I Can’t Continue To Fight For The Yorubas - OPC Leader

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 region of the country.

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

 

Former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, yesterday, said he would soon reveal how his boss and the acclaimed winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief Bashorun MKO Abiola, died. Disclosing that Abacha and Abiola’s deaths were from same source, Al-Mustapha said he would make the comprehensive revelation in his new book, Mustapha’s Memoirs, which, according to him, is still in the works. Al-Mustapha, who addressed journalists in Lagos yesterday, on a number of issues relating to his 15-year travails in detention, said Abiola and Abacha were very good friends before some fifth columnists caused disaffection between them. He said:

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)

 

The political storm between Senate president, Dr Bukola Saraki and All Peoples Congress (APC ) leader Bola Tinubu seems to be over as both men were pictured talking and laughing at the National Assembly Dinner held at the presidential villa.

Lagos State Appoints Rt. Justice Adesola Oguntade As Chancellor Of LASU

 

The Lagos State Government has appointed retired Honourable Adesola Oguntade as the Fourth Chancellor of the Lagos State University, along with other respected men and women who have excelled in their various fields, as members of the 10th Governing Council of the University.

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

 

Bauchi literally stood still as Governor Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar returned to the state after a week long trip to Lebanon. The Governor, who was in Beirut in pursuit of investors to come and invest in the State especially in the areas of Agriculture, Tourism and Mining, had met with the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Ministers of Agriculture, Tourism and Mining as well as members of the Lebanese chambers of commerce and industries of East and West Beirut. more photos after the cut........

Toolz & Tiwa Savage Hangout In Dubai Ahead Of Toolz Wedding

 

Toolz & Tiwa Savage Hangout Together In Dubai Ahead of Toolz Wedding (Photo)
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

 

MINISTER of State for Petroleum Ibe Kachikwu has reportedly bribed members of the Niger Delta Avengers accused of blowing up pipeline installations across the country with a whooping sum of $10 million.
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.

PDP Crisis: Court Sacks New Acting Chairman, Reinstates Ali Modu Sheriff

 

A Federal High Court in Lagos has nullified the national caretaker committee constituted by the Peoples Democratic Party during last Saturday’s convention.

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.

Photos: Fayose stops his convoy to dish beans from a bean sellers pot

While on his way to Oke-Ako Ekiti this afternoon, Governor Fayose stopped his convoy to buy beans from a beans seller aka Iya Elewa who he interacted with, and then he helped himself with some of her beans and also prayed for her. See more photos after the cut...

Iyiola Omisore reacts to EFCC declaring wanted

 

The former Osun state deputy governor who was declared wanted yesterday by EFCC for receiving N700 million from the office of the former National Security Adviser, NSA, has released a statement describing the EFCC's action as blackmail. Read the statement below..

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.

Kogi State Gov. Yahaya Bello Receives Helicopter From Federal Government. Photos

 

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state today received a helicopter from the Federal Government. The governor while inspecting the helicopter warned criminal elements in the state to vacate because he has declared war on them. The helicopter is to be used for special security operations within the state.

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

 

Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode was Monday ordered to be remanded in Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC by a Lagos State Magistrate court sitting in Ikeja 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.

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

 

Manchester United has finally sacked Louis van Gaal the Dutchman signed a three-year deal when he took over in 2014. However before the report van Gaal was seen arriving at Manchester United’s training ground on Monday, amid intense speculation he was about to be sacked and replaced by Jose Mourinho. British media have been awash with reports of van Gaal’s demise, after a leak from an unknown source spread as Manchester United lifted the FA Cup on Saturday.

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.

FG Set To Unveil Nigerian Housing Model- Fashola

 

The Federal Government is set to unveil a Nigerian housing model that will be suitable and acceptable to all Nigerians. Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, who disclosed this at a forum in Abuja, said government is already working on the design in furtherance of the its housing policy. “A lot of work is going on and very soon you will see the result of that work. Let me be very clear; we are in a result business but I have learnt that it is results that are sustainable that become enduring. “We’ve built all sorts of houses but when you look at it, has a housing implementation programme responded to you?

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

 

Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Shehu Garba, has explained why President Buhari cancelled his trip to Lagos. According to Garba, President Buhari is faced with scheduling difficulties.

"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.

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

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the rescue of a second Chibok girl. This was disclosed in a statement by its Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman.
Read the statement below:

VIDEO: Protesters Diss Oshiomhole, Buhari Over Stance On Fuel Price Hike, Allege Hypocrisy

Buhari appoints new acting immigration boss

 

Mohammed Babandede has emerged as the acting comptroller general of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), President Muhammadu Buhari ordered Martin Abeshi, the former comptroller-general of the NIS to vacate office and handover to Babandede Former Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mohammed Babandede has emerged as the 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

 

One of the missing Chibok girl who escaped yesterday Amina Ali Nkeki has just arrived the presidential Villa to see President Mohammadu Buhari. She arrived in the company of her mother, the Borno State Governor, Shittima Kashim, the National Security Adviser, NSA and the presidential adviser to the prersident on Social Matters, Maryam Uwias. It was however a struggle to catch a glimpse of the escapee’s face as the presidential aides formed a human shield. Besides, the girl’s face was covered with wrapper to present her from public view.

Court reinstates sacked Kogi Speaker, other principal officers

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday reversed the impeachment of Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Momoh Lawal.
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

 

An EgyptAir flight which disappeared from radar screens en route from Paris to Cairo early Thursday, crashed into the sea off the southern Greek island of Karpathos while in Egyptian airspace, a Greece aviation source told AFP that “At around 0029 GMT (3:29 am) when it was in Egyptian airspace, the plane disappeared from Greek radars… it crashed around 130 nautical miles off the island of Karpathos,”.

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

 

As the strike action of NLC enters day 2, members of the Ayuba Wabba-led faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have threatened to ground flight operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, from today, Thursday May 19th.

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

 

One of the missing Chibok girls has been found in Nigeria, activists say – the first since they were taken by Boko Haram militants two years ago. The 276 girls were taken from their secondary school in north-east Nigeria by the Islamist fighters in April 2014. Activists confirmed to the BBC that Amina Ali was found by a vigilante group on Tuesday in the Sambisa Forest, close to the border with Cameroon. She was reportedly identified by a civilian fighter who recognised her.

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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

 

 Twitter Users passing Fadeyi are reporting that thugs have taken to the streets protesting and are throwing stones at cars passing by. Looks like its as a result of the planned strike. More tweets after the cut...

Photo: Rioters block road on Airport Road lagos, commuters stranded

 

Rioters have blocked Airport Road in Lagos this morning. Many commuters are stranded as there are no buses to take them to their places of work. Pic Credit: JonnyPrince

Trade Union Congress backs out of planned NLC strike

 

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 Labor 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.

World's biggest cruise ship worth a whopping $1bn arrives in Britain (photos)

 

The largest cruise ship in the world – measuring more than four football pitches in length with a maximum capacity for 6,780 passengers – has docked in Southampton for final preparations before its maiden voyage. A small crowd of well-wishers, welcomed the £800million Harmony of the Seas as it arrived just after dawn today.

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,

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.

Anna Banner Covers BM|Pro, Stuns In Wedding Gown

 

Stunning former beauty queen, Anna Ebiere Banner, has been unveiled as the celebrity cover person in this
month’s edition of BM|Pro Covers. In a bridal look, singer, Flavour's babymama was wearing a strapless ball gown with a crystal embellished bodice and tulle cathedral train by Love Tims.
See more photos after the cut;.......

Ambode Receiving The Crude Oil Sample From Aje Oil Well In Lagos. (photos)

Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday, said the state government will henceforth demand payment of 13 per cent derivation revenue from the Federal Government, following the discovery of crude oil by Yinka Folawiyo Petroleum Company Limited in Badagry, area of the state.
This was just as the governor assured that with the additional revenue coming from such area, the state government would be able to make more infrastructure available for Lagosians.