The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed media reports that a High Court in Abuja condemned the Commission over the continued detention of Mr. Robert Azibaola, who is a cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan. The EFCC had arrested Azibaola in March 2016 for allegedly collecting $40 million for a dubious pipeline contract through a former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.). In a statement issued by the spokesman for the anti-graft agency, Willson Uwujaren, on Friday, May 27, it said the report is a misrepresentation of the fact. It was reported that a court had slammed…
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The Joint Health Sector Union in Ekiti State has withdrawn from the strike action embarked upon by the state’s Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) chapter in protest of the five months outstanding salary arrears owed them by the government. The health unions announced its withdrawal from the strike on Friday, May 27, in a letter addressed to the Chief Medical Director of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti. The union stated that it took the decision due to the love and passion they have for the sick and suffering. The letter was signed by the Chairman, NUAHP, Kunle Esan; Chairman,…
Majority Leader of the House Of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has pinned the current economic hardship in the country on the Goodluck Jonathan administration, saying the last government left an empty treasury. Speaking on Friday, May 27, at the Town Hall Meeting he organised to give account of his stewardship to his constituents in Surulere, Lagos, the lawmaker said that more damage was done to the country’s economy than the Muhammadu Buhari administration thought. “Things are very difficult in Nigeria today; we must acknowledge that. The question we need to ask ourselves is why? And the answer is very simple,” he…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, may 27, has inaugurated a national prosecution coordination committee to handle high profile criminal cases in the country. Speaking at the inauguration which held at the Presidential Villa, Buhari reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to tackling corruption and terrorism in Nigeria. The President, who was represented by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, urged the committee members to resist external influence and discharge their responsibility with fairness. “It is a very important committee because the administration itself is committed to ensuring that we are able to deal with not only with question of corruption which is…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that if President Muhammadu Buhari had not won the 2015 Presidential election,Nigeria’s economy would have collapsed. He stated this in Kano on Friday, May 27, during a courtesy visit to Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Mohammed said that the President is gradually reviving the economy through prudent management of resources and the introduction of creative ideas to block leakages. He said: “For the fact that God loves this country, if any other political party had won the election, there would have been no economy to talk about. They wouldn’t have…
The Nigerian military reportedly invaded Oporoza community in Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State in the hours of Saturday, May 28, 2016. According to Sahara Reporters, the military arrived the community in at least four warships in search of Niger Delta Avengers. In another report by Vanguard Newspaper, the army had laid siege and started shooting sporadically at about 8.44 am, causing more confusion in the riverine town. Speaking to Vanguard, the Ijaw leader, Chief Godspower Gbenekama, said “Soldiers have started shooting in Oporoza as I speak to you now, I do not know the casualty, but…
President Muhammadu Buhari has denied interfering with the activities of the anti-corruption agencies that include EFCC and ICPC. The President made this known during the inauguration of the National Prosecution Coordination Committee, NPCC. NPCC, which will be joining other anti-corruption agencies, will be saddled with the responsibility of prosecuting high profile financial and other criminal cases in the country. The President stressed that neither him nor his government interferes with the arrest and prosecutorial activities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and other anti-corruption agencies in the countries. Speaking through Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, he said, “When you…
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has appointed Usman Alhaji Usman, as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Usman replaces Dr Rabi’u Bichi, who was removed by Gov. Ganduje. The appointment is contained in a statement signed by the Kano State Head of Service, Alhaji Muhammad Na’iya and made available to newsmen in Kano on Saturday. According to the statement, Ganduje also approved the appointment of seven new permanent secretaries. They are: Halilu Baba-Dantiye; Alhaji Usman Bala; Hajiya Bilkisu Waziri; Dr Saadatu Bala; Danladi Garba; Aminu Mohammed, and Aliyu Sani. Similarly,…
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba on Friday in Jalingo inaugurated the road leading to Jalingo Main Market and the Rev. Jolly Nyame Road, constructed at the cost of N1.6billion. Speaking at the occasion, Ishaku said the 3.74 km roads would boost economic activities in the state. He assured residents of the area that arrangement had been concluded to install street lights on the roads. Earlier, the Commissioner for Works, Dr Tafarki Eneme, said the contract for the roads was awarded to M/S P.W. Nigeria Ltd in 2015. Eneme said the 1.34 km market road, officially known as Palace Way, was…
The Plateau Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says it has convicted 62 motorists in Jos for committing various road traffic offences. Mr Andrew Bala, FRSC Public Education Officer in the state, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Jos. Bala said that the offenders were arrested and convicted by a mobile court on Friday. He said the exercise took place on some highways in Jos and Bukuru metropolis. Bala said that 64 motorists were apprehended, 56 were found guilty and convicted, while seven were discharged and acquitted. According to…
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has urged former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff to apologize to the party for his conduct during and after the national convention, which held on May 21, 2016, in Port Harcourt. Wike made the call via a statement released by his media aide, Simeon Nwakaudu. “We have seen that there is a hidden agenda. But nobody can destroy the PDP. PDP will wax stronger,” Wike said according to the statement. “Those around the former acting National Chairman have questionable character. They are people who think that they can use the judiciary to…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has said that Nigerians will continue to suffer till 2019. Fayose made the comment via a statement released on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. It reads: “Nigerians should be reminded that the manner of hardship being faced now was also faced during Buhari’s first coming as a military dictator when people had to queue for essential commodities. Now, Nigerians can’t even afford common tomato to prepare soup. “So Nigerians you have heard the truth: under Buhari/APC, it is almost certain that our suffering will continue till 2019. “Nigerians, remember I warned you before Buhari was elected;…
Danfulani stated this during a press conference on the one year assessment of All Progressive Congress (APC) government of President Muhammadu Buhari and Kaduna State governor, Nasir Elrufai. The conference was organised by Centrum Initiative For Development and Fundamental Rights Advocacy (CEDRA) on Friday May 27, 2016, the lecturer said courts decisions must be respected. “We had five PDP governors that decamped to APC and they are seen as not corrupt. Corruption cannot be fought with the way government wants. Corruption should be fought thought the laid down rules,” Danfulani said, adding, “Once you refuse to follow due process in…
On Thursday, May 26 2016, all factions of the PDP led by Ibrahim Mantu, Prof Jerry Gana and the members of the national assembly met at night and endorsed Sen Ahmed Makarfi’s interim leadership of the party. But Sheriff, who was then a Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman of the defunct All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP), co-founded the APC but was forced to leave when his candidates were schemed out at the convention. Ali Modu Sheriff’s candidates- Kashim Imam, who was vying for the position of the National Secretary of APC, Tom Ikimi- National Chairman and Umar Duhu- North East…
Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has listed nine achievements made by the president since he assumed office on May 29, 2015. Shehu made the disclosure via an article titled “Nine Key Milestones in President Buhari’s First Year”. Read it below: Twelve months ago, President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He came to power following the decisive victory of his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC over the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP and its candidate, Dr Goodluck…
The House of Representatives has urged Nigerians to be patient with the Muhammadu Buhari administration ahead of the administration’s one year anniversary. The appeal was made by House Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, while giving the 2016 first quarter report on the activities of the legislature on Thursday, May 26, 2016, Punch reports. “I will continue to call for patience. We have to first admit that this government came in at a point when things were terribly out of shape. The decay the government inherited was enormous and it is only when we come from this point that we can appreciate what…
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that the Muhammadu Buhari administration will turn the disaster it inherited from former president, Goodluck Jonathan into a blessing. Mohammed made the remark during a meeting with members of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), according to The Cable. “This administration is aware that it was not elected to make excuses, but to put the nation back on a sound economic footing, ensure the security of lives and property and banish corruption,” he said. “We have therefore decided to turn the disaster that we inherited into a blessing by diversifying our…
Some of the indicted officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, who are currently with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over alleged bribe to rig election, have said they only got N8m. According to a report by Punch Newspaper, an EFCC detective revealed that following the discovery that the alleged bribe was disbursed by Mohammed Zannah and Yinusa Biri, some of the officials have claimed that they were short-changed by Biri. The officials revealed during interrogation that only N8m was given to the officials in the 11 local government. It was further reported that Biu and Zannah…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has called on the House of Assembly to impeach Governor Adams Oshiomhole. The opposition party called for the Governor’s impeachment for allegedly spending about N18 billion unbudgeted funds to establish Edo State University, Iyamho, in Etsako West Local Government Area. The party also asked the Commissioner for Education and the state Accountant General to resign immediately. Edo State PDP Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih, stated this at a press briefing in Benin on Thursday, May 26. He said there is no evidence that the House of Assembly approved the expenditure for the university’s…
Pop singer, Davido, who now fathers a child with the cousin of famous publisher, Dele Momodu, has mocked the latter in a recent Twitter comment. Davido responded to a fan’s tweet asking Momodu to apologise to the singer, so he can get the opportunity to visit Dubai. The fan with the user ID “Yung Presido” on May 27, 2016, wrote, “@DeleMomodu deep down I know you still want to go to Dubai. Tell Uncle @iam_Davido you’re sorryy”. Davido then complimented the jab by writing “Nah my boy”. According to Olisa.tv, Davido has gone on a trip to Dubai in order…