Indigenes of Akwa Ibom State, under the aegis of Ibom Vanguard have asked the Federal Government to refund N142bn the state spent on federal projects. Spokesperson of the group and serving Senator, Anietie Okon said the money was used to repair federal roads on the promise that it would be refunded. He said, “The Federal Government... Read More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday secured a court order to allow it detain ex-FCT minister, Bala Mohammed pending the conclusion of investigations into corruption allegations, Punch reports. A source said the order was necessary becayse the agency had not concluded its ongoing investigations. The source stated, “Today, the commission secured a court... Read More
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has urged the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and other Yoruba monarchs to defend political leaders from the race. Fayose said this on Thursday while receiving the Ooni at the palace of the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe. He appealed to the monarchs to ensure no harm... Read More
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari will meet with major stakeholders from the Niger Delta region next week Tuesday. Kachikwu said this in his welcome address at the public presentation of a roadmap for the development of the nation’s oil and gas industry at the Presidential Villa,... Read More
Immense pressure from the Senate has forced the Police Service Commission (PSC) to suspend the ongoing recruitment of 10,000 personnel into the Nigeria Police Force, Punch reports. It was learnt that the commission was about to finalise the recruitment when the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris recalled top police officers in the panel. It was gathered... Read More
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu on Thyursday said the Federal Government is planning a $10bn infrastructural rebirth investment programme in the Niger Delta. Kachikwu said this in a press conference in Abuja. The Minister said the funds will come from oil companies instead of the Federal Government. He said, “We will... Read More
I have just read that the President met with APC governors in Abuja earlier this week. Looks to me like the President has taken the first steps towards reconciliation with his wife. Recall that she had complained during her BBC Hausa interview that the President was not being responsive to the pulse of those APC... Read More
Maybe we are ones overthinking this. Maybe we are right and Mrs Aisha Buhari is truly a very deliberate woman. After allowing the whole nation (and indeed the world) stew for two weeks, trying to make sense of the ‘presidential squabble, the beautiful wife of the President speaks! What did she say? An address worthy... Read More
Girls in Aba, Abia State start engaging in sexual activities at the age of 10, a medical practitioner, Godwin Uwaoma has said. According to Uwaoma who is the Chairman of the Thematic Working Group at the Nigerian Faith Based Advisory Council for AIDS (NFACA), the discovery was made during a 2014 research. He lamented that... Read More
The 2016 edition of the Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week (HLFDW) just got even more interesting as it has been rev…
The Senate on Thursday transferred the control of the Code of Conduct Bureau from the President to the National Assembly while amending the Code of Conduct and Tribunal Act. The amendment now ensures that the Senate approves members of the Bureau and Tribunal after they have been appointed by the President. The CCT shall now... Read More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday granted bail to a former Presidential Spokesman, Reuben Abati, The Punch reports. The bail conditions given by the anti-graft agency requires that Abati drops his International Passport and produce a surety of not below Level 16 in the Civil Service. Abati was arrested on Monday on allegations that he received N50m from the embattled former... Read More
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. BREAKING: INEC names Jimoh Ibrahim as PDP candidate for Ondo election The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has named Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim as the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 26 governorship election in Ondo State. 2. 25 skulls, skeleton found... Read More
Today at the Enough Is Enough New Media, Citizens and Governance Conference, our correspondent, Chukwukere Okpani caught up with controversial cross-dresser and beauty entrepreneur, Idris Okuneye (Bobrisky) after the panel discussion and got to pick his brain. Enjoy the discussion below: How did you react to the uproar on Twitter following your inclusion on the... Read More
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has named Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim as the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 26 governorship election in Ondo State, The Punch reports. The commission also named Mr. Alabi Ebenezer Omotayo as his running mate. Mr. Ibrahim emerged the candidate of the Ali-Modu Sheriff faction of the party... Read More
As we know, Lagos is one of the most fashion-forward cities of the world so the entire fashion industry, entrepreneurs, stakeholders and enthusiasts watched for the 26th October, the opening day of the 6th edition of the Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week. The 4-day event brings together fashion buyers, consumers and the media to... Read More
A witness has given a vivid description on how the sum of N1.2bn was disbursed by an aide to Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose. The aide, Abiodun Agbele whose trial began on Thursday appeared before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on an 11-count charge of fraud for allegedly diverting N1.2... Read More
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Delta Safe (ODS) discovered 25 human skulls at four militant shrines tucked inside the creeks of Akpabuyo and Bakassi local government areas, Cross River, The Nation reports. According to findings, the shrines, which were discovered at Ikot Ene Idam, Abakpa and Ikang creeks of the councils belonged... Read More
Prof. Akintunde Ibitayo Akinwande, who was nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari as the Chairmanship of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has debunked claims in the media that he rejected the offer. In a letter, dated 26th October, 2016, to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Power, Steel Development and Metallurgy, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, sent through... Read More
Lecturers who sexually harass students in tertiary institutions will now spend five years in jail. The Senate on Thursday passed the sexual harassment in tertiary education institution bill, 2016. Offenders will also pay a fine of N5m. The bill was sponsored by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege from Delta. The bill was debated on May 24, and... Read More
Ever dared to browse through the comments section of any online Nigerian daily? You most likely will be stopped in your tracks by the volume of vitriol oozing from the pages. @KingDouyeAlfred is concerned about it, and has explained in basic terms what he thinks might be the cause, and what the solution is . Please... Read More
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi has urged traditional rulers in the country to promote unity stating that Obas are nothing, according to Daily Trust. Oba Ogunwusi said this on Thursday when he visited Ekiti for the first time since ascending the throne. He was accompanied by Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Oyedotun and other... Read More
Husband and wife, @I_pissVodka and @HeartOfGold_, traded these memes between each other. See below: My Dear Angel, I pick my pen from the basket of love.. pic.twitter.com/hQJJpuuZrP — Ibe 🎒 (@maziibe_) October 27, 2016 Dear Ibe Stop writing me all those silly letters. I have a boyfriend…. pic.twitter.com/0ScC3hPMpT — Hey Sugar (@HeartOfGoId_) October 27, 2016... Read More
The Federal Government has given a breakdown on how it intends to spend the $29.96bn loan it plans to borrow. The FG says it plans to get the loan from the World Bank, African Development Bank, Japan International Co-operation Agency, Islamic Development Bank and China EximBank in the three years In a statement issued on Thursday by the... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the Oil and Gas sector remained the way out of the current economic recession. Buhari stated this while delivering a speech at the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Roadmap tagged “The 7 Big Wins” organised by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. He said, “The Petroleum industry, remains critical to the... Read More
Mophoto via JohannesIn Nigeria, the gift is a curse. That the country is a culturally diverse society with over 500 different ethnic groups is at the root of many of its problems. The Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba: the three largest tribes are the most popularly known of Nigeria’s over 200 million-strong population but there are... Read More
It was an atmosphere for miracles at the Night of Worship 2015, where renowned local and international artistes of the Gospel led thousands of people in worship. William McDowell, Nathaniel Bassey, and Frank Edwards were among the worship leaders who headlined the event last year. It was an intense and unforgettable experience, typical of the... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with a former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to The Punch both men met inside the President’s office. Details of what transpired during the meeting remain unknown as Gowon did not speak to reporters after the Thursday meeting.
An aide to former Publicity Secretary of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh has revealed how his principal had to fund the party’s publicity during the 2015 election campaign. The aide, Richard Ihediwa, who is a defence witness was Metuh’s Personal Assistant on Media, said this on Thursday at the Federal High Court presided by... Read More
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal, says he has “no apologies” for being part of those who have the ears of President Muhammadu Buhari. He said this during an interview with Channels Television stating that as SGF he needed to have access to the president daily. “I am honoured to be... Read More