President Muhammadu Buhari, outgoing president of Ghana, John Mahama and President Ellen Sirleaf of Liberia are currently meeting with the President of Gambia, Yahya Jammeh over his insistence not to relinquish power. See photos:
The Federal High Court in Ado Ekiti has ordered the unfreezing of the accounts of Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose domiciled in Zenith Bank. According to the presiding judge, Justice Taiwo Taiwo, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) did not follow the laid down processes in freezing the accounts. Details later…
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, Fidet Okhiria on Tuesday said the agency is yet to receive over N330m allocated to it in the 2016 budget. Okhiria told the Senate Committee on Land Transport that the agency was facing financial challenges and lack of equipment. He said, “Critical infrastructure has to be put in place... Read More
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has arrested 25 suspects and recovered 27.207 kilogrammes of assorted narcotics in November. The commander of the NDLEA in Jigawa, Mr. Abdullahi Abdul, made this known on Tuesday in Dutse. “The Jigawa command of the NDLEA was able to seize 27.207 kg of various illicit drugs in... Read More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it advised Nigerians against investing in Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox (MMM). The ponzi scheme had on Tuesday announced that withdrawals has been frozen for 30 days. A Twitter user @Lolami_Boo, had tweeted at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) saying it was the commission’s job to stop... Read More
Five commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) were on Tuesday confirmed by the Senate. Those confirmed included Benedict Ukpong (Akwa Ibom), Gloria Fateya Izonfuo (Bayelsa), Kupchi Patricia Ori Iyanya (Benue), Haliru Bala (Kebbi) and Eyitayo Oyetunji (Oyo).
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Anthony Anyene as Auditor General of the Federation. Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday read the letter during plenary. Buhari in the letter said the Federal Civil Service Commission recommended Anyene for the position. Details later…
The Senate has ordered its Committee of Finance to probe the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the NPDC for failing to remit $3.47bn to the federation account. This followed a motion filed by Sen. Dino Melaye accusing both agencies of withholding $4bn public revenue from 2013 to date. Melaye also said the NPDC had taken crude oil... Read More
In its bid to intensify its fight against insurgency, the Adamawa State government has said it would procure more arms for 150 local vigilantes. According to the state’s commissioner of Information and Strategy, Ahmad Sajoh, the decision followed a recent suicide attack in Mdagali. He said the state will assist the new batch of 150 “with... Read More
Zahra Buhari, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari has finally confirmed her wedding to Ahmed Indimi, son of oil billionaire Mohammed Indimi. There had been reports of a likely marriage between Zahra and Ahmed Indimi, which was reportedly postponed due to stories in the media. It was also reported that the President was not happy with... Read More
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says it will contest the victory of Senator Magnus Abe at the tribunal. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, the party queried the militarisation of the polls. The statement read, “With the results of the elections declared so far by INEC after so much intimidation and harassment... Read More
A senior Army officer, Lt Col Otos Umusu has been killed by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. Umusu was the Commanding Officer, 118 Task Force Battalion in Borno State until he was killed alongside his security details, by an Improvised Explosive Device in an ambush Monday evening. They were attacked between Sari and Gudumbali. Umusu’s childhood... Read More
Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, Abuja and his wife, Olabowale were on Tuesday arraigned by the Federal Government before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama. They are being arraigned for receiving bribe of N30m from Joe Agi and Associates. In one of the counts, Justice Ademola was accused of... Read More
President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump has chosen ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to serve as Secretary of State, the transition team announced Tuesday. “His tenacity, broad experience and deep understanding of geopolitics make him an excellent choice for Secretary of State,” Trump said in the statement. I have chosen one of the... Read More
Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola has said he has never received salary since his emergence as governor of the state six years ago. Aregbesola said this on Sunday during the launch of Oodua FM in Ile-Ife. “When people complain about our financial state, I begin to wonder if they think I am spending people’s money.... Read More
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has revealed how God saved him from the hands of former military dictator, General Sani Abacha. According to Daily Post Adeboye made this known at the weekend while speaking during the annual Holy Ghost Congress 2016 of the church tagged ‘Complete... Read More
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says there are legitimate reasons to demand the restructuring of the nation. Atiku, who stated this while speaking during the launch of a book titled: ‘Nigerian Federalism: Continuing Quest for Stability and Nation-building,’ said the call for restructuring is not the same as calling for the nation’s break up. “Those who... Read More
1. Panic as MMM operations get frozen for a month Popular ponzi scheme MMM has frozen its operations for one month due to “heavy workload”. 2. ‘Pastor of Reigners Bible Church ignored stop work order’ There are strong indications that the collapse of a church building in Uyo, Akwa Ibom on Saturday was due to the pastor of... Read More
Operations of popular ponzi scheme, MMM Nigeria has been shut down for a month due to what the operators termed, “heavy workload”. According to a message sent by the admin to the dashboard of Mavros, the measure was taken so as to avoid difficulties in the new year. See message below: It will be recalled that the... Read More
ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson has emerged US President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for the position of Secretary of State, according to sources. Tillerson, 64, has no formal foreign policy experience, but has built close relationships with many world leaders by closing massive deals across Eurasia and the Middle East on behalf of the world’s largest energy company.... Read More
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Sheriff is a paid agent of the APC – Makarfi-led PDP – YNaija ‘Pastor of Reigners Bible Church ignored stop work order’ – YNaija Church building collapse: “I saw the roof coming down” – Commissioner – YNaija Tinubu urges military to bring an end to Boko Haram... Read More
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, says troops fighting the Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East would be returned to the barracks in 2017, when the fight would have been over, The Punch reports. The army chief, stated this when he visited the 81 battalion on Monday, added that success over the Boko Haram... Read More
President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump says he will be leaving his businesses so he could focus on leading the country. Trump, who made the announcement moments ago via his Twitter account, added that leaving his businesses was not mandatory according to the law. He tweeted, “Even though I am not mandated... Read More
National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the military to continue its attack on terrorist sect, Boko Haram, and bring the insurgency to an end. The former Lagos governor sai this in a statement on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, as he condoled with those who lost their lives... Read More
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Akwa Ibom, Mr. Charles Udoh, has recounted how he narrowly escaped death in the collapsed building of the Reigners Bible Church Int’l Inc, Uyo, on Saturday, The Punch reports. Udoh, who said he was at the church to seek the permission of the state Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, to travel to Lagos... Read More
There are strong indications that the collapse of a church building in Uyo, Akwa Ibom on Saturday was due to the pastor of the church ignoring a ‘stop work’ order given by the city’s Development Authority, Leadership, reports. According to a source, sometime in 2013 at foundation level of the church, the Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA) put a ‘stop... Read More
The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and members of his faction of being paid agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, it said the Sheriff faction had not for once condemned the ruling party... Read More
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the 2016 Ballon d’Or ahead for the fourth time ahead of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. He was announced the winner of the most prestigious football award on Monday night. Ronaldo led Portugal to an Euro triumph this year and also lifted the Champions league trophy with his club, Real Madrid the same... Read More
The Gambian Bar Association has alleged that President Yahya Jammeh was planning to use Nigerian lawyers to remain in office after losing the Presidential election. The association said Jammeh was plotting to bring in Nigerian legal practitioners. The association also said it has no confidence in the Gambian Chief Justice, Emmanuel Fagbenle, who is a... Read More
Former Prime Minister of Portugal, Antonio Guterres was on Monday sworn in as the General-Secretary of the United Nations (UN) by the General Assembly. Guterres vowed to carry out reforms aimed at improving the world body. He promised to “exercise in all loyalty, discretion and conscience” his duties when he resumes office in January 1,... Read More
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