The News Blog

December 13, 2017

Banks still holding N50bn outside TSA – House Committee

The Chairman, House of Representatives ad-hoc Committee on Treasury Single Account (TSA), Hon. Abubakar Nuhu, on Tuesday said the committee discovered that banks are still holding on to public funds amounting to about N50 billion outside the TSA in violation of a circular from the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) which directed that all... Read More

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December 13, 2017

Nigerians must stop the NGO Bill before the public hearing – Amnesty International

Amnesty International has asked Nigerians to rise against the proposed law to regulate activities of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), or there will be devastating effects. Antecedent: Despite the opposition the bill has faced, the House of Representatives on Monday, announced that it would push through with a public hearing, having passed second reading. The public hearing on... Read More

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Okorocha

December 13, 2017

Seek information that would be beneficial, Okorocha tells youth

The Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha has urged youth to develop an appetite for information as a transformation tool. Okorocha was addressing youth at the first Imo Youth Annual lecture series and Award, with the theme: “Building an Ideal Imo Youth”, at the Imo Youth Centre. He said: “As the future of this great country... Read More

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December 13, 2017

It is laughable that obas would recommend me for removal – Olubadan

The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, yesterday said the threat of 21 Ibadan kings to recommend him for removal is an affront to indigenes. Reference: The governor of Oyo, Abiola Ajimobi installed 21 Kings which sparked a fight between him and the Olubadan, who said he was not consulted before... Read More

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December 12, 2017

The relationship with my fans is genuine | Olamide speaks ahead of OLIC 4

Ahead of the fourth edition of Olamide Live In Concert – OLIC4- the Nigerian singer, Olamide Adedeji, known simply as Olamide has assured Nigerians, especially all those interested in attending of “a total package”. OLIC4 is scheduled to hold at Teslim Balogun Stadium on December 17, 2017, and the indigenous rapper has made a conviction... Read More

December 12, 2017

Buhari says he is aware of Nigeria’s challenges but we disagree

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said he is well aware of Nigeria’s challenges. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President said this in his submission at the One Planet Summit in Paris, France. What Buhari said: Buhari said his administration is not under illusion of the challenges in the... Read More

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December 12, 2017

We accept FIFA’s decision | NFF reacts to sanction

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reacted to the sanction against it by football governing body, FIFA. What happened: FIFA had fined NFF for fielding Shehu Abdullahi against Algeria after was suspended for a match earlier. FIFA also awarded a 3-0 victory to Algeria, which however did not affect Nigeria’s qualification for the World Cup.... Read More

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December 12, 2017

2018 World Cup: FIFA sanctions Nigeria, awards 3-0 victory to Algeria

World football governing body, FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for fielding an ineligible player in the match between Algeria and Nigeria on November 10. What happened: The NFF had fielded Abdullahi Shehu, who was booked to serve an automatic one-match suspension imposed on him. This was as a result of receiving a caution in two... Read More

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December 12, 2017

ICPC set to shame EFCC, promises to come for 20 ex-governors

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said it might revisit the case files of 20 former state governors indicted for corruption in 2008. Abdullahi Bako, acting chairman of the commission said this while speaking with reporters in Abuja on Tuesday. Background: The ICPC in 2008 had set up a committee to investigate... Read More

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December 12, 2017

Just In: Appeal Court returns Saraki’s false asset declaration case to CCT

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Wednesday ordered that Senate President, Bukola Saraki be retried before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on three counts. The three-man panel of the Court of Appeal led by Justice Tinuade Akomolafe-Wilson dismissed 15 out of the 18 counts of false assets declaration. The three counts to be retried are counts 4,... Read More

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December 12, 2017

It looks like Amaechi has forgotten his own advice against attacks on Jonathan

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has asked former President Goodluck Jonathan to account for $65 billion ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo in the excess crude account. What Amaechi said: The minister said the funds were wasted by Jonathan’s administration. He said such money would have helped connect Nigeria through rail system. “When Obasanjo was leaving, he left about... Read More

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December 12, 2017

We can work together | Oyegun tells Secondus

National Chairman of the All Progressives congress (APC), John Oyegun has said he believes he and newly elected national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus can work together. Oyegun, in a statement on Tuesday, said Secondus should use his experience to ensure the PDP becomes a responsible opposition. What Oyegun said: He assured Secondus... Read More

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December 12, 2017

Armed robbery suspects no longer appear in courts…they are usually killed – Falana

Lawyer and rights activists, Femi Falana has weighed in on the recent discourse on personnel of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS). Falana said the police unit is already becoming a problem even for the Nigeria Police Force. He said this when he featured on a Channels TV programme. What Falana said: He said the demonstration against... Read More

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December 12, 2017

The Big 5: Tinubu replies Okorocha, Magu says impunity is over and, other stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has claimed that impunity has been erased in Nigeria. Reacting to Rochas Okorocha’s comment about how important state governors, the National Chairman of the APC, Bola Tinubu has said he values and respects governors. The new... Read More

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December 12, 2017

Presidency commences national consultation on farmers-herders conflicts

Having visited Adamawa December 5, in the wake of the communal clashes in the area, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, December 11, commenced a series of national consultations with all relevant groups designed to find a lasting solution to the farmers-herders conflict in parts of the country. Monday’s meeting, the first in the series,... Read More

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Fuel

December 12, 2017

Days after FEC’s order, fuel scarcity persists

The Federal Executive Council had on Wednesday, December 6, mandated the NNPC boss, Maikanti Baru and the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu to ensure that all fuel queues disappear before Monday, that is yesterday but, the problem is growing. Why it matters: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), through its spokesperson, Ndu Ughamadu,... Read More

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December 12, 2017

PDP Chairman, Secondus, Jonathan reach out to angry Southwest leaders

The leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are considering options on how to pacify the Southwest region, following protest from its leaders. Why it matters: Just hours before the PDP National Convention where Uche Secondus emerged as the winner, Bode George and five other Southwest candidates pulled out of the race. Although Jimi Agbaje... Read More

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December 12, 2017

Police arrest 4 ‘badoo boys’ for allegedly killing woman, son, pastor

The Nigerian Police, Lagos Command, has arrested two suspected members of a ritual cult, Badoo, in connection with the killing of a woman, Beatrice Alaba, and her son, David, at Temu village, in Agbowa. Highlights: Two other suspects were apprehended for the murder of a pastor in the Fingers of God Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church... Read More

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December 12, 2017

I value and respect governors | Tinubu replies Okorocha

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu never underrated the importance of governors in the party’s nomination process, his Media Office said yesterday. Why it matters: The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha claimed that Tinubu said governors have no role in the choice of a presidential candidate for the party.... Read More

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Magu

December 12, 2017

“The days of impunity are gone” – Ibrahim Magu

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu on Monday said the days of impunity are over. Why it matters: The Muhammadu Buhari-led government since the inception of office said that impunity was the order of the day as the previous government turned a blind eye to what was really... Read More

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December 11, 2017

FG releases additional N750bn for capital projects

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said the Federal Government has released an additional N750 billion for the implementation of capital projects to ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). Adeosun said this on Monday while speaking to a delegation of investors from France. Background: The Federal Government had earlier released N450 billion for capital projects. The latest release makes... Read More

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December 11, 2017

Why looters have not been convicted despite recoveries – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday gave reasons why the Federal Government has been unable to prosecute looters. Osinbajo disclosed the reasons at the 2017 celebration of the International Anti-corruption Day organised by the Inter-agency Task Team in Abuja. The Vice President was represented by his Special Adviser on Rule of Law, Akingbolahan Adeniran. What Osinbajo said:... Read More

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December 11, 2017

The Late 5: Buhari’s alleged unhappiness, UEFA champions League draw, and other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draws has been made. Check out the teams that made it. Bishop of Sokoto diocese of the Catholic Church, Matthew Kukah has said some ministers and President Muhammadu Buhari are unhappy, and we think they need to consult Rochas Okorocha’s Ministry of Happiness and Purpose Fulfilment. ... Read More

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EndSars

December 11, 2017

We demand outright scrapping of SARS | Protesters insist

Convener of the #EndSARS campaign, Segun Awosanya has said the group wants the squad to be scrapped and not reformed. Awosanya said this while speaking to #EndSARS protesters at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, on Monday. Background: Nigerians had taken to Twitter to decry the brutality and human rights abuse by officials of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).... Read More

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December 11, 2017

Will Adeniran sue the PDP as Secondus resumes office?

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus has promised to rebuild the party. Secondus spoke at the national headquarters of the party in Abuja on Monday when he resumed office. He said those who left are free to return to the party. What he said: He said, “By the special grace of God, elections have... Read More

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December 11, 2017

Wike sponsored PDP’s convention with Rivers money – APC

Rivers state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed that governor Nyesom Wike is using the state’s funds to sponsor his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Chukwuemeka Eze, media aide to Davies Ikanya, chairman of the Rivers APC, in a statement on Monday said PDP stakeholders refer to Wike as “Port Harcourt ATM”.... Read More

December 11, 2017

You have no power to prosecute judges | Appeal court tells EFCC

The Court of Appeal in Lagos has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) cannot prosecute judges. Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Robert Clarke had filed an appeal on behalf of Hyeladzira Nganjiwa, a serving judge of the Federal High Court. The EFCC had arraigned Nganjiwa on a 14-count charge before the Lagos High Court. Nganjiwa was... Read More

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Nigeria

December 11, 2017

Buhari may have to consider consulting Okorocha’s ministry of happiness

Bishop of Sokoto diocese of the Catholic Church, Matthew Kukah has said some ministers and President Muhammadu Buhari are unhappy. Kukah said this in a recent interview with writer and social media expert, Abang Mercy. What he said: In the interview, the religious leader said Buhari and his ministers did not expect things to be as they are... Read More

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December 11, 2017

Explosion rocks New York and we can’t wait for Trump’s statement

One suspect has been arrested after an explosion near New York City’s Port Authority bus terminal on Monday morning, the New York Police Department has said. NYPD said several people were injured, stating that a device went off and there was a person strapped with a bomb. NYC Office of Emergency Management tweeted there was “police activity”... Read More

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December 11, 2017

#UCLDraw: Real Madrid to face PSG, Chelsea will meet Barcelona, other fixtures

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draws has been made. Check out the teams that made it below: The fixtures: Juventus v Tottenham Basel v Manchester City FC Porto v ... Read More

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