Riot breaks out in Kano as mosque bomb blast casualty hits 100

Well over 100 people were believed to have been killed and hundreds more injured in multiple bomb attacks at the Central Mosque in Kano on Friday.

The exact number of deaths are still unclear as police have not issued a figure yet, as spokesperson of Kano Command of the Nigeria Police Force, Mustapha Abubakar, said police were “still taking stock of the actual persons that have died” and could not give clear figures as of yet.

Former Minister,Engr.Chris Ogiemwonyi Declares For Governor 2016.....Joins APC With Supporters

A Former Minister of State on Fri, November 28th, 2014,

 formally decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, to the 

All Progressive Congress, APC, with over 2,000 followers. 

The one-time President of the Energy Strategy Centre, Abuja also used the opportunity

 to declare his intention to contest for the Edo State Gubernatorial election in 2016.

Speaking during his declaration and deflection at the Urhokpota Ground, 

Oba O Vonramwen Square, Benin, ‎Mr. Ogiemwonyi gave credence to 

Governor Oshiomhole for his massive developmental efforts in the state. 

PDP thugs' attack on Gov. Ahmed's convoy: Kwara APC calls for investigation

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kwara State chapter has alleged that armed thugs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ambushed and attacked Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed's convoy in Kaiama, Headquarters of Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State on Tuesday. 

In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Sulyman Buhari, the APC described the attack on Governor's Abdulfatah Ahmed's convoy as the height of political provocation.

Heritage Bank Hosts ICC, Promises improved International trade flow

The Management of Heritage Bank Company Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of the nation’s economy and international trade through continuous engagement with local and international institutions who share its trade, investment and infrastructural finance vision.

OYO PDP CONGRESS: STAKEHOLDERS CRY FOUL OVER SENATOR FOLARIN'S USE OF THUGS

The statement credited to the CHAIRMAN of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ad hoc delegates’ congress committee, which presided over Monday’s rescheduled ad hoc ward delegates congress in Oyo State, Dr Aliyu IdiHong, saying  that the exercise was 90 per cent successful,is currently generating a lot of controversy in the State.

Diamond Bank throws Her Weight behind NMVA

Diamond Bank Plc, a leading retail bank in Nigeria, has thrown his weight beyond the Nigerian Music Video Awards which is coming up this week. This was revealed by Ayona Trimnell, Head, Corporate Communications, Diamond Bank Plc.

She said Diamond Bank is interested in the development of the creative industry in the country. The bank is supporting this noble effort because it is a source of livelihood for many young people.

No Air Force Helicopter Crashed- DHQ

The Defence Headquarters yesterday debunked online media reports
that a third Nigerian Air force helicopter crashed in Yola, yesterday.

A statement contained in the twitter handle of DHQ said, “There was NO crash
involving any Helicopter or Airplane of the Nigerian Air Force
today as reported on Social Media”.

The report in social media had claimed that a third helicopter belonging to the
Nigerian Airforce has crashed in the Damare neighbourhood.

The neighbourhood is close to the Federal University of Technology in Yola,
Adamawa State, where an air force Super Puma helicopter crashed last week.

Meanwhile, Saturday Vanguard gathered that the Brigade Commander of the 234 battalion
in Yola (names with-held) was shot and wounded on the hand and 2 soldiers lost
their lives as he led troops in the offensive
to recapture communities seized by Boko Haram terrorists.

During one of the encounters, 5 soldiers also sustained injuries.
The Brigade Commander and the 5 soldiers are currently receiving
treatment in various hospitals.

Confirming the development in its blog, DHQ noted that in the ongoing battle to
liberate communities captured by Boko Haram terrorists in the North East, troops
are currently conducting aggressive patrols in and
around Garkida after clearing the town of terrorists yesterday.

According to DHQ, “A highly coordinated Air Force operation is backing
the troop’s movement and operations in the mission area.

“Similar air and land patrols along with mop up operations are being
conducted in places such as Gombi, Pella, Hong, Fachi and Duma localities
where terrorists have been dislodged as troops continue to advance in their pursuit.

“Also, more heavy weapons such as Anti-Aircraft Guns, General Purpose
Machine Guns, IED materials, Rocket Propel Launchers as well as rifles
and items such as vehicles, motorcycles are being recovered from the fleeing terrorists.

“The morale of troops is reported high as they continue on the offensive.

“The bodies of 2 soldiers who died in one of the encounters have been
recovered while the 5 wounded including a Brigade Commander are
presently receiving treatment.”

NASS DRAMA: Police is innocent...... Tinubu Reacts

The Police High Command yesterday in Abuja exonerated its officers who reportedly attacked members of the National Assembly Thursday, from any blame saying that the officers carried out their duties of barricading the complex to prevent Speaker Aminu Tambuwal from gaining access, satisfactorily.

Also Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu said that “No Commissioner of Police will ever embark on such an action without the clearance of the Inspector General of police and no IGP will order his men out without approval by the Presidency. Nigerians know where the buck stops. The Jonathan Presidency must take full responsibility for the attack on the leadership of the National Assembly.”

Kola Aluko Hit By Strange Ailment As Jide Omokore parts ways with him

Mr. Kola Aluko (Founder of Fossil Resources and co-director of Atlantic Energy Drilling Concepts Limited)

This is indeed not the best of times for the founder of Fossil Resources, a downstream company and co-director of Atlantic Energy Drilling Concepts Limited, Mr. Kola Aluko. We gathered that Kola is terribly sick at the moment. The cause of his sickness is not known as at the time of filling this report.

Pandemonium At Lagos Airport As Customs, Agents Clash

Business activities were brought to a halt at the cargo section of the
Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Wednesday
following a clash between officials of the Nigeria Customs Service
and clearing agents over alleged manhandling of a senior customs officer.

Two people were injured in the fracas as people scampered for safety
after sporadic gunshots were reportedly heard at the
Nigerian Aviation Handling Company.