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Thursday 26 June 2014
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Governor Fayemi’s Concession To Defeat Was A Propaganda - Fayose
The Ekiti State governor-elect, Ayo Fayose has said that the concession of
incumbent governor Kayode FayemI to defeat was a propaganda
stunt aimed at eliciting public sympathy.
He told newsmen
in Abuja that although governor Fayemi at the weekend conceded defeat publicly
and congratulated him, the governor had not picked calls from him since then.
FIFA Bans Luis Suares From All Football Related Activities For Biting Italian Defender Giorgio Chiellini.
Uruguay participation
at the on-ongoing World Cup has suffered a huge set back as start striker, Luis
Suarez has been handed a four month ban which rules him out of the event.
The Liverpool
striker was suspended this afternoon from all football related activities
following his bite on Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini in their last group game
match which Uruguay won one-nil.
FIFA’s
independent disciplinary committee imposed the ban after finding Suarez guilty
of misconduct.
The twenty
seven year-old father of one is also handed nine international match ban and
sixty-thousand seven hundred pounds fine.
Police Confirms 21 Persons Dead From Wednesday’s Bomb Attack In Abuja
The Nigerian security agencies have
confirmed that twenty one persons died while seventeen
others who sustained injuries are receiving treatment at various hospitals
following the bomb explosion at Emab Shopping Complex in Abuja Yesterday.
A Statement by the police spokesman Frank Mba hinted that the
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has ordered increased
security presence and surveillance in and around Abuja.
It stated that security Forces are taking measured steps to strengthen
all soft targets and critical infrastructure in a bid to improve overall public
safety in and around the FCT.
Explosion Rocks A Tank Farm In Lagos
An explosion
has occurred at the Folawuyio tank farm on creek Road, Apapa, Lagos.
The Director of
fire service in Lagos, Rasak Fadipe said he was told that there were
causalities in the blast.
He told our
correspondent that operators of the Tank Farm prevented fire servicemen from
entering the facility to determine the cause of the blast.
Reps Mandates Committee To Investigate Alleged Searching Of Aminu Tambuwal Speaker
The House of
Representatives has mandated some of its committees to investigate Monday’s
alleged searching of Speaker Aminu Tambuwal’s official vehicle in Kaduna.
Some soldiers
allegedly insisted on searching the official vehicle of the Speaker at a public
function.
The Committees are expected to report back to the House within one week.
Sunday 22 June 2014
I Will Work With Fayemi And Bamidele - Fayose
The Governor-Elect in
Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose has promised to work with Governor Kayode Fayemi and Opeyemi
Bamidele to develop the state.
Ayo Fayose told newsmen in
Ado-Ekiti that there was no winner or loser in the election.
Fayose's And Eagles Victory Are Signs Of Nigeria's Unfolding Greatness - President Jonathan
President Goodluck
Jonathan has described the Ekiti State’s governorship election and the Super
Eagles’ victory at the ongoing World Cup as signs of Nigeria’s unfolding
greatness.
The President made this known
after his investiture as the Grand Patron of the Boys Brigade of Nigeria in
Abuja today.
President Jonathan also congratulated
the Governor-Elect of Ekiti State on his overwhelming victory in the election
in Ekiti.
He urged Ayo Fayose to be humble
and magnanimous in victory and commit himself to forming an administration that
would work for the advancement of the interests of all Ekiti people
irrespective of their political affiliations or loyalties.
PDP Attributes Party's Victory To Internal Democracy
The PDP has in the
meantime attributed its victory at the just-concluded Ekiti State governorship
election to its strict adherence to the principles of internal democracy.
The party in a statement by
its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, congratulated Ayo Fayose and
described his victory at the election as well deserved.
The statement further
attributed PDP’s victory to the transparent conduct of its governorship primary
which produced a popular candidate that was the choice of party members.
It thanked the people of
Ekiti for their support and urged the governor-elect to ensure an all-inclusive
administration that would revamp and reposition the state.
Fayemi Concede Defeat, Congratulate Fayose
The Governor of Ekiti
State, Kayode Fayemi has congratulated Ayo Fayose of the Peoples Democratic
Party for winning yesterday’s governorship election in the state.
Governor Fayemi, who congratulated
the governor-elect in a broadcast to the people of the state in Ado Ekiti said
he would be meeting with Ayo Fayose tomorrow to discuss the future of Ekiti and
how to institute a smooth transition programme.
The governor said all the
lapses noted during the election would be documented and sent to appropriate quarters
for action.
Tambuwal Congratulates Ayo Fayose On His Emergence As The Governor Of Elect
The Speaker of the House
of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has congratulated Ayo Fayose on his
emergence as the governor-elect of Ekiti state followings his victory in
Saturday’s election in the state.
Aminu Tambuwal also
congratulated Governor Kayode Fayemi for conceding defeat.
He said Governor Fayemi’s
action to congratulate his opponent was a clear proof that the country’s
politics is imbibing standard global practices associated with electioneering
process.
Wednesday 18 June 2014
FG Withdraws Charges Of Receipt Of Stolen Property Against Muhammed Abacha.
The Attorney-General of
the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke has withdrawn the four
hundred and forty six point three billion naira theft charges instituted against
Mohammed Abacha, a son of a former Head of State, late General Sani Abacha
The Federal Government had
preferred the nine count charge of theft against Mohammed Abacha in February this
year.
The Attorney-General
acting for the Federal Government asked the court to discharge the case on the
grounds of fresh facts that has emerged.
The prosecution had accused Mohamed Abacha of
unlawfully receiving the money allegedly stolen from government’s coffers
between nineteen ninety five and nineteen ninety eight.
Justice Mamman Kolo of the
FCT High Court after hearing both sides made an order striking out the charges
against Mohammed Abacha.
Adamawa State Assembly Set To Impeach Governor Nyako And His Deputy.
The Speaker of the Adamawa
State House of Assembly, Ahmadu Fintiri has directed the clerk of the House to
serve Governor Murtala Nyako and his deputy, Bala Ngilari notice of impeachment
for gross misconduct.
The development followed a
motion on constitutional matter raised by the Deputy Speaker, Laori Kwamoti citing
section one eighty-eight of the constitution and a document containing
allegations of gross misconduct against the governor which he said was signed
by nineteen of the twenty five members of the assembly.
Alhaji Abdulazeez Arisekola Alao Is Dead
The Aare Muslumi of Yorubaland
and Deputy President General of Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs,
Alhaji Abdulazeez Arisekola Alao is dead.
He died at the age of
sixty-nine in a London hospital.
His eldest daughter,
Khadijat also confirmed the death.
He is expected to be
buried in Ibadan, Oyo State tomorrow.
Court Re-Instates Victor Umeh As National Chairman Of APGA.
The Court of Appeal in
Abuja has reinstated Victor Umeh and Sanni Shinkafi as the National Chairman
and National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA.
The court also set aside the
judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja which sacked them and the entire
leadership of the party.
The Appeal Court held that
the first respondents Maxi Okwu has no locus standi to have instituted the suit
having been expelled from the party.
It also berated Justice Abdul
Kafarati of the Federal High Court for assuming jurisdiction in the matter.
Victor Umeh in his
reaction commended the judgement.
Saturday 14 June 2014
Sanusi Moves To His Palace
The new emir of Kano Lamido
Sanusi has moved to his palace after he was earlier
prevented from gaining entry by security officials
He was led into his new
home by a retinue of armed policemen, palace guards, friends and other
well-wishers.
The Emir drove into the
palace in the official vehicles of the emirate via a newly constructed gate
built in his honour in line with tradition.
The new Emir led the late
evening prayers inside the palace mosque after which dozens of his subjects
watched in admiration as palace guards gave him traditional gun salute.
PDP Congratulates APC’s New Leadership.
The leadership of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party has congratulated the new leadership of the main opposition political party, the All Progressives Congress.
The PDP charged them to ensure a vibrant opposition devoid of bitterness, desperation and divisive tendencies.
The party also advised the new leadership to ensure an issue-based opposition that will purposefully and constructively engage and challenge the PDP with decency and maturity as prescribed by democratic tenets and principles.
APC National Convention In Pictures
Cross
section of party supporters and delegates during
the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention at the Eagle Square,
Abuja.
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Make Africa Proud In Brazil- President Jonathan Tells Eagles
President Goodluck
Jonathan has promised to surprise the Super Eagles with quality rewards if they
make a major impact at the twenty fourteen World Cup.
Senate President David
Mark, who led a Federal Government delegation to the Eagles camp in Campinas,
conveyed the President’s message to the players.
David Mark said the
President is confident that an African country can win the World Cup this time.
Sunday 8 June 2014
Akunyili Was A Diligent, Public Spirited And Forthright Public Servant - President Jonathan
President
Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness at the news of the sudden and untimely
death of Professor Dora Akunyili.
The
President in a statement by his spokesman, Reuben Abati, believed that
Professor Akunyili would live long in the memories of those who were privileged
to know her as a diligent professional, a public-spirited and forthright public
officer, and as a person of great convictions.
He said
he considered the deceased’s contributions to nation-building while she served
as the Director
General
of NAFDAC as well as Minister of Information and Communications, invaluable.
FG Is Not Against Press Freedom - Doyin Okupe
The
Presidency has described as isolated incidents of security checks carried
out on some newspaper delivery fans in the last few days in parts of the
country which in no way inhibits press freedom.
Senior
Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe in Abuja
explained that the check being carried out by the military on major Nigerian
roads and cities is not targeted at newspaper vans because of the contents of
the publications as is being insinuated in media reports.
Dora Akunyili Was A Consummate And Energetic Administrator - PDP
The Peoples Democratic
Party PDP has described the late Minister of Information, Professor DOra
Akunyili, as a consummate and energetic administrator who excelled in all
assignments given to her.
A statement issued
by PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh said
the ruling party received the news of the death of the former
minister and ex-Director-General of NAFDAC with deep sadness.
The statement said
professor Akunyili will always be remembered by all as a fearless
Nigerian, a great African and an Amazon who risked her life severally to save
the lives of others.
APC Say Federal Government Siege On Newspapers Is A Battle The Jonathan Administration Cannot Win.
The All Progressives
Congress APC has condemned what it called the unreasonable siege on newspapers
across the country by security agencies, warning that the Jonathan Administration
has taken on a battle it cannot win by tampering with press freedom.
In a statement issued by its Interim National Publicity Secretary Lai
Mohammed, the party said the President failed to learn the lessons of history
that the Nigerian media can neither be intimidated nor suppressed by anyone,
and that all those who tried to do so in the past lived to regret their
actions.
It wondered why a government that is being asked to diligently prosecute
the war on terror is instead vehemently waging a war on the media and using the
security agencies to interfere with the country's democracy.
Sanusi Lamido New Emir Of Kano
Former
CBN governor, Lamido Sanusi Lamido has been announced as the new Emir of Kano.
This information was confirmed by the Secretary
to the Kano State Government, Rabiu Sulaiman.
His appointment
followed the death of the former Emir Alhaji Ado Bayero.
Friday 6 June 2014
Gombe Gets New Emir
The Gombe State Government
has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar as the new Emir
of Gombe.
The Secretary to the State
Government Abubakar Bage, presented the letter of appointment to the new emir
at the Gombe Central Mosque yesterday.
Shehu-Abubakar will be
coronated as the eleventh Emir of Gombe to succeed his late father, Alhaji
Shehu Abubakar who died in a London hospital on May twenty seven.
Nigerian Police Gets Self-Accounting Status
The
Federal Government has granted the Nigerian Police Force self-accounting which
takes it out of the financial control of the Ministry of Police Affairs.
The Inspector-General
of Police, Mohammed Abubakar announced this during a workshop for police
finance officers while calling for increased professionalism, transparency and
prompt payment of salaries and emoluments of police personnel.
The police
boss said as a step towards buildings the necessary infrastructure for a smooth
operation of the new status, the force would take necessary measures towards
ensuring that finance and account units, at all levels of the police, are
staffed with officers with requisite accounting and professional backgrounds.
Nigerian Guild Of Editors Reject Military’s Excuse For Seizing Consignment Of Newspapers.
The
Nigerian Guild of Editors has said that it is scandalized and shocked by the
conduct of security agents, particularly the military which laid siege to the
roads round the country and seized consignments of newspapers meant to be sold
to the general public.
The crackdown,
according to the guild lasted throughout the morning hours, causing huge
economic losses to the publishing houses.
The body
of senior journalists rejected the explanation of the military that the raid
was occasioned by a certain security report it got.
The
Nigerian Guild of Editors said the media do not bear arms, rather it bears
information which sheds light on darkness no matter how seemingly impenetrable
the darkness is.
Nigeria Set To Launch National Carrier
The Supervising Minister
of Aviation, Doctor Samuel Ortom has said that the country would soon launch a
national carrier.
Doctor Ortom made the
disclosure during ceremonies to mark Kenya Airways inaugural flight operation
to Abuja.
He said that necessary
contacts and plans had been concluded to ensure the quick realisation of the
goal.
The minister said the
commencement of Kenya Airways direct flight operations to Abuja was a landmark
achievement for the airline in its network expansion programme and the effort
of the ministry for providing the travelling public more travel options.
APC Expresses Shock Over The Death Of Emir Of Kano
The All Progressives
Congress APC has expressed shock and sadness at the death of the Emir of Kano, Ado
Bayero, saying his demise came at a time that his great wisdom and wealth of
knowledge were much needed to help Nigeria to surmount its challenges.
In a statement issued in
Lagos by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, the party said
the late Emir was a symbol of peace and unity in his lifetime, reaching far
beyond ethnic and religious divide to help foster a united Nigeria.
It said the Emir's long
and remarkable reign that spanned over half a century marked a period of
prolonged peace and prosperity for his domain, which was a testimony to his
much-revered leadership qualities and his uncommon humanity.
President Jonathan Mourns Ado Bayero
President Goodluck
Jonathan has said that the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero will always be
remembered and honoured by the people of Kano and all Nigerians for his immense
wisdom and competence as a traditional ruler, as well as for using his exalted
throne to build bridges of unity, friendship and harmony across the nation.
In a statement from the Office of his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben
Abati, the President said he received with immense sadness and a deep feeling
of great national loss, news of the passing away of the highly revered Emir.
President Jonathan
commiserated with the Emir's family and the people of Kano.
President Jonathan Mourns Emir Of Kano
President Goodluck Jonathan
has said the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero will always be remembered and
honoured by the people of Kano and all Nigerians for his immense wisdom and
competence as a traditional ruler, as well as for using his exalted throne to build
bridges of unity, friendship and harmony across the nation.
In a statement from the Office of his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben
Abati, the President said he received with immense sadness and a deep feeling
of great national loss, news of the passing away of the highly revered Emir
President Jonathan
commiserated with the Emir's family and the people of Kano over whom the
departed Emir presided illustriously as traditional ruler for more than half a
century.
Wednesday 4 June 2014
Coroners Inquest Into Dana Plane Crash Releases Its Report.
A Coroners’
inquest instituted by the Lagos State Government to investigate the third of June,
twenty twelve, Dana plane crash has concluded hearing but did not give a
definite verdict on the cause of the crash.
The
Coroner, Oyetade Komolafe, said he could not give a verdict on the crash due to
the absence of the Accident Investigation Bureau report.
He said
the testimony of the pathologist, Professor John Obafunwa, however, showed that
one hundred and fifty-three passengers died in the crash which occurred at
Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos.
The
coroner also noted that the bodies of both the pilot and co-pilot could not be
identified to ascertain whether they were under the influence of alcohol.
8 LASU Students Arraigned In Court For Alleged Breach Of Public Peace At Oshodi.
Eight students of the
Lagos State University, LASU including three female students have been charged
before an Ikeja Chief Magistrate Court over alleged breach of public peace.
The accused are facing a
one count charge of breach of public peace.
The prosecutor, ASP Samson
Ekikere told the court that the students who were protesting a hike in their
school fees, caused discomfort to motorists plying the Lagos Abeokuta
expressway.
They all pleaded not
guilty to the charge were granted bail in the sum of ten thousand naira each
with one responsible surety by the Chief Magistrate, Eniola Fabamwo.
The case was adjourned
until August six for mention.
NNPC Completes Repair Work On Vandalised Pipelines In Arepo; Commence Full-Capacity Fuel Supply.
The Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation, NNPC says it has fixed the vandalized pipelines that
were vandalized at Arepo in Ogun state.
The Group General Manager
of Corporation, Ohi Alegbe disclosed that fourteen suspects have been arrested
by the police in connection with the incident.
He said the corporation
have commenced pumping of fuel at the maximum capacity of the line.
President Jonathon Nominates Ibrahim Shekarau, 3 Others As Ministers.
President
Goodluck Jonathan has forwarded the names of four new ministerial nominees to
senate for confirmation.
Their names were contained in a letter to the
President of the senate and was read on floor of the upper legislative chamber
by senator David Mark.
They are Doctor Abdul Bulama from Yobe state and
former Governor of Kano state, Ibrahim Shekarau to represent Kano state.
Others are Prince Adedayo Adeyeye from Ekiti
state and Stephen Oruh from Delta state.
Kwara and Anambra states are yet to get
ministerial nominees.
The senate is yet to fix a date for their
screening and confirmation.
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