HKMNEWSBLOG: November 2015

Monday 30 November 2015

Wenger ‘no regrets’ as Sanchez gamble backfires

Arsene Wenger insisted he had no regrets over risking Alexis Sanchez in the 1-1 draw at Norwich despite the influential Chilean forward being forced off the pitch with a thigh injury.

Fraud suspect dies in EFCC’s custody

Tragedy has hit the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, after a suspect in its custody, suddenly developed chest pains, and died.

Akinjide served as minister of education in the Tafawa Balewa’s cabinet in the First Republic and as minister of Justice and Attorney General in the Second Republic government of President Shagari. Akinjide was a frontline member of the defunct National Party of Nigeria, NPN and served as the party’s legal adviser prior to his appointment as attorney general.

Dele Momodu writes Buhari, says Nigerians are lamenting

Dele Momodu has written a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari asking him to as a matter of urgency fix Nigeria saying that Nigerians are lamenting that the change he promised is fast becoming a mirage and that Buhari’s style and methodology appear too slow.

Pro-Biafra Protests Can’t Be Stopped With Force, Group Says

A group of eminent Nigerians under the aegis of the Patriots, has said that the Federal Government cannot address the current wave of protests by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by using force on the protesters.

Boko Haram Claims Responsibility For Suicide Attack On Shia Muslim Procession In Kano

slamist sect Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing on a Shiite Muslim procession near Kano which killed 22 people.

Obasanjo finally replies Jonathan’s letter on new Foundation

Urges him to use the Foundation to show remorse for past actions
In what was a response to the letter written him by his estranged god-son, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised him (Jonathan) to use the new Foundation he is set to establish to engage in soul-searching and in reviewing his past actions.

FG reviews basic education system

Minister of State for Education, Professor Tony Anwukah at the weekend said the system of Basic education in Nigeria will soon be reviewed for the benefit of the Sector.

We need N8.7bn to effectively combat terrorism – IGP

THE Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, Thursday said the Nigeria Police needs N8.7billion to effectively combat insurgency in the North East of Nigeria.

2 Nigerian pilgrims missing in Israel

Two members of the Plateau pilgrimage contingent are missing, the Acting Secretary of the state Pilgrims Board, Mrs Hassana Ayika, has confirmed.

Petrol: Apapa traffic gridlock will continue until scarcity abates – NUPENG

NUPENG says the traffic gridlock in Apapa axis in Lagos will continue until the scarcity of petrol is resolved. It said that petrol tankers across the country were loading at Apapa depots. Mr Tokunbo Korodo, the South-West Chairman of the union, told newsmen on Thursday that NNPC depots had not been loading because of activities of vandals.

Treasury looters now returning stolen funds – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari in Tehran, Iran on Tuesday disclosed that many of the those who looted the public treasuries in the government of former President Goodluck Jonathan had started returning stolen funds to the coffers.

Petroleum contributes N1.94trn to Nigeria’s GDP

The oil and gas sector contributed N1.942 trillion to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in the third quarter, Q3 of 2015, according to a data by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS.

Audu’s death: There should be fresh polls in Kogi, say Don, others

LAWYERS across the country, yesterday, continued to proffer suggestions on how the country could wriggle out of the constitutional logjam occasioned by the death of Prince Abubakar Audu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Kogi State.

Biafra: Transfer me to prison custody, Kanu begs court

Hundreds of agitators for the creation of Biafra Republic, yesterday, besieged an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court sitting at Wuse Zone 2, demanding the unconditional release of the self-declared leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu.

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Julius Berger, RCC Return To Site

Two construction firms, Julius Berger PLC and RCC, are back on site in continuation of the re-construction of the N167 billion Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the presence of workmen became more noticeable at the Redemption Camp and Arepo areas at the Lagos end of the road.

The ancient town of Ile-Ife in Osun State, historically regarded as the cradle of Yoruba nation, will come to life today as Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi will be crowned as the Arole-Oduduwa and assume the title of Ojaja II.
Ogunwusi’s coronation as the 51^st Ooni of Ife follows the completion of pre-installation rites, which began at the Ilofi shrine at Iremo in Ife, late yesterday.

Jubilation in Lokoja over rumour of Audu’s resurrection

There was jubilation in Lokoja this afternoon by supporters of late Abubakar Audu over rumours that the former governor had suddenly”resurrected” from death.

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu finally appears in Court

Reports from eye-witnesses say embattled Director of Radio Biafra and Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, was finally arraigned on Monday, in an Abuja Magistrate Court.

Multiple award winning singer, Wizkid was featured in International magazine, FADER.

The labour movement in Ekiti State has pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari to fight the cabals causing persistent oil scarcity in the country.

Crisis, as Audu, Kogi gov candidate dies

The wait for a new governor of Kogi State following last Saturday’s governorship election turned into a constitutional crisis, yesterday, after the leading candidate, Prince Abubakar Audu died after he had taken a commanding lead over the incumbent governor, Captain Idris Wada.

BIAFRA: Leaders to meet Buhari on Igbo marginalization

THE meeting of Igbo leaders summoned yesterday by the South East Governors’ Forum, SEGF, to discuss the security implications of the agitations by members of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, and the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, ended in Enugu with the leaders resolving to set up a delegation of Igbo elders to meet President Muhammadu Buhari on the marginalisation of Igbo in the country.

Nigerians yet unborn would remember Jonathan for his invaluable services – Mark

IMMEDIATE past President of the Senate Senator David Mark has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as an uncommon statesman.

C&S urges prayers for Buhari

THE Spiritual Head of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement, Most Rev. Samuel Abidoye has charged Nigerians to pray for the success of the present administration, stressing that it needs prayers.

Hard-working Ighalo eyes Watford victory over Manchester United

The striker who has scored seven goals so far expects the Red Devils to be a big challenge in Saturday’s early game despite missing a few important players.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that over 50 million Nigerians do not have access to toilets hence resort to open defecation.
According to UNICEF, Nigeria ranks among the five countries in the world with the greatest rates of open defecation.

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has directed all Igbo living outside Igbo land to start returning home and re-establish their businesses and investments in the South-East.
Decrying what he described as the nonchalant attitude and insensitivity of many Igbo people residing in northern and western parts of the country, the MASSOB National Director of Information, Mr. Uchenna Madu, said that, “we have decided and promised to provide adequate security for lives and property in Igboland.

About 42 Igbo organizations have planned to organize a five million-man march for what they describe as true federalism in the five south eastern states in December.

An oil magnate, Chief Tony Onukeme, has urged the Federal Government to remove all forms of subsidy on petroleum products.
Chief Onukeme made the call in Awka, Anambra State on Friday.

Buhari alone can’t change Nigeria – Tomori

Former Vice Chancellor of Redeemers University, Professor Oyewale Tomori has said that the enormous task of rebuilding Nigeria cannot be left for President Muhammadu Buhari alone.

Nigerian Army denies losing 105 officers to Boko Haram

Chief of Army staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai has waved aside reports that about 105 soldiers prosecuting the war against Boko Haram terrorists met their untimely death when they failed to return in a bid to annihilate the terrorists in the North East.

Burati, Chief of Army Staff

The media had been awashed with news that about 100 Nigerian soldiers were missing after Boko Haram attacks in the epicenter of the battle.
But General Buratai in a telephone conversation with Vanguard said, “It is not true that our soldiers are missing. The soldiers went on a mission for the Nigerian nation and they have since returned and joined their Battalions”.
The confident Chief of Army Staff said that insinuation is a figment of imagination of the authors of the story.
Media reports had indicated that the Army may have lost about 150 of its men to an attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Gudunbali, Borno State.
It was claimed that the terrorists attacked at Gudunbali in Borno State, on Wednesday and as a result the 157 Battalion of the Nigerian Army could not account for at least, 105 soldiers including their commanding officer.
According an online media, the terrorists also captured a T-72 tank as well as several artillery weapons from the unit.

Emir cries out as Benin Republic invades 16 Nigerian villages, hoists flag

Neighbouring Benin Republic has invaded 16 villages in Okuta, the border town in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, causing fear and tension in the affected communities.
In their determination to annex the Nigerian villages, Vanguard reliably gathered that authorities of Benin Republic had gone ahead to construct offices fot its gendarmerie (Police station) in the affected communities and also hoisted the country’s flag.

The 36 state governors have said that they can no longer pay the N18,000 minimum wage that was signed into law in March 2011 by former President Goodluck Jonathan, owing to the poor state of the economy.

Soldiers Kill Civilian In Lagos As They Open Fire On Police

Soldiers attached to the Ojo Cantonment of the Nigerian Army, Thursday shot a policeman attached to the FESTAC Police Division and a civilian.

Former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Aviation sector, Hajiya Binta Bello, has confirmed that the Federal Government owed N100 billion on projects in the aviation industry.
Speaking during her handing over in Abuja, Bello, who is now with the Ministry of Women Affairs, affirmed that she was not able to offset up to N1 billion of the debts in her six months stay in the sector.

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), on Thursday, said that the population of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North East had risen to 2.2 million.

About 100 Nigerian soldiers missing after Boko Haram attacks

The Nigerian Army has not confirmed this yet but there are reports that Army may have lost about 150 of it men to an attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Gudunbali, Borno State.
The insurgent it was gathered attacked at Gudunbali in Borno State, on Wednesday as a result the 157 Battalion of the Nigerian Army could not account for at least, 105 soldiers including their commanding officer.

$2.9bn arms deal: My story, by Dasuki

FORMER National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki, retd, whose arrest was ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday over allegations of fictitious award of arms supply contracts, yesterday, countered the Federal Government. He alleged a deliberate campaign to rubbish him by the present administration.

Women from across Edo State under the aegis of Concerned Edo Women on Tuesday took to the streets of Benin to protest against the recent outburst by the Edo state governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on the Esama of Benin kingdom and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion.

The Federal government has banned the importation of small generators, popularly called “I better pass my neighbour”.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has said that the state needs Close Circuit Cameras (CCTV), in all public places and data of all suspected criminals to make the state more secure.
Ambode said this at a dinner organised in honour of outgoing and incoming board members of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), held in Lagos.

Snoop Dogg reacts to 'Billboard's 10 greatest rappers off all time' list

Biggie is the greatest rapper of all time? That's according to a new list by Billboard magazine. Who agrees with the list? Snoop didn't. He shared this and wrote "This is so disrespectful.

President Buhari has sent a letter to the senate asking for permission to borrow N2.10 trillion to finance the 2015 budget. In the letter which was read at the senate's plenary session today November 18th

The record breaking act can add yet another feather to her cap as her nostalgic single 'Hello' sold 480K digital copies in America in its third week of release. The first single from her upcoming album, entitled 25, is the first song to top 400K sales in each of its first three weeks since Elton John's Candle in the Wind, which was released in 1997 as a tribute to the late Princess Diana, making it the fastest-selling single in 18 years.

The Nigerian Defense HQ released photos of two suspected Boko Haram members that were captured this week by troops in Maiduguri, Borno, state. They wrote;

Abuchi Simon,37, was arrested and charged before Isolo Magistrate court after he repeatedly stabbed his neighbour, Ehis Ibhaze, over allegation of witchcraft and spiritual attack. According to P.M. News, the men, both residents of No 14, Ifelodun street, Ilasamaja, Lagos, were not on good terms when the incident happened. Simon allegedly accused Ibhaze of waging spiritual war against his family which he claimed delayed his progress.

Breaking News: Scores killed as twin blasts hit Kano GSM market

Scores were feared dead in Kano, Wednesday, from twin blasts at the heart of GSM market, Nassarawa GRA.

The Federal Government plans to fund the N5,000 monthly allowance for 25 million unemployed youths and the free school feeding programme from the Treasury Single Account, The PUNCH has learnt.

Our correspondent learnt on Tuesday that despite dwindling oil revenue, the government believed that some money that would have gone into private pockets because of the uncoordinated and multiple bank accounts operated by government agencies, would be saved through the TSA and be spent on the purpose.

The ethnic nationalities of the South- South geo-political zone, yesterday, denounced demands for Biafra by Igbo in the South-East zone and called for an immediate cessation of pro-Biafra protests on their soil.

30 Killed, 80 Injured As Blast Hits Yola

No fewer than than 30 people were killed on Tuesday when a bomb blast hit packed crowds in Yola, northeast Nigeria, just days after President Muhammadu Buhari visited and declared that Boko Haram were close to defeat.

President Muhammdu Buhari, Tuesday night, ordered the arrest of the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (Rtd), for allegedly siphoning billions of dollars earmarked for arms purchases.
According to Buhari, the actions of the erstwhile NSA brought the nation to international ridicule as the failure to procure the arms incapacitated the military in the face of the insurgency orchestrated by the Boko Haram sect.

The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army has warned agitators for the sovereign state of Biafra that they are now crossing the red line and that its officers and men are battle-ready.

Facebook activates safety feature after Yola bombing

Facebook has activated its “Safety Check” feature for the first time in Nigeria, after a bombing likely carried out by Boko Haram killed more than 30 late on Tuesday.
“We’ve activated Safety Check again after the bombing in Nigeria this evening,” co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said in a post on the site.

LASU students kick, as mgt hikes acceptance fees

The Lagos State University Students Union (LASUSU), on Tuesday, urged the institution’s authorities to revert the increment of the newly-admitted students’ acceptance fee from N20,000 to N10,000.

*Student of the Lagos State Univesity protesting hike in school fees

File Photo: Student of the Lagos State University protesting hike in school fees

LASUSU President, Adeyemi Onikoro‎, told the ‎News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the reduction should be with immediate effect.

N1.04trn Fine: MTN Gets Friday Deadline

As negotiations continue between the Nigerian government and top executives of the South Africa-based company, MTN Group, on how best to resolve the impasse over the N1.04 trillion fine, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday extended the deadline for payment to Friday, November 20.

Samson Siasia Ghana v Nigeria International

The menace of kidnapping has reared its ugly head in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State with the abduction of Madam Ogere Siasia, mother of former Super Eagles coach and current coach of the U-23 national football team, Samson Siasia.
Eyewitnesses say Madam Siasia was forcefully taken by the armed kidnappers from her home in Odoni Community of Sagbama LGA, early hours of today.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said vandalism of the tower number 62, along Okpai-Onitsha 330kV double circuit transmission line, had reduced the power generation by 480MW.
This is contained in a statement signed by the management of TCN and sent to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.

Daredevil Armed Robbers Invade FESTAC Again

For the second time in less than a month, daredevil armed robbers have attacked FESTAC town in Lagos State, shooting sporadically.

Super Eagles thrash Swaziland

The Super Eagles of Nigeria, Thursday, defeated the Sihlangu Semnikati of Swaziland by putting two goals past their opponent.
The Eagles who had started the match on a bright note, had several opportunities to open the scoring in the first half through England based Striker Odion Ighalo.

Rice importation, others no longer sustainable – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi said that Nigeria can’t no longer sustain the importation of rice and other food items which it has capacity to produce in commercial quantities, saying that the diversification of the economy was a necessity.

Famous Nollywood actress, Daniella Okeke went on her Instagram page today to fire shots at Nigerians praying for Paris.
Read what she wrote below: –

Controversial former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has claimed that she did not use her position in Goodluck Jonathan’s government to steal Nigeria’s money.

Northern Youths Give Igbos 2 Weeks To Leave The North

The Coalition of Arewa Youth Development Foundations (AYDF) has said it is planning a meeting aimed at mounting pressure on Igbos residing or carrying out business in any part of the North to relocate to the South-east and all Northerners residing in the South-east should return back to the north, and they have two weeks to comply.

Meet The First All-Women Flight Deck Crew Who Made Zimbabweans Proud | Photos

>History has been made as first all-women flight deck crew from Zimbabwe flew the B737 – 200 from Harare to Victoria Falls
Captain Chipo M. Matimba and Captain Elizabeth Simbi Petros have become the first female captains in Zimbabwe’s male-dominated airline industry.
The historical flight was operated by two full-fledged captains who successfully flew Air Zimbabwe’s Boeing 737 from the country’s capital to Victoria Falls. They later took to social media to express their emotions with friends, relatives and fellow citizens.

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Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Monday stated that the federal government was working on providing alternative energy sources through a mix of renewable and nuclear energy to improve power generation in the country.
He also disclosed that in addition to the existing mix of hydro and thermal sources of power generation, there were efforts to equally utilize other sources of energy including the solar option.
“The long and short of it is that we definitely need a mix of energy choices becau

Biafra: Nigeria remains one nation, says Buhari

DISTURBED by what increasing protests and agitation for a Biafra Republic portend, leaders of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and some affiliate groups have resolved to embark on wide consultations with all stakeholders to take a common position on the issue.
This was one of the decisions the leaders took after a two-day meeting in Lagos, yesterday, sources at the meeting told Vanguard.

Score a goal get $20,000, Wike tells Eagles

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has pledged $20,000 per goal as he urged the Super Eagles to beat visiting Sihlangu of Swaziland in their 2018 World Cup qualifier in Port Harcourt.

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The Super Eagles
laboured to a draw in the first leg in Lobamba. However, coach Sunday Oliseh is hopeful that his wards will be on top of their game this afternoon when they face the Swazi team at the Adokie Amesiemaka Stadium.
“Rivers State Government pledges $20k per goal against Swaziland. #SoarSuperEagles,” national team handle tweeted.

Winners List Of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2015

November 15th at the Eko Hotels in Lagos the 2015 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (Afrima) took place.
Artiste from other African countries were present though some Nigerian acts were missing in attendance.
Below is the winners list
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Diamond Platnumz
SONG OF THE YEAR
Diamond Platnumz – “Nasema Nawe”, featuring Khadijo Kopa
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Charlotte Dipanda – “Elle n’a pas vu”
BEST ARTISTE IN AFRICA (RnB & Soul)
Praiz Adejo – Nigeria
BEST AFRICAN REGGAE, RAGGA & DANCEHALL
Stonebwoy – Ghana
BEST MALE ARTISTE: INSPIRATIONAL CATEGORY
Darey – Nigeria
BEST FEMALE ARTISTE: INSPIRATIONAL CATEGORY
Betty Akna- Equatorial Guinea
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Wiyaala – Ghana
BEST ARTISTE IN AFRICAN POP
Vanessa Mdee – Tanzania
BEST ARTISTE IN AFRICAN HIP HOP
Casper Nyovest – South Africa
BEST ARTISTE IN AFRICAN ELECTRO
Flavour – Nigeria
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Sauti Sol and Cedric Kadenyi – Kenya
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR IN AFRICA
Joseph Chameleone – Uganda
REVELATION OF THE YEAR IN AFRICA
Adekunle Gold – Nigeria
MOST PROMISING ARTISTE IN AFRICA
Kiss Daniel – Nigeria
BEST ARTISTE IN AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY
Charlotte Dipanda
BEST ARTISTE IN AFRICAN JAZZ
Kunle Ayo – Nigeria
BEST MALE ARTISTE IN WESTERN AFRICA
Olamide – Nigeria
BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN WESTERN AFRICA
Yemi Alade – Nigeria
BEST ARTISTE IN AFRICAN ROCK
M’vula – Kenya
BEST AFRICAN GROUP
Sauti Sol- Kenya
BEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION
AKA(South Africa) and Burna Boy(Nigeria)
BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Busiswa Ngoku- South Africa
BEST MALE ARTISTE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Casper Nyovest- South Africa
BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN NORTHERN AFRICA
Manal- Morocco
BEST MALE ARTISTE IN NORTHERN AFRICA
Ahmed Soultan- Morocco
BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN EASTERN AFRICA
Tsedenia Gebremarkos- Ethiopia
BEST MALE ARTISTE IN EASTERN AFRICA
Diamond Platnumz- Tanzania
PILLAR OF CULTURE IN AFRICA
Bola Ahmed Tinubu

- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/11/16/winners-list-of-all-africa-music-awards-afrima-2015/#sthash.sJk6cxmj.dpuf

Armed Robbers Who Hide Their Gun Inside A Loaf Of Bread Arrested In Rivers State (Photos

A group of armed robbers that specialize in robbing people while hiding their gun in a loaf of bread have been arrested by the Rivers state Police command.
The state police commissioner Musa Kimo shared the photos on the state police command’s Facebook wall.
Read press statement and more photos below:-

Legal Possibility Of The Federal Republic Of Biafra

“When we speak, the Zoo trembles. That is what happens when a cattle rearing terrorist and pedophile is your ruler. Message to every #Hardcore Biafran, if you find anybody in your village asking after Radio Biafra, kill the Baboon Awusa Foolani or Yorobber bast*ard. Let them keep searching as we keep tweeting for Biafra…. Lunatics.” --This was the exact (verbatim) message posted on Nnamdi Kanu’s Twitter handle on the 28th June 2015 at, approximately, 11:00 pm

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has reacted to the recent excerpts of an interview by the immediate past Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, over the alleged missing $20 billion under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

Ex-Lagos State Governor now Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) is a man reputed with producing results even in the most difficult situations and this largely accounted for his appointment as minister of critical sectors that will determine the success or otherwise of the Muhammadu Buhari administration.

The country’s Olympic team were in a near-plane mishap on Sunday morning on their way to Gambia for final preparation ahead of the African U23 Championship.

The All Africa Music Awards 2015 held at the Eko Hotel and Suites Lagos yesterday November 15th. Singers Timi Dakolo, Praiz, Diamond Platinumz won awards. Former Lagos governor Bola Tinubu received an award as the Pillar of Culture in Africa. See more photos

The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors is holding her 26th Biennial Conference/ General Meeting from 17th to 21st November 2015 with the theme “Politics, Policies and National Development – The Role of Professionals” at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos. Over the years, the conference has become a melting point of transformational ideas capable of bringing about positive social and political change and make Nigeria earn its pride of place in the comity of nations.

Actress Joke Silva and her actor hubby, Olu Jacobs are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary today November 16th. They got married in 1985. Joke shared the photo of herself, her husband and their two sons and wrote

The Federal government has reportedly extended the date for the payment of the N1.04 trillion fine it imposed on telecommunications company MTN Nigeria over their failure to obey the NCC directive on the deactivation of unregistered sim cards.

President Buhari will soon name his 14 special advisers according to new reports. A source at the presidency revealed this to Daily Trust

Wizkid had a concert in Mali where he performed to a crowded stadium. Thanking Mali for the crazy experience, he also shared an interesting photo of a fan who clutched onto his leg. Lol

French police carry out 150 raids targeting suspected Islamists

French police have carried out “more than 150” raids on suspected Islamists since the attacks on Paris, Prime Minister Manuel Valls said Monday, as a source in the southeastern city of Lyon said an arsenal of weapons had been seized there. Police sources in Paris said “several dozen” pre-dawn raids were carried out in French cities on Monday, including in Bobigny, an eastern suburb of the capital.

Future Awards selects Don Jazzy, Asa, others as ambassadors

Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa has announced the ambassadors for the 10th anniversary – a stellar cast of past winners of the awards across business, development, governance and the creative industries.

Join hands with Buhari to re-fix Nigeria, APC charges PDP

The national leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, charged the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to join hands with the President Muhammadu Buhari to re-fix the nation.

President Muhammadu Buhari attending to some files in his office as he resumed duties at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida

The National Secretary of the APC, Mai Buni, in a statement to react to PDP’s claim that the newly sworn-in cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari “does not inspire confidence,” urged the PDP to focus its energy and attention on rebranding itself after suffering defeat and not distracting it (APC) from governing Nigeria.

Ronaldo buys himself a jet

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly purchased a €19 million plane to jet around the world on his private travels

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