By Chidi Nkwopara
OWERRI—Ex-militant Alhaji Asari Dokubo, has described the recent 2015 general elections as the most rigged election Nigeria had ever experienced, saying they were not free and fair.
Kerry to return to US on Monday after breaking leg in French Alps
US Secretary of State John Kerry will remain in hospital in Geneva overnight “for observation” after breaking his leg in cycling accident before returning to the United States for further treatment on Monday, the Sate Department said.


Portrait of the new First Lady shouldn't have been released?
Yesterday, the official portrait of the new First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari was released and some think the new president has already broken a promise.
Jonathan applauded Buhari inaugural speech
Dr Goodluck Jonathan, the immediate past president and stakeholders in Bayelsa have applauded President Muhammadu Buhari, for pledging allegiance to all in his inaugural speech.
Reacting to the speech, in Yenagoa on Saturday, Jonathan said that he was gladdened by the posture of the president.
“Buhari said that he does not belong to any clique, and I congratulate him for that statement.
Reacting to the speech, in Yenagoa on Saturday, Jonathan said that he was gladdened by the posture of the president.
“Buhari said that he does not belong to any clique, and I congratulate him for that statement.
Fani- Kayode, Anenih, other speak on Buhari’s Inaugural Speech
Nigerians yesterday reacted to the President Muhammadu Buhari’s inaugural speech.
Fani-Kayode: ‘’I believe his part of non vendetta will be true, all Nigerians should join hands to see Nigeria move forward.
“I believe it was a promising speech and sincerely hope that he is true to what he has said especially on the issue that he will not be on a vendetta mission. I hope he is saying the right thing; hope his words will be proved to be truth.
“It is incumbent upon all of us as politicians to ensure that the next four years go on smoothly. I trust that all will be well and the country will move forward.”
Iyom Josephine Anenih
Fani-Kayode: ‘’I believe his part of non vendetta will be true, all Nigerians should join hands to see Nigeria move forward.
“I believe it was a promising speech and sincerely hope that he is true to what he has said especially on the issue that he will not be on a vendetta mission. I hope he is saying the right thing; hope his words will be proved to be truth.
“It is incumbent upon all of us as politicians to ensure that the next four years go on smoothly. I trust that all will be well and the country will move forward.”
Iyom Josephine Anenih
Ambode creates Ministry of Employment, two other offices in Lagos
Olasunkanmi Akoni, Ikenna Asomba & Monsur Olowoopejo
OUTGOING Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, yesterday, handed over the administration of the state to Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, as the 8th elected governor of the state along with his deputy, Dr Oluranti Adebule at a colourful and well attended inauguration and swearing-in ceremony, held at Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, Lagos Island.
The dignitaries at the ceremony were former governors of the state; Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, Rear Admiral Nduisi Kanu while former deputy governors in attendance were; Mr. Femi Pedro and Adebisi Sosan.
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OUTGOING Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, yesterday, handed over the administration of the state to Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, as the 8th elected governor of the state along with his deputy, Dr Oluranti Adebule at a colourful and well attended inauguration and swearing-in ceremony, held at Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, Lagos Island.
The dignitaries at the ceremony were former governors of the state; Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, Rear Admiral Nduisi Kanu while former deputy governors in attendance were; Mr. Femi Pedro and Adebisi Sosan.
XThe game begins
Since the telephone call you made, you have changed the course of Nigeria’s political history and for that you have earned yourself a place in our history, for stabilising multi-party democratic system and you have earned the respect of not only Nigerians but world leaders”.
Flour Mills Plc launches new products
Flour Mills of Nigeria PLC has launched three new products into the market across the country. The new products are Daily instant cereal, Golden penny margarine and Golden penny vegetable oil.
I have sex three to four times everyday
Whenever the name, Maheeda is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is controversy, sex, nudity and promiscuity.
The goddess of X and Naija Bad Girl as she is fondly called by her fans isn’t afraid to go nude as she’s constantly releasing nude photos of herself online and sexually explicit videos.
The goddess of X and Naija Bad Girl as she is fondly called by her fans isn’t afraid to go nude as she’s constantly releasing nude photos of herself online and sexually explicit videos.
My boobs my career – Bridget Amos
Bridget Amos is an upcoming actress with big ideas. Despite coming into the industry in 2008, the Kwara State-born beauty has made films of her own. Unlike many of her peers, who would jump at anything for the sake of relevance in the industry, Bridget has set certain standards for herself and would not produce more than one film a year.
She’s based in Malaysia and does both English and Yoruba films. Her latest movie ‘Eko’ is set to be released soon. In this exclusive interview, she talks about her career, life and more.
She’s based in Malaysia and does both English and Yoruba films. Her latest movie ‘Eko’ is set to be released soon. In this exclusive interview, she talks about her career, life and more.
Certificate saga: Court asked to stop CJN from swearing in Buhari as President
A Civil Society Organisation, the Incorporated Trustees of Advocacy for Societal Rights Advancement and Development Initiative, has asked the Federal Court in Abuja to stop the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, from administering oath on the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari on May 29.
The group, in an originating summons that was filed by its lawyer, Mr. Philip Ekpo, insisted that Buhari is not legally fit to take over as the President of Nigeria.

The group, in an originating summons that was filed by its lawyer, Mr. Philip Ekpo, insisted that Buhari is not legally fit to take over as the President of Nigeria.

God answered my prayer for Nigeria – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, said the peace and tranquility currently enjoying in the country is an answer to the prayer he prayed to God in 2007.
The President also appealed to all Nigerians including clerics to always pray for the success of the incoming administration.
The President also appealed to all Nigerians including clerics to always pray for the success of the incoming administration.
Couple leaves over $847k inheritance to the US Govt.
A married couple, immigrants Peter and Joan Petrasek, from Seattle, who had no known relatives left all of their money and assets to "the government of the United States.
Peter Petrasek was born in the 1920s in what was then Czechoslovakia, and would have been 12 when the Nazis invaded.
Details about his early life are scarce, but at some point during World War II he was placed into a youth camp run by the German air force, according to The Seattle Times but applied for immigration status in the US and was granted. His sister and parents all died during the Nazi invasion.
Peter Petrasek was born in the 1920s in what was then Czechoslovakia, and would have been 12 when the Nazis invaded.
Details about his early life are scarce, but at some point during World War II he was placed into a youth camp run by the German air force, according to The Seattle Times but applied for immigration status in the US and was granted. His sister and parents all died during the Nazi invasion.
Buhari abandons presidential pre-inauguration service, jets out to UK
Surprise greeted the faces of most people at the national mosque in Abuja who felt disappointed over the absence of the president-elect, General Mohammadu Buhari at the special Friday service to mark the beginning of a week long activities of his inauguration next week.
Journalists who were invited to cover the ceremony had gathered but to the chagrin of everyone, Buhari was not sighted anywhere around the crowded mosque.
No official reason was given for his absence at the mosque.

Journalists who were invited to cover the ceremony had gathered but to the chagrin of everyone, Buhari was not sighted anywhere around the crowded mosque.
No official reason was given for his absence at the mosque.

Nigerian teenager bags UK Imperial College Scholarship for Ph.D
For emerging the best graduating student in her Masters programme in Advanced Chemical Engineering in the latest 2014/2015 convocation ceremony of the Imperial College, London, United Kingdom, Miss Christiana Esio Okwong Udoh has been offered a Doctorate scholarship by the school.
The teenage girl was appreciated for making her marks academically since she arrived the institution on the platform of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) scholarship for her Master’s programme.
The teenage girl was appreciated for making her marks academically since she arrived the institution on the platform of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) scholarship for her Master’s programme.
Escaped during Ekiti jail break re-arrested for armed robbery
Two criminals, Banji Adedayo(40) and Tope Daramola (45) who escaped prison during the Ekiti-state jail break in December 2014 have been re-arrested by the Ondo state police command for armed robbery. Parading the men alongside other criminals before newsmen today, the Ondo state police Commissioner, Isaac Eke, said the suspects, after escaping from prison, joined a five man armed robbery gang that have been terrorizing Akure since March this year. See more photos after the cut..


NECAN accused DISCOs of extorting customers
The Nigerian Electricity Consumers Advocacy Network, NECAN, has accused the Distribution companies of extorting customers by billing them for unsupplied power. This is even as customers in Isashi areas in Lagos state has warned DISCOs marketing officers in the area not to venture entering the areas with the notion to disconnect resident until there is improvement in the power supply deliver to the community.
Blasphemy: Youth raze court in Kano
Aggrieved youth burnt down the Upper Sharia court, Rijiyar Lemo following the appearance of an Islamic cleric, Abdul Inyas accused of blasphemy.
Thousands of youths had thronged the court to witness the trial of Tijjayya sect leader who was taken into custody last Wednesday after he was rescued from mob at Makwarari quarters.
Thousands of youths had thronged the court to witness the trial of Tijjayya sect leader who was taken into custody last Wednesday after he was rescued from mob at Makwarari quarters.
US commandos kill top IS leader in Syria raid
US commandos killed a senior Islamic State
group leader in a nighttime raid into Syria,
US officials said Saturday, as IS jihadists
seized the northern part of Syria’s ancient
Palmyra.
group leader in a nighttime raid into Syria,
US officials said Saturday, as IS jihadists
seized the northern part of Syria’s ancient
Palmyra.
Back to glory days.
The road which linked ondo state with osun state Akure to iilesha that was a dead trap, has been revived and reconstructed. The motorist will now have a good road to ply and travellers will have a quick and convenient journey. As nigerians plead to the oncoming federal government to please attend to ore- Ishagamu road.
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Egypt sentences deposed Islamist president Morsi to death
An Egyptian court sentenced deposed
Islamist president Mohamed Morsi and more
than 100 other defendants to death on
Saturday over jail breaks during the 2011
uprising.
Islamist president Mohamed Morsi and more
than 100 other defendants to death on
Saturday over jail breaks during the 2011
uprising.
Kidnappings: Fayose writes IG, seeks special intervention
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has
written the Inspector General of Police, Mr
Solomon Arase, calling for his intervention
to stem the spate of kidnappings that has hit
the state in the last few weeks.
written the Inspector General of Police, Mr
Solomon Arase, calling for his intervention
to stem the spate of kidnappings that has hit
the state in the last few weeks.
We’ll expose saboteurs responsible for Jonathan’s defeat, says Ekweremadu’s c’ttee
THE post-election assessment committee of
the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP
yesterday vowed that it would expose all
party members who played one role or the
other to sabotage the second term ambition
of President Goodluck Jonathan as well as
the interest of the party in other elections
irrespective of how high the persons may be.
the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP
yesterday vowed that it would expose all
party members who played one role or the
other to sabotage the second term ambition
of President Goodluck Jonathan as well as
the interest of the party in other elections
irrespective of how high the persons may be.
I’m happy to remarry again, says Oshiomhole
It was glitz and glamour as Governor Adams
Oshiomhole of Edo State, yesterday,
exchanged marital vows with his heartthrob,
former Miss Iara Fortes, from Cape Verde.
Oshiomhole of Edo State, yesterday,
exchanged marital vows with his heartthrob,
former Miss Iara Fortes, from Cape Verde.
Pipeline surveillance: Buhari to revoke Jonathan’s contracts to OPC, ex-militants
Anyone who thinks that the administration of
the incoming president, General Mohammadu
Buhari would tolerate the surveillance of oil
pipelines and waterways by private
individuals or groups should better think
again as there are now plans to discard the
practice and revert to the use of conventional
security agencies.
the incoming president, General Mohammadu
Buhari would tolerate the surveillance of oil
pipelines and waterways by private
individuals or groups should better think
again as there are now plans to discard the
practice and revert to the use of conventional
security agencies.
Abuja fire: Ministry denies burning of account dept
The Ministry of Education yesterday, denied
some media report that fire gutted the
account department at the ministry.
steven Gerrard honour
Steven Gerrard of Liverpool plays his final game today and here is something to note: He won both local and continental honours, and inspired the heroic comeback at Istanbul to win the UEFA champions league in 2005.
Don't seek admission in Houdegbe University, Cotonou, NUC warns students
The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Monday cautioned Nigerian students against seeking admission in Houdegbe North American University, Cotonou, Benin Republic (HNAUB).
I am his visionary trainner
A trader, Fatimo Nurudeen, on
Friday pleaded with an Agege Customary
Court in Lagos State to dissolve her 12-
year-old marriage for alleged frequent
beating and fetish practice by her husband.
Fatimo, 31, who lives at 32, Akiode St., Ibafo,
Ogun, told the court that her husband beats
her frequently.
Friday pleaded with an Agege Customary
Court in Lagos State to dissolve her 12-
year-old marriage for alleged frequent
beating and fetish practice by her husband.
Fatimo, 31, who lives at 32, Akiode St., Ibafo,
Ogun, told the court that her husband beats
her frequently.
Make him your role model!
FOR saying that he will not forgive
killers, arsonists, National leadership of the
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP yesterday
urged the President- elect, General
Muhammadu Buhari, retd to see himself as a
father of the nation who should live like late
South Africa President, Nelson Mandela.
killers, arsonists, National leadership of the
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP yesterday
urged the President- elect, General
Muhammadu Buhari, retd to see himself as a
father of the nation who should live like late
South Africa President, Nelson Mandela.
Beware of corruption pitfalls, ICPC, EFCC tell incoming lawmakers
The Independent Corrupt Practices
and other Related Offences Commission
(ICPC), and the Economic And Financial
crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday,
warned incoming lawmakers to be wary of
corruption pitfalls in their legislative
business.
and other Related Offences Commission
(ICPC), and the Economic And Financial
crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday,
warned incoming lawmakers to be wary of
corruption pitfalls in their legislative
business.
UniAbuja students lockout FCT Minister over Students’ Bus, others
STUDENTS of the University of Abuja
under the aegis, FCT National Association of
Nigeria Students, NANS, yesterday locked
out the Minister of the Federal Capital
Territory Administration, FCTA, Senator Bala
Mohammed and other government officials
over the refusal of the administration to
purchase for them a School bus.
The protesting students who barricaded the
entrance and exit gates of the FCTA
Secretariat in Area 11, Garki District, Abuja
for about some hours on Thursday,
demanded that the FCTA must purchase a
vehicle for their association immediately to
enable them attend their various
conventions; develop the University of
Abuja’s Unity Park; solve water supply
challenges at the University of Abuja’s mini
campus and furnish the common room of the
NANS Chairman.
The protesting students, led by the Chairman
of the University of Abuja Chapter of the
National Association of Nigerian Students
(NANS), Comrade Friday Omadewu Adayi,
laid siege to the FCTA Secretariat from
12noon till yesterday evening insisting that
they would not leave the place unless the
FCTA met their demands.
under the aegis, FCT National Association of
Nigeria Students, NANS, yesterday locked
out the Minister of the Federal Capital
Territory Administration, FCTA, Senator Bala
Mohammed and other government officials
over the refusal of the administration to
purchase for them a School bus.
The protesting students who barricaded the
entrance and exit gates of the FCTA
Secretariat in Area 11, Garki District, Abuja
for about some hours on Thursday,
demanded that the FCTA must purchase a
vehicle for their association immediately to
enable them attend their various
conventions; develop the University of
Abuja’s Unity Park; solve water supply
challenges at the University of Abuja’s mini
campus and furnish the common room of the
NANS Chairman.
The protesting students, led by the Chairman
of the University of Abuja Chapter of the
National Association of Nigerian Students
(NANS), Comrade Friday Omadewu Adayi,
laid siege to the FCTA Secretariat from
12noon till yesterday evening insisting that
they would not leave the place unless the
FCTA met their demands.
Buhari, IBB, others expected in Edo as Oshiomhole remarries today
General
Muhammadu Buhari and his wife Aisha, are
among dignitaries expected today for the
wedding between Governor Adams
Oshiomhole of Edo State and his fiancée,
Miss Lara Fortes, at his country home in
Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area
of the state.
Muhammadu Buhari and his wife Aisha, are
among dignitaries expected today for the
wedding between Governor Adams
Oshiomhole of Edo State and his fiancée,
Miss Lara Fortes, at his country home in
Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area
of the state.
Small drone puts White House on lockdown
The White House was briefly put on lockdown
Thursday as the Secret Service detained an
individual for flying a small drone in an
adjacent park.
Thursday as the Secret Service detained an
individual for flying a small drone in an
adjacent park.
Over 60 killed, scores injured as troops, Boko Haram clash
At least 60 people mostly suspected
members of dreaded Boko Haram insurgents
were feared dead in a clash between troops
of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army around
Kayamula village, just some few kilometres
drive from 21 Armoured Brigade (Giwa
Barracks) on Wednesday in Maiduguri, the
Borno state capital.
members of dreaded Boko Haram insurgents
were feared dead in a clash between troops
of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army around
Kayamula village, just some few kilometres
drive from 21 Armoured Brigade (Giwa
Barracks) on Wednesday in Maiduguri, the
Borno state capital.
Delta NLC faults ongoing council workers strike
The leadership of Delta State Council of the
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has faulted
the ongoing strike called by state chairman
of National Union of Local Government
Employees, NULGE, Mr David Ofoyeno, over
unpaid salaries, saying that the strike has a
political motive.
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has faulted
the ongoing strike called by state chairman
of National Union of Local Government
Employees, NULGE, Mr David Ofoyeno, over
unpaid salaries, saying that the strike has a
political motive.
Adams Oshiomole on the alter.
The Governor of Edo
State, Adams Oshiomole will be walking
down the ailse this Friday for the second
time. Adams who lost his wife to cancer 5
years ago, is set to tie the knot with a
pretty lady from Ethiopia simply known as
Lala Fortez. Ms Lala is a former air
hostess, but we are not sure about what
she does now.
US bomber ‘remorseless terrorist ‘ who deserves to die, says prosecutors
Convicted Boston bomber Dzhokhar
Tsarnaev is a remorseless terrorist who
deserves to die for killing innocent
Americans in the name of politics,
prosecutors told jurors at the end of his trial
Wednesday.
Tsarnaev is a remorseless terrorist who
deserves to die for killing innocent
Americans in the name of politics,
prosecutors told jurors at the end of his trial
Wednesday.
$330.000 fraud: Afe Babalola never received payments from Ajudua — Witness
A managing partner of the law firm of
Chief Afe Babalola, Mr Adebayo Adenipekun
(SAN), yesterday told an Ikeja High Court
that the law firm never received payments
from a Lagos socialite, Fred Ajudua, to
represent a former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-
Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi.
Testifying at the trial of a court registrar,
Oluronke Rosolu, accused of aiding Ajudua
to defraud Bamaiyi of $330.000, Adenipekun
said he was the chamber’s head of
administration during the period of the said
transaction.
Led in evidence by the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
counsel, Mr Seidu Atteh, the senior advocate
pointed out that Ajudua did not brief the law
firm of Chief Afe Babalola to represent
Bamaiyi at any time.
Fred Ajudua
“That is not correct. We did not receive any
legal fee from Ajudua in respect of the
general. We were never briefed to represent
Bamaiyi and we did not receive any money
from Ajudua,” he added.
After listening to his brief testimony, the
presiding judge, Justice Lateef Lawal-
Akapo, adjourned the matter till today for
continuation of trial.
Rosulu, a former registrar to Justice Joseph
Oyewole, was arraigned by the EFCC on a
two-count charge of conspiracy to obtain
money by false pretences and obtaining
money by false pretences.
According to EFCC, Ajudua obtained the
money from Bamaiyi by claiming that it
represented the professional fees charged by
Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) to handle his case.
The anti-graft agency alleged that the court
registrar (Rosulu) helped Ajudua to siphon
the money from Bamaiyi between November
2004 and June 2005 while both of them were
being remanded at Kirikiri Prison for
separate offences.
Chief Afe Babalola, Mr Adebayo Adenipekun
(SAN), yesterday told an Ikeja High Court
that the law firm never received payments
from a Lagos socialite, Fred Ajudua, to
represent a former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-
Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi.
Testifying at the trial of a court registrar,
Oluronke Rosolu, accused of aiding Ajudua
to defraud Bamaiyi of $330.000, Adenipekun
said he was the chamber’s head of
administration during the period of the said
transaction.
Led in evidence by the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
counsel, Mr Seidu Atteh, the senior advocate
pointed out that Ajudua did not brief the law
firm of Chief Afe Babalola to represent
Bamaiyi at any time.
Fred Ajudua
“That is not correct. We did not receive any
legal fee from Ajudua in respect of the
general. We were never briefed to represent
Bamaiyi and we did not receive any money
from Ajudua,” he added.
After listening to his brief testimony, the
presiding judge, Justice Lateef Lawal-
Akapo, adjourned the matter till today for
continuation of trial.
Rosulu, a former registrar to Justice Joseph
Oyewole, was arraigned by the EFCC on a
two-count charge of conspiracy to obtain
money by false pretences and obtaining
money by false pretences.
According to EFCC, Ajudua obtained the
money from Bamaiyi by claiming that it
represented the professional fees charged by
Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) to handle his case.
The anti-graft agency alleged that the court
registrar (Rosulu) helped Ajudua to siphon
the money from Bamaiyi between November
2004 and June 2005 while both of them were
being remanded at Kirikiri Prison for
separate offences.
Rivers Assembly suspends 3 LG bosses, summons 9 commissioners
RIVERS State House of
Assembly, yesterday, suspended three
caretaker committee chairmen over
allegations of financial impropriety and issue
of insecurity in their councils.
The affected caretaker committee chairmen
are Mr Cassidy Ikegbedi, Ahoada East; Mr
Ojukaye Amachree, Asari Toru, and Mr
Derrick Mene for Khana Local Government
Area.
Assembly, yesterday, suspended three
caretaker committee chairmen over
allegations of financial impropriety and issue
of insecurity in their councils.
The affected caretaker committee chairmen
are Mr Cassidy Ikegbedi, Ahoada East; Mr
Ojukaye Amachree, Asari Toru, and Mr
Derrick Mene for Khana Local Government
Area.
NASA rover captures 'blue sunset' on Mars
NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity
has captured stunning images of the Sun
setting on the red planet, showing blue hues
of the serene sundown over the Martian
horizon.
has captured stunning images of the Sun
setting on the red planet, showing blue hues
of the serene sundown over the Martian
horizon.
assault on mexico big drug dealers
MEXICO CITY: It has the drugs and distribution system of a traditional cartel —
and it has the modern weapons and audacity of an army. After attacking federal
forces, downing a military helicopter and shutting down streets in Mexico’s
second-largest city last week, the New Generation Jalisco cartel is now the
main enemy in the country’s fight with drug cartels.
Middle Belt group roots for Akume as Senate President
A youth group, Middle Belt Youth Assembly, has urged Senators-elect to
support Sen. George Akume from the North Central zone to emerge as the Senate
President in the 8th National Assembly.
support Sen. George Akume from the North Central zone to emerge as the Senate
President in the 8th National Assembly.
Hospital harvests 23 organs from brain-dead donors
In a remarkable act of humanity, Apollo Hospitals, has harvested 23 organs from
five brain dead organ donors even as it carried out 10 transplants in one day at
its flagship Hospital in India.
five brain dead organ donors even as it carried out 10 transplants in one day at
its flagship Hospital in India.
Why we sacked 2 officers – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said yesterday,
that it sacked two of its officers, Juliet Ibekaku and Michael Nzekwe, for
absconding from duty and nothing more.
A human rights group had raised an alarm that the two officers were sacked
because of their tribe and their refusal to compromise internal corruption in the
commission.
that it sacked two of its officers, Juliet Ibekaku and Michael Nzekwe, for
absconding from duty and nothing more.
A human rights group had raised an alarm that the two officers were sacked
because of their tribe and their refusal to compromise internal corruption in the
commission.
Fashola receives National I.D card
Lagos—Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, yesterday, said the
attendant stress in the search for Permanent Voter’s Card, PVC, by Nigerians
would have been unnecessary if Nigeria had succeeded at his previous attempt
on national identity card.
attendant stress in the search for Permanent Voter’s Card, PVC, by Nigerians
would have been unnecessary if Nigeria had succeeded at his previous attempt
on national identity card.
Liberia’s achievement against Ebola is monumental — WHO
The campaign to eliminate the Ebola virus marked a significant milestone on
Saturday 9 of May, as the World Health Organisation, WHO, declared Liberia free
of the Ebola disease.
At the time the announcement came, 42 days after the safe burial of the last
confirmed Liberian victim of the Ebola, a period equal to twice the virus’
incubation period, Liberia was the first of the three worst affected countries to
be rid of Ebola.
Saturday 9 of May, as the World Health Organisation, WHO, declared Liberia free
of the Ebola disease.
At the time the announcement came, 42 days after the safe burial of the last
confirmed Liberian victim of the Ebola, a period equal to twice the virus’
incubation period, Liberia was the first of the three worst affected countries to
be rid of Ebola.
Shareholders approve Fidelity Bank’s 18 kobo dividend payout
Shareholders of Fidelity Bank Plc. unanimously approved the 18 kobo per
ordinary share of 50 kobo dividend payable to shareholders whose names
appeared on the bank’s Register of Members as at the close of business on
April 17, 2015 as earlier proposed by the directors of the bank for the financial
year ended December 31, 2014. With this, Fidelity Bank has, for 10
years, consistently paid out dividends to its shareholders.
ordinary share of 50 kobo dividend payable to shareholders whose names
appeared on the bank’s Register of Members as at the close of business on
April 17, 2015 as earlier proposed by the directors of the bank for the financial
year ended December 31, 2014. With this, Fidelity Bank has, for 10
years, consistently paid out dividends to its shareholders.
Advert for Admission into Postgraduate Nursing Programs at University of Nigeria Nsukka
The University of Nigeria hereby,
advertises to the general public, her
Postgraduate Programmes for the
2015/2016 academic year. Applications
are hereby invited from suitably qualified
candidates for admission into full-time,
part-time and sandwich postgraduate
programmes in various Faculties,
Institutes and Centres for the 2015/2016
academic year.
advertises to the general public, her
Postgraduate Programmes for the
2015/2016 academic year. Applications
are hereby invited from suitably qualified
candidates for admission into full-time,
part-time and sandwich postgraduate
programmes in various Faculties,
Institutes and Centres for the 2015/2016
academic year.
Nursing Calamity - Specially Trained Nurses Leaving Jamaica In Droves
The ailing public health sector could be
hauled into intensive care as scores of
specially trained nurses have been
leaving Jamaica for higher-paying jobs
overseas. While Jamaican nurses have
always been in high demand in foreign
markets, the most recent exodus is
particularly worrying to health sector
insiders, who say overseas recruiters
have been targeting the most highly
trained nurses.
hauled into intensive care as scores of
specially trained nurses have been
leaving Jamaica for higher-paying jobs
overseas. While Jamaican nurses have
always been in high demand in foreign
markets, the most recent exodus is
particularly worrying to health sector
insiders, who say overseas recruiters
have been targeting the most highly
trained nurses.
Police tear-gas Niger lawmakers
Some members of the Niger State
House of Assembly were yesterday tear-
gassed by the police in Minna, the state
capital, following their attempts to entre the
assembly complex forcefully.
Armed policemen had as early as 7 am,
barricaded the gate to the complex and
prevented the assemblymen from from
entering the premises to carry out legislative
functions.
There had been confusion in the House
following the alleged claims by some
members that they had removed the Speaker,
Adamu Usman and replaced him with Isah
Kawu, Tuesday.
Usman in a swift reaction said that he was
still the speaker adding that his purported
removal did not follow due process.
However, an attempt by the factional
Speaker, Alhaji Kawu and some members of
the House to gain entry into the premises for
the day’s business was met with resistance
by the police who fired cannisters of tear gas
to prevent them from coming closer.
Besides barricading the gate, the armed
policemen encircled the Assembly fence to
prevent any the members who had also
threatened to initiate impeachment
proceedings on the state Governor,
Babangida Aliyu from climbing over to the
House.
The members, led by Kawu however left the
scene and relocated to the Assembly Staff
Quarters where they held an emergency
meeting.
Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Idris
Ndako Kpaki who was a member of the
House and Commissioner for Local
Government, Yusuf
Tagwai were said to have trailed the
lawmakers to the new venue to reach a truce
on the matter but, it was gathered that their
intervention did not yield dividends, even
with the assurances by the governor to settle
all their demands.
The legislators it was gathered insisted that
the security agents drafted to the assembly
should be orderd to vacate the complex to
allow them carry out their legislative
functions.
Niger State Commissioner of Police, Mr.
Olushola Amore who later arrived at the
House of Assembly refused to entertain
questions from newsmen on the
development.
House of Assembly were yesterday tear-
gassed by the police in Minna, the state
capital, following their attempts to entre the
assembly complex forcefully.
Armed policemen had as early as 7 am,
barricaded the gate to the complex and
prevented the assemblymen from from
entering the premises to carry out legislative
functions.
There had been confusion in the House
following the alleged claims by some
members that they had removed the Speaker,
Adamu Usman and replaced him with Isah
Kawu, Tuesday.
Usman in a swift reaction said that he was
still the speaker adding that his purported
removal did not follow due process.
However, an attempt by the factional
Speaker, Alhaji Kawu and some members of
the House to gain entry into the premises for
the day’s business was met with resistance
by the police who fired cannisters of tear gas
to prevent them from coming closer.
Besides barricading the gate, the armed
policemen encircled the Assembly fence to
prevent any the members who had also
threatened to initiate impeachment
proceedings on the state Governor,
Babangida Aliyu from climbing over to the
House.
The members, led by Kawu however left the
scene and relocated to the Assembly Staff
Quarters where they held an emergency
meeting.
Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Idris
Ndako Kpaki who was a member of the
House and Commissioner for Local
Government, Yusuf
Tagwai were said to have trailed the
lawmakers to the new venue to reach a truce
on the matter but, it was gathered that their
intervention did not yield dividends, even
with the assurances by the governor to settle
all their demands.
The legislators it was gathered insisted that
the security agents drafted to the assembly
should be orderd to vacate the complex to
allow them carry out their legislative
functions.
Niger State Commissioner of Police, Mr.
Olushola Amore who later arrived at the
House of Assembly refused to entertain
questions from newsmen on the
development.
NDLEA arrests pastor with 1.978kg of heroin
Operatives of National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at Akanu Ibiam
International Airport, AIIA, Enugu, have
arrested a Lagos pastor over drug trafficking.
The suspect, Daniel Lanre Akintola, 43, was
caught with 1.978kg of heroin concealed in
the false bottom of his luggage.
Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at Akanu Ibiam
International Airport, AIIA, Enugu, have
arrested a Lagos pastor over drug trafficking.
The suspect, Daniel Lanre Akintola, 43, was
caught with 1.978kg of heroin concealed in
the false bottom of his luggage.
Why I want to buy Arsenal — Aliko Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has said
he still wants to buy Arsenal despite failing
in a 2010 bid to acquire a stake in the club.
The Nigerian billionaire is now worth nearly
eight times as much as when he tried to buy
into the Gunners, and the passionate
Gooners has not given up on his dream of
getting involved with the north London club.
he still wants to buy Arsenal despite failing
in a 2010 bid to acquire a stake in the club.
The Nigerian billionaire is now worth nearly
eight times as much as when he tried to buy
into the Gunners, and the passionate
Gooners has not given up on his dream of
getting involved with the north London club.
Oil workers are operating under great risk —Shel
Despite efforts by the Joint Task Force in the
Niger Delta code-named, Operation Pulo
Shield, to stem crude oil theft and pipeline
vandalism in the delta, oil companies
operating in the blighted region are still
operating under grave danger. The oil
industry is not only troubled by the activities
of thieves and vandals, but also have to
contend with activities of armed criminal
gangs, who are always on the prowl to
snatch oil workers with a view to demanding
ransom from their employers.
Niger Delta code-named, Operation Pulo
Shield, to stem crude oil theft and pipeline
vandalism in the delta, oil companies
operating in the blighted region are still
operating under grave danger. The oil
industry is not only troubled by the activities
of thieves and vandals, but also have to
contend with activities of armed criminal
gangs, who are always on the prowl to
snatch oil workers with a view to demanding
ransom from their employers.
Nebo meets Gencos, Discos over worsening power supply
Abuja: Worried by the worsening state of
electricity supply nationwide, the Minister of
Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, has met the
owners of generation and distribution
companies with a view to finding a solution.
The meeting, which held in Abuja is coming
on the heels of additional generation
capacity occasioned by the recent
commissioning of two National Integrated
Power Projects, NIPPs, in Alaoji and
Olorunsogo.
electricity supply nationwide, the Minister of
Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, has met the
owners of generation and distribution
companies with a view to finding a solution.
The meeting, which held in Abuja is coming
on the heels of additional generation
capacity occasioned by the recent
commissioning of two National Integrated
Power Projects, NIPPs, in Alaoji and
Olorunsogo.
S’Court fixes hearing on Omisore’s appeal for tomorrow
Osogbo—The Apex Court has fixed hearing
in an appeal filed by the governorship
candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,
during the August 9th governorship election
in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore for
tomorrow.
in an appeal filed by the governorship
candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,
during the August 9th governorship election
in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore for
tomorrow.
8 more Nigerians face execution in Indonesia – Diaspora Group
By Prisca Sam-Duru
AGROUP, United Nigerians In Diaspora,
UNID, has called on the Federal Government
to prevail on the Indonesian government to
stay action on its plans to execute eight
more Nigerian citizens for drug related
offences.
AGROUP, United Nigerians In Diaspora,
UNID, has called on the Federal Government
to prevail on the Indonesian government to
stay action on its plans to execute eight
more Nigerian citizens for drug related
offences.
Lafarge Africa Records 20 Percent Leap In Profit At N8.6 Billion In Q1, 2015
In spite of the general elections, market
uncertainty and keen competition
cement/construction sector, Lafarge Africa
yesterday announced a profit after tax of
N8.621 billion for the first quarter ended
March 31, 2015 from N7.202 billion in
the same period 2014 and N14.6 billion
cash from its operations.
Buhari sends Atiku to Zuma to lobby for Adesina for AfDB presidency
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has
commenced lobbying for the candidacy of the
Minister of Agriculture, Dr Akinwumi Adesina
as President of the African Development
Bank (AfDB).
commenced lobbying for the candidacy of the
Minister of Agriculture, Dr Akinwumi Adesina
as President of the African Development
Bank (AfDB).
Prince William welcome His babe
Prince William’s wife Kate was on Saturday
admitted to hospital in London in labour with
the couple’s eagerly-awaited second child
as royal fans camped outside celebrated the
impending birth.
admitted to hospital in London in labour with
the couple’s eagerly-awaited second child
as royal fans camped outside celebrated the
impending birth.
Another set of 234 women, children freed
As the military onslaught to rid Sambisa
forest of Boko Haram terrorists continue,
another set of 234 women and children were
rescued through the Kawuri and Konduga
end of the forest on Thursday.
forest of Boko Haram terrorists continue,
another set of 234 women and children were
rescued through the Kawuri and Konduga
end of the forest on Thursday.
APC Lawmakers Shun Peace Parley With Fayose
The peace meeting called by eminent
lawyer, Chief Afe Babalola, between Ekiti
State Governor, Mr. Peter Ayodele Fayose,
and the 19 legislators on the platform of
the All Progressives Party (APC) failed
yesterday.
lawyer, Chief Afe Babalola, between Ekiti
State Governor, Mr. Peter Ayodele Fayose,
and the 19 legislators on the platform of
the All Progressives Party (APC) failed
yesterday.
Mayweather, Pacquiao Talk Tough
Pacquiao to spend $4m on entourage
Manny Pacquiao will spend a whopping
$4million (£2.6m) on tickets for his huge
entourage for Saturday’s fight against
Floyd Mayweather.
Health Workers May Embark On Strike May 8
The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU)
may embark on a nationwide strike on
Friday, May 8 f the Federal government
fails to accede to its 15-point demands.
FG, US, WHO Open Ebola Centres In Abuja, Jos
The Federal Government, the United
States and the World Health Organisation
have opened Ebola Study centres in Abuja
and Jos.
Pandemonium in Abeokuta as bullion van crushes motorcyclist to death
ABEOKUTA—
Pandemonium broke out,
yesterday, in Oke-Ilewo area of Abeokuta,
Ogun State, when a bullion van belonging to
one of the new generation banks reportedly
crushed a 22-year-old man, Gbenga Okesola
to death.
Pandemonium broke out,
yesterday, in Oke-Ilewo area of Abeokuta,
Ogun State, when a bullion van belonging to
one of the new generation banks reportedly
crushed a 22-year-old man, Gbenga Okesola
to death.
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