Meet the new INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia-n1TJj9GgNAGW5uUuLxHkpA8lnY_mDhQTtBwiQKeR2DDxQUMk_CqulSQWe4SBHHGtOtnlMluqk-bUHfAmsPQEYngQh1ikNUSE_dyc4uk8OEC0zZDsI6Oe6Hd8STEJEXEHIzI55f2Mp6H/s1600/Professor-Mahmood-Yakubu.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia-n1TJj9GgNAGW5uUuLxHkpA8lnY_mDhQTtBwiQKeR2DDxQUMk_CqulSQWe4SBHHGtOtnlMluqk-bUHfAmsPQEYngQh1ikNUSE_dyc4uk8OEC0zZDsI6Oe6Hd8STEJEXEHIzI55f2Mp6H/s640/Professor-Mahmood-Yakubu.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <b><br /></b> <b>President Muhammadu Buhari has announced a professor of political history and international studies, Mahmood Yakubu, as new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) read more. </b><br /> <br /> Yakubu, a professor of political history and international studies, was Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund.<br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /> <br /> He is an expert in guerrilla warfare, terrorism and counter-terrorism.<br /> <br /> He was an Assistant Secretary, Finance and Administration, at the 2014 National Conference under the Jonathan led administration.<br /> <br /> Professor Yakubu, is the first and only first class graduate of history from the North till date,who was on secondment from the Nigeria Defense Academy where he was a lecturer to the Federal Ministry of Education.<br /> <br /> He was a member of the very dynamic Oby Ezekwesili Educational Transformation Team which received plaudits from Nigerians for their far reaching recommendations for the turn around of the fortunes of education in Nigeria. </div>

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Buhari appoints Winifred Oyo-Ita as Head of Service

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-3052350745333791468" itemprop="articleBody"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtq6clqL8psE8dWOazFTGMBB9Xj4dNCcP8LjQjDUVRodBQ960e7eYNXba7STdH9r7NCAXFbYFf5F8tZjhxYpL7PoNs34REGgbyLTyMdYz6iBnMN1cOVQmj6dcX28o0Y-jCSRn9kwYaET1t/s1600/Winifred-Oyo-Ita.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtq6clqL8psE8dWOazFTGMBB9Xj4dNCcP8LjQjDUVRodBQ960e7eYNXba7STdH9r7NCAXFbYFf5F8tZjhxYpL7PoNs34REGgbyLTyMdYz6iBnMN1cOVQmj6dcX28o0Y-jCSRn9kwYaET1t/s640/Winifred-Oyo-Ita.png" width="640" /></a></div> <b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b>President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the appointment of Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, as the acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.</b><br /> <br /> A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Bolaji Adebiyi, said the appointment took effect from Wednesday, October 21, 2015.<br /> <br /> Oyo-Ita was, until her appointment, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology.<br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /> <br /> She hails from Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State.<br /> <br /> The statement described the appointment as “a testimony of Mr. President’s implicit confidence and trust” in her ability to discharge the responsibilities of the office of Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.<br /> <br /> The Presidency had on Tuesday clarified the exit of the erstwhile Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Danladi Kifasi, which it described as “retirement.”<br /> <br /> The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communications, Mr. Femi Adesina, made the clarification in an interview with our correspondent in Abuja, amidst speculations that the HoS was sacked.<br /> <br /> Adesina had said, “The Head of Service is due for retirement in December and so he is proceeding on his terminal leave.”<br /> Kifasi was appointed HoS by ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on August 13, 2014. </div> </div>

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Senator Shehu Sani bails out a young man from jail, shares details

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNefZQ9dhtwuHV_gcP16VABcjuH0oHaJoPtzIyVpOUfj3sCi9jr6Q5YCbP4363u1KZ3nHu9DvUgrTbpY8nPf0-aJh8lbQzFPmD_cGRFxY95ihR9Qu1_Skf7NUz_4Ckhr8rcHFM20Xmn0Bg/s1600/12107851_675972552539019_4627255153515522750_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNefZQ9dhtwuHV_gcP16VABcjuH0oHaJoPtzIyVpOUfj3sCi9jr6Q5YCbP4363u1KZ3nHu9DvUgrTbpY8nPf0-aJh8lbQzFPmD_cGRFxY95ihR9Qu1_Skf7NUz_4Ckhr8rcHFM20Xmn0Bg/s400/12107851_675972552539019_4627255153515522750_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr"> The senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani today bailed out a young man, who was jailed after a quarrel with his boss, from a police cell. He took to Facebook and shared some details. He wrote,</div> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> <div dir="ltr"> 'Today, I visited and bailed out a young man who was detained in a police cell for 3 days over a fracas with his Boss. He lost so much weight. His eyes were swollen as he was beaten by bully inmates. He looked frightened and traumatised. This was a Boy some few days ago making jest of our prison experience on Twitter. I actually thought he will be as tough in the Cell as he was on twitter. Anyway, sometimes we need personal experience to appreciate and to learn.'</div> </blockquote> </div>

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Photos: Wife destroys cheating husband's luxury car with a hammer

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNlw_tnDxG9GJqdHzUb2eykI2wZjvk6rUu4GbMnV0XaJM8EHYysQvojZPDDPTnjQjmt2dAgA77zJ-wD9wd3QRNOqNmJsic2gkE4TC5TfyUEkKgLvxT9fmwcBJibVgjL0J6qXVZvPme-oTr/s1600/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNlw_tnDxG9GJqdHzUb2eykI2wZjvk6rUu4GbMnV0XaJM8EHYysQvojZPDDPTnjQjmt2dAgA77zJ-wD9wd3QRNOqNmJsic2gkE4TC5TfyUEkKgLvxT9fmwcBJibVgjL0J6qXVZvPme-oTr/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <b>A footage filmed by a passerby appeared on Weibo, China's equivalent of Twitter showing an angry woman damaging her husband's BMW with a hammer. </b><br /> <br /> The incident took place in a car park in Shenzhen, southern China, at around 6pm local time on October 19. According to witnesses, she was heard saying: "This is my car, it’s none of your business. This car is too dirty, a car that’s used by a whore is too dirty." <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVaDZ-Z355buflA6vDRaunjioOOzSQuQsyd1zpwbjZr21vAWY98-0ZXH15D34olfLVzmTs_95GbhQsPKXYd3MT0owk13vqOkyg2rBeFWNEl9RnpgIP1uvXdCyWdLnDFq_1UzgUM3TvsuHs/s1600/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVaDZ-Z355buflA6vDRaunjioOOzSQuQsyd1zpwbjZr21vAWY98-0ZXH15D34olfLVzmTs_95GbhQsPKXYd3MT0owk13vqOkyg2rBeFWNEl9RnpgIP1uvXdCyWdLnDFq_1UzgUM3TvsuHs/s1600/3.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT0Ghpo8U2CrT_ngNziS0betdgTLVpbXvvJhZ4AksBALkARTBoo2Gr-5rrRL1zQeeMwyuEXMtRBhCGmmxT0fK4wrlgVo5BPrVtR_zEc1YUrfjNpEozHZQ6aPswOn-WNb0OHYP-DVbm5jd3/s1600/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT0Ghpo8U2CrT_ngNziS0betdgTLVpbXvvJhZ4AksBALkARTBoo2Gr-5rrRL1zQeeMwyuEXMtRBhCGmmxT0fK4wrlgVo5BPrVtR_zEc1YUrfjNpEozHZQ6aPswOn-WNb0OHYP-DVbm5jd3/s1600/1.jpg" /></a></div> </div>

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APC Argues With Fayose About Ex-deputy Gov’s Tomb

<p><strong>The All Progressives Congress (APC) of Ekiti State accuses Governor Ayodele Fayose of desecrating the tomb of the late deputy governor of the state, Funmilayo Olayinka, The Punch reports. </strong></p> <p>The source notes that Olayinka served as deputy to former Governor Kayode Fayemi between October 16, 2010 and April 6, 2013, when she died of cancer.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1K3swKk" target="_blank">Fayose Urges Nigerians To Pray For Buhari</a></p> <p>The APC in its statement by local chairman D.O. Adigun says that the party expressed reservation that Fayose was building a women centre within the confine of the park and almost right on the tomb.</p> <p>The statement announces:  <em>“To us, this is a disservice and deliberate, extreme partisanship to fight and dishonour Moremi even in death. There are lots of open and undesignated spaces across the state capital that could be used for the so-called women centre”.</em></p> <p>In his reply Fayose said that building a four-storey edifice (Women Development Centre) in front of the late deputy governor’s tomb could not amount to desecration.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: <a href="http://bit.ly/1Gb9RV8" target="_blank"> </a></strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1Gb9RV8" target="_blank">Photos: Fayose Drinks Palmwine At ‘Under Tree Joint’</a></p> <p>The governor said: <em>“The more the APC spew out arrant nonsense as they have been doing, the more the party is hated by Ekiti people, who overwhelmingly made Fayose their governor”. </em></p> <p>He explained that the WDC being built in honour of the late former deputy governor would serve as a centre for addressing issues relating to women in the state.</p> <p><em>“To Governor Fayose, dumping the late deputy governor’s corpse in an open space with no benefit to the people is not enough. Rather, while the tomb remains where it is, the government has deemed it necessary to put up an edifice in front of the tomb in her honour and for the benefit of women in the state.</em><em>If the APC people in the state are seeing that as desecration of her tomb, too bad,”</em>  he added.</p> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1K3sulv" rel="nofollow">APC Argues With Fayose About Ex-deputy Gov’s Tomb</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

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BREAKING: Naira Crashes To 241 Against Dollar

<p><strong>On Monday the naira hit another record low of 241 against the dollar at the parallel market, Reuters reported. </strong></p> <p>The source notes that the ban on importers from accessing the Nigerian foreign exchange markets for the importation of 41 items had led to the volatility of the naira-dollar exchange rate at the black market.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1Sk8IBA" target="_blank">One Dollar – One Naira: After Buhari’s Election Naira Extremely Falls</a></p> <p>Nigeria’s currency has fallen by 10.5 per cent from 218 to 241 against the greenback since June 23.</p> <p>According to foreign exchange dealers, the artificial scarcity of the United States currency still pervaded the market.</p> <p>Financial experts say the CBN need to devalue the naira to allow the local currency achieve an equilibrium price against the dollar.</p> <p>However, the CBN stated that it would not be focusing on the thinly-traded parallel market when determining the exchange rate, adding that people preferred to use the unofficial market for undocumented transactions.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1RvEXmh" target="_blank">Soon Nigeria Will Suffer Another Naira Crisis</a></p> <p><em>“Foreign investors had been on the sideline, waiting for the CBN to devalue the naira before investing in naira-denominated assets.Local and foreign analysts had predicted that the naira might hit 250 against the dollar at the parallel market any time soon if the artificial scarcity trend continued,”</em> the source says<em>.</em></p> <p><strong>READ ALSO:</strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/1Sk8Gtv" target="_blank">5 Reasons Why Naira Rate Will Begin To Fall</a></p> <p>The CBN appears to be in a fix as the spread between the official and parallel market continues to widen by the day.</p> <p>Reuters notes that on Monday stocks fell to a more than three-month low and the naira.</p> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1RvEUGT" rel="nofollow">BREAKING: Naira Crashes To 241 Against Dollar</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

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Very Sad! Read How Five Persons Die over Ramadan Gifts

<p><strong>Five persons have lost their lives in a stampede while waiting to collect Ramadan gifts from a businessman in Kaduna on Monday, July 13, The Punch reports.</strong></p> <p></p> <p><img alt="Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai" class="alignnone wp-image-449049" height="333" src="http://bit.ly/1HZrmwZ" width="500" /></p> <p>It was learnt that many others fainted during the stampede. A businessman,who deals in dairy products, was sharing gifts at the Kabala Constain area in Kaduna North local government area of the state, that attracted the huge crowd.</p> <p>An eyewitness at the venue said that large number of people flooded the venues where the gifts were been shared. He added that both able and physically challenged persons came in their hundreds explaining that the people became uncontrollable, leading to a stampede.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1JeC7Z1" target="_blank">‘Be Alert This Ramadan’</a></p> <p>Bala Mohammed, a cripple, said when they arrived at the venue, his set was ordered to queue on a separate line while the able and women also have their own line.</p> <p>Mohammed stated that when the businessman arrived to give out the gifts, the women line was first chosen and it was in the process that the stampede occurred, which led to the death of five persons.</p> <p> </p> <p>Confirming the incident,  Kaduna Police Command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Zubairu, said nobody died during the stampede.</p> <p>He added that the command deployed its personnel to the venue explaining  that the team did not report any death.</p> <p>But, Zanaib Mohammed, another eyewitness told reporters that her sister informed her that there would be sharing of gifts at Tyosco Yoghurt, but lamented that her sister was one of the victims of the stampede.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1HZrmx3" target="_blank">Gov Shettima Spends Millions Of Money On Ramadan Food</a></p> <p>Another eyewitness said  that the police were invited to the scene when the situation started degenerating.</p> <p>The police were still seen trying to control the crowd who continued to wait to collect their own share of the gifts.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1JeC7Z4" rel="nofollow">Very Sad! Read How Five Persons Die over Ramadan Gifts</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

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Pastor Adeboye Called Wife ‘Sweet Baby’ As She Mark Her Birthday(PHOTOS)

<p><strong>The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye took to his Twitter page to celebrate his wife as she turned 67th on Monday July 13.</strong></p> <p></p> <div id="attachment_487674" style="max-width: 600px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="Foluke Adeboye2" class="wp-image-487674" height="400" src="http://bit.ly/1O8df9L" width="600" /> <p class="wp-caption-text">Pastor Adeboye assisting his wife to cut her birthday cake.</p> </div> <p>Adeboye did not hid his love for his wife, Fuluke Adeboye as he sweet words calling her my love and sweet baby.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Happy birthday to my sweet baby, my friend, my sister, my lover, my confidant, my pali, my only wife, my mummy… <a href="http://bit.ly/1IWHIax" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/1IWHIax</a></p> <p>— Pastor E A Adeboye (@PastorEAAdeboye) <a href="https://twitter.com/PastorEAAdeboye/status/620617538045673472" rel="nofollow">July 13, 2015</a></p> <p>See more photos of Pastor Adeboye and his wife below :</p> <div id="attachment_487675" style="max-width: 600px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="Foluke Adeboye1" class="wp-image-487675" height="600" src="http://bit.ly/1O8df9N" width="600" /> <p class="wp-caption-text">Pastor Foluke Adeboye In a Worship Mood</p> </div> <p><strong>READ ALSO:</strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/1IWHKiM" target="_blank"> RCCG Will Produce A President – Pastor Adeboye</a></p> </blockquote> <p><script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" async="" charset="utf-8" type="text/javascript"> </script></p> <div id="attachment_487676" style="max-width: 600px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="pastor adeboye" class="wp-image-487676" height="879" src="http://bit.ly/1O8ddi2" width="600" /> <p class="wp-caption-text">Pastor Adeboye praying for his wife</p> </div> <p><strong>READ ALSO:</strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/1IWHIaz" target="_blank">Osinbajo, Adeboye Have A Message For Nigerians</a></p> <div id="attachment_487677" style="max-width: 600px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="pastor foluke adebayo" class="wp-image-487677" height="399" src="http://bit.ly/1O8dfq3" width="600" /> <p class="wp-caption-text">The Celebrant ,husband and well wishers.</p> </div> <p></p> <p> </p> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1IWHIaA" rel="nofollow">Pastor Adeboye Called Wife ‘Sweet Baby’ As She Mark Her Birthday(PHOTOS)</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

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Osun Workers Suspend Two-Month Strike

<p><strong>Osun state workers have agreed to resume work by suspending two-month old strike embarked by the workers over nonpayment of their salaries by the state government, The Punch reports.</strong></p> <p></p> <div> <div id="attachment_425980" style="max-width: 300px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="Governor Rauf Aregbesola" class="size-medium wp-image-425980" height="201" src="http://bit.ly/1IHfvQL" width="300" /> <p class="wp-caption-text">Governor Rauf Aregbesola</p> </div> </div> <div>The chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress  in the state, Jacob Adekomi, made this announcement to newsmen that the strike had been called off following the signing of  a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between representatives of the union and the government on the lingering issue.</div> <div>Jacob said the decision to end the strike is based on the understanding that the state government promised to offset January and February  on Monday July 13 while the remaining salaries will be paid once the federal government releases the bailout fund to the state.</div> <div><strong>READ ALSO: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1DcYAna" target="_blank">‘Owing Workers Their Salaries Is Pure Terrorism’ – LP </a></div> <div> The MoU read : “<em>Both parties, therefore, agreed to enter into this Memorandum of Understanding in anticipation of the bailout expected from the Federal Government on the issue of settlement of salary arrears and to show the state government’s commitment to the welfare of its workforce, having in mind the need to data towards the completion  of the physical verification exercise of workers and retirees in the public service.</em></div> <div><em> </em></div> <div><em>“The labour unions will suspend the ongoing strike on the basis of the Memorandum of Understanding to allow all public service personnel audit and verification exercise as well as auditing of local government staff/ primary school teachers and retires take place</em>.”</div> <div><strong>READ ALSO: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1gxFt2u" target="_blank">Osun Workers Reject Piece Meal Salaries</a></div> <div>The government representative said that screening of workers was not a witch-hunt or meant to retrench any worker, stating that the exercise would enable the government to know the actual number of workers in the employ of the state.</div> <p>The federal government had earlier intervene crisis engulfing many states in the country following their inability to pay workers salaries by <a href="http://bit.ly/1HWNYAn" target="_blank">releasing N400billion bailout fund to states.</a></p> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1DcYCLY" rel="nofollow">Osun Workers Suspend Two-Month Strike</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

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Naij.com Digest: Top 8 Not-To-Be-Missed News Stories For This Monday

<p><strong>Naij.com team has gathered the most important, interesting, shocking and amazing news for July 13. Check out all the things you need to know about this Monday. Stay tuned! </strong></p> <p><strong>1. <a href="http://bit.ly/1O6y5q1" target="_blank">Buhari Sacks Service Chiefs; Names Replacements</a></strong></p> <p>The sensation of the day. President Muhammadu Buhari dismissed military service chiefs and the national security adviser, following which new appointments were announced. Nigerians applauded the move.</p> <p><strong>2. <a href="http://bit.ly/1IVFbxq" target="_blank">Did Buhari Appoint Gen Buratai So He Would Have His Revenge On Boko Haram?</a></strong></p> <p>Naij.com has gathered 10 facts about Nigeria’s new chief of army staff, Major-General Tukur Buratai. Did you know that one year ago Boko Haram attacked the house of Buratai, who was at that time the commander of the Joint Task Force in the Niger Delta? More must-read things  – inside the article.</p> <p><strong>3. <a href="http://bit.ly/1dWEBlY" target="_blank">Oshiomhole Bombshell: Okonjo-Iweala ‘Stole’ $1bn For Jonathan</a></strong></p> <p>Edo state Governor Adams Oshiomhole accused the former minister of finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, of diverting $1billion for Goodluck Jonathan re-election bid. Oshiomhole explained how he had obtained the figure…</p> <p><strong>4. <a href="http://bit.ly/1O1XQqP" target="_blank">Buhari, Tinubu Loyalists Clash</a></strong></p> <p>The crisis within the All Progressives Congress has assumed a new dimension following renewed supremacy tussle for control of the party structure.</p> <p><strong>5. <a href="http://bit.ly/1HD31Zs" target="_blank">Fresh Bomb Blast Rocks Maiduguri Checkpoint</a></strong></p> <p>Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked a major checkpoint near Borno state capital. The blast occurred in Njimtilo village. The past weeks have been marked by a series of deadly attacks. More than 400 people were reportedly killed since May 29.</p> <p><strong>6. <a href="http://bit.ly/1IVF9Wk" target="_blank">How Governor Ambode Rescued Accident Victim Today (PHOTOS)</a></strong></p> <p>Lagos state Governor on Monday alighted from his vehicle to rescue an accident victim. The top politician was on his way to the office when the incident happened. He immediately asked his convoy to stop at the scene so as to enable him assess the situation as well as help rescue the passengers. See the captured moments of this amazing story.</p> <p><strong>7. <a href="http://bit.ly/1dWEBm4" target="_blank">NNPC Must Die — El-Rufai Calls For Scrapping Of The Petroleum Organization</a></strong></p> <p>Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has suggested a revolutionary move to scrap the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). “If we do not kill NNPC, NNPC will kill; Nigeria,” the politician said.</p> <p><strong>8. <a href="http://bit.ly/1fDHI3Z" target="_blank">Meet Amanda, The Woman With The World Most Expensive Body (Photos)</a></strong></p> <p>Adamada Lepore is 47 and her body is worth a fortune, considering how much was spent on it! Born a man he underwent a sex change surgery at the age of 19. This is how it all started. Check for the photos and more details.</p> <div id="_appInstalled"></div> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1O1XOiL" rel="nofollow">Naij.com Digest: Top 8 Not-To-Be-Missed News Stories For This Monday</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

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BREAKING: Boko Haram Attacks Town Twice In A Day

<p><strong>Boko Haram insurgents have attacked Njimtilo area for the second time today, the small village near Borno State Capital, Maiduguri.</strong></p> <p></p> <p><img alt="Breaking-News-1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-427434" height="419" src="http://bit.ly/1HYtWFz" width="800" /></p> <p>Sahara Reporters are stating that the first suicide attack which occured at the earlier hours of the day, was meant to drive the military away leaving the area vulnerable for a new Boko Haram offensive.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1HrvXod" target="_blank">UPDATED: Maiduguri Stands, Monguno Falls</a></p> <p>Boko Haram are said to have returned to Njimtilo in the early evening with machine guns and other unknown weapons, murdering residents.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1HYtVRZ" target="_blank">BREAKING: Massacre Continues As Boko Haram Attacks Another Borno Village, Many Casualties Reported</a></p> <p>As of the time of this publication, we are yet to ascertain the number of casualties.</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/1HD31Zs" target="_blank">Earlier today, a suicide bomber had attacked the main checkpoint of the town.</a></p> <p>A police officer close to the scene told reporters <em>“The blast occurred at 12:30pm at the Njimtilo checkpoint; no one was reported dead but some Civilian-JTF members were injured”.</em></p> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1HrvVN6" rel="nofollow">BREAKING: Boko Haram Attacks Town Twice In A Day</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

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PHOTOS: Buhari, Osinbanjo Meet With Senior Chevron Officials

<p><strong>President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo today, had a meeting with senior officials of International oil company, Chevron.</strong></p> <p></p> <p>The delegation was led by the company’s President for Africa and Latin America, Mr. Ali Moshiri to the Aso presidential villa, Abuja.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO:</strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1dWVRYd" target="_blank"> “Buhari And Osinbanjo’s Secret Asset Declaration Is A Disappointment”</a></p> <p>While speaking to the Chevron team, Buhari assured them that his administration will implement far-reaching reforms to boost accountability and transparency in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.</p> <p>According to National Helm, he also declared that his administration was ready to effectively address the myriad of challenges bedeviling the sector.</p> <p>Buhari said: <em>“We understand the situation in the industry and we will do our best to address the challenges affecting exploration, production and distribution of oil products in the country.’’ </em></p> <p>He praised the President Umar Yar’Adua Amnesty Programme aimed at to reduce violence in the Niger Delta region, while promising that his government will improve on the good aspects of the programme.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO:</strong> <a class="row-title" href="http://bit.ly/1HZdNxI" target="_blank" title="Edit “First Re-start War Against Indiscipline – Nigerian Student Writes Open Letter To Buhari”">First Re-start War Against Indiscipline – Nigerian Student Writes Open Letter To Buhari</a></p> <p>He also revealed that his government  will implement other measures to enhance security in the regionand attract more investments into the  Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.</p> <p>Moshiri had urged Buhari to restore the confidence of international investors in the industry. He told the president that improved security in the Niger Delta will witness increased investment in the industry.</p> <p>According to him, Chevron was keen to support Nigeria’s gas sector and bring more electricity to Nigerian consumers.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1HZdLGb" target="_blank">Alison Madueke Reportedly Connected With Buhari</a></p> <p>See photos from the meeting below:</p> <div id="attachment_487647" style="max-width: 599px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="President Buhari exchanging pleasantries with the Chevron team" class="wp-image-487647 size-full" height="399" src="http://bit.ly/1HZdLGc" width="599" /> <p class="wp-caption-text">President Buhari exchanging pleasantries with the Chevron team</p> </div> <div id="attachment_487649" style="max-width: 599px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="President Buhari pose for a picture with " class="wp-image-487649 size-full" height="399" src="http://bit.ly/1dWVRYg" width="599" /> <p class="wp-caption-text">President Buhari pose for a picture with Ali Moshiri</p> </div> <div id="attachment_487650" style="max-width: 599px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="Moshiri presents a gift to Buhari on behalf of the Chevron team" class="wp-image-487650 size-full" height="379" src="http://bit.ly/1HZdLGe" width="599" /> <p class="wp-caption-text">Moshiri presents a gift to Buhari on behalf of the Chevron team</p> </div> <div id="attachment_487651" style="max-width: 594px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo exchange pleasantries with the Chevron team" class="wp-image-487651" height="407" src="http://bit.ly/1dWVRYk" width="594" /> <p class="wp-caption-text">Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo exchange pleasantries with the Chevron team</p> </div> <p></p> <p>Two weeks back, <a href="http://bit.ly/1U0z3Ik" target="_blank">Buhari<strong> </strong>inaugurated the National Economic Council which is<strong> </strong>to be chaired by vice president, Osinbanjo</a> with the responsibility of guarding the president on his economic policies.</p> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1dWVPQg" rel="nofollow">PHOTOS: Buhari, Osinbanjo Meet With Senior Chevron Officials</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

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Fuel Subsidies Is Not Our Biggest Problem — Buhari

<p><strong>Nigeria’s President, Muhammadun Buhari today revealed why his government has yet to update the nation on its proposal for the removal of subsidies in prices of petroleum products.</strong></p> <p></p> <p>Through a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari promised that his administration is aimed at handling the nation’s problem with subsidies on petroleum products with care.</p> <div id="attachment_485441" style="max-width: 600px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="President Buhari" class="size-large wp-image-485441" height="600" src="http://bit.ly/1IVVUR8" width="600" /> <p class="wp-caption-text">President Buhari</p> </div> <p>The President, according to Mr. Shehu was speaking after being briefed by the industry of Petroleum Resources, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and other agencies in the oil sector.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: <a href="http://bit.ly/1Tyap0E" target="_blank">Buhari Promises To Reform Oil Sector</a></strong></p> <p>He told his guests that he had already gotten lots of submissions on the need to remove the subsidies but that he was still carefully reviewing them.<br /> <em>“I have received many literature on the need to remove subsidies, but much of it has no depth,”</em> Mr. Buhari said.<br /> <em>“When you touch the price of petroleum products, that has the effect of triggering price rises on transportation, food and rents.</em></p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: <a href="http://bit.ly/1Ty6GjA" target="_blank">Falana Blasts Critics Of Buhari’s Decision To Provide Bailout To States Owing Salaries</a></strong></p> <p><em>That is for those who earn salaries, but there are many who are jobless and will be affected by it,”</em> the President noted.</p> <p>Buhari then noted that the most serious problems of Nigeria’s oil sector is still the lack of security, sabotage, vandalism, corruption and mismanagement, not necessarily subsidies.</p> <p><em>“We have to go back to the good old days of transparency and accountability,”</em> the President said.</p> <p></p> <p>Buhari had earlier also promised foreign investors of the oil sector that his administration will reform the industry with new strategies aimed at cleaning up the sector.</p> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1JehegD" rel="nofollow">Fuel Subsidies Is Not Our Biggest Problem — Buhari</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

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Fear AS Ebola Patients Escape Health Facility

<p><strong>Tension as as two Ebola patients, a 32-year-old woman and eight-year-old girl have been declared missing from  medical facility  on the outskirts of Freetown where they were been treated for the dreaded Ebola Virus Disease, Vanguard reports.</strong></p> <p></p> <p><img alt="Ebola-Virus-400x261" class="alignnone wp-image-484966 size-full" height="261" src="http://bit.ly/1CCf11m" width="400" /></p> <p>The health authorities have launched a nationwide  manhunt for the fleeing patients and this has put the country in red alert  to prevent a serious spread of disease.</p> <p>The patients were however tracked tracked down at an undisclosed location and returned to the clinic after radio appeals to the public for calm and viligant.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1CCf11o" target="_blank">Ebola Scare: Liberia Flights Won’t Be Banned – NCAA</a></p> <p>The  National Ebola Response Centre  spokesperson confirmed the development saying “<em>Our contact tracers and surveillance officers are meanwhile tracking the level of contacts the two would have made during the period of their escape.”</em></p> <div> <div> The worst Ebola  outbreak in history has seen 27,600 infections in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, of which 11,253 have been fatal, according to official data largely deemed to be an underestimate.</div> <div>Sierra Leone is said to have almost half total number of reported case of Ebola. In the death toll in the country is said to be reported be  about 3,941 people as of July 8, and 10 patients are being currently undergoing treatment for the Virus.</div> <div>The World Health Organization (WHO) earlier  predicted that the Virus would be conquer before between April and early May but the new case has dwarfed that prediction in Sierra Leone.</div> <div><strong>READ ALSO:  </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1O1M7Zd" target="_blank">Ebola in Liberia: FG Warns Health Ministry To Be On High Alert</a></div> <div>The country  president, Ernest Bai Koroma, has last month  imposed curfews in the worst-hit parts of the northwestern districts of Kambia and Port Loko even as the country capital city has also had witness cases of the Virus.</div> <div>It was gathered that these are the only two areas that are still having reported case of the virus  as new cases are being reported. The curfews placed in those towns was supposed to end this month but have been extended indefinitely.</div> </div> <p>It will be recalled that <a href="http://bit.ly/1CCf11v" target="_blank">health authorities announced on June 22,2015 that a new case of  Ebola Virus Disease has resurfaced in the Sierra Leone</a> .</p> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1CCf1hL" rel="nofollow">Fear AS Ebola Patients Escape Health Facility</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

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SEE What President Buhari Told Newly-Appointed Service Chiefs

<p><strong>President Muhammadu Buhari on July 13 addressed the new service chiefs and the national security adviser (NSA).</strong></p> <div id="attachment_487629" style="max-width: 750px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="Newly appointed chiefs" class="wp-image-487629" height="460" src="http://bit.ly/1O1M7IO" width="750" /> <p class="wp-caption-text">Newly-appointed chiefs. Credits: The Nation</p> </div> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>It should be recalled that <a href="http://bit.ly/1O6y5q1" target="_blank">the country leader on Monday sacked military service chiefs and appointed new ones</a>. Nigerians commended the move and expressed hope that new appointees would bring the required and desired change.</p> <p>According to The Punch,  the president urged military tops to help him rebuild the reputation of the armed forces.</p> <p>In a statement delivered through his special assistant on media and publicity Garba Shehu, Buhari called the chiefs to do their best in their new capacities.</p> <p><em>“All of you, including the national security adviser, were chosen on merit. Your records gave you the job.  Save for the new chief of army staff, whom I briefly met at his command at the Multi-National Joint Task Force, in Chad, I don’t know any of you. Your records recommended you.</em></p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1O1M7IQ" target="_blank">Commendation Trail Buhari’s Dismissal Of Service Chiefs</a></p> <p><em>“Legally, you are in acting capacity until the National Assembly accepts you. It is only then that you will take the oath of office. Thereafter, we will sit down and talk in more detail.”</em></p> <p>He further noted that the nominations would be swiftly sent to the NASS for confirmation.</p> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1O1MaUX" rel="nofollow">SEE What President Buhari Told Newly-Appointed Service Chiefs</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

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Foreign Affairs Ministry: Buhari Hasn’t Recalled Any Ambassador

<p><strong>The news that was all over the Nigerian media yesterday that <a href="http://bit.ly/1K2z8bQ" target="_blank">President Muhammadu Buhari has recalled Nigerian non-career ambassadors from foreign countries</a> has been described as false by the foreign affairs ministry. </strong></p> <p></p> <p>Ogbole Ode, spokesman for the ministry, told Premium Times that the ministry has no knowledge of such incident.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1K2z8bR" target="_blank">How Nigerian Embassy In Saudi Arabia Disregarded Buhari’s Wife, Children</a></p> <p>He claimed he also spoke to the permanent secretary of the ministry who affirmed that the news was a mere fabrication.</p> <p>He went on to blame the Nigeria social media and online newspapers, forums and portals for carrying such information which he claimed did not emanate from the Buhari government.</p> <p>Ode’s comment is however in contrast to that of Femi Adesina, the special adviser to the president on media and publicity,  who confirmed the information yesterday saying:</p> <p><em>“Yes, I can confirm to you that non-career ambassadors have been recalled by the federal government.”</em></p> <p>But Ode insists the reports are false. Naij.com will keep you updated as recent events unfold concerning this issue in the nearest future.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO:  </strong><a class="row-title" href="http://bit.ly/1Tyap0J" target="_blank" title="Edit “PHOTOS: 15 Ambassadors Pay Courtesy Visit To President-Elect, Buhari”">PHOTOS: 15 Ambassadors Pay Courtesy Visit To President-Elect, Buhari</a></p> <p></p> <p>Meanwhile Buhari is said to be getting prepared for his official visit to the United States, where he will meet with Barack Obama to discuss the issues of terrorism and corruption. Based on circulating reports, he will be <a href="http://bit.ly/1K2z9MS" target="_blank">accompanied by many top politicians, including five Nigerian governors</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1Tyap0M" rel="nofollow">Foreign Affairs Ministry: Buhari Hasn’t Recalled Any Ambassador</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

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Buhari Promises To Reform Oil Sector

<p><strong>Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has today, assured the nation and investors that his government will definitely implement reforms to boost accountability and transparency in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.</strong></p> <p></p> <p>In a statement released during a meeting with senior officials of Chevron, led by the company’s President for Africa and Latin America, Ali Moshiri, President Buhari said that his government is gearing to effectively address the myriad of challenges in the sector.</p> <div id="attachment_216594" style="max-width: 250px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="Crude oil" class="size-full wp-image-216594" height="236" src="http://bit.ly/1Tyap0C" width="250" /> <p class="wp-caption-text">Crude oil</p> </div> <p><em>“We understand the situation in the industry and we will do our best to address the challenges affecting exploration, production and distribution of oil products in the country,’</em>’ the President announced to the delegation, according to a statement by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO:<a href="http://bit.ly/1Ty6GjA" target="_blank"> Falana Blasts Critics Of Buhari’s Decision To Provide Bailout To States Owing Salaries</a></strong></p> <p>He also announced that he would build on the good aspects of the Amnesty Programme initiated by President Umaru Yar’Adua which was made to reduce the violence in the Niger Delta region.</p> <p>Buhari also announced that his government is also looking to implement other measures to enhance security in the Niger Delta and optimize investments in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: <a href="http://bit.ly/1Ty6G3i" target="_blank">Black Market Operators Arrested In Lagos</a></strong></p> <p>In his statement, Mr Moshiri urged the President to aim to restore confidence of international investors in the Nigerian Oil industry.</p> <p>He however said that investor are glad that security in Niger Delta has improved and said that his company, Chevron which has 36.7 per cent interest in the West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited, was keen to support Nigeria’s gas sector and bring more electricity to Nigerian consumers.</p> <p></p> <p>Crude Oil is Nigeria’s most exported product to the international market and accounts for much of the nation’s GDP.</p> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1Tyap0E" rel="nofollow">Buhari Promises To Reform Oil Sector</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

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Jonathan Bastardized Sacred And Traditional Institutions – NSCIA

<p><strong>The Secretary General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has said that the ex-president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s led administration bastardized almost everything, including the Sacred and our traditional institutions in his desperation to seek a second term in office.</strong></p> <p><img alt="goodluck-jonathan_2745283b_1" class="alignnone wp-image-449071 size-full" height="250" src="http://bit.ly/1czg85I" width="400" /></p> <p>The former Vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin, who said this while speaking various national issues, advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to end up like his predecessor.</p> <p>When asked about his feelings on the involvement of some religious leaders and religious bodies in the murky water of partisan politicking during the last general elections, he said: <em>“I don’t know what the definition of religious leaders is. But by whatever definition, I don’t consider myself a religious leader. I just consider myself as one of the operators of the system.</em></p> <p><em>“I believe that it’s not just religion. I believe that the last administration bastardized almost everything, including the Sacred and our traditional institutions. If we face the reality, you’ll know that they are not in the perception of the public. They are no longer what they used to be. Even politicians, nobody takes any politician seriously now. Even the so-called religious leaders could not have been an exception.</em></p> <p><em>“I believe that what happened was a bastardization of the system. It will take a person with a strong character to keep himself or herself out of the madness. As for me, I saw it as people being short-sighted. The whole thing will go as it has gone in one way or the other. But we should learn some lessons. The community, particularly are our Christian brothers who are unduly dragged unnecessarily for very selfish and personal reasons.</em></p> <p><em>“There were some credible leaders like Cardinal John Onaiyekan and Bishop Josiah Atkins Idowu-Fearon and others who took principled positions. But there were some others who were not hesitant in dragging religion into the dirty waters of politics. Of course, we heard rumors about our people too. But as Muslims, the leadership of the Nigerian Supreme Council made it clear in unmistakable terms that we should not be dragged into politics.</em></p> <p>He warned that nobody should allow material attraction to drag the name of Islam into the mud through selfish interests.</p> <p><strong>READ ALSO: </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1HxLmCi" target="_blank">Transformation Agenda Is Not Jonathan’s or PDP’s Thing – NPC Official</a></p> <p><em>“By and large, we have rumors of few and insignificant people, who allowed themselves to be used. Of course, they were not given the real money. They were given just pittance and they eventually regretted what they did. They discovered that they were just being used for reasons that were not of national interest. So, I believe that we should learn a lesson from what has happened.</em></p> <p><em>“I hope this new government will be different. You have to put so many question marks on people these days. But I hope that they will be different in terms of making things to work properly. This will happen when they do not exploit people for selfish and personal reasons and destroy national institutions. Only God helped us with the last administration.</em></p> <p><em>“There was nothing sacred that was not touched; Christians against Muslims, Hausa against Beron, Beron against Igbo, Igbo against everything. They were just looking for anything that will pull the country down. I didn’t know why they had to do that. But we thank God that at the end of the day, it didn’t pay. That should be a lesson for anybody who wants to tamper negatively with the interest of this nation,”</em> he said.</p> <p>Meanwhile Governor of Nasarawa state, Umaru Al-Makura, has come to the defense of Goodluck Jonathan as he accused the former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, of having set former President Goodluck Jonathan against the Northerners when he was in office.</p> <div>Al-Makura claimed that Maku’s hostile tendencies along with ethnic and religious lines helped fuel the crises in the state.</div> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1CC5Uh3" rel="nofollow">Jonathan Bastardized Sacred And Traditional Institutions – NSCIA</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

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Falana Blasts Critics Of Buhari’s Decision To Provide Bailout To States Owing Salaries

<p><strong>Human rights lawyer Femi Falana on Monday, July 13, blasted those against President Muhammadu Buhari’s bailout fund given to states who are owing salaries of workers.</strong></p> <p>Speaking at the event held in Ibadan, Falana noted:</p> <p><em>“The labourer deserves his wages and anybody who is challenging the decision of the President as to the bailout must have his head examined. Rather, we should be challenging the bailout that has been given to the comprador-burgiosie in the last five years which is over N7tr.”</em></p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/1K2sYIQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Details on The Punch</a>.</p> <div id="_appInstalled"></div> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1Ty6GjA" rel="nofollow">Falana Blasts Critics Of Buhari’s Decision To Provide Bailout To States Owing Salaries</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

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Black Market Operator Arrested In Lagos

<div><strong>The Ojodu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_944889509"><span class="aQJ">on Monday</span></span> apprehended a middle-aged man in Ogba area, Innocent Nwevo, with 47 kegs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as Petrol.</strong></div> <p></p> <div>Executive Secretary of the Council, Mallam Ahmed Moyosore Jaji, said a combined team of members of the Caretaker Committee and Men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps attached to the LCDA arrested the culprit.</div> <div><strong>READ ALSO:</strong> <a class="row-title" href="http://bit.ly/1Ty6G3h" target="_blank" title="Edit “Fuel Scarcity Could Hit This Weekend – Marketers”">Fuel Scarcity Could Hit This Weekend – Marketers</a></div> <div>Explaining the circumstances that led to the arrest to journalists, Jaji said the team, acted on a tip off that a tenant in a shop opposite <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_944889510"><span class="aQJ">Sunday</span></span> Retail Market, Ogba, was stockpiling and engaging in illegal sales of petroleum product in the area.</div> <div>Jaji said that being a resident of the area, he mobilized his team for an on-the-spot assessment of the place.</div> <div>He said they didn’t meet the culprit initially but later got him and discovered several kegs of petrol, carefully concealed behind foodstuffs and other commodities in the shop, adding that to avoid being mobbed, the team took both the culprit and the exhibit to the council.</div> <div><em>“We thank God that an action that could put our lives and properties in jeopardy was averted today, because, who knows what could have happened if this bunkerer was not apprehended or imagine , a keg out of the several kegs bursts, the whole environment and this area would have been in crisis”.</em></div> <div><em>“Thank God, we were able to avert this.  However, having succeeded in nailing the culprit, our next line of action is to hand him over to the appropriate law enforcement agencies for further necessary action.  Though, I have at the same time intimated the relevant government agencies especially, Lagos State Government about the discovery”,</em> Jaji said.</div> <div><strong>READ ALSO:</strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1K2t0QM" target="_blank"> We Should Remove Fuel Subsidy – Nigerians Beg President Buhari</a></div> <div>Answering questions from journalists, Nwevo, who claimed to be a food vendor, admitted that he knew that the business is illegal but due to his dwindling business, he was introduced to petrol business by one Mr. John who resides in Mowe area of Ogun State.</div> <div>Nwevo said he has six shops in the area but unfortunately, those working with him went away with all his fortune and business money, which now made things difficult for him. But to make ends meet, one of his friends introduced him to the business.</div> <div>He said he purchases the fuel from around Mowe axis and transports it in a vehicle to sell for around N5000 for 50 litres.</div> <div><strong>READ ALSO:</strong> <a class="row-title" href="http://bit.ly/1Ty6FfD" target="_blank" title="Edit “Federal Government Adopts New Measures To End Fuel Scarcity”">Federal Government Adopts New Measures To End Fuel Scarcity</a></div> <p></p> <p>Last month, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode summoned an emergency meeting with petrol tanker drivers over <a href="http://bit.ly/1K2sYIJ" target="_blank">the rise in petrol tanker disasters in Lagos. </a></p> <p>The post <a href="http://bit.ly/1Ty6G3i" rel="nofollow">Black Market Operator Arrested In Lagos</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.naij.com" rel="nofollow">News on Naij.com | Today's Nigeria Breaking news & headlines.</a>.</p>

News Black Market Operator Arrested In Lagos

The Ojodu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State on Monday apprehended a middle-aged man in Ogba area, Innocent Nwevo, with 47 kegs ...

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