The embattled national coordinator of the Odua Peoples
Congress (OPC) militia group, Gani Adams, on Monday said his effort in
protecting the Yoruba nation is fruitless following verbal attacks on
its personality.
Mr. Gani disclosed that the group with thousands of registered
members across the country has taken tactical approaches to issues
related to insecurity in Nigerian society, especially in the Yoruba
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Tuesday, 31 May 2016
Buhari inherited a 'heavy baggage' from GEJ – Soyinka
Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate and
Nigerian playwright, has said that the administration of the former president
Goodluck Jonnathan left a “heavy baggage” and “burden”. He noted that it would
take time for President Muhammadu Buhari to clear the rot he inherited from his
predecessor.
The Nation reports that Soyinka
expressed his opinion speaking at a public lecture titled “Politics, Culture
and the New Africa” held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Governor Wike And Wife Shine As They Host Rivers State Banquet (Photos)
A colourful event which was held at the State House, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. The event was attended by the governor, his family, govt officials and colleagues. Here are photos from the state banquet to mark governor Nyesom Wike's one year in office. See pictures below;
I Will Soon Reveal How Abacha, Abiola Died, Says Al-Mustapha
I pity Lai Mohammed' - Buhari speaks
His reason is because Mohammed was saddled with the
responsibility of explaining government’s progress or lack of it to the people,
The Cable reports. Speaking at the presidential villa in Abuja, while hosting
state house correspondents, Buhari said: “One of the men I pity is Lai
Mohammed. Everyday, he is on TV explaining our performance or lack of it “The
ministers sit down day and night to work. Some of them have literarily lost
weight because they were sleeping less and eating less (while working on the budget).
They were working on every kobo to be spent.
Mercy Johnson Marks Daughter’s Dedication With Beautiful Family Photos
Mercy Johnson shares adorable family photos to mark her daughter Angel’s dedication. She and her husband had dedicated the baby over the weekend.
Saraki And Tinubu Spotted Talking & Laughing At NASS Presidential Dinner (Photos)
Friday, 27 May 2016
Lagos State Appoints Rt. Justice Adesola Oguntade As Chancellor Of LASU
Speaking on new developments for the School, Governor Ambode confirms that he assented to the bill amending the Lagos State University Law.
Bauchi State Gov. Muhammad Abubakar Arrives From Lebanon In A Private Jet. Photos
Thursday, 26 May 2016
Toolz & Tiwa Savage Hangout In Dubai Ahead Of Toolz Wedding
Top Nigerian female celebrities, Tiwa Savage and Toolz are both in Dubai as preparations for Toolz’ white wedding with Captain Demuren this weekend hits top gear.
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Kachikwu Bribed Representatives Of Niger Delta Avengers With $10m" - PDP
The allegation against the minister was made on Wednesday by Nigeria’s leading opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
According to the PDP in a statement via its official verified Twitter handle, Kachikwu released the money after a meeting at the Transcorp Hilton hotel, Abuja.
FG declares Monday May 30th public holiday
The Federal government has declared Monday June 30th public holiday to
commemorate Democracy day which falls on Sunday May 29th. The Minister
of Interior, Retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau made the declaration
on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement released by the
Permanent Secretary of ministry, Bassey Akpanyung.
Wednesday, 25 May 2016
PDP Crisis: Court Sacks New Acting Chairman, Reinstates Ali Modu Sheriff
The convention had appointed a former governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi, as acting chairman, while a former Senator, Ben Obi, was appointed acting national secretary.
Iyiola Omisore reacts to EFCC declaring wanted
I read the statement issued by the Econimic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) purportedly declaring me wanted as an attempt by that organisation and its leadership to tarnish my image. That statement, if indeed it was issued by the EFCC, is the height of mischief and a deliberate attempt to assassinate my character.
Tuesday, 24 May 2016
Kogi State Gov. Yahaya Bello Receives Helicopter From Federal Government. Photos
10 Celebs' Epic Throwback High School Yearbook Photos
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It smells like grass and flowers and allergens and graduation! Students around the country are gearing up for high school graduation, which makes us feel nostalgic for our own senior springs, when our biggest worry was how to keep a curl in our hair through a very humid graduation ceremony. To celebrate this milestone moment, indulge in a little nostalgia―and appreciate these celebs' epic yearbook photos from when they were in high school.
EKO Remix - Pa. Chris Ajilo Ft. Banky W and Korede Sax( Official Video)
Watch this brand new remix video of Pa. Chris Ajilo ft. Banky W & Korede Sax in EKO o gba gbere. Checkout this one, very nice!!!
EFCC Obtains Another Warrant To Detain Fani Kayode For 21 Days
The EFCC has brought an application before the court seeking to remand Fani Kayode in custody to enable it conduct further investigation into the alleged N1.5 bn fraud leveled against him pending when he will be brought before a regular court.
Monday, 23 May 2016
VP Yemi Osinbajo Commissioning LASEMA Equipment In Lagos (Photos)
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo commissioning the newly procured LASEMA equipment alongside with Minister of works and housing, Babatunde Fashola and his successor Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, more photos after the cut......
Manchester United Coach, Louis van Gaa sacked
Photos: Osinbajo arrives Lagos, begins commissioning of projects
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived Lagos and has commissioned the
newly procured Lagos State Emergence Management Agency, LASEMA
equipment. See more photos after the cut..,...
Kaduna to refund N140m to Muslim pilgrims
The Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has said it would this
week commence the refund of over N140 million to pilgrims who performed
the hajj in 2014 and 2015
The new Overseer of the board, Husaini Tsoho, stated this while briefing a committee set up to ensure disbursement of the funds to the affected pilgrims.
The new Overseer of the board, Husaini Tsoho, stated this while briefing a committee set up to ensure disbursement of the funds to the affected pilgrims.
FG Set To Unveil Nigerian Housing Model- Fashola
Mercy Johnson-Okojie Spotted With Yinka Ayefele Live In Lagos (photos)
Nigerian music producer and gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele with popular Nolllywood actress,Mercy Johnson Okojie Live in Lagos. more pictures after the cut......
VP Yemi Osibajo will represent President Buhari in Lagos today - Presidency
"The truth is that the Vice-President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, will now represent the President in Lagos. The President is faced with scheduling difficulties and that is the reason for the postponement of the visit.
NLC ends nationwide strike called to resist new petrol price
Comrade Ayuba Wabba faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress has
suspended the industrial action called to resist the new price of
petroleum motor spirit. This was announced yesterday.
According to Channels TV, this came after an emergency meeting
of its organs (the National Working Committee & the National
Executive Committee) and the intervention of well-meaning Nigerians
including APC national leader, Bola Tinubu. However NLC also announced
plans to resume negotiations with Federal Government, with a view to
resolving the issues that prompted the strike.
Friday, 20 May 2016
Court jails ex-NIMASA boss, Omatseye for five years
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has sentenced a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration Safety Agency, Mr. Raymond Omatseye, to five years in prison for a N1.5bn contract scam.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had arraigned for engaging in contract splitting and bid rigging estimated at over N1.5bn while he was the DG of NIMASA.
Nigerian Army Confirms Rescue of Second Chibok Girl
Read the statement below:
Thursday, 19 May 2016
Buhari appoints new acting immigration boss
Synagogue Engineers Begins ’Manslaughter Trial' On May 23
The scheduled trial of Engineers Oladele
Ogundeji and Akinbela Fatiregun, who built the collapsed Synagogue
Church Of All Nations’ six-storey building, has been further shifted to
Monday, May 23.
Ogundeji and Fatiregun are being
prosecuted by the Lagos State Government over the death of the 116
persons killed in the SCOAN building which collapsed on September 12,
2014.
The trial which was earlier slated for
Thursday could not proceed as the trial judge, Justice Lateef
Lawal-Akapo of a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, did not sit.
Rescued Chibok girl in Aso Villa, to meet with Buhari
Court reinstates sacked Kogi Speaker, other principal officers
The court also reinstated other principal officers of the House.
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba ruled that the process for the removal of the principal officers failed to conform with Sections 92(2) (c) and 96 of the 1999 Constitution.
Consequently, the position five lawmakers, Umar Imam, Friday Sani, Lawal Ahmed, Bello Abdullahi and John Abah, who supposedly replaced the impeached officers are to stand down.
Missing EgyptAir plane crashes off Greek Island
Labour Protester Blocks Awolowo way at Ikeja City Mail Area
A handful of Labour Protester blocking AWOLOWO WAY at IKEJA CITY Mall side in order to enforce the strike. Heavy traffic building up. see more photos after the cut......
Etihad Airways appoints new General Manager in Nigeria
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has appointed George
Mawadri as its new General Manager in Nigeria, where he will be
responsible for growing Etihad Airways’ relationships with its travel
trade and corporate customers while furthering the development of the
airline’s commercial strategy in Nigeria.
NLC vows to ground flight operations at Lagos Airport today
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
Fire guts 40 lock-up shops at Ladipo Auto Spare Parts Market
No fewer than 40 lock-up
shops with different auto spare parts worth millions of naira were, on
Wednesday morning, destroyed by early morning fire at the Ladipo
Auto-Market in Mushin, Lagos State.
The Director, Lagos State Fire Service, Mr Rasak Fadipe, who confirmed
this said that the fire started at about 1 a.m.
On April 20, more than 50 shops with assorted vehicle spare parts were
burnt at the Osoro Section of the market.
Fadipe said that when his office got information about the inferno, his
fire fighters were unable to access the scene of fire due to a clash
that happened in the area during the night.
One of the Chibok girls has been found in sambisa
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/05/breaking-one-missing-chibok-girls-found-sambisa/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/05/breaking-one-missing-chibok-girls-found-sambisa/
Presidency Releases Details Of 2016 Budget
The Presidency has released the 2016 budget to the public. See more details after the break
Photo From The Activities Of NLC On Ikorodu Road Today
NLC and Civil society organisation saying NO to government activities today, NLC strike still not effective as Members of the Trade Union Congress TUC have backed out of today's planned strike action by the Ayuba Wabba led NLC. The TUC announced this after a joint meeting between Labour leaders and the Federal government yesterday night May 18th. Electricity workers, NUPENG and PENGASSAN have already signified they will not be participating in the proposed strike action.
Riot reportedly going on at Fadeyi as hoodlums take to the streets
Photo: Rioters block road on Airport Road lagos, commuters stranded
Trade Union Congress backs out of planned NLC strike
World's biggest cruise ship worth a whopping $1bn arrives in Britain (photos)
An Actor and Movie Director Kunle Afolayan shows off his new home (photos)
He shared a video of his new house and wrote
"Hmmmm! Some people may see this as show off but the wise will see beyond the surface . My main motive of putting this video out is firstly, To appreciate the goodness of God in my life but majorly to use it as a medium to minister and encourage every hardworking Nigerian out there that if you put your mind to what you believe in,
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
FRSC Vehicles Commissioned By Abdulrahman Dambazzau (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari represented by the Minister of Interior, Lt Gen Abdulrahman Dambazzau commissioned the 283 new patrol cars, ambulances and tow trucks for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) at the Peace Park international conference centre in Abuja yesterday...
See photos from the event...
FG Proposes N120 Per Litre, Labour Leaders Kick
Indications have emerged why the talks between the Nigerian government and the leaders of organised labour hit the rocks Monday night.
The federal government had announced the deregulation of the petroleum downstream, a development that has jerked up the price of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as fuel from N86 to N145 per litre.
Following the development, labour leaders threatened to embark on nationwide strike if the price was not reversed within 96 hours.
Don’t Resuscitate National Shipping Line, OBJ tells Buhari
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday advised the Federal Government against resuscitating the defunct Nigerian National Shipping Line, NNSL. Obasanjo, who gave the advice in his address as Chairman of a two-day stakeholders’ conference on the maritime industry in Lagos, blamed the demise of NNSL on the lack of professionalism and high level corruption at the time.
He said: “NNSL had been liquidated; they tried Nigeria Unity Line, it collapsed. 19 brand new ships were specially built for Nigeria and we did not take delivery of some of them until I left office in 1979.
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