Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan has filed a N200m fundamental rights enforcement suit against Skye Bank Plc, following the freezing of four bank accounts, which she claims the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has used to inconvenience and embarrass her.
The four accounts, lodged with Skye Bank Plc, are in the name of four companies which is said to have a balance of $31.4m
The four companies are Pluto Property and Investment...
Monday, 12 September 2016
Wrath Of God Will Visit Children & Grandchildren Of Corrupt Politicians - Ex CAN Boss
Former Prelate of the Methodist Church and one time President of the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN, Prelate Sunday Mbang, has said that the wrath of God will visit the children and grand children of corrupt politicians who steal from the treasury just to benefit themselves and their families. The clergy man who recently turned 80 years old, said this in a recent interview with Tribune.“In Christianity, the Bible makes it clear that when...
Rivers APC to Wike: Pay Teachers Salary,Stop Wastin Rivers Money on Edo Election
•I gave Ize-Iyamu only moral support – Wike•No, you also gave material, financial support to PDP candidate – APCGovernor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and the state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are locked in a bicker over his support for the Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.Wike dismissed reports that he backed Ize-Iyamu with a N2 billion donation, saying all he...
Look Beyond APC - Ekweremadu Tells Buhari
DEPUTY Senate President Ike Ekweremadu has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to in the spirit of Eid- Kabir celebration look beyond the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC and constitute a Special Economic Squad to rescue the country from the present economic meltdown.
In his Eid-El Kabir message to the Muslim Ummah, Senator Ekweremadu also called on all Muslims to use the occasion of the Eid-El Kabir to pray for the nation’s quick recovery...
"APC Open To All Nigerians Interested In Development" - Oyegun
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun, says the party is open to all Nigerians interested in the development of the country.
Oyegun made the declaration on Wednesday in Benin when he received some members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo, who defected to the APC.
He said that the party was committed to turning things around in the country and would welcome...
Earthquake Hits Kwoi In Kaduna: State Government Calls For Calm
There were reports of earth tremors in Kwoi, Jaba LGA of Kaduna State yesterday, causing panic among residents.
The state government has however appealed for calm. The government in statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, said it had made a formal report to the appropriate authorities to investigate the development, report precisely on the event and issue appropriate guidance.
Aruwan said...
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Woman Gives Birth To Premature Set Of Quadruplets In Kogi State (Photos)
A case of preterm birth of a set of quadruplets was recently recorded in Kogi state.. The mother Mrs Amina Yesufu and her babies are currently being taken care of at Rehoboth Hospital, Lokoja, the capital city.. Read the full update below;
As shared by Petra Akinti Onyegbule, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello...
On the evening of 22nd of August, someone shared news of the preterm birth...
Oby Ezekwesili Reacts To Mark Zuckerberg's Visit To Nigeria
The visit by Mark Zuckerberg is HUGE. It is a stellar achievement of Nigeria's YOUNG who have given their intellect to growing IT knowledge.
Mark Zuckerberg did not pay a Charity Visit to Nigeria. He can already SMELL where the NEXT BIG thing will emerge from in IT world-NIGERIA!
Location no longer inhibits Talent. The world will come looking for you & your talent even in the tick forest.It's why Mark Zuckerberg came!
Only some months ago,...
Federal Airports Authority Of Nigeria Increases Access Gate Charge (Photo)
Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has increased the access gate charge. The new charges is effective from tomorrow Thursday, September 1st. Imagine paying N400 everyday, probably to-and-fro at N800 everyd...
Man City outcast Hart completes Torino loan move
t-of-favour Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has joined Italian club Torino on a season-long loan, the two clubs announced on Wednesday.
The England international, 29, arrives in Turin after being frozen out at City by new manager Pep Guardiola.
Hart had been City’s first-choice goalkeeper since 2010, winning two Premier League titles, two League Cups and one FA Cup, but Guardiola signed Chile’s Claudio Bravo to replace him.
“Suddenly (in)...
Trump to visit Mexico
nald Trump announced he would travel to Mexico on Wednesday to meet its president, just hours ahead of giving a much-anticipated speech in Arizona on immigration.
The Republican presidential nominee’s surprise trip south of the border comes as debate about his hardline immigration policies is reaching fever pitch.
Although his visit holds potential political peril, Trump could seize control of the campaign narrative at a crucial time,...
I'm flattered by Allardyce’s comments about me – Okocha
Former Nigeria captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha has said he is overwhelmed by the eulogy poured on him by England coach Sam Allardyce despite retiring from football many years ago.
On Tuesday, Allardyce retained Wayne Rooney as England captain and encouraged him to follow Jay Jay Okocha’s example. Rooney was told to continue in his role as England captain – by following the leadership blueprint of Okocha who also played as Allardyce captain...
Nigerians Elected Us To Do Impossible Things –APC
The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress, Segun Oni, has said the party was elected to do the impossible.
He, however, said Nigerians should be patient with the APC-led Buhari administration because it could only do its best by contributing it’s quota to national development.
Oni said this in an interview with newsmen at the party secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday.
He argued that the economic difficulties...
ASUU Threatens To Embark On Strike After FG Ignores Demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) through its Lagos Zone Coordinator, Prof. Olusoji Sowande at a news conference in Lagos on Tuesday, threatened to embark on a nationwide strike in regards to its demands for the implementation of its 2009 agreement with the Federal Government.
Sowande said the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on funding of state universities, breaches of the conditions of service...
Armed Herdsmen: Afenifere, Ohanaeze, ACF Disagree On Fayose’s Law
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, the Igbo socio-political organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra have expressed support for the bill assented to by the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, which categorises grazing with arms in the state as terrorism.
But the umbrella body for northern groups, the Arewa Consultative Forum, however, said any law which...
How to see and block Wi-Fi thieves
When the Wi-Fi connection on your Android device is running slow, it could be that someone is using it without your permission. Here’s how to find out exactly who you’re sharing your Wi-Fi network with, and how to block intruders off it forever.
Make sure you’re connected to the Wi-Fi network you wish to monitor. Next, download the Fing network tools from Google Play Store.
Once you’ve downloaded the app, open it, and you will see...
Zuckerberg's Visit: Nigerians Blast CNN For Not Adding 'Nigeria' In Its Report
Mark Zuckerberg's visit to Nigeria was widely covered by not only the Nigerian media but foreign ones as well, including CNN.
However, CNN Africa in its report on twitter didn't specify the Sub-Saharan country Mark Zuckerberg is visiting and the action did not go down well with some twinigerians.
See some reactions below:
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I’m Not Nigerian Sports’ Problem – Dalung
The Minister of Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung, on Tuesday replied those who have been calling for his sack after the nation’s poor outing at the 2016 Rio Olympics, saying he is not the problem of sports in Nigeria.
Dalung spoke to State House correspondents shortly after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari of the outcome of the Olympics where Nigeria got a bronze medal in the men’s football event.
The minister said poor performance in Nigerian...
Stop Giving Too Much Powers To Terrorists, BBOG To Buhari
The Bring Back Our Girls BBOG movement has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to seize the initiative in rescuing the 218 abducted Chibok school girls rather than granting unnecessary powers to the abductors, the Boko Haram sect, by asking them to determine the rescue options.
The movement stated this Tuesday in Abuja during another failed attempt to march on the presidential villa. It said 869 days since the abduction, no evidence of...
Iheanacho Overtakes Mikel As Eagles Highest Earner
MANCHESTER City wonderkid Kelechi Iheanacho is now the top Nigeria earner in the Premier League on £85,000-a-week to knock off Chelsea star Mikel Obi.
This month, Iheanacho signed a new two-year contract extension at City till 2021, saying his new contract will “change the lives of his family”. Mikel, who moved to England 10 years ago, has been the biggest earner from Nigeria for many years and he is now on 70,000 pounds a week at Stamford Bridge.
The...
See The Kidnappers And Child Traffickers Caught In Benue State
Benue State Command of the Department of State Services,DSS has Some Kidnappers who have been terrorizing Benue state. Six School children have been rescued, some were united with their parents while some are yet to identify their parents.
Addressing news men at the old banquet hall of Benue people’s house Makurdi, Governor Samuel Ortom reiterates that kidnappers and other criminals has no place in Benue. He call on the people of the state...
'Is The Nigerian Economy Affecting You?' - Angry Fan's Open Letter To Singer Chidinma
Miss Kedike Chidinma Your Silence Lately Is Rather Annoying Than Golden.
As a very concerned fan, I’m deeply worried about your inactivity lately in the music industry. The last quarter of the year is lurking around the corner; your fans are starved as you have not served any meaningful tune lately. Oh please don’t remind me about the few features you graced this year. In my candid opinion, none of those songs can be nominated on any award...
See Hilarious Response Linda Ikeji Got After She Tweeted On Mark Zuckerberg's Visit
Linda Ikeji like everyone else was surprised on the way Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg entered Nigeria and tweeted about it, but a follower wasn't having it.
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Robbers Spend Six Hours In Victim’s House In Lagos (Photo)
The Anti-Robbery Squad of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Yaba, has arrested a four-man gang that had allegedly been terrorising residents of the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.
PUNCH Metro learnt that the suspects – Akin Ayotunde, Isaac Ogbonna, Sola Dede and Sodiq Lawal – specialised in lurking around houses at night and switching off their victims’ generators before attacking them.
They, however, met their...
‘Nigeria Moving Away From Corruption To Production’ – Rotimi Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, yesterday, said the Federal Government has concluded plans to award the contract for the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan railway project. Amaechi made this disclosure at the 1-year memorial lecture in honour of former General Secretary of Alliance for Credible Election, ACE-Nigeria, late Comrade Emma Ezeazu, in Abuja. The former governor of Rivers State, explained that, “The President’s...
Nigerian Economy Slips Into Recession - BBC
The country has now seen two consecutive quarters of declining growth, the usual definition of recession.
Its vital oil industry has been hit by weaker global prices, according to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Crude oil sales account for 70% of government income.
The price of oil has fallen from highs of about $112 a barrel in 2014 to below $50 at the moment.
Outside the oil industry, the figures show the fall in the Nigerian...
"Don’t Bomb Niger Delta" - Ex Kaduna Military Governor, Umar Warns Buhari
Former Military Governor of Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Umar(retd), on Tuesday warned President Muhammadu Buhari against deploying troops and military hardware in the Niger Delta to halt the activities of militants in the region.
Umar said the Federal Government’s planned use of force to rout out militants, especially the Niger Delta Avengers in the Niger Delta, was not the best option; adding that the militants were still amenable to...
Monday, 29 August 2016
5 Lessons Every Nigerian Should Learn From #savemayowa
Sad. We could not save Mayowa Ahmed. A beautiful young lady with a budding career in catering and management, but lost the battle to ovarian cancer. Her story and so many circumstances that led to her death will for a while linger in the hearts of Nigerians who within 3 days after taking up the campaign raised about eighty million naira in her local account, and USD100, 000 in her Go-fund me account. Here are 5 lessons we should all learn...
