Fayose accused of diverting N680m by EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has accused Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State of diverting N680m from the state’s coffers to a private fixed deposit account, which was yielding N6m interest every month.

The N680m was alleged to have been part of the bailouts paid to the state government by the Federal Government for the payment of salary and pension arrears, according to the EFCC’s preliminary investigation into the matter.

Cult members arrested for killing sergeant

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist member for killing a police sergeant, Victor Akpan, and injuring one Samuel Solomon, also a police sergeant.
The victims were all attached to Ikot Ekpene Divisional Headquarters.
It was learnt that on October 8, 2017, at about 0730hrs, a case of assault/malicious damage was reported against the said suspect, Aniebiet Uko ‘m’ 35 years of age by his father, Mr Peter Uko ‘m’ at 1, Okon Nko Street, Ikot Ekpene.

Weapons recovered in Kanu’s home – Abia CP

The Commissioner of Police in Abia State, Mr Anthony Ogbizi, has said the police in a joint operation with the army on Sunday recovered a secret book belonging to the Indigenous people of Biafra, which contain the agitators’ military strategies and plans to take up arms.
The CP said the police also recovered weapons in an uncompleted building used by IPOB for the training of members of the Biafra Secret Service.

ACF tells Buhari to Probe Kachikwu, Baru face-off

The northern socio-political group, Arewa Consultative Forum, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the allegation bordering on contract award levelled against the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr Maikanti Baru, by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu.

World Bank asked to focus on northern Nigeria by Buhari- World bank alleges

The President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim, said on Thursday that the bank had concentrated on the northern region of Nigeria in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s request.
Kim and the Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, who spoke at separate press conferences in Washington DC, United States, also advised Buhari to invest in things that would enhance economic growth.

475 Bottles, Jerry-Cans Of Assorted Beer destroyed in Jigawa

The Kazaure Local Government Area of Jigawa has destroyed 475 bottles and Jerry-cans of assorted beer in the area.

Alhaji Magaji Muhammad, the Information Officer in charge of the council, confirmed this in Dutse on Thursday.

Danny Rose and Erik Lamela to return to Tottenham first-team training after long term injury

Tottenham's long-term injury absentees Danny Rose and Erik Lamela have returned to first-team training.

Argentina midfielder Lamela, 25, has not played in almost 12 months because of hip problems.

Ex-Man Utd midfielder, Paul Scholes rejects Oldham job

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes is highly unlikely to take charge of Oldham following reports that he had met with the League One club.

BBC Sport understands the ex-England international spoke to the club purely in an advisory capacity and has no interest in the managerial vacancy.

Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing Of Dasuki’s Appeal Till 2018

Supreme  Court has adjourned the hearing of a former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki’s appeal to January 25, 2018.

Colonel Dasuki is asking the Supreme Court to compel the Federal Government to obey the bail orders granted to him by the Federal High Court Abuja and obey ECOWAS CCJ Judgement that ordered his immediate release on bail.

More to follow….

$5.5 billion Loan: Buhari Mortgaging Future of Nigeria- PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has kicked against President Muhammadu Buhari’s plan to obtain $5.5 billion foreign loans.

Buhari wrote to the Senate on Tuesday, requesting its approval to obtain the loan, part of which he said will be used to fund the 2017 budget.

Olubadan and Ladoja case against Ajimobi to be heard in court by Nov

Justice Olajumoke Aiki of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan, on Thursday, picked November 6, 2017, as the date for the hearing of the application filed by Kunle Sobaloju challenging the court jurisdiction to entertain Olubadan’s case against Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, and others over the installation of 21 kings in Ibadan land.

Pharmacist files N200m lawsuit against one of Evans victim

Last has not been heard in the kidnap saga set around alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, a.k.a. Evans, as a Lagos-based pharmacist, Emeka Egbulugha, has commenced a N200m libel lawsuit against one of Evans’ victims, Chief Donatus Dunu.
Dunu, who is the Chief Executive Officer of a pharmaceutical company, Maydon Pharmaceutical Limited, had been kidnapped by Evans’ gang on his way home in the evening of February 14, this year.

FirstBank Partners NESG To Host 23rd Economic Summit in Abuja

In its continued commitment to drive thought leadership, policy influencing initiatives and sustainable national economic development, First Bank of Nigeria Limited have partnered The Nigerian Economic Summit Group to host the 23rd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#23) with the theme: ‘Opportunities, Productivity & Employment: Actualizing the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan’.

Buhari Pledges ‘Full Support’ For Military, Security Agencies

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged the full support of the Federal Government for the military and other security agencies in tackling all forms of crime across the country.

The President’s pledge followed a meeting with the service chiefs on Tuesday at the State House in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.

“Briefing today from the security chiefs,” he said on his twitter handle. “The Armed Forces and other security agencies have our full support towards ensuring peace and security.”

Messi scored hat trick as Argentina qualifies for World cup

Coach Jorge Sampaoli was speaking after a Lionel Messi hat-trick against Ecuador – the 44th of his career – ensured Argentina survived a scare to reach the World Cup finals.

The 2014 runners-up began the day sixth in the group, knowing only a top-four place would see them qualify automatically for Russia.

They made a terrible start in Quito, conceding inside 38 seconds, but the Barcelona superstar led Argentina’s fight back to ensure they secured their place in next year’s tournament.

Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane out for up to six weeks with hamstring injury

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane could be out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury picked up on international duty with Senegal.

Mane, 25, was substituted in the 89th minute of a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Cape Verde on Saturday.

He is set to miss Premier League games against Manchester United and Tottenham and both Champions League group fixtures against Maribor.

Traffic Decongestion: Lagos To Construct Multi-Layer Car Parks In Strategic Locations

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to construct multilayer car parks in strategic locations across the State as part of the traffic management and transport sector reforms aimed at ensuring seamless connectivity within the State.

Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Engr Ade Akinsanya, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said the multilayer car parks would be constructed across the State within the next 12 months.

While stating that the State Government was open to partnership with interested investors willing to collaborate

Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of N3bn Assets ‘Linked to Diezani’

A federal high court in Lagos has issued a final forfeiture against property worth over N3 billion linked to Diezani Alison-Madueke, former minister of petroleum resources.

Abdulaziz Anka, a judge, gave the order following an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). claimed that Diezani paid $21,982,224 for the properties, adding that it believed that the funds were proceeds of crime.

Another Davido’s friend died mysteriously

The Lagos State Police Command has recovered substances suspected to be hard drugs from a car in which another friend of the hip-hop musician, David Adeleke, aka Davido, died.

The deceased, Olugbenga Abiodun, aka DJ Olu, and one Chime Amaechi, said to be a crew member of the ace artiste, was found dead on Saturday in a BMW car in a garage on Block B, Banana Island, Lagos.

Five people remanded in prison over N15m fraud

An Edo State High Court has remanded five former executive members of the Edo State Welders Association in custody.

The suspects were accused of stealing a sum of N15m belonging to the association.

They were arraigned on Monday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on 15 counts bothering on conspiracy, stealing by conversation, forgery and altering.

Kane, Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo, Hazard, De Gea, Kante shortlisted for Ballon d'Or

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has been named on the 30-man shortlist for the 2017 Ballon d'Or award given to the world's best player.

Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard is among six other Premier League players picked by France Football magazine for the prestigious prize.

UNIBEN professor killed by gunmen

Amidst increasing concerns over the level insecurity in the Edo State, a senior staff of the University of Benin, Edo State, Prof. Paul Otasowie, has been killed by gunmen.
It was learnt Otasowie was shot dead by the armed men in front of his residence on Ekehuan road in Oredo Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday evening.

Chelsea striker, Alvaro Morata suffers grade two hamstring injury

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata could be out for more than a month after injuring his hamstring during Saturday’s defeat by Manchester City.

The 24-year-old, who joined Chelsea for a club record £60m from Real Madrid, is the club’s top scorer with seven goals.

Gareth Bale ruled out of Wales World Cup qualifiers

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been ruled out of Wales’ crucial World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and the Republic of Ireland with a calf strain.

Real manager Zinedine Zidane had played down concerns about Bale’s fitness, saying he rested him for Sunday’s win over Espanyol as a precaution.

Time To Roll Up Our Sleeves By Babafemi Ojudu

One of the things I love doing is driving through the streets and towns of Ekiti State. It was a dream when I was a boy with no hope of ever getting behind the wheels of a car. It’s a hobby now that I am an adult.

I love to drive as the soft morning breeze wafts through the air. Ekiti is a small state blessed with green vegetation. The morning air is pure and does wonders to the soul. Our elders used to say if you listen well, you could hear the voice of the angels whistling through the winds.

MMM ‘Runs’ to Kenya, After Freezing Accounts Of 3m Nigerians

Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox MMM has moved to Kenya 2days after frozen accounts of 3 million Nigerians  for a month.

The ponzi scheme announced his presence in Kenya with a profit of 40% for every investment. This is 10% higher that the benefit it offered its investors in Nigeria

Court Awards N10bn Against Mobil for Bayelsa Oil Spillage

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered Mobil Producing Nigeria Limited to pay N10bn to victims of a January 12, 1998 oil spillage which occurred when a 24 inches pipeline belonging to the company burst, releasing its content into the marine environment.

About 40,000 barrels of Qua Iboe light crude had spilled into the environment when the 25-year-old pipeline burst in Akwa Ibom State.

33yr old man allegedly killed his mother in Ogun state

33 year old Segun Ogunlusi has been arrested by the Ogun state police command, for allegedly stabbing his 60 year old mother, Abimbola Ogunlusi to death and burying her in a septic tank at their home at 16, Oketunde Street Molatori Ogijo in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State on December 13th.
A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, says the younger sister of the suspect, Yetunde Ogunlusi, reported the matter to the police. According to Oyeyemi, the suspect’s sister said on the day of the incident, she left their mother at home with her brother but when she returned from work, she could not find her mother.

Court Refuses Tompolo’s Request To Defreeze His Account

A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State today dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement application by Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, challenging the freezing of his accounts and threats of arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Rivers Rerun:Police Arrest killers of officer DSP Mohammed Alkali

The police have arrested five people for their alleged involvement in the murder of one Police Officer, DSP Mohammed Alkali during the legislative re-run election in Rivers State.

Following the death of the officer, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris set up a team to investigate the killing.

Lamar Odom Voluntarily Checks Himself Into Rehab More Than a Year After Overdose

Lamar Odom has voluntarily checked himself into rehab, Us Weekly can confirm. The former Lakers player is seeking treatment at a rehab facility near San Diego, California.

“He went to continue making sure he stays sober and on the right path,” a source exclusively tells Us of Odom’s decision. “It was something he chose to do."

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to win Ballon d'Or 2016

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo beat rival Lionel Messi to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award for a fourth time.

The 31-year-old is now one behind Barcelona's Messi, who took the honour for a fifth time last year.

Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann finished third in the vote.

PDP’s Sekibo defeat APC to win Rivers east senatorial district

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared George Sekibo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), winner of the rerun election in Rivers east senatorial district.

Oji Ekumankama, returning officer of the election, announced this at council hall, Port Harcourt, venue of the collation, this afternoon.

Reigners Church Collapse Update: Nigeria Medical Association releases official figure of casualties in church collapse

The Nigeria Medical Association has released the official number of casualties in the Reigners church collapse tragedy.

On behalf of all the Medical and Dental Practitioners under the auspices of the Nigerian Medical Association(MMA), Akwa Ibom State branch, I wish to commiserate with all the families of those who lost their loved ones during and after the collapse of the Reigners Bible Church building on 10th December 2016.

I also share in the grief, pains, frustrations and suffering of all the survivors who had incurred one form of injury or the other.

2 people killed during rerun election in Rivers State

Two people has been killed during the rerun election in Tia and Bodo City in Gokana and Tia local government areas of Rivers State during the rerun election for national and state assemblies held yesterday, Dec. 10th.

2017 Budget Will Take Nigeria Out Of Recession- Buhari

President Muhammed Buhari says he is confident that 2017 budget will take measure that will remove  nation out of the economic recession .

Buhari in his Eid-el-Maulid message said with collective dedication and hardwork, the country will overcome the moutnian of economic difficulties and return to the path of prosperity.

Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) uncovers uncover fake Trinidad and Tobago embassy in Lagos

The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State Police Command has discovered fake embassy operating in Lagos where many innocent members of the public had been swindled.

The Policemen attached to the squad swooped on them; two Chinese and two Nigerians were apprehended during the raid on their office situated inside an hotel,  Golden Point and Suite, on Duduyemi Street in Ejigbo.The Chinese: Liu Honyang, 47, Sun Xinai, 49; and their Nigerian collaborators, Oriyomi Olawale, 47 and Desmond Chinedu, 25,  conspired and swindled Nigerians who had planned  to travel out of the country to seek greener pastures.

It was gathered that the operatives acted on the intelligence reports received from members of the public about the illicit act of these Chinese using Nigeria citizens as cover.