The News Blog

December 16, 2017

“We cannot throw away the bathwater with the baby” | Mike Okiro explains how SARS was created and why

The former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Mbama Okiro, the current Chairman, Police Service Commission in an interview with Daily Trust, has reacted to the controversies making rounds about the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) – a Unit of the Nigeria Police Force. When asked about the allegations against SARS, Okiro said, “This issue of SARS is dogged... Read More

Mike Okiro, nigerian police, SARS

December 16, 2017

NNPC intercepts 144 truck loads of diverted fuel

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Friday, stated that its monitoring team together with security agencies set up to rapidly end remnants of petroleum products supply gaps in parts of the country has discovered 144 trucks that were not streamed by some marketers in Kano. The NNPC, in a statement in Abuja, said the... Read More

December 16, 2017

Rejection of the #NGOBill, the #UCLDraw and, other top stories of the week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The PDP elective National Convention held. But, before then most of the candidates from the South West withdrew from the Chairmanship race. No explicit reason was given for their withdrawal but, there are indications that they withdrew angrily, considering the new Chairman, Uche Secondus,... Read More

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December 16, 2017

There’s a possibility of Igbo leadership after Buhari – Okorocha

The Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha has dismissed claims that he is running a ‘family’ government, saying those behind that claim missed the point. He said more than 4,000 children had gone to the University through the Rochas Foundation and more than 15,000 of such children were also in the various colleges of the Foundation.... Read More

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December 16, 2017

‘INEC introduces risk management tools ahead of 2019’

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has evolved an election management system as well as an Election Risk Management tool to guard against hazards that marred previous elections. The Imo Resident Electoral Commissioner, Professor Chukwuemeka Ezeonu disclosed this at a one-day media forum organised by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Development Dynamics in Owerri on Friday.... Read More

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Kachikwu

December 16, 2017

PENGASSAN to begin indefinite strike on Monday

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) is set to embark on an indefinite strike beginning from Monday, following a stalemate in the peace meeting the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, brokered between the union and Neconde Energy Limited. Why it matters: PENGASSAN and Neconde have been embroiled in a... Read More

Ibe Kachikwu, Neconde Energy Limited, PENGASSAN

December 16, 2017

Obasanjo now officially a PhD holder in Christian Theology

A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo is now officially a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). He was pronounced worthy and competent for the award yesterday after a 163-minute defence of his thesis before a six-man panel. The degree was awarded to Obasanjo by the Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts of the National Open University of... Read More

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December 16, 2017

Burna Boy finally submits self to Police for the case of Mr 2kay’s robbery

Nigerian dancehall singer, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy, on Friday submitted himself to the Lagos State Police Command to explain his side of the story on his alleged involvement in a robbery attack on a fellow artiste, Mr. 2kay. He was subsequently arrested, interrogated and detained and is expected to be charged to... Read More

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December 15, 2017

Release of $1bn to fight Boko Haram manipulative – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday said the approval of $1bn from the Excess Crude Account to fight insurgency is alarming. National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbodiyan in a statement on Friday said the government was trying to secure approvals without recourse to due process, The party said, “The... Read More

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December 15, 2017

Every black man is not a Nigerian | Buhari tells AU chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has said “not every black man is a Nigerian.” Buhari said it was important to authenticate the origin of people abroad in distress before evacuating them to Nigeria. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement on Friday said that Buhari made his position known at... Read More

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December 15, 2017

#YNaija2017Review: Okorocha’s ridiculous statues, The return of Maina, Dino Melaye’s ‘invisible’ certificate… See the 10 worst political scandals of the year

2017, a year coming after two years of ‘political surprises’, was awash with one scandal after another. In fact, it was a weekly phenomenon. The most prominent have been listed. Mainagate: Tales of a bold fugitive This was quite prominent and virtually everyone waited for President Muhammadu Buhari to act swiftly or as it was... Read More

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December 15, 2017

1,317 Nigerians rescued from Libya in 10 days

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said 1,317 Nigerians have voluntarily returned from Libya in the last 10 days. Director-General of NEMA, Alhaji Mustapha Maihajja, made the disclosure while receiving a fresh batch of 116 Nigerians who arrived the country on Friday morning. The new set of returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International... Read More

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December 15, 2017

Army sentences soldier to death for killing five civilians

A soldier, Lance Corporal John Godwin, serving in Operation Lafiya Dole has been sentenced to death by a General Court Martial in Borno. Godwin was sentenced for killing five rescued civilians in the Yamteke area of Borno State during investigation. The court also jailed other soldiers for various offences ranging from manslaughter to illegal possession of fire... Read More

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December 15, 2017

$1bn approved by governors is for Buhari’s re-election – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has opposed the approval of $1 billion by the National Economic Council (NEC) to fight against insurgency. What happened: Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki had said the governors approved that the funds should be taken from the excess crude account (ECA). What Fayose said: In a statement on Friday, Fayose... Read More

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December 15, 2017

Wike is one of my sons, I can’t fight him – Amaechi

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike thinks about him even “in the toilet.” Amaechi said this when he featured on Question Time, a programme on Channels Television. “The governor has just one agenda – if he is in his toilet, ‘Amaechi’; if he is outside his toilet, ‘Amaechi’,” the minister... Read More

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December 15, 2017

Don’t relent or give up in acquiring knowledge | Aisha Buhari tells her story

The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari, has challenged women and youth in Bauchi to strive hard to acquire knowledge so that they can benefit from opportunities that may come their way. She stated this at the closing ceremony of the Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Training Programme initiated and sponsored by her pet project,... Read More

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December 15, 2017

The Big 5: Court saves Kaduna’s ‘incompetent’ teachers, INEC registers 21 political parties and, other top stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. INEC has registered 21 new political parties. This takes the number of political parties in Nigeria to 67. See the full list here. Having organised a competency test for them and subsequently said they would have to leave the system, the National Industrial Court has... Read More

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December 15, 2017

Nigerian Army says it will punish Soldiers who divulge sensitive information

The Nigeria Army says it will henceforth severely punish any soldier found to have divulged information on ongoing military operations without due clearance. Why it matters: The Army had in recent past been accused of breach of human rights laws and rules of engagement in some of its operations especially in the North East and South... Read More

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December 15, 2017

Court voids Governor Aregbesola’s ‘State of Osun’

An Osun High Court sitting in Ilesa has declared that the change of name of the state to “State of Osun” by Governor Rauf Aregbesola is illegal, null and void. Delivering the judgment on Thursday, Justice Yinka Afolabi ruled that the law and its makers were unknown to the 1999 Constitution. The judge reprimanded Aregbesola... Read More

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December 15, 2017

Kachikwu presents to the FEC, same NNPC contract he accused Baru of illegally awarding

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, on Wednesday presented to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval the much talked about $2.7 billion (about N827 billion) gas pipeline contract he accused the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru, of awarding without approval two months ago. Kachikwu told... Read More

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December 15, 2017

Nigeria transmits over 5,000MW electricity – Official

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Thursday, disclosed that it recorded new national peak electricity transmission capacity of 5,155.9 Mega Watt (MW), on December 8. The Interim Managing Director of TCN, Usman Gur-Mohammed, made the disclosure at an interaction with journalists in Abuja. Gur-Mohammed said the new record exceeded previous national peak record of... Read More

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December 15, 2017

Court stops Governor El-Rufai from planned sack of 21,780 teachers

The Kaduna Division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria on Thursday ordered the Kaduna government to stop the proposed sack of 21,780 primary school teachers who failed its competency test, pending court injunction. Background: The state government organised a competency test for the teachers which saw a mass failure. In reaction, the teachers sued the... Read More

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INEC

December 15, 2017

INEC registers 21 new political parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered 21 new political parties. The electoral agency took the decision at its weekly meeting, according to its National Commissioner and member, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mrs May Agbmuche-Mbu. The meeting also ratified the dismissal of two of its employees and the retirement of another for complicity... Read More

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December 14, 2017

APC’s exit from power in 2019 is inevitable – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the exit of the All Progressives Congress from power in 2019 is “inevitable”. Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP National Publicity Secretary in a statement on Thursday said Nigerians are “impatient to kick them out.” “The APC must note that their exit has become inevitable. They must note that the more they... Read More

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December 14, 2017

Be wary of politicians as 2019 approaches | Chief judge warns judges

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen on Thursday advised judges to stay away from politicians as the 2019 general elections approaches. He said this while declaring open the Annual Conference of Justices of Court of Appeal in Abuja. He urged them to watch the company they keep, adding that politicians, in their desperation to... Read More

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December 14, 2017

Fuel scarcity will end in 48 hours | Kachikwu promises

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu on Thursday said fuel scarcity in some parts of the country will end in 48 hours. According to Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, Kachikwu made the promise during the meeting of the council presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. Obaseki quoted the minister as saying that there... Read More

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Magu

December 14, 2017

Some powerful people want Magu out of the way – MURIC

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has said “heads must roll” if anything happens to the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Background: Some gunmen had attacked the farmhouse of Magu and killed a policeman. What MURIC said: In a statement signed by Ishaq Akintola, director, MURIC, the group said “heads must roll... Read More

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December 14, 2017

Corruption will kill Nigeria, if we don’t kill it – Magu

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said corruption will kill Nigeria, if it is not well tackled. Magu said this on Thursday during the anti-corruption sensitisation programme organised for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and aviation sector workers Abuja. What Magu said: He added that it is... Read More

corruption, EFCC, ibrahim magu, nigeria

December 14, 2017

Governors approve $1 billion from Excess Crude Account to fight Boko Haram

Governors of the 36 states have approved the withdrawal of $1 billion from the Excess Crude Account for the ongoing fight against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-east. Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the meeting of the National Economic Council which held inside the council chamber of the... Read More

boko haram, Excess Crude Account, governors

December 14, 2017

‘Buhari is behaving in contempt of court’ | Shi’ites demand release of Zakzaky

Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) have protested the continued detention of their leader, Ibrahim Zakzaky. Background: Zakzaky has been in detention since 2015, after Shi’ites and soldiers clashed in Zaria. The court had also ordered the release of Zakzaky. What Shi’ites said: Abdulhamid Bello, leader of the protesters who walked to the National... Read More

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