The Nigerian Navy, on Wednesday, February 1 said that it seized 810,725 metric tonnes of stolen crude in 2016. It said is has also seized were 1,078,104 metric tonnes of illegally-refined diesel and destroyed 181 illegal refineries during the same period. The Navy put the financial worth of the seized crude oil and diesel at N420.1billion, excluding the value of vessels, boats and vehicles seized by the NN. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Ibok Ekwe-Ibas, disclosed the figures in Abuja when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Navy to defend the NN’s 2017 budget proposals. Ekwe-Ibas,…
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Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), says the death of serving Commissioner of Police in Rivers, Mr Francis Odesanya, is shocking and a great loss. Peterside made this known in a statement by his Media Team in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. The director-general said that the demise of police commissioner has robbed Nigeria of a fine officer and gentleman, who rose through the ranks before being posted to Rivers to help curtail the activities of criminals. “Indeed, our state and the entire nation have lost a fine officer and gentleman who weathered it through the…
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has signed the state’s anti-kidnapping bill into law. The bill provides a death penalty for kidnappers where the victim dies in their custody. “Security is of utmost importance to our administration and we are confident that this law will serve as a deterrent to anybody who may desire to engage in this wicked act within the boundaries of Lagos,” Ambode said while signing the bill. “Why we use this law to address the challenge and punish the criminals, we are also putting in place appropriate measures particularly in our schools and other vulnerable targets to…
American pop diva, Beyonce has announced that she is expecting a set of twins. The singer made a post on her Instagram on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 expressing joy that her family will be welcoming two new members along with a picture showing what appears like a baby bump. She wrote, “We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. “We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. – The Carters.” The expectant mum, who already has one daughter, Blue Ivy…
Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic has promised to give two of her fans a sum of N50,000 each if they can answer questions relating to her work. According to Dominic who was celebrating reaching the two million followers mark on her Instagram, the gesture was an attempt to empower some of her followers. “#2millionkisses to you and you.., she wrote. “I was meant to do this weeks ago but I was on set. Thanks for hanging in there with me, I appreciate it greatly. “Times are rough now my people but I would like to sow a small seed in the…
The Lagos State Police Command has vowed to stop the planned protest championed by pop star Innocent ‘2face’ Idibia. The singer has in the past days rallied the support of his fans via his social media platforms to join his march against the crippling state of the nation. The protest is slated for February 5. But the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, said the command will not let the protest hold. Speaking on Wednesday, February 1, Owoseni said intelligence report indicates that criminals might hijack the process. “Information reaching us revealed that some hoodlums are planning to hijack the…
Jose Mourinho urged journalists to “tell the truth” in an emotional news conference, saying the “rules for me are different” regarding his treatment from officials — in a clear reference to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The United manager’s outburst came when he was asked if Hull’s Oumar Niasse should have been sent off by referee Mike Jones in his side’s 0-0 draw at Old Trafford on Wednesday. The former Everton striker had appeared to stamp on United midfielder Michael Carrick and later foul defender Daley Blind. The Portuguese told journalists to write about it themselves — then spoke about the…
Luis Enrique says you can always rely on Lionel Messi to perform when it matters after the Argentine helped Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal on Wednesday. Messi scored Barca’s second goal in a 2-1 win, crashing the ball home off the inside of the post from outside the area in the 33rd minute. A super save from Miguel Angel Moya prevented him adding a second via a free kick, before he beat three men only for Neymar to miss from close range. Luis Suarez had opened the scoring at the Vicente…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it is set to begin full enforcement of the installation of speed limiting device in commercial vehicles nationwide on Wednesday. Spokesman of the corps, Mr Bisi Kazeem, told newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja that sector and field commands of the agency had been fully mobilised for the exercise. Kazeem said that the army, police, civil defence, Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies were on standby to provide security support. Adding that the “Enforcement of the speed limiting device commences tomorrow (Wednesday) and there is no going back. “In readiness, the…
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, met with the leadership of the National Assembly. According to Punch, the VP had a meeting with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the Reps Speaker, Yakubu Dogara to discuss the 2017 budget and the economy. Reports say the meeting which held at Osinbajo’s office in the Presidential Villa, had Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma and the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun in attendance. After the meeting, Saraki praised the economic team led by the VP for their efforts, reports say. He also debunked reports that lawmakers are already…
The Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has called on those spreading rumours of President Buhari’s death to confront God. Ortom said it was God who made Buhari to be President at this time in Nigeria’s history. The Benue Governor said this when he paid a courtesy visit to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa on Monday, January 31, 30, 2017. According to Punch, Ortom said he was at the Villa to show solidarity for Osinbajo and wish Buhari a safe return back to Nigeria. He said “Those that are wishing Mr. President dead should go and confront God who…
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that Boko Haram is now attempting to dominate the media space following its defeat by the Nigerian Army. Mohammed also said that the government had recovered some treasured items belonging to the sect. The minister made the disclosure on Tuesday, January 31, in Abuja. “The decimated group has shifted its strategy towards dominating the media space, propagating a perverted version of Sharia law and giving the impression that it is still holding territory,” he said according to Vanguard. “We must all unite against terrorism by denying Boko Haram our platforms to…
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, on Tuesday solicited for support of the National Assembly in the passage of pending labour bills. Ngige made the appeal during an oversight visit by members of the House of Representative Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity led by Mr Ezenwa Enyewuchi to the ministry in Abuja. Ngige, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Clement Illo, said that the ministry was confronted with some challenges. “The challenges confronting the ministry include amongst others the non-passage of pending labour bills in the National Assembly since 2006. “These…
Former Delta State governor, James Ibori has said that he will return to Nigeria “in a matter of days.” Ibori was released from a United Kingdom prison on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, after being convicted of money laundering. Ibori spoke of his return to Nigeria via a statement released by spokesman, Tony Eluemunor on Tuesday, January 31. The statement reads in part: “The British government had attempted to withdraw the case from court five, before Justice Garnham to either the Queen’s Bench Division or the Crown Court. Ibori’s lawyers argued that this was a delay tactic by the Crown and…
Tuesday, January 31, 2017, was day 9 of the Big Brother Naija reality show. In case you missed the events of the day, We have put together five things that happened yesterday on the reality show. From Bisola’s fight with Cocolce to Miyonse’s makeout session with Tboss, check out four interesting things you missed on day 9 of Big Brother Naija. 1. In a surprising turn of events, Efe usurped Cocolce’s head of house crown and became the head of the house. His position however doesn’t exempt him from eviction. During her diary session with Biggie, CocoIce got emotional and…
Nigerian comedian cum actor AY Makun is celebrating his daughter, Michelle as she turns a year older today. The jester who revealed he had to catch a flight from South Africa, where he just finished shooting his movie “10 Days in Sun City”, also disclosed he watched her come out of an operation alive ten days ago. He shared the photo above writing, “I had to catch a flight yesterday to make sure I am home for your special day my darling. Heaven knows that i am one of those parents that are busy in their everyday lives and forget…
Timaya releases new music titled ‘Woyo’. This follows his ‘Bang bang’ tune, which made a statement in 2016. ‘Woyo’ was produced by Orbeats, the producer behind D’banj’s ‘Emergency’.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas says he is motivated by persistent rumours linking either Manchester United’s David De Gea or Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois with a move to the Bernabeu in the summer. Spain No. 1 and former Atletico Madrid keeper De Gea, 26, is a long-time target of Madrid president Florentino Perez, with a deadline-day move famously breaking down in summer 2015. Courtois, 24, is another with experience playing at Atletico, and the Belgium international is regularly linked with a return to the Spanish capital one day, with local reports claiming recently that he expected an offer from Madrid this…
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes the club will make several new signings in the summer. Liverpool failed to recruit any players during the January transfer window, despite manager Jurgen Klopp saying in November that the squad was short of wide players. The Reds failed to record a win in January, but still sit one point off second place in the Premier League — 10 points adrift of leaders Chelsea. Speaking on BT Sport after the Reds’ 1-1 draw with Antonio Conte’s side on Tuesday night, Gerrard said: “I think come the summer you’ll see four or five additions.” Fellow…
Manchester United have appointed Radoslaw Kucharski from Legia Warsaw as a scout to search for talent in Central and Eastern Europe. Kucharski was the Polish club’s director of scouting and is the latest addition in the reorganisation of United’s recruitment process. The Pole is credited with bringing through defender Krystian Bielik, 19, who Arsenal signed from Legia in January 2015 and made captain of their FA Youth Cup team. Kucharski told Legia’s official website: “I have had a great time at Legia Warsaw, but it is time to take a step forward. “It is a great honour that Manchester United…