The News Blog

October 24, 2014

TB Joshua to testify at inquest into building collapse in two weeks

by Godwin Akanfe Temitope Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, will appear before the Lagos Coroner on Wednesday, November 5 to answer questions regarding the recent collapse of a guest house in the church compound. The Lagos State Coroner, Mr Oyetade Komolafe, announced Joshua’s appearance on Friday at the resumption of... Read More

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October 24, 2014

“You never listen, don’t contest” – Islamic cleric, Abubakar Gumi urges GEJ to halt re-election plans

by James Sambo Popular Muslim cleric, Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi who leads the Nigerian Muslim Shura Assembly, has advised President Goodluck Jonathan against contesting for re-election at the 2015 presidential elections. Gumi wrote an open letter titled, ‘My Candid advice to President Goodluck’, where he stated that Jonathan had divided the country with his... Read More

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October 24, 2014

How the JTF and Bayelsa LGA have found détente to fight oil theft

by Tony Tamuno The Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta has announced that it has started cooperating with the Southern Ijaw Local Government Council of Bayelsa to curb oil theft in the area. Speaking in Yenagoa, the JTF’s spokesman, Lt-Col Mustapha Anka said that the cooperation between the JTF and the Southern Ijaw... Read More

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October 24, 2014

Ebola arrives Mali as 2-year-old child becomes first victim

by Chidi Okoye The first case of the Ebola virus disease has been recorded in Mali, and the first victim in the country is a 2-year-old girl. After being recorded in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Nigeria, and Senegal, its presence in Mali makes it the sixth West African country to be affected by the worst outbreak on... Read More

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October 24, 2014

Former NBA boss, Okey Wali, released after 13 days in captivity

by Azubuike Azikiwe Barely two weeks after being abducted, the immediate past President of Nigerian Bar Association, Okey Wali has been released by his kidnappers. Wali was seized on 11 October in Port Harcourt by unknown gunmen, and has spent 13 days in the captivity of his abductors. According to a statement released by the President... Read More

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October 24, 2014

There is nothing wrong with Islamic Jihad – Aregbesola

by Kolapo Olapoju Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has stated that he sees nothing wrong with the practice of Islamic Jihad, which he explained to be a concept that has the aim of promoting the establishment of a personal relationship between Muslims and Allah. Aregbesola made the comments in Ile-Ife on Thursday, 23 October, while delivering a lecture... Read More

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October 24, 2014

Diamond Bank MD, Alex Otti resigns to contest for Abia governorship

by Kolapo Olapoju The Group Managing Director/CEO of Diamond Bank Plc, Alex Otti, has resigned, to contest for the governorship of Abia state. Two months ago, in August, Otti had declared his intention to run for office, in the gubernatorial election of the state in the 2015 elections. Otti had made the declaration at the PDP... Read More

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October 24, 2014

Following #30PerCentOrNothing we ask, are young people really needed in Nigeria’s politics?

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Recently the PDP chairman Adamu Mu’azu engaged his followers on Twitter about why young people should join a political party and participate prominently there. His discussion raised many important points and got a good deal of positive feedback from people. Young people often complain about what’s wrong with the system and what... Read More

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October 24, 2014

@cenbank steps in to help stop farmer-nomad clashes | How much are they providing?

by Laila Ibrahim The Central Bank of Nigeria, is to provide a seed funding of N100 billion to assist states in establishing mini modern ranches across the federation. This, is to ensure the establishment of infrastructure for grazing to curb the errant movement of nomadic farmers and ensure the production of healthy meat for consumption.... Read More

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October 24, 2014

Spiritualist defrauds undergraduate of N7 million

by James Sambo A spiritualist and two others have been arrested by the FCT police for the murder of a student of Baze University, Abuja, after defrauding him of N7 million. The student, Awwal Umar, a student union leader, 26, was killed at Kankara in Katsina state on October 3. The Commissioner of Police in Abuja,... Read More

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October 24, 2014

Finally, Nigeria takes cybercrime serious

by Laila Ibrahim The Senate has passed a law criminalising electronic and cyber related crimes in the country. The Bill, sponsored by Senator Adegbenga Kaka, is seeking to ensure cyber security and prevent online fraud. Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu at Thursday’s session said, “The senate has, by this development, criminalized all intended actions made... Read More

October 24, 2014

FG wants to make traditional rulers work more

by James Sambo The Federal Government is collaborating with the National Assembly to create constitutional roles for traditional rulers in the country. President Goodluck Jonathan, who was represented by the Minister of Special Duties, Alhaji Kabir Turaki, revealed this yesterday in his message to a two-day South-East and South-South Traditional Rulers Retreat in Enugu. According to... Read More

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October 23, 2014

Behold! 419 Governor of Ekiti – APC Apostle attacks Fayose on Facebook

by Kolapo Olapoju An apparent proponent of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prince Adepoju Jacobs has through his Facebook page levelled series of damning accusations at the new Governor-elect of Ekiti state, Ayodele Peter Fayose. On his inauguration day, Fayose had declared that people of Ekiti can go and sleep in any of the rooms... Read More

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October 23, 2014

#BokoHaram abducts another two dozen girls

by Chidi Okoye Suspected Boko Haram militants kidnapped at least 25 girls in an attack on a remote town in north-eastern Nigeria, witnesses have told the Reuters news agency. This, the second reported kidnappings in less than a week, has happened in spite of talks over the release of over 200 other female hostages they... Read More

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October 23, 2014

First set of Nigerian volunteers set to leave for #Ebola hit countries

The Supervising Minister of Health, Dr Khaliru Alhassan, has announced that the first set of 250 volunteers will soon leave Nigeria to other parts of West Africa hit by the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Alhassan said the volunteers were drawn from the group already registered by the federal government to join the international team that... Read More

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October 23, 2014

New Bill seeks to raise NYSC transport allowance from N150 a month (DETAILS)

by James Sambo The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a Bill seeking a better welfare package for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The Bill seeks to amend the NYSC Act No 51 of 1993 by making provisions to enhance the welfare of corps members, and to encourage the acquisition... Read More

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October 23, 2014

Finally, President Goodluck Jonathan declares to run for reelection

by Laila Ibrahim After much anticipation from several quarters, President Goodluck Jonathan has declared his interest in seeking a second term in office by contesting the 2015 presidential election. He made the declaration at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja on Thursday, 23 October, while also telling the Peoples Democratic Party leaders that he would endeavour... Read More

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October 23, 2014

‘Deny men sex to end civil war’ – South Sudan women believe this is the way out

by Chidi Okoye South Sudanese women have decided that the best way to end the civil war in their nation is to deny the men sex until they stop fighting. During a meeting of a group of South Sudanese women peace activists and several members of South Sudan’s parliament, in Juba, to come up with... Read More

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October 23, 2014

Tinubu accused of bribing APC lawmakers N50 million each to impeach Fayose

by Kolapo Olapoju The Ekiti Democratic Coalition has alleged that 15 lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress were bribed with N800million to impeach new Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose. The accusation was made through a statement released on Wednesday, 22 October, by the Coordinator of the group, Comrade Aderemi Olaleye. The group claimed that... Read More

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October 23, 2014

Tenants drag landlord to court for demanding 3 years rent

by Azubuike Azikiwe The landlord of the Broadway Shopping Plaza has been taken to court by tenants over allegations of demanding a three-year upfront payment of rent and a 100% rent increment. According to the tenants, the landlord of the plaza, Sunday Omosen called a meeting to inform them of his decision to increase the rent by 100% and also demanded that they... Read More

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October 23, 2014

Patience Jonathan resigns as permanent secretary in Bayelsa

by Anike Jacobs First lady, Patience Jonathan, 57, has resigned her appointment as a permanent secretary in the Bayelsa State Civil Service. Mrs. Jonathan, whose appointment in the Bayelsa state civil service in July 2012, sparked outrage, has voluntarily resigned, following the rift between her and Governor Seriake Dickson. A presidential who spoke to Punch... Read More

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October 23, 2014

#BokoHaram: N1,500 dowry was paid to family members of the 60 kidnapped women

by Anike Jacobs Members of the dreaded terrorist sect Bokoharam have abducted sixty women at Waga Mangoro and Garta villages. Forty of the women were said to have been abducted in Waga Mangoro and the other 20 were forcefully taken away from Grata. The abductions were carried out by the insurgents at the weekend, just... Read More

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October 23, 2014

How did Nigeria come to have 743,000 refugees within its borders?

by Isi Esene The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has recorded about 743,062 persons that were internally displaced by conflicts and natural disasters in various parts of the country, Director General of the agency Muhammad Sani Sidi has said. He disclosed this in Calabar at the opening of the annual consultative meeting of the National... Read More

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October 23, 2014

#AbaLIFE: Diamond Bank supports Paradigm Initiative Nigeria’s ICT capacity building project, train 100 people in Abia (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Diamond Bank Nigeria supports AbaLIFE training program for undeserved youth. AbaLIFE is an initiative of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, which connects young people with ICT enabled opportunities to create better livelihoods through its ICT, entrepreneurship and life skill training. The acronym L.I.F.E. Stands for Life. Skills. ICT. Financial Readiness. Entreprenurship. After 7 years... Read More

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October 23, 2014

Rampaging ritualists kill and dismember family in Bauchi

by Azubuike Azikiwe About 10 ritualists have reportedly killed and dismembered a man, Yakubu Ubandoma, and his son, Ishaya Yakubu, in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State According to Police, the ritualists attacked the victims at their home, where they stabbed the father on the neck and cut off his hands, while they removed the eyes of the son,... Read More

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October 23, 2014

Dominic Adesanya, ‘American Slave’ caught after scaling White House fence

by Kolapo Olapoju An American of Nigerian origin, Dominic Adesanya who calls himself ‘American Slave’, was caught after jumping the White House fence on the evening of Wednesday, 22 October. 23-year-old Adesanya, who is from Bel Ari, Maryland, was stopped in his tracks by Secret Service dogs, after which he was arrested. According to a Secret... Read More

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October 23, 2014

Bomb explosion at Bauchi bus station kills 5, many injured

by James Sambo An explosion has killed five people in a bus station in Azare, Bauchi state. According to Bauchi state Police which confirmed the incident, the bombing occurred in Azare at about 9:45 pm on the night of Wednesday, 22 October. A resident of the area, Musa Babale told the AFP news agency that... Read More

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October 23, 2014

@NOIweala assures on Nigeria as foreign investors “stand aside”

by Tunji Andrews In a move many analysts believe is to ease the pressure on the Naira and halt the slide of the Nigerian capital markets, the Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo–Iweala, has again assured that the economy is growing positively in spite of the reduction of oil price in the international market. The... Read More

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October 23, 2014

N4,000 call-up fee is optional – NYSC DG tells Reps

by Isi Esene Brig. Gen. Johnson Olawumi, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps has told the House of Representatives that the N4,000 fee levied on ‘corpers’ for their call-up letters will remain optional. Olawumi said this today while speaking at the hearing of a petition on the matter by the House Committee on... Read More

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October 23, 2014

HND-BSC dichotomy comes closer to ending as Senate considers Bill

by James Sambo A Bill to abolish and prohibit dichotomy and discrimination between first degrees and the higher national diploma in the same profession/field on Wednesday scaled the crucial second reading in the Senate. Senators also in near unanimity canvassed for the merging of polytechnics with universities so that they can be degree-awarding institutions. They... Read More

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