PICTURES OF IGALA PEOPLE PROTESTING OVER THE CHOICE OF YAHAYA BELLO {a.k.a fairplus} of ebira

Seems the choice of APC leadership to replace Late Abubakar Audu with Yahaya Bello did not go well with some Igala people as they took to the streets in protest.

BUHARI’S TRIPS ARE NOT FOR ENJOYMENT - Garba Shehu

I have been amused, reading a number of jokes concerning the frequency of the President, Muhammadu Buhari’s foreign trips.

Questions have been raised about why so many visits, and what are the benefits Nigeria is getting?

I will make it clear from the beginning that the critic is entitled to his and her opinion and nothing said here is intended to silence him or her.

Criticism goes with the territory and as it is often said in a wisecrack, if you don’t like the heat, get out of the kitchen.

President Muhammadu Buhari came into office under the mantra of change. While Nigerians are yearning for change, you need someone who will set up the infrastructure, both at home and abroad for it. President Buhari is busy doing that.

The change is manifest in where he visits and what he does.

SWAN HONOURS CFA RECTOR, DUDU-ORUME, OTHERS

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN (Lagos Chapter) has  honoured the Rector of Cowbell Football Academy, CFA, Mr. Godwin Dudu Orumen for his contribution to the advancement of sport journalism and the society.

In a night tagged “Celebration of STARS of SWAN” as part of the association’s 51^st anniversary last Thursday in Lagos, Orumen, nicknamed football aficionado, bagged the award in the Media Entrepreneurship  category.

AMBODE TO ATTEND GLOBAL AFRICAN INVESTMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT

In furtherance of his administration’s effort to boost foreign direct investment, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode will join other participants for this year’s edition of the Global African Investment Summit taking place in London next week.

DISTRESS IN BANK... CBN MAKES OPEN STATEMENT

Press Release

No Bank is in Distress

The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to a fictitious online publication purporting that some deposit money banks in Nigeria are “experiencing stress”.

The CBN wishes to state categorically that:

1.  No Nigerian bank is “experiencing stress”.

APC LEADERS ADOPT 43YR OLD SON OF LATE AUDU TO RUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kogi East Senatorial District, have nominated Mohammed, 43, first son of Abubakar Audu, to replace his father as the party’s governorship candidate.

The senior Audu died on Sunday just as it became clear he was leading in the Kogi governorship election held Saturday.

Again Ex-NSA Dasuki Floors FG in Court ... Court Dismisses FG Application on Dasuki

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the application of the Federal Government seeking to compel the presence of the former National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Mohammed Dasuki in court throughout his trial.

MUSICIAN OLAMIDE LOSES DAD

Less than a week after the release of his 5th studio album, Nigerian indigenous yoruba rapper, Olamide Adedeji popularly known as Olamide Badoo has suffered a great loss.

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The YBNL boss reportedly lost his father to the cold hands of death recently.

Olamide shared the sad news with a post on his instagram page with a dark photo captioned

OGUN EMPOWERS UNEMPLOYED YOUTHS IN DIGITAL JOB

      

    Youths in Ogun State have been called upon to embrace the various opportunities in online digital employment as alternatives to seeking white collar jobs to enable them become self-reliant.

          This call was made by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa while declaring open a one-day free digital job training programme for unemployed youths organized by the Federal Ministry of Communication Technology and Rockefeller Foundation in collaboration with the Ogun State Government held at the Valley View Auditorium, Abeokuta.

NEMA Delivers Relief Items to Dikwa IDPs

In continuation of efforts to bring succour to distressed inhabitants of liberated communities affected by insurgency in the North east, the Zonal Coordinator of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Maiduguri Mohammed Kanar has led a team of emergency workers and other stakeholders to deliver relief materials in Dikwa Local Government Council of Borno State.

Insurgency: December Deadline Not Feasible- CCC

... Cautions MASSOB, IPOB on secessionist agitations

... Advocates Special Body to Cater for IDPs

Notwithstanding the great strides being recorded by Nigerian military in the fight against insurgency, the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has observed that the December 2015 deadline for the defeat of the insurgents is not feasible.

PICTURES FROM THE BURIAL OF YEYEOBA HANNAH IDOWU DIDEOLU AWOLOWO

I HAVE POLITICAL WILL TO TACKLE TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK - AMBODE

...Charges Stakeholders On Effective Traffic Strategies

...Lagos Accounts For 70% Of Nigeria's Transportation Network, Says FRSC Boss

 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday assured the people of the State of his strong political will to take tough decisions and implement effective strategies to bring about a robust traffic management system in the State.

Governor Ambode, who stated this at the Traffic Management and Transportation Summit organised by the State Government, said as a government, his administration is keenly committed to make Lagos work for all, and that effective traffic management, for him, is a good place to start.

NIGERIAN ARMY ZONAL RECRUITMENT EXERCISE FOR LAGOS INDIGENES COMMENCES ON MONDAY

The zonal recruitment screening exercise for indigenes of Lagos State that have undergone successful pre-screening for the Nigerian Army (NA) 74^TH Regular recruits intake will hold between Monday, November 30^th and Saturday, 12^th December 2015.

EXPERTS GIVE NEW INSIGHT ON BEER AND CARDIOVASCULAR

Scientists and Nutritionists have submitted that moderation level of beer consumption  is beneficial to cardiovascular health. Dr. Henk Hendricks, a biologist and a  project leader in the Institute for Food and Nutrition in The Netherlands, explained this at a Beer and Lifestyle symposium in Lagos on Tuesday.

Yanaty: Court Reserves Judgment In Alleged N1.8bn Petroleum Subsidy Fraud

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 reserved judgment in the case involving Yanaty Petrochemical Limited , an oil marketing company, over an alleged N1, 840, 768, 720  petroleum subsidy fraud.

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is asking the appellate court to set aside the judgment of Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, Abuja, that all investigations into the alleged petroleum subsidy fraud against the defendant had been concluded.

PLOT TO BLACKLIST ITF DG EXPOSED

Agenda for New Nigeria (ANN), a watchdog and non-profit making organisation has described as both defeatist and poorly conceived, attempts by some establishment persons to sling mud on the person and office of the Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Mrs. Juliet Chukkas-Onaeko.

HON ABIKE DABIRI SPEAKS ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN DAY

As Nigeria joins the world to mark another day to commemorate INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, it is imperative to raise awareness for implementation of the Violence Against Persons Act 2015, signed into law by former president Goodluck Jonathan in May this year.

KOGI ELECTION LATEST:INEC ORDERS APC TO FIELD ANOTHER CANDIDATE....DEZ 5 IS NEW DATE

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has at last its decision on the governorship election in Kogi state. 

With the demise of Abubakar Audu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Saturday’s governorship poll in Kogi state a new legal battle reported on the fate of the election.

Apc Governorship Candidate Audu is Dead.... Burial Tomorrow

The APC governorship candidate, former governor Audu is dead. Insiders told Metronews that the candidate in the inconclusive governorship election in Kogi State died as a result of cardiac arrest.
He was said to be diabetic and have a heart condition. He will be buried tomorrow. Kogi State is said to be planning a state burial for him.
According to monitored reports,the state governor said Audu's death is a personal loss to him and the late former governor will be given state burial while declaring a 7day mourning period in the state.

WHY WE SET UP OODUA VOICE RADIO,LEST WE ARE FORGOTTEN AS A RACE

OODUA VOICE RADIO IS NOT A PIRATE RADIO

LEST WE ARE FORGOTTEN AS A RACE!
By Otunba Gani Adams , UK , 17 .11.2015
Being the welcome address delivered by Otunba Dr Gani Adams , National Coordinator Oodua People’s Congress , OPC and Oodua Progressive Union , OPU at the inauguration of Oodua Voice and Magazine on Tuesday 17 November 2015.

With special thanks to Olodumare , the creator of heaven and Earth and everything there in and under , do I welcome you to the inauguration of Oodua Voice and Oodua Magazine , the two which are online platforms will be wholly dedicated to the promotion and celebration of the pristine Yoruba cultural values , customs , ethos , mores and tradition . 

Why Journalists Must Love Themselves-Dele Momodu

PENDULUM BY DELE MOMODU, Email: dele.momodu@thisdaylive.com

Fellow Nigerians, one of my favourite jokes often credited to Chief Moshood Abiola is the one in which he says: “The Holy Bible tells us to love our neighbours as ourselves, it didn’t say more than ourselves!” Nothing could be truer. The thesis I am about to propound is that journalists should begin to love

There Was No $2bn Arms Deal During My Tenure -Jonathan

Former President of Nigeria, Dr.  Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed as mere lies, allegations that his administration awarded contract for arms procurement to the tune of $2 billion.

Jonathan dismissed the allegation while talking on “Presidential elections and democratic consolidation in Africa: Case studies on Nigeria and Tanzania,” a conversational forum, co-hosted by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington DC, on Friday. 

NPC TO REGISTER MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES

The commitment of the National Population Commission to provide the nation with a wide range of demographic data for planning purposes received a boost as the Board of the Commission at its 150th Ordinary Meeting of 28th October 2015 approved the inclusion of marriages and divorces in its Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) programme.

OPINION:The Economist And Limits Of Beer Parlour Journalism -By Gboyega Akosile

For sure, there is nothing wrong for a media organization to write a critical piece on government and its policies. After all, that’s one of the roles it should play if we are to achieve meaningful development, especially in an emerging and fragile democracy like ours. 

COMMITTEE SETS AGENDA FOR BISHOP TOM SAMSON’s 50TH BIRTHDAY

Going by information made available by the stirring committee for Bishop (Dr.) Tom Samson’s 50^th Birthday anniversary, all is ready for the much-awaited week-long celebration, which kicks off on Sunday, December 6-13.

KWSG DENIES INVASION OF COMMUNITIES BY FOREIGN TROOPS

The Kwara State Government has denied media claims of an invasion and occupation of 16 villages in the state by a neighbouring country.

The state government, in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Alhaji Mahmud Ajeigbe, said the affected villages of Okuta District of Baruten Local Government Area of the state are calm

$4m Fraud: Fake Captain's Arraignment Moved to November 30

The arraignment of suspected fraudster, Idowu Olarenwaju, alias Capt Anthony Abel Saramoh, has been adjourned to November 30, 2015. Olarenwaju and his accomplice, Joe Onwudimowei, were to be arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State today but could not take their plea as their counsel A.Adedipe pleaded for time to study the twenty-two count information brought against the accused persons by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

PICTURES: PRESIDENT’S WIFE, MRS. AISHA BUHARI IN LAGOS WITH TINUBU,OTHERS

Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari; National Leader, All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during a courtesy visit by Wife of the President to Asiwaju Tinubu, at his Bourdillon Residence in Ikoyi, on Saturday, November 21, 2015.

Four Kidnappers meet their Waterloo in Rivers State

Rivers State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that on 20/11/2015 at about 3:30 pm, special tactical outfit set up by the Commissioner of Police to tackle the menace of kidnappings in the state had safely rescued Mrs. Lilian Davies, the Registrar of Ken  Saro Wiwa Polytechnic Bori, who was kidnapped on 17/11/2015 while on transit along Bori-Yaghe road. She was rescued at the bush around Kaani in Khana Local Government.