Saturday, June 13

CBN pays N6.9b to gas suppliers, clears legacy debts

By Emma Ujh, Abuj Bureau Chief

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday paid gas suppliers the sum of N 6. 9 billion as part of its Nigerian Electricity Market Stabilisation Fund set aside to ensure a steady power supply to the Nigerian public.

Femi Falana and Dele Alake urge FG to declare June 12 as Democracy day in place of May 29

By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Monsur Olowoopejo

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Professor of International Law and Jurisprudence, Akin Oyebode; Lagos based Human Right Lawyer, Femi Falana and Dele Alake and other eminent Nigerians have called on the Federal Government to immortalize late Chief MKO Abiola, acclaimed winner of June 12, 1993, Presidential polls by declaring June 12 Democracy Day, in place of May 29 currently being celebrated.

President Buhari and the First Lady visits the mothers of the missing Chibok Girls

Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife, Aisha, on Friday in Abuja met with the mothers of the missing Chibok Girls to re assure them of the government’s determination to rescue the girls.The meeting was at the instance of the wife of the President.

WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT, MRS AISHA BUHARI (M) WITH TWO MOTHERS OF THE CHIBOK GIRLS WHOSE DAUGHTERS ARE STILL MISSING DURING THEIR VISIT TO THE PRESIDENCY IN ABUJA ON FRIDAY (12/6/15)

APC makes face as President Buhari receives transition report from committee

By Ben Agande, Abuja.

On the day President Muhammadu Buhari received the final report of its transition committee on the handover, the All Progressives Congress APC made a volte face on the election of Senator Bukola Saraki as the President of the senate as it declared that he was duly elected.

Strange: Corpse actually do talk to humans

Taiwo Ogunsola and Sons (TOS) Funerals is a family business, established in 2003 to provide affordable funeral services. Its Managing Director, Mrs Taiwo Ogunsola, was the one who handled the bodies of the late Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Agagu, and those of the January 25, 2002 Ikeja Cantonment blast victims recovered from Oke-Afa canal.

Presidency:Fashola, Segun Oni, Amaechi, Ezekwesili, Danbazzau may make Buhari’s cabinet

•Obasanjo, Danjuma, Tinubu, Atiku, Saraki nominate candidates

•President may submit list to NASS next week

Amaechi, Buhari and Fashola

Immediate past governors of Lagos and Rivers states, Mr. Babatunde Fashola and Mr. Rotimi Amaechi respectively; a former governor of Ekiti State, Engineer Segun Oni and Education minister in the Obasanjo government, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, may be among the ministerial nominees being considered by President Muhammadu Buhari, The Nation has gathered.

Au military convoy targeted by Al Shabaab in an attack

The African Union peacekeeping force in Somalia said on Friday a convoy of Ethiopian soldiers was attacked a day earlier by the al Shabaab Islamist group and that a logistics team was headed to the scene to seek further details.

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Buhari recieves 800-pages report from Joda transition committee

Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah yesterday donated huge undisclosed amount of money and several gift items to victims of the June 3 tragic flood and fire disaster in Accra, Ghana. She visited the 37 Military Hospital and later Nima, a suburb of Accra where she interacted with the flood victims. She donated several items including bags of rice, cartons of water, drinks, toiletries, other food items and an undisclosed amount of money to support the victims. See more photos after the cut..

Investment banker and Blogger Joseph Edgar ran into Nigerian music legend Majek Fashek this morning in Lagos on his way to work. The story he shares is quite sad. Read below...

An 18 seat bus that left a motor park in Calabar, Cross Rivers state enroute Enugu was involved in a fatal accident at Biase Local government in Cross Rivers state yesterday morning June 11th. 17 passengers in the bus died instantly while one passenger and the bus driver survived with serious injuries. The Police arrived the scene where they helped to remove the bodies which they deposited at the mortuary. Quite sad! May their souls rest in peace, Amen. See pics from the scene. It's quite graphic so be warned.

source: Linda Ikeji

Medical student’s murder: Court admits exhibits against ex-NURTW boss, Auxiliary

Ibadan – AN Oyo State High Court yesterday admitted some exhibits allegedly used by a former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Alhaji Mukaila aka Auxiliary during the mayhem that claimed the life of a medical student and others at Iwo Road interchange, Ibadan.
The exhibits tendered by the Investigating Police Officer in the murder case, Mr. Idowu Akeem include a Peugeot 607 car, a Nissan Micra car and some ammunition.
The ex-NURTW leader is standing trial on murder and conspiracy charges against him.
The violence which happened in March 2004 led to the death of many other people when some hoodlums opened fire on them at the ever-busy interchange.
The accused was alleged to have conspired with Saheed Kareem,Taiwo Tijani, Abu Kareem and Kazeem Kayode, and others who are at large, to murder Adekunle Oladipupo by shooting on March 2, 2014, around 9.45 pm at the Iwo Road Motor-Park, Ibadan.
During his arraignment, Mukaila pleaded not guilty to the two charges.
When being cross-examined by the Director of Public Prosecution, Mr Tajudeen Abdulganiyu, the police said the exhibits were the ones used by the defendant in committing the crime.

After several arguments from the defence and prosecution counsel, Justice Eni Esan handling the case was adjourned to June 23, 2015 for further hearing.

National Assembly’s remunerations: It’s a matter of conscience

At the onset of a new administration in Nigeria, it is appropriate to have a new look at many things that bedevil the nation.
Apart from those that are apparent, there is one issue which continues to evade public attention. The lack of information and interest by the public on the total remuneration, including take home pay of our Senators and Members of the House of Representative is one of those unpardonable lapses by Nigerians.
Members of the National Assembly, like all federal elected or appointed Nigerians, are all political office holders.
By this classification, they are paid by tax payers, personal or corporate. Nothing should be shrouded in mystery about the benefits these public servants and others take from the national till.
In point of fact, the Revenue Mobilisation,

National Assembly’s remunerations: It’s a matter of conscience

June 12, mother of democracy – Lagos Speaker

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has described the June 12, 1993 Presidential election as the mother of the present democratic dispensation in Nigeria.
Obasa noted that without the June 12 Presidential election, enjoying full fledged democracy in Nigeria might have been difficult.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Rasak, Obasa said that it became imperative for Nigerians to not only celebrate the historic event but also reflect on its significance.
According to him, “It was a major political event in Nigeria history and it deserves to be celebrated.
“It was the harbinger of the present day democracy. It was the fairest, freest and most accepted election ever not only in Nigeria but also in the entire continent of Africa, June 12 is thus the mother of our present democracy,” he said.

Access to Justice, a Nigeria-based civil rights organization, has urged the African Union and Nigerian Government to investigate troubling allegations of maltreatment

EFCC Agency arrests 14 foreigners for oil bunkering

The suspects were alleged to have committed the offence on March 27, 2015, by illegally dealing in 1,500 metric tons of Automated Gas Oil as well as 3,035 metric tons of Low Pour Fuel Oil.

TIMIPRE SYLVA

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has faulted the decision of the Federal High Court Abuja, which dismissed the 42-count charge of stealing brought against a former governor of Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva on the grounds of abuse of court process.
According to the anti-graft agency, Justice A. R Mohammed in dismissing the charge on Wednesday, erred in law as the accused persons had not taken any plea; no proof of evidence was placed before the court and trial had not commenced.
It noted that the dismissal of the charge by Justice Mohammed, following the application of the Commission to consolidate the charges against the former governor and his accomplices, does not amount to a discharge or an acquittal,

president of world bank, JIM YONG KIM

Crude oil futures fell on Thursday as the World Bank cut its global economic growth forecast, ending a two-day rally triggered by a sharp US inventory drawdown.
In its twice-yearly Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank predicted the global economy would expand 2.8 per cent this year, below its 3 per cent outlook in January.
The World Bank predicted that India would record the biggest growth of major economies for the first time, ahead of slowing China.
Front-month Brent crude oil prices were down 11 cents to close at $65.59 a barrel while the US crude shed 25 cents to trade at $61.18 a barrel.

The death toll of those who have died after consuming the locally brewed gin popularly known as Ogogoro or kai kai has increased to 68 across four local government areas of Rivers state on Thursday, following the death of two victims.

President Muhammed Buhari

I belong to everybody. And I belong to nobody”- President Muhammed Buhari.

The above quotation is one the quotable quotes from the inaugural speech of President Muhammadu Buhari at the Eagle Square, Abuja during his swearing in. Since the quotation went viral, there have been several misconceptions or misinterpretation of the quotation. Precisely, many social commentators are still trying to decode its true meaning. If viewed from the context of trying to establish his independence in taking vital decisions in the proper administration of the country and not just trying to play politics with the destiny of the nation, Buhari may well be right.

Government must, at all times, focus on the welfare of the people

Despite being rated as the biggest economy in Africa, Nigeria still ranks among the poorest nations in the world, essentially because the much-touted economic growth has not generated sufficient employment nor has it addressed the growing gap between the rich and the poor. That was the damning verdict of a recent report by the Inter-governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa.

What makes the report even more worrisome is that the prospects of turning around

Dr. Rotimi Oladele was a member of the National Conference convened by the immediate past administration last year. In this interview with Musa Odoshimokhe, he highlights the importance of the outcome of the conference and why the present government should implement it.
As a member of the National Conference, are you bothered about the fate of the conference recommendations?
My feeling is that the change that we are ultimately looking for as Nigerians has come, whether we

PRECIOUS DEDE FALCONS GOALKEEPER

Super Falcons goalkeeper, Precious Dede, has reassured Nigerians that they would see improved defending from the team in Friday’s second group match against Australia.
The Falcons defence gave away two cheap goals in the game against Sweden, failing to deal decisively with most of the set pieces against the team, africanFootball.com reports.

Ibrahim Lamorde- EFCC-boss

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited ex-Governors Sule Lamido and Martin Elechi for questioning for alleged diversion of funds.

Lamido is to answer questions on alleged money laundering. The allegations against Elechi border on mismanagement of the State/Local Government Joint Account.

Although Lamido’s invitation is dated June 9th, he is expected for quizzing on June 17th.

TUNISIA RESCUES 350 MIGRANTS HEADING TO ITALY

Tunisia’s navy rescued more than 350 illegal migrants off its coast and was searching for hundreds more on Wednesday after they tried to sail from neighbouring Libya to the Italian island of Lampedusa, the local Red Cross said.

The Presidency yesterday accused Senate President Bukola Saraki and National Assembly Clerk Salisu Maikasuwa of defying President Muhammadu Buhari to conduct Tuesday’s election.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity Garba Shehu said there was a request for the National Assembly to move the time of the inauguration of the Senate for the meeting between the President and the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers to hold.

Onitsha agog for AFN golden league

No fewer than 800 athletes including 400 students from about 64 secondary schools in Anambra State are set to participate in the first AFN/Anambra Golden League athletics meet that will hold today at the Rojenny Sports Village in Oba, Onitsha.
Anambra commissioner for Youths and Sports,

Nations Cup Qualifier: Enyeama raises dust over Kaduna venue

Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama has admitted he was unhappy with the choice of venue for Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at home against Chad due to violent unrest in the state.

Enyeama Vincent

The two sides are scheduled to square off at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna this weekend, but Super Eagles goalkeeper Enyeama feels the players are being put in unnecessary danger.

BELONG TO EVERYBODY, BELONG TO NOBODY

It was the standout phrase from President Muhammadu Buhari’s Inauguration Day speech on May 29, 2015: “I belong to everybody, I belong to nobody”. The phrase went viral, triggering an output of comical expressions.
In one of them, the presidential spouse was shown asking Buhari if he meant that he doesn’t belong to the wife anymore, to which the President answered that he merely joked

CREATE SPACE FOR YOUTHS IN GOVERNMENT. AREWA YOUTHS TO BUHARI

A group, Arewa Youth Awareness Initiative Forum, AYAIF, out to empower Nigerian youths, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to create space for youth in his administration.

WAR: WILL APC BREAKUP?

Last Tuesday’s humiliation of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC and the ensuing bad blood has drawn assertions from its foes that the party was only formed to win power and not to govern.

Chief Olisa Metuh, the National Publicity Secretary tried to play down his enthusiasm over the distress of the ruling party yesterday.
“We want them to survive because the key to the stability of the country is in the survival of the party because they are in power,” Metuh said in a telephone discussion. That was a farfetch from the Metuh of before who before now had been severally quoted as describing the APC as group of power seekers only united by a common quest for power.

TUNIBI REJECTS HANDSHAKE WITH THE SENATE PRESIDENT (SARAKI)

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Joseph Erunke

ABUJA – The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Wednesday, administered the oath of office and allegiance on his closed rival in the contest for the Senate President for the 8th senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan and 27 other Senators that missed their oath taking on Tuesday.
But the oath-taking and allegiance witnessed a mild drama as Senator Oluremi Tinubu Representing Lagos Central on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, held back her hands when the Senate President in line with the tradition after administering the oath stretched out his hands to shake her.
However, other APC Senators who participated in the exercise including Senator Lawan who was adopted by the leadership of the APC for the Senate President position had the hand shake with Senator Saraki.

The Senate after the oath taking entered into closed door session.

SUBSIDY: Fuel will sell for N40 a litre

In their daily lives, Nigerians must cope with this open ambivalence – they have oil but they can’t see oil; they have petroleum, but they have no petrol; they pay for light but they get darkness. There is no better way to explain what we mean here than by telling our usual story of the so-called subsidy on petroleum products in its most elemental form.
Nigeria is said to be the sixth largest producer of oil in the world. But with mismanagement, what was originally supposed to be a blessing from God has virtually turned a curse. At every point, we are either fighting because of the poor allocation of this resource, or we are crying that some dubious elements have stolen the total proceeds.

El-Rufa’i begs Kaduna lawmakers to cut salaries, allowance

Kaduna—Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i, has begged members of the House of Assembly to review their salaries and allowances downward in order to generate more revenue for the development of the state.
“The Deputy Governor and I have signalled our intention in this regard by announcing that we are taking a pay cut of 50 per cent of our salary and allowances until the fiscal situation of the state improves,” El-Rufa’i said, yesterday, when he paid a visit to the House of Assembly.

DEFECT: MARWA DEFECTS TO APC

By Umar Yusuf

Yola—Former Military Administrator of Lagos State, Brig Gen Buba Marwa, yesterday, announced his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

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