PICTURES FROM THE COLOURFUL CORONATION OF OLUBADAN.... The Who Is Who Guest List

Governor Ayo Fayose arrives in grand style too

I Am Ready for Trial to Clear My Name, But… Dasuki …. Accuses FG of Denying him Access to Lawyers

The former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki rtd has restated his desire to have free access to his lawyers to enable him defend himself and clear allegations against on the criminal charges of unlawful possession of fire arms brought against him by the federal government.

Many Lies of Shina Akinpelu against Otunba Gani Adams

The Oyco State Secretary of Oodua Peoples Congress, Comrade Julius Olajide has described as baseless and bunch of lies against the person of Otunba Gani Adams by a expelled member of the congress Shina Akinpelu.

According to Olajide,after series of empty and unfounded allegations against the person of Otunba (Dr) Gani Adams without any results Akinpelu has come up with nothing but another set of cooked up lies.

HOW EX-GOV DIVERTED N9.4B PROCEEDS FROM SHARES- WITNESS

How Suswam diverted Proceeds from Sales of Benue Shares - Witness

Aluyi Victor, Portfolio Manager of Elixir Investment Partners Limited, a brokerage firm, testifying at the on-going trial of a former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, and his Commissioner of Finance, Omadachi Okolobia, on March 2, 2016 told Justice A. R. Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja, that the company was given oral instruction to sell shares belonging to the state.

According to him, sales of the Benue State-owned shares yielded N9,411,078,000.61.

Education in Rural Nigeria: An Assessment by Olawale Rotimi (BA, MA Ilorin, DELF Paris)

In the Nigeria’s National Policy on Education (FRN 1998), it is stated that the Federal Government has adopted education as an instrument for effecting National Development in all areas of the nation. However, this does not reflect the situation in rural Nigeria where there is overwhelming widespread of illiteracy.

HOW 33 ARTILLERY BRIGADE CAPTURED BOKO HARAM TERORISTS SPIES

The headquarters of 33 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army Bauchi, has arrested 4 persons suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists spies that include the one that carried out surveillance on the Madalla church before it was bombed.  

SHITES DENY PLANNED ATTACK,REVEALS NEXT MOVES

WE REJECT ANY FALSE FLAG ATTACK IN OUR NAME

Our attention has been drawn to a report by some online media sites captioned: Alert: Shiites Threaten Mass Revolt Nationwide. The report insinuated that the Islamic Movement of Nigeria under the leadership of Sheikh Ibraheem Yaqoub Zakzaky is planning a revenge mission for the killings done to it by the army in Zaria. The story was predicated on an extracted part of a speech by a member of the Islamic Movement in Kano, which was taken out of context.

SHELL REPLIES BILLE AND OGALE COMMUNITY OF OGONILAND

.......RESPONSE STATEMENT

A spokesperson for the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) said: “We are at an early stage of reviewing the claims made by the Bille and Ogale communities.  Both Bille and Ogale are areas heavily impacted by crude oil theft, pipeline sabotage and illegal refining which remain the main sources of pollution across the Niger Delta.  Ogale is in Ogoniland and it is important to note that SPDC has produced no oil or gas in Ogoniland since 1993.  Access to the area has been limited following a rise in violence, threats to staff and attacks on facilities.

HON.ADEBUTU THROWS WEIGHT BEHIND ALI MODU SHERIFF

Hon.Ladi Adebutu

......... charges him on Tasks ahead

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Rural Development, Honourable Oladipupo Adebutu has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to rally round the new Chairman of the party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff for the greater good of the party and Nigeria's democracy at large. 

Nigeria and Turkish Red Cross Parner on Humanitarian Relief

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and the Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) have entered a partnership on humanitarian relief services geared towards developmental projects that will bring about the development of Nigeria.

The NRCS and TRC signed an MoU aimed at jumpstarting this partnership.

This event took place at the NRCS headquarters today, February 2, 2012.

MALTINA POWERS GBENGA ADEYINKA'S "THE LEGENDS,THE RAVES & I"

Ace comedian Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st GCON ( Grand Comedian of Nigeria)  will shutdown the city of Ibadan on Easter Sunday. This year's show tagged "The legends, The Raves & I" is billed to take place at  Jogor Centre on the 27th of March, 2016. 

OPINION:Lai, Not ''Liar'' Mohammed, by Gboyega Akosile

Is Lai Mohammed Really ''Liar'' Mohammed, as some of his political opponents claim?

If you believe in failed propaganda, maybe: for recourse to that libel is from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) camp, that the minister of Information and Culture helped to uproot, with PDP's defeat at the 2015 general election.

Ladan Salihu's Legacies Shine Bright Even As He Exits FRCN...... Station Bags 4 Awards

The FRCN in December won four of the five awards at the recently concluded Nigeria Media Merit Award, for the first time in history.
Of these categories, the federal government owned radio station won the Radio of the Year, a feat which came as a pleasant surprise to staff of the station and Nigerians at large. One of the criteria for the award was based on the stations dynamic coverage of the 2 015 elections. Other categories won by the station include, Best Presenter, Best Producer and Best Reporter of the year.

BULLION VAN ESCORT SHOOT AT OLU FALAE

  

Chief Olu Falae

A former Presidential candidate of the defunct All Peoples Party, Chief Olu Falae, on Tuesday escaped death when one of the policemen escorting a bullion van opened fire on the vehicle conveying the politician.

Obasanjo's Son Involved In Ghastly Auto Crash

SON of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and two others, were, on Sunday, rushed to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, after they were involved in motor accident along Ibadan-Abeokuta road.

Sources said they were coming from a birthday party in Ilesa, Osun State, when they had a burst tyre.

The trio, who were on admission at the private suite of the hospital, were initially attended to at the hospital’s accident and emergency unit, on Sunday.

Obasanjo’s son, who was reportedly registered at the hospital as Aremu Obasanjo, is said to be treated by neuro surgeons.

Hospital sources said he was still alive as he was seen early today (Monday) on a wheel chair on his way to have an x-ray done at the hospital’s accident and emergency unit.

Efforts to confirm the detail of the incident from hospital management proved abortive.

However, the hospital’s Chief Information Officer, Mr Ayodeji Bobade, on phone only confirmed that “there is one young Aremu Obasanjo on admission at the hospital.”

TENSION IN MUSHIN AS POPULAR THUG,MUDA ADIGUN IS SENTENCED TO DEATH

Tension has continued to grip residents of Akala in Mushin and Onipanu areas of Lagos State following a court judgment that condemned to death, a notorious gang leader, Muda Adigun, who was arrested in 2013 for alleged role in the bloody clashes that led to the death of more that 10 in the area. 
An Igbosere High Court, on Monday, condemned Muda to death,

Poly student loses left eye from robber’s bullet in Delta

A 19-year-old National Diploma, ND, student of Otefe Polytechnic, Oghara, Delta State, Esther Oteri, is battling for survival at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, DELSUTH, after an armed robber damaged her face with bullets during operation.

BREAKING!!! PDP MEMBERS DUMP PARTY TO FORM MEGA PARTY

By BEN AGANDE, ABUJA. 

The disagreement within the Peoples Democratic Party came to a head Tuesday as some members of the party teamed up with others in the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, and other parties to form a new party. The group, which held its maiden meeting in Abuja Tuesday, unanimously adopted Chief Perry Opara as the protem chairman of the proposed party which is named Peoples Mega Party, PMP. Chief Opara was an aide to former political adviser to Goodluck Jonathan, Alhaji Ahmed Gulak,

N2.3bn Scam: Court Admits More Exhibits Against Akpobolokemi, Others

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Tuesday, admitted more exhibits against a former Director- General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Mr. Patrick Akpobolokemi and five others. 

Akpobolokemi is standing trial, alongside five others,  on a 13- count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing and fraudulent conversion of funds, to the tune of N687, 294, 680 (Six Hundred and Eighty Seven Million, Two Hundred and  Ninety Four Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighty Naira). His co-accused persons are:

N2bn Fraud: Twist as Judge Returns Oronsaye's Case File

The N2bn fraud case involving a former Head of Service, HoS, to the Federation, Stephen Oronsaye, would have to start de novo as the presiding judge, Justice J. T. Tsoho, has said he has been “instructed” to return the case file to Justice Gabriel Kolawole, who was initially assigned the case in July 2015.

Oronsaye is being prosecuted at the Federal High Court, Abuja, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on offences bordering on stealing and obtaining money by false pretence. He is alleged to have been complicit in several contract awards during his tenure as HoS, and is being charged along with Osarenkhoe Afe on an amended 35-count charge.

Fraudster Bags Seven Years Jail Term

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday February 29, secured the conviction of one Mfon Obot Essien (alias David Morris, Femi James) at the Lagos State High Court, Igbosere.  

Justice R. A. Adebiyi convicted Essein on all the Six count charge preferred against him by the EFCC and sentenced him accordingly.

The convict was sentenced to seven years imprisonment for attempting to defraud the family of one  Shaliseon Warren by claiming that their daughter Shaliseon was kidnapped and the kidnappers were demanding a ransom of $7,000 USD.

ARMED FORCES SPECIAL FORCES IN CLEARANCE OPERATIONS AT GUDUMBALI

In continuation of the clearance of the remnants of recalcitrant members of Boko Haram terrorists in the various nooks and corners of the north east, the Armed Forces Special Forces (AFSF) carried out successful clearance of Boko Haram terrorists hiding in Gudumbali general  area.

PICTURE:Mr Latin Celebrates His Wife As She Clocks 40

Popular comedian,Bolaji Amusan is celebrating his beautiful wife as she clocks 40. Here is wishing the lovely lady many happy returns.

Popular Nigerian comic actor, filmmaker, director and producer Mr Latin treated his beautiful wife to a birthday surprise in Sunday, February 28, in Dublin Ireland. Mr Latin’s wife Ronke Amusan last week turned 40-years and had her birthday thanksgiving service at a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), in Dublin on Sunday.


For the thanksgiving service, the celebrant who was also celebrated by her children was dressed in an orange and Gold skirt and blouse with Gold head gear and gold earrings to complement her looks. READ ALSO: Exclusive: Saidi Balogun advises aspiring actors in Lekki (photos)

The men of the house, Mr Latin and his son wore a matching outfit. They were dressed in black Buba and trouser with gold embroidery and his little girl was dressed in an orange Cinderella dress and white inner. 

FACES @ OPU LAUNCH IN BAMAKO,MALI..... Read Otunba Gani Adams' Message To Mali OPU

The Launching of Oodua Progressive Union,Mali Chapter took place last friday in Bamako,Mali. See pictures from the event

The Grass To Grace Story of Ogun Businessman, Politician, Oladipupo Adebutu

For years now, Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu has joined the exclusive club of successful businessmen and owners not only in Ogun State where he comes from but the entire Nigeria business circuit.
For instance, few people are aware that the Dublin, Republic of Ireland trained Analytical Chemist has been the Chief Executive Officer of JB Farms Limited since 1991.

NewsPie01 Celebrates @ 5....See the event in pictures

NewsPie01, the popular digital-BBM-enabled news portal turned five on the 18th, February 2016 and marked the anniversary with prizes in which Winners of the Anniversary's Questions and Answers were given worthy gifts.

Another Veteran Actor Jab Adu Dies @ 82

Jab Adu Takes the Final Bow

One of Nigeria"s most enduring actors Jab Adu aka Bassey Okon of the Village Headmaster fame is dead
The JAB in his name stands for Joseph Abiodun Babatunde . He was 82

K1 Leads Prominent Fuji Stars Saheed Osupa,Rasheed Ayinde,Taye Currency For Olubadan Royal Fiesta

Saheed Osupa,K1,Rasheed Ayinde

Come Thurday March 3,the ancient city of Ibadan will shake to its foundation as front liners of Fuji music will mount the stage to celebrate the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadan HRM Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji.

NIGERIAN ARMY INDUCTS COMBAT MOTORBIKE BATTALION INTO BATTLE

To meet up with the renewed strategy of clearing the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists, the Nigerian Army today inducted a combat motorbike battalion at the Headquarters of 25 Task Force Brigade, Damboa, Borno State.  

The Nigerian Army also launched the second set of 100 wanted suspected Boko Haram terrorists at the occasion. 

Killed By A Reckless Danfo Driver @ 25,This Tribute Video For Doyin Sarah Fagbenro (DSF) Will Inspire You To Live A Life Of Love

In the video below created by Huxley Benson, friends and family of the late Doyin Sarah Fagbenro (DSF) describe who she was, share their unforgettable experiences with her and how she lived her life making others happy. Tribute videos are usually sorrowful and heartbreaking but this one for DSF is one of a kind.

By Oyindamola Bamgbola

Some weeks ago, 25 year old Doyin Sarah Fagbenro (DSF) was involved in a ghastly motor accident at Lekki-Epe expressway, Lagos. Sadly, DSF passed on some days later.