The United Nations warned Tuesday that 75,000 Nigerian children risk dying in “a few months” as hunger grips the country’s ravaged northeast in the wake of the Boko Haram insurgency. Boko Haram jihadists have laid waste to the impoverished region since taking up arms against the government in 2009, displacing millions and disrupting farming and trade. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has reclaimed territory from the Islamists but the insurgency has taken a brutal toll, with over 20,000 people dead, 2.6 million displaced from their homes, and famine taking root. UN humanitarian coordinator Peter Lundberg said the crisis was unfolding at…
Author: David Folami
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Federal High Court doesn’t have the power to stop the prosecution of judges accused of corruption. Buhari made the argument through his lawyer, Chiesonu Okpoko, in objection to a suit filed by one Olukoya Ogungbeje to stop the government from trying the judges. Ogungbeje is urging the court to terminate the trials due to a “sting operation” carried out by the officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) on the judges. Buhari’s lawyer however argued that the court lacks the jurisdiction to entertain the suit and that the plaintiff has not disclosed…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has warned the Federal Government not to scrap the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). NUPENG also told the FG not to go ahead with plans to scrap the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and the Petroleum Products Pricing and Regulatory Agency (PPPRA). The agency gave the warning via a statement released by its President, Igwe Achese. The statement reads: “The current back door policy to retrench workers in the Federal Government Corporations will not augur well for the industrial peace and harmony in the oil and gas sector under the…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said that the Boko Haram insurgency would have been properly handled if he was president at the time it broke out. Atiku made the comment on Tuesday, November 15, while speaking at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa state. “If I were the President of Nigeria when Boko Haram erupted, I could have used all means at my disposal to avert it,” he said according to Vanguard. “When we were in government in 2002, a similar incident which should have been more deadly erupted in Yobe state and we immediately contained…
Popular comedian, Seyi Law, is taking the bull by the horns come 2019. The jester has revealed plans to run for the Nigerian presidency in the next three years. “I am ALETILE OLUWASEYITAN LAWRENCE aka SEYILAW and I am running for the highest office in the land in 2019,” he wrote on Instagram November 15, 2016. “It is time to take the bull by the horns. Youthful and working. A new Nigeria,” he wrote on Twitter. “Why aim LOW when you can aim HIGH? I believe that the status quo must change for Nigeria to regain its place as a…
The Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, has said that he is not afraid to answer questions about how he spent the N28b bailout funds that was given to him by the Federal Government. This is coming on the heels of reports that the Senate has commenced a probe on how the Osun state Governor, Rauf Aregbesola spent the bailout funds given to the state. According to Daily Post, Ortom said the funds were spent judiciously, adding that his administration will not protect any government official found guilty. The Governor, who spoke through his Press Scretary, Terver Akase, said “The…
Former Minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss, Ibrahim Magu, of being high handed. Fani-Kayode also said Magu has created more enemies for President Buhari through his brutal and unlawful ways. The former minister added that the EFCC boss has done greater damage to the war against corruption by arresting innocent people. According to Vanguard, Fani-Kayode also slammed the media for not reporting how Justice Muslim Hassan rebuked the EFCC for its ‘reckless abuse of power’. The former minister in a statement issued by his, spokesman, Jude Ndukwe, said “On monday November…
Notable personalities from Esan have called on Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state to re-instate the dethroned monarch, Onojie of Uromi, Anselm Aidenojie II. The Onojie was dethroned by former Governor Adams Oshiomhole for reportedly supporting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to Vanguard, the Senator representing Edo Central senatorial district, Clifford Odia, while speaking on the issue, said “The purported removal of His Highness is very callous and was taken in bad faith. That is why we have come to appeal to Uromi people to be calm until the matter is resolved. What the former governor has done is…
The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to rescind its decision to embark on a one week warning strike from Nov. 16. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment who made the appeal urged ASUU to shelve the strike to make room to address contending issues. Ngige via a statement issued by Mr Samuel Olowokere, Deputy Director of Press in the Ministry, said shelving the strike would ensure wider consultation. “The claims of nationwide consultations by ASUU cannot be true as the Ministry of Labour and Employment which is the…
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on Tuesday, declared that peace and unity in Nigeria was not negotiable. He made the declaration at an award giving ceremony in Abuja, organised by National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collaboration with “Love to the World Initiative”, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). Gowon, who was represented by his brother, Mr Dauda Gowon, as Chairman of the occasion, commended the organisers of the award and congratulated the awardees, as well as urged them to keep up the goodwill. He said the event was timely, considering the problems facing the country at the moment. He added…
Nigerian comedian, Bovi, has turned an inspirational speaker. The new dad took to Instagram today November 15, 2016, writing, “So in life, whatever you do, a positive attitude is your biggest weapon to succeed. Nobody really likes to be with drawbacks. You can’t help everybody in life. You will die if you do. Some people like to dwell in sorrow. If you try and they don’t accept it, leave them. Fear manipulative people. They will destroy you eventually. Learn to listen. You don’t learn when you do all the talking. Dance! When you’re dead you won’t be able to. Laugh…
Nollywood actress, Chelsea Eze, turned a year older on Tuesday, November 15, and marked the new year with some sexy new photos. She took to her Instagram page to share topless new photos in which she posed in her underwear and nothing else. The fast rising actress left her fans drooling with the snaps, keeping her boobs covered with her arm and a bouquet of flowers. She captioned one of the posts, “Super Thankful…. I am thankful for good health,I am thankful for my career, My friends and family, my fans,everyone who rides this Ship with me even those who…
Cassper Nyovest has just received his second Bentley, a Continental GT whip, in six months! South African Hip Hop star was pictured at a popular Sandton car dealer ‘Prestige Marques’ where he was seen taking stock of the spanking new ride on Monday, November 14. Prestige Marques later shared photos via its official Instagram page, congratulating Nyovest on the new ride. They captioned the post, “Two Bentleys in 6 months! Glad we were able to help you source this beauty. God bless and many safe miles #anotherone#prestigemarques #wethebest@casspernyovest.” Nyovest acquired his first Bentley in April this year, and dissed colleague,…
People Magazine has just released their sexiest man alive awardee and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is our man! The world’s highest-paid actor actor took to Instagram on November 15, 2016, full of thanks to fans and followers. “This just means I’m still up at 4am trainin’ hard, takin’ care of my babies, drivin’ my pick up truck and tellin’ a few dirty/nerdy jokes… extremely sexily of course. Huge THANK YOU you to the entire hard working and very cool staff at @People as well as all the fans worldwide. I’m honored and grateful for the luv! Remember, sexy isn’t something…
To celebrate the historic encounters between longstanding local football rivals, Puma has been collaborating with top players to pay tribute to their local rivalries. Gaining personal insights into each player’s key derbies, Puma has developed an eight-part series of special edition boots that can be worn with pride on matchday. Working closely with Antoine Griezmann on the design, Puma has created the signature evoSPEED SL-S Griezmann Derby Fever with an Atlético inspired look and feel that doesn’t compromise on style. Red soled with a white and red upper that features stars and stripes, the boot is a tribute to the…
Sunderland manager David Moyes is hoping his willingness to give youngsters a chance in his first team will attract some of the finest young talents in the game to the Premier League club’s academy. In a bid to inject energy into his ageing squad, Moyes has fielded 10 under-23 players in his first-team this season, including defenders Paddy McNair, Donald Love and Jason Denayer, and midfielders Didier Ndong and Adnan Januzaj. “Everton had an academy which produced young players, Manchester United had an academy which produced young players, and Sunderland have an academy which has produced,” Moyes told British media,…
Manager Jurgen Klopp has given Liverpool’s players a winning mentality while boosting their self-belief, according to Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho. The five-time European champions have surged to the top of the Premier League with 26 points from 11 matches and return to action after the international break with a trip to 10th-placed Southampton on Saturday. “The winning mentality, the coach has brought this. He emphasises it a lot,” Coutinho was quoted as saying on the club website (www.liverpoolfc.com) on Tuesday. “He gives confidence to the players. I think today we believe more in our own potential and that has made…
England goalkeeper Joe Hart has consciously toned down his pre-match routine after criticism he was excessively motivated during his country’s ill-fated Euro 2016 campaign, he confessed to reporters on Monday. Hart was caught on camera thumping his chest and bellowing at his team-mates in the tunnel prior to games at Euro 2016, with former England striker Ian Wright accusing him of being “too pumped up”. At fault for goals against Wales in the group phase and in England’s calamitous last 16 defeat by Iceland, Hart was then frozen out at Manchester City and is rebuilding his reputation on loan at…
The Cameroon national team coach Hugo Broos has been given an ultimatum by the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) to beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria or lose his job. After two draws (against Algeria and Zambia) the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a double header of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ahead of the double header, FECAFOOT have charged Broos and his backroom staff to ensure they beat the Super Eagles. With two consecutive draws, the FECAFOOT believe that two victories over the Super Eagles will bring their World Cup qualifying campaign…
Lionel Messi had to reach for the sick bag on Monday as the plane carrying the Argentina team endured a bumpy ride from Buenos Aires to San Juan ahead of a World Cup qualifier. The Barcelona superstar and several of his team-mates took ill due to the turbulence during the journey to the city near the Andes where Argentina will face Colombia on Tuesday. The bout of illness will not stop Messi or any of his colleagues from playing in what is a crucial game for Argentina’s hopes of reaching the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Edgardo Bauza’s side are…