Senate President, David Mark, on Thursday said the National Assembly was guilty of not carrying out its oversight functions diligently before the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Malam Lamido Sanusi, raised the alarm of missing $49.8 billion. The ex-CBN governor had accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) of failing to remit $49.8billion oil revenue to the Federation account. Following a reconciliation of NNPC’s account, he revised the unremitted sum downwards to $10 billion. The senate president spoke following the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Finance that investigated the allegation in Abuja. The…
Author: Wale Adebayo
The Department of State Security (DSS) has apprehended the kidnappers of Chief Nitabai Inengite, the uncle of President Goodluck Jonathan, who was abducted from Otuoke community in Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, last February. The kidnappers, who were paraded at the DSS headquarters in Abuja yesterday, comprised a 400-level student of the University of Jos, Plateau State, Eldred Jonah, 30; Raphael Inengesi, 32; Ibeabuchi Inya, 29; Oreva Abridi, 29; Tammy Agbai, 29; and a traditional doctor, Felix Onuoh, 48. DSS also paraded another set of kidnappers who were involved in the abduction of two sisters – Ejura and Unekwu…
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved an award of contract of over N199 million for the provision of temporary power supply to Dutse International Airport. The state Commissioner for Information, Sports and Culture, Alhaji Babandi Ibrahim, stated this yesterday while briefing newsmen shortly after the council’s meeting at Government House, Dutse. The commissioner also stated that during the council meeting, another contract of over N138 million for the supply and installation of furniture in the newly constructed Jigawa State Broadcasting House was awarded.
Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, yesterday commissioned and handed over 20 Armoured Personnel Carriers, APCs to the Osun Police command in Osogbo. He noted that when government fails to guarantee safety of lives and property, such government had no business to be in power. Aregbesola, who is re-contesting the governorship position of the state come August 9, 2014 said security, safety and the welfare of the people were the primary responsibilities of any government as enshrined in the nation’s constitution. His words: “Security is the most essential responsibility of a responsible government. When a government fails to provide security,…
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has denied its involvement in the alleged N2.4 billion fertiliser scam, following recent invitation of the Permanent Secretary, Ibukun Odusote, and three directors by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Odusote, who made the clarification yesterday at a press briefing in Abuja, said there was no basis for the claims made to tarnish the image of the ministry as far as transparency was concerned. She maintained that since the current leadership of the ministry came on board, the loopholes and subsequent frauds associated with fertilizer distribution was cleared in less than…
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the composition and appointment of the chairmen and members of the Governing Boards of five Federal Government institutions, corporations and Agencies. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, in a statement issued in Abuja yesterday, said the agencies include the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and other related matters (NAPTIP). Others are: Federal College of Chemical and Leather Technology, Zaria; the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, Zaria and the National Library of Nigeria. The dates for the inauguration of…
These two superstar singers are not very much different from themselves but it’s quite obvious now what their principles are. The Omo Baba Olowo, Davido is known for sharing photos of himself looking like a cute puppy while Wizkid on the other hand goes gangster, as he continues to share photos of himself smoking. Don’t get me wrong oooh, we both know they smoke and whatever; but the difference is that Davido can’t be caught on camera. I bet his daddy would whoop his b*tt if he tried it……hehe
We love all the glitz and glamour that comes with award ceremonies and getting to see all our favorite stars all dressed up. From Kerry Washington‘s phenomenal portrayal as Olivia Pope in “Scandal“, to Idris Elba and Chiwetel Ejiofor‘s must roles in as lead actors in a mini movie/mini series, these stars have been awarded deserving Emmy nominations. The nominations for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards took place today Thursday 10th July 2014 at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in Hollywood, California. See the full list below: – Best Drama Series “Breaking Bad” “Downton Abbey” “Game of Thrones” “House of…
It has always been an issue if movie producers bed young girls before giving them roles in movies, especially when they lack any sort of talent. Just days ago, a Ghanaian movie producer who has made sleeping with young girls was caught red handed when he deceived a certain 17-year old girl that he can get her a movie role in an upcoming talk of the town movie. He kept deceiving the girl for a while and later asked for s*x, so he could get her on the final list, an act she consented to; sadly she never got featured…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described Wednesday’s statement issued by the All Progressives Congress (APC) accusing President Goodluck Jonathan of impunity and failure as a desperate effusion of noise, fury and falsehood, which are now the well-known trademark of the Nigerian equivalent of the ancient “Athenian thirty tyrants”, who would not mind bringing the nation to its knees in quest for power. “The APC is trading in its best merchandise – falsehood, deceit, blackmail, sheer pernicious propaganda. This political party, the APC, is the centrifuge of violence in Nigeria, and like the thirty tyrants in the ancient Athens, is…
Governor-elect of Ekiti State and self-acclaimed leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has disclosed that the party in Ogun State would join forces with the Labour Party, LP, in the state to “flush out” the Governor Ibikunle Amosun-led All Progressives Congress, APC, administration come the 2015 general elections. Fayose stated this on Thursday at the South-West PDP rally held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He appealed to all the aggrieved factional leaders of the party in Ogun State to find a middle ground in the interest of the peace and success of the party…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Imo State has alleged that there is a secret plot by the state governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, to return and seek re-election on its platform in 2015. Speaking with journalists yesterday in Owerri, the state publicity secretary of APGA, Tony Mgbeahurike, noted that the doors of the party would continue to be shut so as not to accommodate the governor stressing that the party cannot afford to make a second mistake of fielding a candidate that would abandon the party. Governor Okoroch in 2011, won election on the platform of APGA but later…
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) and Senator representing Rivers South-East, Senator Magnus Abe has said that the recent recommendation by delegates at the ongoing national conference that 18 more states should be created is a mere academic exercise. Senator Abe, who made this view known while speaking with reporters in Abuja on Thursday, said the problem has always been about revenue generation and not how money is shared among the different tiers of government. It would be recalled that the national conference had on July 3, adopted the recommendation of its committee on Political Restructuring and Forms…
The Presidency has lamented the inability of the foreign countries involved in the search for the abducted schoolgirls of Chibok, Borno State, to locate them despite all the technology and intelligence at their disposal. Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, in an article published on Wednesday in the Washington Times titled: “Nigeria’s Offensive against Boko Haram; Charges of a Do-Nothing Strategy are Misconceived”, said President Goodluck Jonathan was fully committed to ensuring that the abducted girls are rescued alive. The school girls were kidnapped by by Boko Haram insurgents on April 14 in Chibok, Borno State and remain in captivity 88 days…
EDO STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY DURING PLENARY The Court of Appeal sitting in Benin City on Thursday threw out the application brought before it by four suspended members of Edo State House Assembly, which challenged an order restraining them from the House, saying the application lacked merit as they had refused to obey the interim order slammed on them by a lower court. The four lawmakers, Patrick Osayimen, Jude Ise-Idehen, Friday Ogierakhi and former Deputy Speaker, Festus Ebea, were of the All progressives Congress (APC) before they recently defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). They were suspended by the…
For participating in the impeachment moves against the Adamawa State Governor, Admiral Murtala Nyako (rtd) and his deputy, Bala Ngilari, the constituencies of some Adamawa House of Assembly members have shown their anger towards the lawmakers by outrightly rejecting the Ramadan gifts presented to them by their representatives. Those affected include the member representing Girei local government area, Abubakar Umar; the member representing Mubi North, Abubakar Umar Jaringol; and the member representing maiha local government area, Hassan Kaigama. The rejection of the gifts came on the heels of our previous reports that some of the lawmakers might soon be recalled…
An Ilorin High Court presided over by Justice S.T Umar, yesterday sentenced four men to death by hanging for criminal conspiracy and armed robbery. Immediately after the judgment was delivered, the convicts; Ibrahim Olayiwola, AbdulWaheed Aliyu, Tunde Kareem and Omotayo Isah, broke down in tears. The convicts were said to have robbed Rockfield Petroleum Filling Station, Odota in Ilorin, Kwara State on February 2011. According to the prosecution, the offences contravened the provisions of Section 97 of the Penal Code and Section 1 (2) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special provisions) Act, CAP R11 Laws of Federation of Nigeria 2004.…
The Imo State Police Command has warned people of the state to desist from labeling any man/woman dressed in northern attires as Boko Haram. The police command in a statement issued yesterday in Owerri by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Andrew Enwerem, said insurgents are not identified by their mode of dressing or the language they speak. The statement advised people of the state to maintain harmonious relationship with people of other ethnic groups, rather than engage in name-calling. The police spokesman also urged the media to embark on sensitization on the issue. The warning came on the heels of…
A candle light session in memory of the late singer, Kefee was held, yesterday at Oba Akenzua Cultural centre in Benin, Edo State. From middle to right: Nikki Laoye, Sammy Okposo Kefee Memorial Committee, a coalition of Kefee’s family and friends in the Gospel Music & Entertainment Industry the likes of Gospel singers, Sammie Okposo and Nikki Laoye joined fans to light candles in memory of late singer, Kefee. DJ Gosporella, comedienne Princess as well as fans from near and wide were also present at the candle light service. Kefee’s husband, Teddy Don Momoh who recently returned to Nigeria following his wife’s…
One of the richest Nigerian footballers and Seattle Sounders FC forward has been pictured posing at the beach. And the 29-year-old professional player, famous both in and outside his motherland, is in a great sports shape, which you can see in the photo below. Photo: Obafemi Martins It would be recalled that Martins was not included in Stephen Keshi’s provisional list for the 2014 FIFA World Cup currently being held in Brazil. However he participated in the 2010 Mundial as part of the national squad. As for the private affairs, the footballer is a happy father of 3, with one common…