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