving bribes from oil companies and banks where police officers, where police officers provide security. He also alleged that police officers pay huge bribe... Read More

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September 4, 2017

House of Reps will revisit power devolution – Deputy Speaker

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Lasun has said the lower chamber will debate on power devolution again. Both the upper and lower chambers of the National Assembly had voted against devolution of power during the constitutional amendment. In an interview with journalists in his hometown in Osun, Lasun said the lawmakers who... Read More

Constitution amendment, Devolution of Power, House of Reps, Yusuf Lasun

September 4, 2017

We have seen signs that N’Korea will launch more missiles – South Korea

South Korea on Monday said there are signals that North Korea might launch more missiles, after its largest nuclear test recently. It said it was talking to the United States about deploying aircraft carriers and strategic bombers to the Korean peninsula. The U.N. Security Council was set to meet later on Monday to discuss new sanctions against... Read More

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September 4, 2017

Lassa fever patient dies in Kogi

A Lassa fever patient in Kogi, Aisha Jimoh has been confirmed dead. Asipita Jimoh, brother to the deceased told NAN that she passed away at the Irua General Hospital in Edo on Monday. He said the deceased sickness started five days ago. He said that the lady was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja from... Read More

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September 4, 2017

We have not received any invitation from FG – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said it has not gotten any invitation from the Federal Government for talks over the ongoing nationwide strike. ASUU President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi on Sunday said the union was ready for negotiations but yet to get any response from the government. “We have not received any invitation from... Read More

ASUU, FG, invitation, negotiations, strike

September 4, 2017

Lil Wayne hospitalised after suffering multiple seizures

Rapper Lil Wayne has been hospitalised, after suffering multiple seizures in a Chicago hotel room, TMZ reports. After enduring a number of fits, the 34-year-old who is suffering from epilepsy missed a performance in Las Vegas on Sunday night. Reports say that his show at Drais Beachclub in Las Vegas was canceled as doctors advised against immediately... Read More

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September 4, 2017

He is being used | Uwazurike cries foul of the activities of Nnamdi Kanu

The founder of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Ralph Uwazuruike has claimed that the federal government is using Nnamdi Kanu to destroy the struggle for Biafra. Speaking in the current edition of The Interview, Mr Uwazuruike accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader of waging war against Biafra.... Read More

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September 4, 2017

Lagos CP orders removal of OC anti-kidnapping for alleged bribery

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, has ordered the removal of the Officer-in-Charge, Anti-Kidnapping and Anti-Cultism Squad, State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, CSP Akinade Adejobi, Punch reports. The report: Adejobi and his officers were alleged to have taken N50,000 for the bail of one Blessing Taiwo, over an alleged theft. Also alleged... Read More

Akinade Adejobi, alleged bribery, Edgal Imohimi, Lagos Police

September 4, 2017

NAF begins medical assistance to victims of Benue flood

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Monday, inaugurated a medical assistance programme to meet the medical needs of the victims of the flood in Makurdi, Benue. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Highlights: The programme was inaugurated by Air Officer Commanding (AOC)... Read More

Benue flood, humanitarian services in Benue, NEMA, Nigerian Air Force

September 4, 2017

Group rebukes the AGF after he explained why the Arewa youth cannot be arrested

A pro-democracy organisation, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has rebuked the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, after he explained reasons why he has not arrested the Arewa youth that served the quit notice to the Igbo in northern region. The group said the reported excuse of security reasons offered by... Read More

Arewa Youth, Attorney General, HURIWA, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, quit notice to Igbos

September 4, 2017

Anyone against Igbos in the North would have to attack me first – Sultan

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar has said that if anyone plans to attack the Igbos resident in the northern region, they would have to attack him first. ‎The Sultan said this when the world Igbo union leader, Mishack Nnanta, accompanied by resident Igbo chiefs, who paid Sallah homage to him at his palace. “If... Read More

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September 4, 2017

Marketers react to NNPC’s claims of reduction in price of fuel

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) had on Sunday stated that its sustained intervention in the efficient supply and distribution of petroleum products had led to a significant fall in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, known as petrol; also a significant drop in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, known as cooking gas. The... Read More

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September 4, 2017

The Big 5: Benue Flood, Buhari speaks on division, and other top stories

Good Monday morning. Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: The staff of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have threatened to embark on strike over the non-payment of their allowances, poor training, among other issues. They issued a 21-day ultimatum for the Management of NEMA to “address these unfair labour practices,” else... Read More

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September 4, 2017

Resident doctors embark on “total and indefinite” strike

Resident Doctors in the country this morning announced that they have commenced indefinite strike, as reported by Vanguard. The doctors under the umbrella of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) who had last week met with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige and the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole where government... Read More

Federal Government, Nigerian resident doctors, strike action

September 4, 2017

“We are just very keen to finish what we started” – Mikel Obi

Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi arrived Yaounde on Sunday afternoon for Monday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. A statement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) quoted Mikel as saying that the team would finish off what the team started in Uyo – 4-0 win over Cameroon. Nigeria achieved... Read More

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September 4, 2017

FG, states to enact law on monthly rent payments

Nigerians may start paying property rent on a monthly basis going by the latest resolution between the federal and state governments on the matter, Punch reports. This resolution came at the sixth meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development (NCLHUD) – the highest gathering of senior officials from the federal and... Read More

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September 4, 2017

“Nigeria is too old and too big to fail” – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar Sunday, said Nigeria is too old and too big to fail; adding that the option out of the present agitations is to restructure the country. In a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Abuja, applauded the withdrawal of quit notices given from several quarters. Key excerpts:... Read More

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September 4, 2017

Court affirms EFCC’s power to freeze ‘suspicious’ accounts

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has given legal power to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze suspicious accounts. The court said the anti-graft agency can direct banks to suspend operation of accounts suspected to have been used for criminal activities, or any account of into which slush funds and proceeds of crime... Read More

anti-corruption, anti-graft, EFCC, freezing accounts

September 4, 2017

NEMA set to go on strike as ultimatum expires

The adverse effects of the flood in Benue State and other distressed communities may worsen as officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have threatened to embark on strike over the non-payment of their allowances, among other issues. The threat was contained in a letter written by the Secretary-General of the Association of Senior... Read More

Benue flood, humanitarian crisis, NEMA

September 4, 2017

Patience Jonathan shuns EFCC, reopens Abuja hotel

The wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience Jonathan has reportedly recovered her N2 billion hotel which was sealed off by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in June. The EFCC had placed the red inscriptions, ‘EFCC Under Investigation’ all over the hotel which is located near Setraco Construction Company, off the Mabushi Kado... Read More

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September 3, 2017

“Our energies and resources shouldn’t be spent again on debates about division” – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday, on the occasion of the Eid-el-Adha said that Nigeria should not be spending her resources and energy debating disintegration. According to Vanguard, Buhari also said that the calls for secession was part of the rebirth going on, adding that God had designed that the country will be together. Highlights: What was... Read More

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September 3, 2017

NEMA visits Benue, says relief materials arriving in 3 days

The director general National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Maihaja says the federal government is concerned about the plights of victims of the flooding in Benue state. It has been reported that over 110,000 people in 24 communities were displaced by flooding in Benue state after a downpour – also destroying a number of houses. Highlights: The... Read More

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September 3, 2017

Many injured, boat owner abducted as gunmen attack Bayelsa community

Unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked in Ekeremor Local Government Area, Bayelsa, abducting a local boat owner, identified as Chief John Okotoro. According to Punch, the incident occurred on Sunday at Amatu II community of Ekeremor, caused pandemonium among community folks. Many persons were reportedly injured and others were said to be missing after the attack.... Read More

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September 3, 2017

Get rid of the hyenas and jackals now – Shehu Sani tells Buhari

Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central) has said it is about time President Muhammadu Buhari to purge his cabinet of “hyenas, jackals and wolves” if truly he wants to move the country forward. Senator Sani who described the “Hyenas, Jackals and Wolves” as elements within the cycle of presidency, said they are more interested in their... Read More

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September 3, 2017

Ohanaeze urges President Buhari to revisit the NNPC shakeup in the interest of peace

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has appealed to President Muhammedu Buhari to scrutinise the recent shakeup at the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in the interest of peace, unity and good governance. Ohanaeze said in a statement signed by its President General, John Nwodo in Abuja on Sunday, that it is concerned with the way the Buhari... Read More

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September 3, 2017

Donald Trump considering cutting “all trade” with countries doing business with N’Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump has said the United States is considering cutting “all trade” with countries doing business with North Korea. He made this statement in a tweet on Sunday, in further reaction to North Korea’s ‘successful’ hydrogen bomb test which has drawn the attention of the international community. Earlier, it was reported that Trump is... Read More

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September 3, 2017

Private Universities say they have no hand in the 120 cut-off mark for admission

According to a report by Guardian, Nigerian private universities in the country have refuted claims that they were the ‘brains’ behind the backward reduction of the cut-off mark for admission into universities, polytechnics, monotechnics and colleges of education for the next academic session. Data released last week by spokesperson of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)... Read More

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September 3, 2017

Catholic priest kidnapped and murdered in Imo state

A Catholic priest in Imo state, Cyriacus Onunkwo has been murdered by unknown gunmen. The state commissioner of police, Chris Ezike, confirmed this to Channels Television Sunday. Rev Father Onunkwo was said to have been abducted from his vehicle in Orlu, a town in the state on Friday morning. After a search and rescue mission,... Read More

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September 3, 2017

NNPC’s sustained intervention has led to reduced prices in petroleum products – Spokesperson

In a statement Sunday, by spokesman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Ndu Ughamadu, the sustained strategic intervention in the efficient supply and distribution of petroleum products has led to significant fall in the prices of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, nationwide.... Read More

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September 3, 2017

The Buhari-led administration is quite ‘responsible’ – Lauretta Onochie

The special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on social media, Lauretta Onochie Saturday, described the present administration as a responsible government – considering it meets communities at their various point of needs. Lauretta made this known in one of her tweets on Enugu/Onitsha expressway; a dual carriage road that was under rehabilitation in 2016. Muhammadu... Read More

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