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:

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