It’s a Shame Nigeria Still Imports Petrol –Opadokun

The Convener, Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms, Mr. Ayo Opadokun, and the Chairman, Galaxy Clique, Offa, Mr. Muideen Ibrahim, have said it is shameful that Nigeria, which is one of the largest global producers of crude oil, still imports petrol for domestic consumption.
They also said the Offa people were at a disadvantaged position on the basis of their inclusion in Kwara State, which is one of the 19 northern states, when according to them, they share cultural norms and history with the Yoruba.

$1bn Not Too Much To Fight Insecurity — FG

THE allocation of $1 billion from the Excess Crude Accounts, ECA, to address threats from Boko Haram and other conflict issues in the country is not too much in the light of continued threats against lives and property,

 the Federal Government has said. Speaking in defence of the approval of $1 billion from the Excess Crude Account by the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed cautioned that issues pertaining to the security of the country must not be put on the altar of politics, noting that the ruling party was itself also once in opposition and

EFCC, ICPC Begin Probe Of Suspended NHIS Boss For N919m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has begun investigations into allegations of misappropriation of funds and abuse of office levelled against the suspended Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf.
The EFCC stated this in a letter dated December 21, 2017, which was addressed to the current acting Executive Secretary of the NHIS.
The investigations by the commission started five months after Yusuf was suspended by the Federal Ministry of Health.

Arsene Wenger Helped Me Soar In Europe---George Weah

George Weah has showered encomium on Arsene Wenger for helping him to flourish in Europe.

 The Frenchman brought the former Liberia international to Europe when he signed him for Monaco from Tonnerre Yaoundé in 1988. Weah The prolific striker later left his mark playing for Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan before a spell in the English Premier League with Chelsea and Manchester

The Controversial $1bn Insurgency Fund

Controversy has continued to trail the recent disclosure by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Abdulaziz Yari, that state governors in the country had asked the Federal Government to withdraw $1bn from the Excess Crude Account to fight insurgency in the North-East. 

 The decision was recently taken at the Federal Executive Council meeting, presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Group Cautions NASS Over Budget Handling

A socio-political organization, Campaign for Dignity in Governance, CDG, has called on Nigerians to halt the National Assembly’s annual legislative high handedness on budget passage, reminding them of the confidence reposed in them by the people.

The group, in a statement signed by its National President, Comrade Razaq Olokoba observed that, it has become the antics of the federal lawmakers that “we hold in high esteem, to use the budget passage period as a trap to hold the country hostage hiding under the excuses that are suspected to be

Abeg, End This Fuel Crisis

President Muhammadu Buhari, who breached Section 138 of the 1999 Constitution to appoint himself Minister of Petroleum Resources; his Minister of State, Ibe Kachikwu, and the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru, should please find a way to end the punishing fuel scarcity that has lingered for nearly a month.
If the President thought that by delegating his duties, he had abdicated responsibility for getting petrol to Nigerians, he should remember his Oath of Office: “I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully… and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being, and prosperity of Nigeria.”

FG Sets Aside N28bn To Fund Primary Health Care Intervention In 2018

 

The federal government has initiated a N28 billion health fund that will target the revitalisation of at least one primary health Centre in each of the 774 local government areas. Isaac-Adewole

 The Minister of Health, IsaacAdewole, on Monday inaugurated the special intervention which he said would be formally rolled out in 2018. According to the minister, part of the interventions would include Tertiary“Health Institution Project alongside the revitalisation of 774 primary healthcare centres located in each local government area in the country. The federal government in January this

We Won’t Roll With Atiku In The Mud – Presidency

 

 President Muhammadu Buhari is not moved by the defection from the All Progressives Congress, APC, of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and will not take his bait to pre-empt the 2019 presidential campaign, high-level Presidency sources have affirmed. Atiku-Buhari National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has, however, described Atiku’s defection as an act of frustration for a man determined to become president at the last opportuned time in his old age, saying the party had for over a year, known of his move to jump ship. Atiku’s defection and challenge to Buhari were, however, dismissed as inconsequential by Mrs. Lauretta Onochie, the President’s

N30m Bribe: Court Admits INEC Official’s Statements As Exhibit

 

A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, yesterday admitted the three statements made by an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, hristian NwoCsu, to the Economic

 and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, while undergoing interrogation for allegedly receiving N30 million bribe as exhibits. The admittance of the statements was followed by the dismissal of the claims by Nwosu that the three statements he made to the commission on December 28, 2016 and on March 15 and 22, 2017 were offered involuntarily. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the

Nigeria’s Balance Sheet Remains Exposed To Further Shocks – Moody’s

Barely one month after one of the global rating agencies, Moody’s Investors Service, downgraded Nigeria’s sovereign debt rating, the agency has said the country’s balance sheet remains exposed to further shocks.
Moody’s had on November 8 downgraded Nigeria’s long-term issuer and senior unsecured debt rating to ‘B2’ from ‘B1’. The Federal Government, however, rejected the rating.
As a follow-up to the earlier rating, Moody’s on Monday released its annual credit analysis report, stating that Nigeria’s ‘B2 stable’ credit profile was constrained by the continued exposure of the sovereign balance sheet to shocks, weak institutions and elevated deficits.

Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha Swears In Sister As Happiness Commissioner

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has sworn in 28 new commissioners and 27 Transition Committee Chairmen for the 27 local government councils in the state.
He charged them to prove their worth in the service of the state and her people. One of the commissioners sworn in by the governor is his biological sister, Mrs. Ogechi Ololo (nee Okorocha). She is now the state’s Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfillment.

President Buhari Didn’t Direct Us To Clear Salary Arrears Before Christmas – Govs

 

THE 36 governors under the umbrella of Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, yesterday denied reports in some media (not omoade) that President Muhammadu Buhari has given them matching order to pay workers their salary arrears before Christmas. 

From the left, Governor Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State; Governor Tanko Almakura of Nasarawa State; Governor Mustapher Belo of Niger State; Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State; Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and other members of the Nigeruan Governor Forum during the audience the President had with members of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum at the Aso Chambers,

Jagaban Accompanies Buhari To Abidjan For EU-AU Summit

A national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is one of those in the entourage of President Muhammadu Buhari to the 5th European Union-African Union Summit holding in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on Wednesday and Thursday.
The President and members of his entourage arrived the Houphet Airport, Abidjan at exactly 5:16 pm local time (6:16pm Nigerian time) on Tuesday.
They were received by the President of Cote d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara.

Les Than 1000 Applicants Jostle For 135 Teaching Jobs In Lagos

No fewer than 1,000 applicants have applied for employment in the State Universal Basic Education Board Federal Teachers Scheme in Lagos.
The Head, Public Relations of SUBEB, Mr Seyi Akitoye, on Tuesday said that the board were still receiving more applications even after the November 24 deadline.
Akitoye said only 500 applicants would be shortlisted in Lagos out of which 135 teachers would be recruited by the Universal Basic Education Council in Abuja.

Kwara State Gov. Ahmed Urges New Council Chairmen To Find Solution To Salary Crisis

Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has urged the new local government councils chairmen in the state to find a sustainable solution to salary crisis in their local governments.

Ahmed made the call on Tuesday during the swearing-in of 16 newly elected local government chairmen at the Government House, Ilorin. He also urged them to synergize with all relevant stakeholders to raise Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to meet their statutory responsibilities.

I Must Address Root Causes Of Violent Extremism, Buhari vows

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, vowed that his administration will address the root causes of violent extremism in the country.

President Muhammadu Buhari launching Nigeria’s Policy Framework and National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism while the National Security Adviser, Maj. 

Gen. Babagana Monguno (l) looked on during a meeting at the Aso Chambers, State House, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida. The President who expressed the determination and commitment of his government to tackle violent extremism while inaugurating the Policy Framework and National

Saraki Said Anti-Graft Agencies Looting Recovered Funds, Properties

 

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has alleged that proceeds of corruption recovered by the Federal Government are being looted by anti-corruption agencies.He said it was the reason some countries lacked confidence in Nigeria, concerning the management of assets recovered from looters.
Saraki said this in his remarks at the ‘Strategic Retreat on Tracking the Progress of Anti-Corruption Bills in the National Assembly’ in Abuja on Tuesday.

BREAKING: North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile

North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile on Wednesday, according to the South Korean military Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The missile flew eastward from South Pyongan Province according to Yonhap news agency, which said the South Korean military and US were analysing.

Sanusi Blames ‘Briefcase Billionaires’ For Nation’s Economic Woes

The Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Thursday in Kano identified the emergence of “briefcase billionaires” and illiteracy as the major factors stifling the economic growth and development of the country.
Sanusi, while speaking at the end of a three-day  Northern Regional Conference on Security, Justice and Development: Effective implementation of intervention measures,’ organised by Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action, noted that   when people get wealth they did not work for, “what follows would be disastrous for the nation.”

Federal Government Okays Fresh N28bn Budget Support For 35 States

The Federal Government has approved a fresh budget support loan facility for 35 states across the country.
Each of the states will get N800m, totalling N28bn to meet their salaries and other obligations.
The Minister of Budget and National Planning,  Udoma Udoma, disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Thursday at the end of a meeting of the National Economic Council presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Lagos State Police Denies Burna Boy Honored Their Invitation

 

Yesterday, Burna Boy’s management released a state saying that Burna has honored the police invitation, and is cooperating with them the best he can.
“We use this medium to categorically state that Burna Boy, is not in any way involved with the robbery and beating up of Grafton Records’ Artiste, Mr. 2Kay on the 22nd of October, 2017.

“Even If I Get Pregnant Again…” — Tiwa Savage Hints At Second Baby.

In declaring her ambition to make the forthcoming year a quite ferocious one for her career, 

after winning her first AFRIMA, Tiwa Savage just might have hinted the potentiality of her having a second child.

Dr Ali Ahmad Kwara Speaker, DVC, NASFAT Oppose Automatic Ticket For Buhari

The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahmad; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Kwara State University, Malete, Prof. Sakah Mahmud; and the President, (Worldwide), the Nasrul Lahi-il-Fath Society of  Nigeria, Alhaji Kamil Bolarinwa, have opposed automatic tickets for incumbent elected public office holders including governors and President Muhammadu Buhari.

Why Do They Despise Robert Mugabe? Anthony Joshua Wonders

Nigerian-born British boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has sent a string of bizarre social media posts suggesting people had been “programmed” to hate ousted Zimbabwe tyrant, Robert Mugabe.
The dictator resigned from office this week, prompting jubilant celebrations on the streets of the country’s capital, Harare.
And Joshua took to Snapchat to comment on public attitudes toward the hated despot, according to the Daily Star.

Monarch Of Benin Visits Buhari, Seeks Constitutional Role For kings

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare ll, has called on the government to consider giving constitutional roles to traditional rulers.
He also called on the Federal Government to assist the Edo State Government to tackle its security challenge.
The traditional ruler made the calls when he visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Federal Government Raises Burial Committee for Ekwueme

The Federal Government has set up a committee saddled with the responsibility of organising a state burial for a former Vice-President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme,  who died on Sunday in London.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, made the announcement at a meeting of the National Economic Council held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday.
The meeting was presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.

Jagaban, Force To Reckon With In Nigeria’s Politics — OBA Akiolu

THE Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu has said that the place of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu could not be waved aside in Nigeria’s politics,

 noting that though Tinubu is stubborn but his stubbornness is paying off in Lagos State. APC Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Oba Akiolu, who said this, in Ibadan yesterday, at the launch of a N50 billion Education Trust Fund in Oyo State, said Tinubu’s stubbornness made him to be the last man standing during the PDP onslaught in the South West. The monarch also lauded Governor Akinwunmi

Belgore’s N500m Fraud Charge: Join Me As Defendant, Diezani Tells Court

A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke on Monday asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to issue an order, listing her as a party to a N500m fraud charge involving a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dele Belgore.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had charged Belgore together with a former Minister of National Planning, Prof. Abubakar Suleiman, on a five-count bordering on N500m fraud.
The EFCC had named the former petroleum minister as an accomplice in the criminal trial.
She was, however, described as being “at large”.

BREAKIN NEWS--Buhari Sacks Babachir, Oke

President Muhammadu Buhari has finally sacked the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,

 Babachir Lawal, and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke.
The president has also appointed Mr Boss Mustapha as the new SGF.
Presidential spokesman Femi Adesina announced this on his Twitter handle this afternoon.

2babaSpeaks On Davido & Death Of DJ Olu, Chime Amechina And Tagbo Umeike

Music Legend, 2baba Idibia, has spoken on the controversies surrounding the death of singer, Davido’s frends; DJ Olu, Chime Amechina and Tagbo Umeike.
The afro-pop legend sat down with The Net NG, and was asked about the incident.. 2face didn’t fail to blame Davido’s friendly attitude for the incident.

Davido Forgives Everyone Who Accused Him Wrongly As He’s Declared Innocent In Tagbo’s Death Case

Finally, singer Davido has finally been cleared by the Police of any wrong doing and involvement in Tagbo’s death case.
Davido’s lawyer in an interview revealed that Davido has been allowed to go about his business after meeting with the police.
This evening, ‘IF’ crooner David Adeleke took to his Instagram stories to thank everyone who prayed for him, revealing that he has forgiven every single person, media house or blog that accused him of having a hand in the demise of his late friend, Tagbo Umeike.

Single Mom Advertises Herself For A Husband On Twitter (Apply Within)

 

This hot single mom who is a model and nurse has taken to Twitter to ask for Retweets so her future husband can see her. Bold!

Nigeria FG To Spend N15bn On Solid Mineral Exploration

Nigeria plans to spend N15bn ($42m) next year to explore for solid minerals and attract investors into mining and reduce its dependence on oil, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said.
“Because we are starting from a low base, we want to have a portfolio of exploration activities in place that could whet the appetite of the average investor who wants to come in,” Fayemi said in an interview in Abuja, according to Bloomberg.

Aramide Said I Will Not Leave Soul Music

Even though she is not doing commercial music, soul singer, Aramide, is not doing badly in her chosen genre as she has been picking awards here and there.
Even as commercial music is trending and artistes are making more money singing such hip songs, the pretty artiste said she is not going to change her genre, no matter what.

Why Davido Absent At Tagbo’s Burial –Brother

Granted Tagbo Umeike and pop singer, Davido, were very close friends when he (Tagbo) was alive, and even spent his last moments on earth with the singer, the pop artiste allegedly, could not attend the burial ceremony of the young man on Friday.
Tagbo, who allegedly died of alcohol, was buried in his home town in Anambra State and Saturday Beats reliably gathered that the singer was absent.

We Contributed $29bn To Nigeria In Four Years – Shell

Shell Petroleum Development Company has said that its economic contribution to the Nigerian government in four years is $29bn.
The company’s General Manager, External Relations, Mr. Igo Weli, made this known in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, during the 2017 Swamp West Hub Integrated Stakeholders Engagement Forum for Tarakiri/Egbema/Oporoma Community Leadership.

Rihanna Shows Off Her B*0bs In Long Dress As She Attends Her Show At NYFW

Rihanna showed off her b00bs as she attended the Fenty by Rihanna SS/18 Puma presentation at New York Fashion Week on Sunday.
 The singer stepped out b'raless in a black long dress.

What On Earth Is Rihanna Wearing?

Rihanna was spotted in New York rocking stripes & deconstructed look as she arrived at Milk Studios.
The outfit looks like an off-the-shoulder suit but it has four sleeves. She has her hands in two of the sleeves and the other two sleeves are hanging at her back.
Watch the video below to see the outfit from all angles.

: Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Her Famous Curves In Gray Sweatpants As She Heads To The Studio In NYC (Photos)

Jennifer Lopez looked super stunning in an all-gray ensemble as she headed to a studio in Brooklyn, New York, on Thursday.

The 48-year-old mother of two donned a gray sweater with matching drawstring sweatpants. JLo completed her outfit with a pair of gray suede ankle boots and sported reflective sunglasses while carrying a large black tote handbag.

President Zuma Of S/Africa’s Is In Trouble After Imo Visit

South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it had given President Jacob Zuma till Nov. 30 to make submissions before it. According to the authority, Zuma’s submission would make it decide whether to reinstate 783 corruption charges filed against him before becoming the president. 

 Jacob Zuma receiving a medal of honour from Imo State Gov. Rochas Okorocha, in Owerri The NPA said on Friday that any further representations by the South African president should relate to issues not previously considered by authorities. The Supreme Court of Appeal had on Oct. 13 upheld a High

Why Nigerians Trust Buhari--- Jonathan

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Friday said Nigerians did not protest when the present administration increased the pump price of petrol to N145 per litre because of the trust they have in President Muhammadu Buhari.
Adesina stated this on his Twitter handle, @femadesina, in apparent response to a statement credited to former President Goodluck Jonathan that those who criticised him for leaving the pump price of fuel at N87 are not speaking out now that his successor had jerked up the price to N143.

This Is My Advises Nigerians Please Obtain Your National Identification Numbers---NIMC

The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission, Mr. Aliyu Aziz, has advised Nigerians and other residents in the country, to get their National Identification Numbers.
Aziz said in a statement on Friday in Lagos that Nigerians should regard the NIN as a most crucial feature of their lives since it was the unique identifier for all in the country.

Wow $5.5bn Loan Consistent With Debt Management Strategy

 The Debt Management Office, DMO, has said that the proposed $5.5 billion loan comprised $2.5 billion new borrowing and USD3 billion for refinancing, noting that the latter is purely a portfolio restructuring activity that would not result in any increase in the public debt. 

The DMO in a statement yesterday, said the $2.5 billion new borrowing through Eurobonds to finance the deficit in the 2017 Appropriation Act and the refinancing of existing domestic debt

I Will Make Sure Nigeria Is Attractive For Investment–President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday reiterated his administration’s commitment to the creation of enabling environment and making Nigeria an attractive place for business and investment.
Buhari made the pledge in his statement at the ninth summit of the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation at Istanbul, Turkey.

Russia With Boos, But Pique Is Here To Stay For Spain

To Russia with boos. Spain sealed top spot in Group G and automatic qualification for next summer's World Cup with a comprehensive victory over Albania in Alicante that was effectively all over inside half an hour. It was a quite superb showing from Julen Lopetegui's side, sadly marred by the fans' treatment of Gerard Pique.
The Barcelona defender has been in the eye of the storm over the past few days due to Sunday's referendum in Catalunya, when he spoke emotionally after his side's 3-0 win over Las Palmas, played behind closed doors as a protest at the brutal violence by Spanish police against Catalan citizens.

Messi And Maradona Make Ronaldo's All-Time XI, But Cristiano Misses Out

Ronaldo’s all-time XI is littered with star names such as Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, but namesake Cristiano Ronaldo misses out.

The legendary Brazilian was asked to piece together the greatest team in history by Esporte Interativo.

Two of those he lifted the World Cup alongside in 2002 make the grade, in buccaneering full-backs Cafu and Roberto Carlos, while iconic countryman Pele is also included.

How They Stopped His Access To Buhari:KACHIKWU

The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, hinted about the cabal, October, last year, when she declared that her husband’s government had been hijacked by a cabal, which was “behind presidential appointments.” Her words: “The President does not know 45 of 50, for example, of the people he appointed and I don’t know them either despite being his wife for 27 years. Some people are sitting down at their homes folding their arms only for them to be called to come and head an agency or

Customs Seize Containers Loaded With Foreign Rice

The Nigerian Customs Service, Port Harcourt, Area II Command, has seized three containers containing hundreds of bags of foreign rice, which were falsely declared by an importer.
The Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Abubakar Bashir, explained that the NCS was able to discover the goods as a result of its resolve to embark on a 100 percent physical examination of every container coming into the country through its command.

Student Made To Remove Bra Over Exam Cheat Fears

An Indian student said Monday she was made to remove her bra in public by school authorities over exam cheating fears, minutes before sitting a crucial test. 

Authorities issue strict dress codes to tackle widespread cheating on the entrance test for India’s prestigious medical colleges. But there is no mention of bras on this year’s prohibited articles list which includes dark clothes, long sleeves, brooches, badges, closed shoes and socks. The student,

One Feared Dead, Three Injured On Lagos/Ibadan Expressway

One person was presumed dead while three others were injured, yesterday, on Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, during an autocrash involving a Toyota RAV 4 and an unidentified truck.

 The incident reportedly occurred at about 8.25am, at Ogere, Ogun State axis, near the proposed Mile 12 market, when the Toyota RAV 4 with number plate AGL 743 EM, with four occupants (two males and two females), stopped to catch a glimpse of an accidented vehicle being towed by officials of