Customs release official portrait of Comptroller General, Hameed Ali

The Nigeria Customs has released the official portrait of Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), the new comptroller General. Ali cuts the image of a stern war commander, in the picture released by Datuhun, J. A from the Public Relations Unit of the Customs Headquarters. See photo:

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September 11, 2015

El-Rufai, Tambuwal, others attend Northern Governors’ Forum meeting (PHOTOS)

The 19 members of the Northern Governors’ Forum, are holding a meeting in Borno state. The meeting is chaired by Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima, who is the Chairman of NGF. Governors present at the meeting include: Nasir El Rufai (Kaduna), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), and others. See photos:

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Aminu Tambuwal, Kashim Shettima, Nasir el-Rufai, Northern Governors Forum

September 11, 2015

Bomb blast rocks IDP camp in Adamawa

There has been a bomb explosion in an Internally Displaced Persons’ camp in a Warehouse, in Molkohi, Yola LGA, in Adamawa. The explosion was confirmed by the National Emergency Management Agency and the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency. While the casualty count is yet to be determined, Boko Haram is suspected to be behind the... Read More

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September 11, 2015

250 million fake phones sold in Nigeria yearly

The Nigerian Telecommunications Commission (NCC) reveal that about 250 million substandard phones were sold annually in the country. The Acting Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Umar Danbatta, disclosed the figure during a stake holders meeting on‘ Combating Counterfeit and Substandard ICT Devices Programme in Abuja, on Thursday. He stated that the damaging impact of the substandard... Read More

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September 11, 2015

The spirit of late Bola Ige will not sleep, until… – Aregbesola

The Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, revealed that the spirit of the late Chief Bola Ige, was still tormenting his killers almost 14 years after he was murdered. Aregbesola, disclosed this at Esa Oke, Ige’s hometown, at the inauguration of the Bola Ige Mechatronics Institute at the Osun State College of Technology. Ige was the... Read More

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September 11, 2015

Senator reportedly detained in Saudi Arabia

Senator Hassan Barata, who is a former Chairman Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, has reportedly been detained in Saudi Arabia. A report by The Nation said that when Barata was arrested and questioned, he claimed to be an employee of the Nigerian Embassy, a claim which was later found to be false. Barata, is believed... Read More

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September 11, 2015

Buhari does not have to probe APC members – Lagos Chairman

The Chairman, Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Henry Ajomale, says he does not believe in assessing 100 days in office because the time frame is not enough to make any tangible achievements. Ajomale said those criticising President Muhammadu Buhari over poor performance in his 100 days in office were not being sincere.... Read More

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September 11, 2015

5 things to know about Nigeria’s oldest school pupil, Mohammud Modibbo

This might as well be a Nigerian version of the Kenyan blockbuster, The First Grader, only difference is, the latter was aged 84. Mohammud Modibbo, believed to be the oldest school pupil in Nigeria, has died at the age of 94. Here are 5 things to know about him: 1. He was unable to go to school... Read More

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September 11, 2015

Ministry blames NASS for 8 power outages on Wednesday

The Ministry of Power has blamed the management of the National Assembly (NASS) for the power outages which disrupted Wednesday’s sitting of the Senate ad hoc committee during the probe of funds expended on the power sector since 1999. In a statement by Timothy Oyedeji, the ministry said the cause of the incessant power outages experienced at... Read More

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September 11, 2015

Militants engage in gun duel with soldiers

Casualty was recorded as the Joint Task Force (Operation Pulo Shield), recently engaged suspected militants in a gun battle in Delta State. At least three persons were confirmed dead while others sustained various degrees of injuries. The commander of the force, Alani Okunlola, disclosed this in Warri during a press briefing on Thursday. A suspect allegedly arrested with various... Read More

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September 11, 2015

3 basic things Buhari asked me to do at Customs – Hameed Ali

Comptroller-General of Customs Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (rtd), officially resumed his position on Thursday. The new Customs boss stated that President Muhammadu Buhari assigned him to do three basic things in the service. During his maiden meeting with the management of the service in Abuja, Ali listed the three mandates as; -To increase revenue generation.... Read More

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September 11, 2015

UNICAL Professor suspended over alleged rape of student

The Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, who was accused of raping a 20-year-old 400-level student in his office, was suspended on Thursday. Professor Ndifon was briefly arrested and detained by the police, and later released on Wednesday before he was suspended yesterday evening by the panel set up to investigate him. The mother... Read More

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September 11, 2015

5 things to know about September’s lunar eclipse

The National Space Research and Development Agency, announced on Wednesday, that Nigeria will experience a Lunar Eclipse on September 28. Here are 5 things to know about the rare event; 1. “Lunar eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when the earth comes in-between the sun and the moon, and the earth casts its shadow on... Read More

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September 11, 2015

“We never saw any election take place in Rivers” – Army Officers

The Nigerian Army, has revealed that armed thugs invaded several polling units in Rivers state on April 11, and made away with election materials. Three senior Army officers testified before the Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday. The officers- Captain Abubakar Mohammed, from Bony Camp, Lagos; Captain Fred Bala, from Maiduguri and Captain Isa... Read More

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September 11, 2015

Customs Boss, Hameed Ali finally resumes office (PHOTOS)

After being appointed Comptroller-General of Customs on August 27. Retd. Colonel Hameed Ali, has finally gotten to work. Col. Ali officially resumed his duties at the Customes Headquarters, on Thursday, September 10. A guard of honour and mini parade was on hand to welcome him. See photos:

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September 10, 2015

551 Borno indigenes return from Cameroon (PHOTOS)

National Emergency Management Agency in collaboration with the Borno state Emergency Management Agency (BOSEMA) have transported 551 returnee indigenes of Borno state from Cameroon. The Zonal coordinator of NEMA, Muhammad Kanar and Borno state SEMA Executive Director, Bulama Dawud were at Njimtilo check point to coordinate the reception of the returnees by humanitarian workers. The... Read More

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September 10, 2015

El-Rufai shrugs off death rumours, says he will continue to demolish houses

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, said he would continue to demolish all illegal property erected on public lands in the state. The governor, who was rumoured to be incapacitated, said on Thursday, that he is very much alive and he will continue to do his job. El-Rufai said this when he addressed members of Nigerian Labour Congress... Read More

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September 10, 2015

APC warns Fayose not to divert bailout fund

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has come for Governor Ayodele Fayose asking him to judiciously use the bailout loans being facilitated by the Federal Government. APC also called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to monitor disbursements and appropriation of the loan. The APC said... Read More

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September 10, 2015

Fayose says EFCC is guilty of corruption

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of also being guilty of corruption. Fayose also accused workers in government’s payroll of connivance in corruption, saying “no politicians can steal public funds without the connivance of career civil servants.” Fayose disclosed this on Thursday while addressing the leadership of the Nigeria Labour... Read More

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Buhari, corruption, EFCC, Ekiti, Fayose

September 10, 2015

One Governor, 35 special advisers, only in Adamawa

The Adamawa House of Assembly has approved the appointment of 35 Special Advisers for Governor Jibrilla Bindow. This approval makes the appointment the largest for any incumbent governor in the country. The approval was communicated via an executive letter to the state assembly, read at the plenary by the Speaker, Kabiru Mijinyawa. Hassan Borguma (APC-Hong), moved the... Read More

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September 10, 2015

UNDP Country Director pays courtesy visit to Presidential Amnesty coordinator

The Country Director UNDP, DR. Lamin Beyai has given the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator Presidential Amnesty programme, Brigadier General Paul Boroh (rtd) an assurance that the UNDP will collaborate with the presidential amnesty programme to sustain successes so far achieved. Dr Beyai who gave the assurance during a meeting... Read More

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September 10, 2015

Buhari fires Chairmen of 3 FCTA boards

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate termination of the appointments of Ari Isa Mohammed, Moroof Akinwande and Usman Ningi. The trio are the Chairmen of the FCT Internal Revenue Service, Secondary Education and Universal Basic Education (UBE) Boards respectively. The notice of the sack was contained in a letter sent to the FCT Permanent Secretary, John... Read More

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September 10, 2015

Blind marijuana seller jailed for 5 years

Isn’t there a pardon for disability? 21-year-old Nura Abdullahi has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for dealing in 62 kilogrammes of marijuana. However, Abdullahi wasn’t blind when he was caught. He became blind while remanded in prison and awaiting trial. He was finally convicted and sentenced on Wednesday, on the strength of his confessional... Read More

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September 10, 2015

Army Chief, Buratai visits Gamboru-Ngala as Nigerian flag returns (PHOTOS)

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, paid a visit to the troops’ station in Gamboru-Ngala community, which was recently recaptured from Boko Haram members. The Army chief expressed his appreciation to the troops and urged them not to relent in their efforts as the war against the insurgent group wasn’t over. During his visit, the Nigerian... Read More

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September 10, 2015

6-year-old, who survived Lagos fire accident dies

The sole survivor in the Lagos fire accident, Chidinma, has died. A family of seven died in a fire accident in Obele Lawanson Community, Surulere, Lagos, on Wednesday. Six-year-old Chidinma died on Thursday, from the burns injuries to her face and hands. Chidinma, was a relative staying with the family.

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September 10, 2015

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: 5 major causes of suicide in Nigeria

People around the world are observing the world suicide prevention day today, hence the trending hashtag on Twitter- #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. On social media, case in point- Twitter, conversation on the topic is rife. Let’s take a look at the possible reasons for suicides in Nigeria: Depression is likely the major reason for suicide. People are depressed for various reasons... Read More

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September 10, 2015

Photos from the Senate session that had power failure 8 times

There was power failure 8 times during the probe of the power sector by the Senate ad hoc committee, on Wednesday. The proceedings, which started at 11:30a.m, ended abruptly at 4p.m, due to the incessant outages. See photos:

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Electricity, Power, Power sector probe, senate

September 10, 2015

#JJmeetsOgbeni: 7 things we learnt from Omojuwa’s interview with Aregbesola

Japheth Omojuwa, columnist and social commentator, had a Tweet Meet with Rauf Aregbesola, Governor of Osun state, today on Twitter. Omojuwa asked pertinent questions from Governor Aregbesola, on issues related to the activities in his state. The questions ranged from the unpaid allowances of youth corp member as well as the issue of workers verification... Read More

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September 10, 2015

What Fayemi is saying about deceptive politicians and intelligent rogues

Former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has urged Nigeria to appreciate professionals in government and avoid those whose rise can’t be traced to a process of disciplined tutelage and selfless service. He disclosed this at the maiden symposium of the Advanced Media and Communications Academy held in honour of Yemi Farounbi and Ayoola Olukanni at the... Read More

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Ekiti State, Fayemi, politicians

September 10, 2015

5 high profile figures interrogated by EFCC since Buhari’s inauguration

Since May 29, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has seemingly awoken from the slumber of the past few years. Immediately President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in, the anti-graft agency got to work, and began to look into cases of corruption, by inviting suspected persons for interrogation. Ever since, several persons have been invited for questioning,... Read More

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Customs release official portrait of Comptroller General, Hameed Ali

El-Rufai, Tambuwal, others attend Northern Governors’ Forum meeting (PHOTOS)

Bomb blast rocks IDP camp in Adamawa

250 million fake phones sold in Nigeria yearly

The spirit of late Bola Ige will not sleep, until… – Aregbesola

Senator reportedly detained in Saudi Arabia

Buhari does not have to probe APC members – Lagos Chairman

5 things to know about Nigeria’s oldest school pupil, Mohammud Modibbo

Ministry blames NASS for 8 power outages on Wednesday

Militants engage in gun duel with soldiers

3 basic things Buhari asked me to do at Customs – Hameed Ali

UNICAL Professor suspended over alleged rape of student

5 things to know about September’s lunar eclipse

“We never saw any election take place in Rivers” – Army Officers

Customs Boss, Hameed Ali finally resumes office (PHOTOS)

551 Borno indigenes return from Cameroon (PHOTOS)

El-Rufai shrugs off death rumours, says he will continue to demolish houses

APC warns Fayose not to divert bailout fund

Fayose says EFCC is guilty of corruption

One Governor, 35 special advisers, only in Adamawa

UNDP Country Director pays courtesy visit to Presidential Amnesty coordinator

Buhari fires Chairmen of 3 FCTA boards

Blind marijuana seller jailed for 5 years

Army Chief, Buratai visits Gamboru-Ngala as Nigerian flag returns (PHOTOS)

6-year-old, who survived Lagos fire accident dies

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: 5 major causes of suicide in Nigeria

Photos from the Senate session that had power failure 8 times

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What Fayemi is saying about deceptive politicians and intelligent rogues

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