The Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption says Nigeria’s current administration is fighting corruption from all fronts in order to enhance the citizens lives. The Executive Secretary of the Committee, Prof. Bolaji Owosanoye, made the remarks in New York at a workshop on “Illicit Financial Flows and Assets Recovery’ on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workshop was jointly organised by the Permanent Missions of Nigeria and Norway to the UN. “Nigeria has taken a number of radical steps to affirm the commitment to fight illicit financial flows, diminish corruption and the responsible use of recovered assets.…
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ibadan Zone, has called on the Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali. ASUU wants the VC to step down to allow for an independent investigation of fraud allegations brought against him. The union called on the Ministry of Education, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to “act quickly to avoid any insinuation of complicity.” In a statement by the Chairman, Dr Ade Adejumo and Secretary, Dr. Deji Omole, it said the call for Ambali’s resignation became imperative following the monumental fraud revealed by an…
At least, 47,996 of the 80,000 farmers registered in Osun state, have benefited from the N2.6B agricultural facilities coordinated by Osun Rural Enterprise and Agriculture Programme, OREAP. Revealing this over the weekend, a member of OREAP Leadership Team, Mr. Gbenga Osobu, stated that various interventions in the Osun agricultural sector have not only lifted the living condition of local farmers, they have helped position the State as the food basket of the Southwest. Osobu further revealed that another N753M was disbursed as loans to farmers during the Osun Quick Impact Intervention Programme (QUIIP I and II). “3,645 pig farmers benefited…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) youth group has said that it will do whatever is necessary to protect the dignity of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The group, APC Young Patriots, made the comment via a statement released by Coordinator, Comrade Dominic Alancha. The statement reads: As a respected group in the APC, we can no longer afford to watch and treat as a party affair, this iniquitous assault contrived to smear our distinguished Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. We will do everything possible within our influence as party members and courageous Nigerians to defend the institution of the Senate and…
Bamidele Oloyelogun has been elected as the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly. Oloyelogun was elected on Monday, April 3, following the resignation of former speaker, Jumoke Akindele in March. The new speaker, who represents the Ifedore Constituency, won nine votes to defeat Olamide George of the Akure North Constituency who won four votes. Ogundeji Iroju, from Odigbo Constituency, has also been elected as the new Deputy Speaker of the House. Akindele was forced to resign due to a crisis within the House which split the legislators into two factions.
Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has said that President Muhammadu Buhari will win again if he contests another presidential election. Many Nigerians who voted for Buhari have expressed regret over the action due to the current economic hardship in the country. Adesina however said that Buhari has done well and would “win and win again and again.” He made the comment while appearing on Channels TV’s “Sunday Politics.” “That would depend on Nigerians, but if you ask me as an individual, I will say, yes, the president can win and win again and again,” Adesina said when asked if Buhari could…
Former Petroleum Minister, Chief Don Etiebet has said that only mad people will say President Muhammadu Buhari isn’t performing in office. Etiebet also said that Buhari has laid a foundation for growth and development in the country. “If anybody is saying Buhari is not performing, that person is a mad man because, within two years, he has laid a foundation for growth, foundation for development,” he said during an interview with Vanguard. “We must have that foundation first. For 56 years of our independence, that foundation was not there and that is why you see things like this. So with…
Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi (retd), has revealed that there was more to why former President Olusegun Obasanjo imprisoned him for over eight years. Bamaiyi said apart from the fact that he opposed the choice of Obasanjo as successor to former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, he was jailed for fears that he would overthrow the Obasanjo government. The ex-army chief revealed this in his book, “Vindication of A General” which was unveiled in Abuja last weekend. According to Bamaiyi’s account in the book, upon handing over power to Obasanjo in May 1999, Abubakar…
Some members of the APC in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State on Monday protested alleged lopsidedness in the appointments made by Gov. Abiola Ajimobi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protesters, who carried placards with various inscriptions, were from the 10 local government areas in the zone. The protesters took their case to the Governor’s Office at Agodi, Ibadan. A party chieftain from the zone, Alhaji Ahmed Ayinla, said the protest was to express displeasure at happenings in the APC. “We worked together and assiduously as a team to deliver nine out of the 10 local government…
Barcelona are waiting to see how midfielder Rafinha’s knee injury evolves to begin the appropriate treatment, the Spanish club confirmed on Monday. The Brazilian had to be replaced after just 17 minutes as Barca ran out 4-1 winners at Granada on Sunday with a slight tear to the inner meniscus of his right knee. “How it evolves in the next 48 hours will determine the choice of treatment,” Barcelona said in a statement. Barca boss Luis Enrique is hopeful the South American will not miss his side’s Champions League quarter-final clashes with Juventus. “It doesn’t seem like it is very…
Juan Mata believes Manchester United are being punished harshly as a result of injuries and suspensions. The Spain midfielder, currently sidelined after groin surgery, was one of several first-choice players who missed Saturday’s frustrating goalless draw at home to West Bromwich Albion. United could certainly have done with Mata, who has scored 10 goals in all competitions this season, and banned striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Old Trafford. The draw left United fifth in the Premier League and five points off the final Champions League place open to English clubs, with local rivals Manchester City occupying the coveted fourth place in…
A Munich-based business has issued a grovelling apology to Philipp Lahm over a spoof April 1 story claiming he has invested in them with Germany’s ex-captain reportedly threatening legal action. On Saturday, April 1, several German media outlets ran what later emerged to be a spoof story claiming Lahm, who will retire in June, has invested in the fitness start-up after the company newsletter carried a prank article. The piece even contained a fake quote attributed to Bayern Munich star Lahm and an employee decided to circulate it to the media without the knowledge of the company’s co-founder Vahid Imani.…
Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has no plans to detail a defender solely to mark striker Jermain Defoe when the champions face strugglers Sunderland. Basement club Sunderland continue their increasingly forlorn struggle against Premier League relegation at Leicester’s King Power Stadium on Tuesday, with the Black Cats currently eight points adrift of safety. England forward Defoe had scored 14 league goals this season for northeast side Sunderland, including the winner in the reverse fixture at the Stadium of Light back in December. But Shakespeare said Monday that the 34-year-old Defoe was far from Sunderland’s only threat. “We have spoken about…
Luke Shaw has linked up with the Manchester United squad ahead of the clash with Everton after reportedly holding talks with Jose Mourinho on Monday. Shaw was omitted from United’s 18-man squad to face West Brom on Saturday, and Mourinho afterwards launched a scathing attack on the left-back in which he questioned the 21-year-old’s fitness and attitude. Having been made aware of the criticism on Sunday evening, Press Association Sport reported that Shaw held a meeting the following day with Mourinho to discuss those comments at the Aon Training Complex. The reported talks appear to have led to a breakthrough…
Liverpool legends Jamie Carragher and Graeme Souness have backed Jurgen Klopp to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League this season, but both have urged the Reds manager to make big changes to his defensive lineup ahead of next season.”At the start of the season, Liverpool would have been delighted with a top-four finish, but people suddenly wanted a bit more than that after the flying start they had,” Carragher said. “Even when they started well, I always felt Liverpool didn’t have a squad to go through a whole Premier League season and sustain a challenge for the title…
Is the title race back on? Chelsea’s shock defeat to Crystal Palace at the weekend has given the chasing pack a glimmer of hope. The Blues now face a critical clash at home to Manchester City on Wednesday. Elsewhere, Tottenham host Swansea, Everton travel to Manchester United and Liverpool welcome Bournemouth to Anfield. CHELSEA: Chelsea’s surprise defeat to Crystal Palace has suddenly added a certain pressure on the meeting with Manchester City. Antonio Conte will be hoping that Diego Costa can rediscover his early season form after losing his edge of late and that his defence keeps a close watch…
Born in Chicago, Illinois, where she spent her early years, Lami Phillips grew up surrounded by all genres of music, as her parents and siblings were all music enthusiasts. Naturally inclined to RnB, Soul and Jazz, from an early age, it’s little wonder she took to the stage and started performing professionally. While gaining momentum in her world of music, she completed her BA (Hons) at University of Kent, then her MA degree from the University of Nottingham. She then moved back to the United States and started taking professional vocal lessons again. By this time, she had started songwriting…
Nigerian singer Skales has gotten himself a Range Rover for his 26th birthday. The music star has decided to spoil himself for all his hard work over the years. He shared a shot of his new whip writing, “Its been blessings upon blessings – I’ve worked real hard over the years and to celebrate my day; I think I deserve to spoil myself. Meet my new baby; the latest addition to my toys.” Meanwhile, in celebration of his day he wrote a note to himself. “Today, I’m a year older… I have a whole lot of things to be grateful…
Former beauty queen Dabota Lawson has an advice for the ladies to start the week. The new mum took to Snapchat today, April 3, 2017, to talk about the value of the Vagina. Dabota who recently revealed her ex-husband, Sunny Aku, expected her to come begging, says Vaginas are worth something of value and shouldn’t be given up easily. She wrote, “Ladies learn to pretend and believe in your mind that your Vagina is worth something of value.” Pretend it is a $500million bill. Will you just give a man a $500m bill for free or be displaying it anyhow?”…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai said on Sunday that the army had identified one key location of perpetrators of suicide bombings and had destroyed it. The Chief of Army Staff said in an interview that the “key area’’ was cleared by troops in conjunction with other security agencies. According to him, this has reduced the incidents of suicide bombings in the last couple of days in Borno, particularly Maiduguri. He said, “By and large, I tell you it – suicide bombing has been reduced drastically. In the last three days, there has been no Improvised Explosive Devices…