The News Blog

August 12, 2017

There is no vacancy in Aso Rock – Okorocha

The Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha, has said that there is no vacancy in Aso Rock. He made this statement during the official opening ceremony of Elfreeda foundation, founded by his daughter, Mrs Uloama Rochas Nwosu. “When I opened Rochas Foundation I thought that my children will continue from where I stop but little did... Read More

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August 12, 2017

9-year-old, 2 others reported dead in post-election violence in Kenya

In protests by the opposition in Kenya which has continued into Saturday, three people, including a child, have been shot dead. The protests were inspired by the announcement that incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta is the winner of the Tuesday election. According to AFP, demonstrations and running battles with police broke out in Nairobi slums after... Read More

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August 12, 2017

Wizkid and I have settled our misunderstanding – Samklef

Nigerian music producer, Samklef, also a singer, has said he is no longer at war with Wizkid. He said this in an interview with Punch, saying it was, however, impossible for Wizkid to write his story without mentioning his name. Some time ago in 2015, it was in the news that music producer, Samklef, was bitter... Read More

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August 12, 2017

Diezani has been left famished, sick by her Ijaw brothers – Dokubo-Asari

Mujahid Asari-Dokubo has said Nigerians should learn a lesson from the travails of a former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke who has “left famished, sick on a wet beach” by her Ijaw brothers who she allegedly shared the monies she looted. The leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force also showed concern for Charly... Read More

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August 12, 2017

Defence Headquarters deny raiding UN House in Maiduguri

The Defence headquarters in a statement on Friday has denied media reports that military men raided a United Nations house in Maiduguri, Borno. In its clarification, the Defence Headquarters said it was a search operation, as part of the counter-terrorism efforts in the North-East. The statement reads, “The Defence Headquarters wishes to clarify the news... Read More

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August 12, 2017

Ozubulu church killing: Osinbajo sends 5-man delegation to Anambra

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is sending a 5-man delegation to Anambra state to commiserate with the victims of the church massacre that claimed lives and injured some others. The delegation, according to the Presidency, is made up of the Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole; Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige; Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama; Minister... Read More

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August 12, 2017

‘Resume or resign’ Buhari, Anambra massacre, 8 other top stories of the week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. ICPC board members Acting President Yemi Osinbajo had appointed board members to the Independent Corrupt Practices and other offences Commission (ICPC), but it was later reported that two of the said members are under investigation for corrupt practices. In reaction, Osinbajo dropped the... Read More

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August 12, 2017

N47.2bn & $487.5m traced to Diezani Madueke; Man arrested with 849 ATM cards | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

$9 billion – Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen. Tukur Buratai said on Friday that the economic impact of Boko Haram activities in the North East has been estimated at this amount, with Borno state carrying the highest burden. N47.2 billion and $487.5 million – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has traced... Read More

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August 12, 2017

“Our camp has broken into two” | Former ministers ‘unhappy’ with Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is in the middle of a conflict of some of his ex-ministers who are on trial over the $2.1 billion arms scandal, N23.29 poll cash and other financial frauds. According to The Nation, Some of the former ministers are said to be angry with Jonathan for allegedly abandoning them after they... Read More

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August 12, 2017

N’Delta youth condemn, dissociate self from quit notice given to Northerners, Yorubas

Niger Delta Youth under the auspices of Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) Friday, condemned and disassociated itself from the quit notice by a group called the Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators (CNDA), to Hausas and Yorubas to leave the region before October 1, 2017. This was contained in a statement signed by the National Coordinator, NDYC, Comrade... Read More

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August 12, 2017

Why I decided to retire 93 officers in one day – Obasanjo

A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said he decided to retire 93 officers in a day in order to rid the force of officers capable of staging a coup d’état, and that ensured the survival of the Fourth Republic. He said it was the only option at that time that was capable of making the... Read More

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August 12, 2017

Nigerian clerics ask President Buhari to resign if he cannot continue

The ‘resume or resign’ movement has attracted some bishops and some other clerics, who have asked the ailing president, Muhammadu Buhari to resign. The bishops said they were in support of the Buhari’s resignation since the Presidency has refused to disclose details of his health status. Speaking on Friday at the second session of the... Read More

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August 12, 2017

The convention will be like a carnival as over 3,000 will attend – PDP spokesperson

The leadership of the National Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said that there was a failed attempt by some people to stop the PDP Special Non-Elective Convention, scheduled for Saturday (today) in Abuja, through a court order on Thursday. The spokesperson of the party, Prince Dayo Adeyeye said, “Some people tried to... Read More

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August 12, 2017

Why we will not make any comment on Diezani’s alleged loots – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it will not make any comment on the monies traced to a former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke. A few days ago, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it had traced at least N47.2 billion and $487.5 million in cash and property to the... Read More

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August 12, 2017

The reason why the Senate is against my confirmation is obvious – Magu

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that he wants “everybody to join the fight against corruption, whether in law enforcement or not, because we need everybody on ground. Nobody has the monopoly of knowledge in fighting corruption, I emphasize that.” He said this in an interview with Daily Trust,... Read More

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August 12, 2017

N’Delta militants give Yorubas, Northerners October 1 deadline to vacate region

Niger Delta militants have reportedly asked Yorubas and Northerners resident in the region to leave before October 1, 2017. According to TheCable, they have also threatened to resume attacks on oil installations and facilities in the region starting from September 10. This was contained in a joint statement issued on Thursday by leaders of the... Read More

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August 12, 2017

Boko Haram activities have cost North-East $9bn – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said the North-East has lost $9bn to the activities of terrorist group, Boko Haram. Buratai said this in Lagos while delivering a paper at the inaugural Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers of Nigeria. Buratai, who was represented by General Commanding Officer, 81... Read More

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August 11, 2017

President Uhuru Kenyatta announced winner of Kenya election

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has been declared the winner of the just concluded Presidential election. The country’s electoral commission announced that Kenyatta, won 54.3% of votes, ahead of his rival, Raila Odinga, with 44.7%. After the official announcement, Mr Kenyatta said observers had ensured a “free, fair and credible election”. Odinga, on the other hand... Read More

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August 11, 2017

Why there has been no coup in Nigeria since 1999 – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said there has been no coup in Nigeria because he retired some top military officer during his administration. Obasanjo had retired at least 93 military officers who had served as state governors/administrators and ministers in 1999. Speaking in Lagos at the launch of ‘Making Africa Work’, a book he co-authored,... Read More

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August 11, 2017

Igbo hate song trending on social media despicable – Ohanaeze

Igbo cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said the anti-Igbo song circulating in the North was a declaration of war. The group accused the Federal Government of bias, stating that it has allowed the threat to continue. President General of the socio-cultural organisation, Chief Nnia Nwodo said this in a statement on Thursday. He added that... Read More

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August 11, 2017

Temple Management Company partners Roc Nation, signs 9ice, DJ Jimmy Jatt

The Temple Management Company has announced the launch of Temple Music Record Label. In an announcement on Friday, the talent management company said its artistes include 9ice, Bisola Aiyeola, DJ Jimmy Jatt and Jeff Akoh. Producers Tee- Y mix, Aaron Monroe and Adey are also pioneering members. The company stated that it has gone into a partnership arrangement with... Read More

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August 11, 2017

IGP inaugurates panel to investigate alleged police promotion fraud

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has set up a panel to investigate alleged corruption in the promotion of police officers. This was following a statement by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Isah Misau, who said policemen were paying huge bribes for promotion. Police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood in a statement on Friday... Read More

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August 11, 2017

Ex-minister Diezani’s seized London properties (PHOTOS)

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alsion-Maduke recently forfeited properties worth millions of dollars to the Federal Government. The property forfeited include a $37.5 million mansion on Banana Island, as well as $2,740,197.96 and N84,537,840.70 realised as rents on the property. A civil lawsuit against the former minister in the US has also revealed that she... Read More

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August 11, 2017

Police rescues 4 from mob action at Ile Zik, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway (WATCH)

One of the RRS patrolling officers around Ile-Zik reported, around 10:30 a.m. the discovery of an object suspected to be flesh around the area. The Commander, ACP Tunji Disu, deployed some men to check it for further investigations and they came up with more reports which instigated the deployment of scouts to keep surveillance on... Read More

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August 11, 2017

Human rights abuse: Osinbajo constitutes panel to investigate Armed Forces

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has inaugurated a panel to investigate human rights compliance of the Nigerian Armed Forces. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande on Friday, Osinbajo said there was need to ensure that their activities complies with global human rights practices. This follows several allegations by... Read More

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August 11, 2017

DSS arrests Boko Haram cell leader, kidnappers of German, others

As part of efforts to consolidate efforts to degrade, contain and deter the activities of terrorists and insurgents, kidnappers and other criminals, the Department of State Services (DSS) on July 3, arrested one Haliru Hassan and six other members of a notorious kidnap gang operating along the Abuja–Kaduna High Way. The arrest was made at... Read More

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August 11, 2017

Joshua did not date my wife | Amir Khan apologises to boxing champion

British boxer, Amir Kahna has apologised to heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua after accusing him of dating his wife. Khan had accused Joshua during an outburst with his ex-wife, Faryal on Twitter. However on Friday, Faryal apologised ro Joshua and fans for the public outburst. She wrote on Twitter, “I’ve been quiet for some time… because I... Read More

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August 11, 2017

Why we invaded UN building in Borno – Army

The Nigerian Army has given reasons why soldiers invaded a UN humanitarian camp in Maiduguri on Friday. A UN staff has said the soldiers invade the camp early Friday to carry out a search operation. In a statement issued by Lt. Col. Kingsley Samuel, the army said it carried out a search on the property... Read More

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