The News Blog

December 28, 2017

“I will remain a friend to Ndigbo” – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his resolve to partner the people of the South East region, insisting that he will always remain a friend to the Ndigbo. The President, represented by the Executive Director in charge of Administration/Training, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Dr. Steve Egbo, made the declaration in the Item Amegu Ikwo Local Government... Read More

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December 28, 2017

Davido reunites the Mo’Hits crew at his #30BillionConcert

Davido reunited the Mo’Hits crew – one of Nigeria’s most favourite boy band at his 30 Billion Concert. The singer had earlier announced that he will be offering a surprise tonight and indeed, he did it! The Mo’Hits crew comprising of Don Jazzy; the Entertainer, D’Banj; vocal powerhouse, Wande Coal; as well as Dr Sid,... Read More

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December 28, 2017

An industrialist has made yet another promise to end fuel scarcity

A Bayelsa based industrialist, Dr. Azibapu Eruani has said the perpetual fuel scarcity will soon become a thing of the past. Eruani, an operator of a privately owned refinery about to commence operation, told journalists that the yearly fuel scarcity disaster, particularly during festive periods in the country, is inexcusable, pointing out that this challenge... Read More

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December 28, 2017

‘Why President Buhari will be re-elected in 2019’

A former member of the Delta House of Assembly, Hon. Essien Okiemute has said President Muhammadu Buhari would be re-elected in 2019. He said this in an interview with The Nation published on Thursday. He said, “President Buhari, has performed credibly well, personally I will score him excellent, because within the two and half years... Read More

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December 27, 2017

Just In: 36 inmates escape from Akwa Ibom prison

The Nigerian Prisons Service said 36 inmates have escaped from the Ikot Ekpene Prison in Akwa-Ibom State. In a statement on Wednesday, Prisons Command Public Relations Officer Ogbajie Ogbajie said the prisoners attached kitchen staff who were on duty. He said they seized an axe and attempted to escape. According to the statement, 4 died after... Read More

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December 27, 2017

We will be praying for you | Atiku commiserates with Buhari over son’s accident

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari and his family over the bike accident his son was involved in. The Presidency had released a statement that Yusuf Buhari was operated on after he was involved in a bike accident in Abuja. In his response, Atiku wished Yusuf speedy recovery. “Our thoughts... Read More

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December 27, 2017

Tiwa Savage, Wizkid robbed at Lagos airport

A private jet boarded by Nigerian superstars, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage was robbed on Tuesday night on the Lagos airport runway. Both artistes were returning from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The cargo compartment of the Bombardier Challenger 605 jet with registration number T7-A00 was burgled while taxiing to the hangar. Upon arrival at Quits Aviation Center,... Read More

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December 27, 2017

Police to launch broadcasting service to aid crime reportage

The Nigeria Police Force has inaugurated a radio broadcasting service aimed at improving communication with the grassroots. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Police Broadcasting Service, Edirin Wesley, said the radio would begin operation in 2018. In a statement on Wednesday, Wesley said it would address “ugly incidences of crime across the country.”... Read More

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December 27, 2017

Buhari’s son undergoes surgery after bike accident

Yusuf Buhari, son of President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night sustained a head injury after he was involved in a bike accident in Abuja. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Yusuf broke a limb and also suffered head injury. The statement said he has undergone... Read More

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Liberia

December 27, 2017

George Weah may be in line to become Liberia’s next president

Unofficial results have indicated that former Ballon d’Or winner, George Oppong Weah may have won the Liberian Presidential run-off election, beating Vice President, Joseph Boakai. State radio correspondents said the football player led in several counties but the country’s electoral body has warned against sure rumours. Weah, 51, topped the first round of voting but did... Read More

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December 27, 2017

Putin files nomination as independent candidate for 2018 election

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday filed documents to run for re-election next year. Putin visited the Central Election Commission, handing over his passport and 300,000 signatures required by Russian legislation for those running as independent candidates. If Putin wins, he would extend his term until 2024, making him the longest-serving Russian leader since dictator Joseph... Read More

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December 27, 2017

NNPC, marketers need to stop accusing each other over fuel scarcity

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said the claim by Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association (DAPPMA) that it was not supplied fuel is false. Background: Fuel marketers had claimed that their deports are empty, denying that they are not hoarding fuel. They claimed that the fuel scarcity was caused by the inability of the... Read More

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December 27, 2017

Osun workers express displeasure over Aregbesola’s half salary structure

Labour leaders led by the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Osun, Jacob Adekomi, on Wednesday led other unions’ leaders to the State Secretariat to shut down the place as workers commenced an indefinite strike. Labour leaders had on Friday announced that they would begin an indefinite strike immediately after the Christmas break... Read More

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Fuel

December 27, 2017

Oil marketer blames NNPC’s monopoly for the fuel scarcity

An oil and gas merchant, Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho has attributed the persistent fuel scarcity to the monopoly of petrol by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Mr Iheanacho, also the Chairman, Integrated Oil and Gas Ltd., told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday that the inability of NNPC to create a... Read More

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December 27, 2017

The Big 5: PDP’s vow, marketers assurance to Nigerians and, other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Having got landslide victory in Ekiti, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has vowed to take back its original states and the Presidency in 2019. The party said the victory in Ekiti shows that the party is still popular among people. Before then, the party has asked... Read More

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December 27, 2017

PDP vows to reclaim the Presidency, all states after Ekiti victory

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to reclaim the governorship seats in all its original states in the forthcoming general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Kola Ologbondiyan, said this in a statement on Tuesday after the PDP recorded a landslide victory at the Local Government (LG) election in Ekiti. He noted... Read More

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December 27, 2017

Atiku denies having a ‘cold relationship’ with PDP governors, Secondus

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied having a frosty relationship with PDP governors and the National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus. In a statement Tuesday by his Media Office, ‎Atiku said he had a good relationship with PDP governors, Secondus, members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and other organs of the party.... Read More

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December 27, 2017

Major oil marketers, IPMAN confirm receipt of fuel from NNPC

Major oil marketers and Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Tuesday, confirmed receiving fuel from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). According to the executive secretary of Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), Obafemi Olawore, his members began receiving the product on Monday. Lawore said though supply from NNPC is below their... Read More

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December 27, 2017

We can’t continue to leave Lagos in this dirty state | Judge frowns at the filth in the state

Justice Taofiquat Oyekan-Abdullahi, of a Lagos High Court, has directed the State Ministry of Environment and the Incorporated Trustees of the Waste Managers Association of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter to speed up the settlement agreement between parties over the attempt by government to exclude the Private Sector Participation (PSP) Waste Operators from domestic waste collection and... Read More

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LIbya

December 27, 2017

President Buhari sets up 17-man fact-finding mission to bring back stranded Nigerians in Libya

President Muhammadu Buhari has set up a 17-man fact-finding mission to bring back Nigerians in Libya. The team may also open talks with Libyan authorities on how to stop the exodus of Nigerians to the North African country. The panel has 38 days to evacuate all Nigerians trapped in Libya. No fewer than 5,037 Nigerians... Read More

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December 26, 2017

EPL Roundup: Liverpool get five past Swansea, Tottenham defeat Southampton, and other results

These are results from English Premier League matches today. Liverpool hold top four position Liverpool got a dominant victory over managerless Swansea City. Coutinho opened the scoring in the sixth minute from a long range effort, after a pass by Mohamed Salah. Roberto Firmino put Liverpool two goals up six minutes into the second half. Trent... Read More

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December 26, 2017

We don’t need a President who forgets things easily | PDP asks Buhari to resign

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign. The opposition party said Nigerians does not want a President “who doesn’t know his age.” Background: Buhari had recently said he thought he was 74, until he was told he is 75. What PDP said: Diran Odeyemi, deputy spokesman of the PDP on... Read More

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December 26, 2017

Our depots are empty…we are not hoarding fuel – Marketers

The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association (DAPPMA) on Tuesday said their depots are empty, stating that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has unable to send fuel to its depots. DAPPMA’s Executive Secretary, Olufemi Adewole, in a statement said the NNPC can help alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians. “Our members’ depots are presently empty. However,... Read More

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Speech

December 26, 2017

Lai Mohammed has a detailed explanation for critics of $1bn security fund

The Federal Government has described those criticising the approval of $1bn for the fight against insurgency and other violent crimes in the country as uninformed and partisan. Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed at a news conference in Lagos. Background: Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose had kicked against the approval by governors, stating that the... Read More

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Liberia

December 26, 2017

“I know Boakai cannot defeat me” | George Weah expresses confidence ahead of Presidential election

A former football star, George Weah, has expressed confidence in winning the run-off election, scheduled for today, where a new leader will emerge for the West African country. “You know, I’ve been in competitions – tough ones, too – and I came out victorious. So, I know Boakai cannot defeat me. I have the people... Read More

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December 26, 2017

Troops repel attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents

Nigeria’s Army said it repelled an attack on Monday by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri. Maj. General Nicholas Rogers, who heads Nigeria’s military operations against Boko Haram, said the situation is under control and everyone should go about their business. The government says it is on alert for Boko Haram attacks during the Christmas... Read More

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December 26, 2017

The Big 5: Amaechi on Wike’s administration, Police say Praiz lied and, other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The former governor of Rivers, Rotimi Amaechi has said that governor Nyesom Wike will soon be shown the ‘red card‘ for his unwholesome activities in the state. He said this on Twitter as he replied users on Christmas day. The Lagos Command of the Nigerian Police... Read More

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December 26, 2017

Wike will soon be showed the ‘red card’ – Amaechi

The former governor of Rivers, Rotimi Amaechi, obviously had time for Twitter users on Christmas as he responded to virtually all the questions and comments directed at him. During this ‘holiday session’, the Minister of Transportation said the people of the state will show his successor, Nyesom Wike, the “red card” at the appropriate time. A... Read More

Nyesom Wike, Rivers, Rotimi Amaechi

December 26, 2017

Police have a different version of Praiz’ claim of SARS harassment

The harassment allegation made against men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) by a Nigerian artiste, Praise Adejo known as Praiz, has attracted the wrath of the Nigerian Police, Lagos Command. Reference: Praiz was on his way to his record label’s Christmas party when he was harassed by agents of SARS for reasons unknown. The singer revealed that he had been... Read More

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December 26, 2017

More influential members of the opposition will be joining APC next year – Masari

The governor of Katsina, Aminu Masari has described the defection of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as an exercise in futility. Masari made the statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiadua, Katsina on Monday. He said the defection of the vice president would not in anyway affect the electoral success... Read More

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