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Wednesday 21 October 2015

AkwaIbom tribunal orders re-run election in 18 LGA

The Akwa Ibom state governorship tribunal today nullified the April 11 governorship election in 18 out of the 31 Local government areas in the state, citing irregularities in the manner in which the elections were conducted.

Beautiful mother of 3, Ebelechukwu Enemchukwu is indeed providing inspiration, and putting smiles on many faces as she embarks on several charity works in her capacity as both National and International Queen.

8-year-old Clemens and his six brothers were among Nigerian migrants rescued from a rubber boat on the Mediterranean sea by MSF Sea yesterday.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, yesterday, explained to an Abuja Federal High Court how the former Imo State Governor, Mr. Ikedi Ohakim, paid for a property he is currently living in Asokoro District in Abuja with cash of $2,900,000 (equivalent of N270 million) in one day.

EFCC disclosed this at the resumption of proceedings

The Wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari has lamented the prevalence of child marriage in northern Nigeria According to her, such practice negatively affect the health, education, economic condition and increase domestic violence of girls.

Osun State Government has sued lecturers of the four state-owned Polytechnics and Colleges of Education to the Industrial Court.

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday issued what it called its third and final warning to members of the Boko Haram sect to surrender or risk grave consequences.

Benue state has uncovered over 10,000 ghost teachers during the ongoing verification exercise in the state. Over 80 fully staffed ghost schools were also discovered.

Lovely couple!

Indications emerged last night that President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mrs Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, as the new Head of Service.

The Proprietor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Chief Afe Babalola, said on Wednesday that he turned down ministerial appointments offered by four Nigerian presidents.

Ijaw youths have expressed outrage over the death of the first civilian governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, putting the blame for his demise at the footstep of the Nigerian Government and British authorities.

US Special Envoy on Counter Terrorism Communications-Yemi Osinbajo

The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has revealed that wealthy Nigerians are joining terrorism.

No Influential Member Will Hijack PDP Under My Watch, Says Secondus

The acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Prince Uche Secondus, has pledged that under his watch, no member of the party, no matter how influential, would be allowed to hijack the party.

He made the pledge on Tuesday at Legacy House, Abuja, when a group known as PDP Rebirth Forum, paid him a courtesy call.

Governor Nasir El-Rufai has denied a statement credited to him that he told critics of his political appointments in Kaduna State to climb the popular Kufena Hills, throw themselves from its top and die.

Miss Nigeria, Ezinne Akudo was called to the Bar today October 21st. Big congrats to her.

The code of conduct tribunal has adjourned hearing on the false asset declaration case against Senate President Bukola Saraki to November 5th and 6th.

Three people are reportedly trapped in a three storey building that collapsed in Odunfa street Lagos Island this morning. Rescue operation is currently ongoing.

Senate president, Bukola Saraki has arrived the Code of Conduct Trubunal sitting in Abuja this morning for the resumed hearing of the 13 count charge of false declaration of assets against him.

Father of two, Flavour N'abania -

When you marry your friend. Lovely couple! More photos after the cut...

Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, today handed over N50million cheques to the governors of Yobe, Adamawa and Borno state as part of the Lagos state government's support towards the rebuilding of their states after the various Boko Haram attacks.

Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili this afternoon tweeted at Bukola Saraki, asking him not to 'privatize' the National Assembly. Ezekwesili was reacting to the closure of the National Assembly this morning that allowed many senators accompany Saraki to the the Code of Conduct tribunal where he is standing trial for alleged false asset declaration. Saraki responded to Ezekwesili. See the tweets after the cut...

Press statement from the Army

Wife of the president Mrs Aisha Buhari paid a condolence visit to the Awolowo family in Ikenne, Ogun State, today to commiserate with them on the demise of Chief Mrs HID Awolowo, wife of late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who died at the age of 99. Mrs Buhari was received warmly by chief Mrs Oyediran, Mama's daughter and Mrs Oludolapo Osinbajo her grand daughter and other members of the family. Another photo after the cut...

President Buhari has appointed Mahmud Yakubu as the substantive chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC.

The senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani today bailed out a young man, who was jailed after a quarrel with his boss, from a police cell. He took to Facebook and shared some details. He wrote,

Past presidents and Heads of States joined President Buhari and the 36 state governors at the council of state meeting which held at the state house today. More photos after the cut...

The Lagos state police command has denied reports that a stray bullet from one of its officers killed late Managing Director of Lekki Free Trade Zone, Tajudeen Disu, during a protest by residents of Okunraiye community near Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos on October 12th.

President Buhari today received special envoy of the Venezuelan government at the state house. More pics after the cut...

The Lagos State police have arraigned a 38-year-old man, Olumide Ogunbolude, for allegedly defrauding his in-law, Taiwo Elegbede, of N9, 105,000 which was meant for the purchase of a Range Rover.

Former President Jonathan, who is the chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) to Tanzania arrived the country yesterday and during a press conference, advised the country's National Electoral Commission and political parties to ensure a peaceful and transparent election..

Journalists have been barred from covering the resumed hearing of the 13-count charge false asset declaration case against Senate President Bukola Saraki happening today October 21st.

During his screening at the senate yesterday, Ministerial nominee, Adebayo Shittu from Oyo state, said he will not like to comment much on Boko Haram and their activities because he still has a family to cater for. According to him, the sect members have in time past killed anyone who spoke openly against them and so he wanted to be careful.

Gbagyi community members in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja yesterday staged a peaceful protest in front of the National Assembly expressing their disappointment at the non inclusion of an Abuja indigine in the ministerial list. Dressed in their traditional attire, the protesters called on President Buhari to have a rethink and include them in government appointments.

Chiwetel Ejiofor was seen strolling with his yet to be named girlfriend in New York.

Supporters of the Director of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu were on Tuesday arrested by the Anambra State police command at various parts in Awka as they protested the arrest of Mr. Kanu.

Leaders of Okunraye community, one of the villages hosting the Lekki Free Trade Zone, in the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State told a Lagos State High Court in Igbosere on Tuesday that the police were responsible for the killing of the Managing Director of the free trade zone, Alhaji Tajudeen Disu
This claim was in an affidavit in support of a Fundamental rights suit filed before a Lagos High Court against the Police, Directorate of State Security (DSS) and Dangote group.

Image result for Two planes belonging to Arik Air, yesterday, brushed each other while manoeuvring out of the apron at the General Aviation Terminal, GAT, of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. Following the incident, the two planes had their wing tips damaged and have been grounded to allow further investigation into the incident. Reacting to the incidence, spokesman of the airline, Mr. Adebanji Ola, said in a statement: “Two of our aircraft, Boeing 737-800NG were this afternoon (yesterday) involved in a wing-tip brush at the General Aviation Terminal, GAT, of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. “One of the aircraft, 5N-MJP, was marshalled out of the ramp for a scheduled flight, when its wing brushed that of another aircraft, 5N-MJQ, parked on the ramp. “There were no incidences as the safety of passengers was not jeopardized. We have grounded the two aircraft and are looking into the incident,” Ola said.

Two planes belonging to Arik Air, yesterday, brushed each other while manoeuvring out of the apron at the General Aviation Terminal, GAT, of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.

Image result for Lagos House Of Assembly Summons LASTMA Boss, Transport Commissioner Over Traffic Gridlock

The Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, asked the new Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Dayo Mobereola to come out with strategic plans that would ease the perenial traffic congestion in several parts of the state.

A plot by some suspected terrorists to plant Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the popular Wuse Market in Abuja has been thwarted by a special intelligence response team set up by Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, according to Daily Sun.

In Nigeria, one of the very difficult situations students find themselves in is securing admission into tertiary institutions of learning.

Photos: Boko Haram suspects tortured by Civilian JTF in Borno

Suspected Boko Haram members were severely tortured by members of the Borno state civilian Joint Task force who caught them recently. See more photos and watch a video of the incident as shared by Sahara TV after the cut..

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the removal of the head of service of the federation, Danladi Kifasi with immediate effect. Kifasi has been directly to proceed on terminal leave. No replacement announced yet.

She is one of those ladies who think her body is for public consumption. Lol! Check out more photos...

I wonder why this elderly woman allowed her old age to be rubbished by young folks because of money.

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