Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, yesterday, explained why he accompanied Toyin, wife of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, last Tuesday because he wanted to know the level of culpability in the allegation against her by her petitioners. Melaye, who is the Chairman, Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Media and Publicity, said he only went to the EFCC office in his capacity as an independent investigator. The lawmaker, who is founder of the Anti-Corruption Network, said in a press statement, in Abuja, that his explanation became necessary, following…
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Gov. Idris Wada of Kogi on Friday said that the state requires about N210 billion for its overall development. Mr. Wada stated this while the addressing United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Dekina City Consultation meeting on Friday. He attributed the under-development and dearth of infrastructures in the state to paucity of funds. The governor, represented by his deputy, Yomi Awoniyi, said the average total annual revenue accruing to the state from the Federation Account and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) was about N80 billion He said that 80 to 90 per cent of the total revenue was often expended on…
The Nigerian Army has re-engaged a number of its retired officers to serve as consultants and instructors at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery, Kachia, Kaduna state. Maj.-Gen. Lawrence Jokotola (retd.) on Friday said “This will no doubt greatly ensure the sharing of knowledge and expertise between serving and retired officers of the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA)”. He spoke at a pulling out parade organised for him and 32 other retired generals of NACA at the Kalapanzi Barracks, Kaduna State. Mr. Jokotola said the Nigerian Army should sustain the initiative saying “as retired gunner officers, we are available…
A committee set up by Bauchi State Government to recover property illegally allocated to individuals by the immediate past administration of Isa Yuguda has recovered 64 vehicles and 97 parcels of land, the chairman said. The Chairman, retired Air Commodore Ahmed Tijjani-Baba, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi on Friday. Mr. Tijjani-Baba explained that the vehicles were among 100 listed by the committee for recovery from highly placed individuals, politicians, former commissioners, special advisers and top civil servants. He said the vehicles were allocated to the beneficiaries by the last administration…
The 20 year old former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria has traveled to the US to give birth to her child with high life singer, Flavour. Flavour is expected to join her when the baby is due in a few weeks. The post Pregnant Anna Ebiere TravelsTo The US to give Birth To Flavour’s 2nd Child appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.
Popular Yoruba- Nollywood actor, Mufutau ‘Ajigijaga’ Sanni, is dead. Ajigijaga died at the age of 60. According to Best of Nollywood, the late actor’s death was made public to President of The Golden Movie Ambassadors of Nigeria, Comrade Saidi Balogun on Friday morning. It was gathered that the thespian reportedly died on Friday, July 31, 2015, at his residence in Agege, Lagos following injuries he sustained from an accident he was involved in few weeks ago. According to a family source, his remains would be buried according to Muslim rites in Wasimi, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Ajigijaga carved an niche for himself…
The Kaduna Refining and Petrochemicals Company (KRPC) now refines about 60,000 barrels of crude per day following the rehabilitation of two of the company’s production lines. According to the company, it is currently working with a target to release two million litres of petrol daily into the market by October. “We are doing a lot at the moment to make sure that we achieve 80 per cent of refining capacity,” Managing Director of the company, Mr. Saidu Muhammed told Thisday on Friday. He assured that the KRPC’s production level would hit 90 per cent by the second quarter of 2016. The…
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Alhaji Mohammed Kari as the Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive of the National Insurance Commission. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said that Mohammed Kari’s appointment, which is for a term of four years in the first instance, takes effect from Friday, July 31, 2015. Mr. Kari, Dip. Ins. (ABU) ACII MBA (London) served as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of UnityKapital Assurance Plc. He started his working career with Royal Exchange Assurance Plc in 1979. H worked in Yankari Insurance Company Limited as Assistant General…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase has explained why he ordered the removal of police checkpoints on highways. He said it was aimed reducing bribery and corruption. Speaking during one of his routine visits to commands during which he holds security briefs with the commissioners, Arase said that such roadblocks encouraged corruption among some of his officers who collect bribes from commuters on the highway. The IGP, who was at the FCT Command, said that such act only reduced officers of the Police Force to mere beggars and had also brought the image of the force to disrepute in…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has promised to meet the needs of the Nigerian Army College of Logistics (NACOL), while charging officers to remain disciplined, loyal, dedicated and hardworking. Burutai, who was special guest of honour at a Passing out Parade (POP) of the college marking the end of Logistics Staff Course 12/2015 was represented by the Commander, Nigerian Army Medical Corps, Major General Obashina Ayodele Ogunbiyi held yesterday in Lagos. According to him, the numerous achievements of the college in areas such as training, seminars, workshops and various research inputs to Nigerian Army…
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria has gathered more capacity to effectively root out insurgency in the country, following the formation of a stronger regional coalition between Nigeria and her neighbouring countries in the full activation and deployment of the Multi National Joint Task Force. Speaking when he received the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa, Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, President Buhari assured that the measures so far taken would lead to the speedy defeat and elimination of Boko Haram within the region. According to him, with the relocation of the Command and…
Representatives of the Sandgrouse Market in Lagos Island East Local Government, the Lagos State Government and DHB Construction Limited, developers of the market, on Friday signed an agreement to commence the redevelopment of the market. In a brief ceremony held at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, Principal Private Secretary to Governor Ambode, Mr. Abiodun Bamgboye, who spoke on behalf of the state government, said the purpose of convening the meeting was to ensure that all stakeholders in the market are carried along in the plan to redevelop the market. “Today is somewhat symbolic in the history of the state and…
President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) has directed the Head of Service of the Federation, Mr. Danladi Kifasi, to facilitate the immediate release of the 5 billion naira pledged by the Federal Government since August 2014 for the Victims Support Fund (VSF). According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, the president gave the directive after receiving a briefing from the VSF Presidential Committee headed by Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd.) at the Presidential Villa. Danjuma had told the President that out of the N55.92 billion pledged at the fund-raising dinner for the Fund in…
He shared the photos on his instagram page, says its a visual EP photo shoot. Another pic after the cut Source: LIB The post D’banj Unveils New Hot Photos appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.
Sometime in October, 2015; fans around the world will get to enjoy a fresh new series –Beast Of No Nation– which stars Golden Globe winner Idris Elba, Abraham Attah and more. The series bears major resemblance to Nigerian author Uzodinma Iweala’s 2005 novel, beast Of No Nation, which in turn draws its title from Fela Kuti’s 1989 Beast Of No Nation album. The BONN series comes on screen under the aegis of Netflix and Red Crown productions. Agu (Abraham Atta) is a little soldier who is thrown into the heart of a major country war where he has to choose…
Superstar Mavin artiste, Tiwa Savage, has been on a low-key since she welcomed her first child few days ago. She has finally dropped a message responding to the numerous congratulatory messages she received online from her fans. Tiwa Savage expressed her gratitude to fans and friends who have wished her well since she put to bed. She wrote on Instagram: – Thank you all so much. Words cannot express my gratitude. Your support and prayers have truly helped myself and my family. God bless you all and may He always meet you at your point of need. This is the…
The Majority Leader in the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has called on the National Assembly to publish the breakdown of all allowances received by legislators. This, he said, will correct the conflicting figures being circulated in the public. Speaking at an interactive session with newsmen in Abuja Friday, Gbajabiamila said the call became necessary, as Nigeria is at a point where full disclosure of the activities or funding of all tiers of government matters. “Until you open up your books to the public, let them look at how much you earn, and break that payment down into sub-heads,…
Well, I guess this would just further humiliate Meek Mill even more, I really feel pity for him. Anyways, a few lines from Meek Mill’s diss track which just dropped went like this: “I just wanna know, if you ain’t write that running through the six shit/ Tell us who the f**k the Quentin out here running through the six with?” This was in reference to a hit from Drake’s last Album, “If You’re Reading This Its Too Late”. Meek Mill claims Quentin Miller wrote the catchy lyrics on the “Know Yourself” track “running through the six with my woes“.…
Tonto Dikeh was the latest celebrity to be on Olisa Adibua’s ‘The Truth’ show. The controversial actress opened up on her relationship, bag controversy and more. When asked if she’s in a relationship, Tonto said “Yes I am..I don’t do all that. (flaunt her love life) My instagram is about me, my life, my kids(her dogs).” Tontolet who bought a bag and refused to pay for the item told Olisa that “It happened a few months ago I just kept having somebody bugging me to patronize her .Personally I do not shop for myself.I have people who do all that.So I…
Veteran Nollywood star, Stella Damasus, has sent a shout-out to her boo, Daniel Ademonikan on his birthday today, July 31, 2015. Stella Damasus went on her Instagram page to celebrate his birthday by sending him a lovely birthday message. Read what she wrote below: – The post Stella Damasus Sends Hubby Adorable Message On His Birthday appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.