EKITI: PREVENTING APC GOVERNORS FROM CAMPAIGN WAS ‘ACT OF WAR’ – SOYINKA

Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has condemned the stopping of some governors of the All Progressives Congress, APC, from attending a campaign rally in Ekiti State describing it as an act of war.
At a press conference in Lagos, Saturday, Mr. Soyinka urged the affected governors to seek redress in court, noting that it was a violation of their human rights.

Fayose leads as Adebayo is defeated in his own ward by Bamidele

Former Governor Niyi Adebayo of Ekiti State on Saturday lost his Elera Compound Unit 003 polling booth to the candidate of the Labour Party, Hon. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele.
At the polling unit, the All Progressives Congress scored 36 votes, while the LP had 61, and the Peoples Democratic Party, 15.

Niger APC lacks articulate security agenda – Aliyu

The Niger State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has been described as a baseless political group of people with hollow disposition towards an articulated security master plan in protecting the lives and properties of the people.
This position was contained in a statement on Friday by Israel Ebije, the Chief Press Secretary to the Niger State Governor, Dr. Babangida Aliyu.

RIVERS JUDICIARY AT CROSSROADS

Things fell apart in Rivers State Judiciary since the exit of the immediate past Chief Judge, Justice Iche Ndu, in August, 2013, and the centre can no longer hold. At least, the crisis in the state’s judiciary took a turn for the worst, after the retirement of Justice Iche Ndu. The crisis, however, did not come to many as a surprise. This is because, while the body of Jurists, the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the retiring Iche Ndu, had in mind who would become the next Chief Judge of the State, the governor of the state, Rt. Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, knew who would.

TINUBU WARNS AGAINST RIGGING

Former Lagos State governor, Senator Bola Tinubu in a statement on Friday warned that the Inidependent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must not botch today’s election in Ekiti as it did Anambra governorship election last year.
Tinubu, in a statement, stressed that the election would be easily won by the All Progressives Congress (APC) if it is free and fair.

2015: ABACHA SET TO CONTEST KANO GOVERNORSHIP

Kano— The Presidency may have finally cleared the coast for Mohammed Abacha, the son of late General Sani Abacha, to join forces with pro Jonathan supporters and win back Kano State for Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, next year.
Competent sources told Vanguard that Wednesday’s withdrawal of the N446.3 billion money laundering charge against Abacha was aimed at giving him a clean bill to be able to run as PDP gubernatorial candidate in the next election.

NFF, NFSC IN REPLICA JERSEY SCAM . Fans demand $150 refund each

 

Some Nigerians in Brazil are accusing the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Nigeria Football Supporters Club of fleecing them of $150 each, which they allegedly paid to be provided with the new jerseys of the Super Eagles.
The Nigerian residents told National Mirror that the failure of the NFF and NFSC Rafiu to supply the jersey replicas to them had contributed to the poor turnout of the Nigerians at the stadium during the Iran versus Nigeria match on Monday.

BOKO HARAM: PRESIDENTIAL PANEL SUBMITS REPORT

Presidential fact-finding committee on the rescue of the abducted schoolgirls of Chibok, Borno State, submitted its report today.
While presenting the report to President Goodluck Jonathan at the State House in Abuja today, the chairman of the committee, Brigadier-General Ibrahim Sabo (rtd) said his team gathered that 219 students remained unaccounted for, noting that of the 276 abducted, 57 escaped and had been reunited with their families.
He said his committee discovered that during the siege on the school on April 14, 119 students escaped from the school premises, before the insurgents took away others.

Ekiti 2014: My victory is certain – Bamidele

One of the three frontline candidates in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Ekiti State, Hon. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, of Labour Party, has said that he would emerge victorious in the race.
Bamidele expressed this assurance in a goodwill message sent to his teeming supporters across the length and breadth of Ekiti State, just as they move into the election proper in less than 24 hours.
He said his hope of a landslide victory in the poll was hinged on God’s purpose and unflinching popularity he enjoys among Ekiti State voters over the years.

PRESIDENCY DISPELS APC’S ACCUSATION OF REPRESSION

The Presidency has dispelled accusation by the opposition APC that President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration was repressive ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, said in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday that the accusation was absolutely wrong.

OUR FINDINGS MAY THREATEN NATIONAL SECURITY

The presidential fact-finding committee on the abduction of the schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State yesterday submitted its report to President Goodluck Jonathan with an advice that the findings be kept secret as they had the potential of threatening national security as well as jeorpadising rescue efforts.
The committee also confirmed that the actual number of the school girls abducted in Chibok, Borno State was 276, out of which 119 were still missing, explaining that out of the 276 girls abducted on April 14, about 57 later escaped and had since been reunited with their families.

LET BOKO HARAM DEFLOWER ME AND RELEASE CHIBOK GIRLS —ADOKIYE

Since pop singer and Imo State Peace Ambassador hit stardom, she has never ceased to be a surprise package. She astounded her fans recently when she confided in Showtime that she is a virgin.
At 23, looking hot and rather willing with her liberated personality, her fans found it hard to believe, but Adokiye said it is true and that whoever wants her virginity should be prepared to buy her mother the private jet she long promised her.

Legislators Advocte Strick Adherance To Producrement Law By Public Servants

 By Ajayi Bamidele
Anambra state house of assembly has bemoaned poor implementation process of procurement policies at the local government level, a development it insists promote leakages for impropriety in public spending.

TOM IKIMI PRESS STATEMENT ON APC CONVENTION

. On 1st of May 2014, I wrote to the then APC National Interim Executive Council Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande reporting to him the overwhelming unfavorable report I had received from across the Country on the status of our Party. I informed him that I had spoken to Party members and leaders across the country and that the feeling was unanimous regarding the downward trend of things. I

NORTHERN LEADERS: RELEASE TRADERS HELD IN ABIA

Leaders of northern communities in South-South and South-East yesterday called for the unconditional release of 486 traders arrested by soldiers in Asa, Abia State.
They were arrested in Abia state over two days beginning Saturday as they headed for Port Harcourt where they are mainly based and engaged in trade and menial jobs.

6 NIGERIANS ARRESTED FOR FORGING GHANAIAN PRESIDENT’S LETTERHEADS

Six Nigerians have been arrested for allegedly forging letterheads of the Office of the Ghanaian President and other state institutions to defraud people, a Ghanaian newspaper reported on Friday.
They are Paul Kelvin, 20; Wallace Darden Odon, 28; Osamidiamwen Ikechukwu Emeka, 24; Prince Ejime, 19; Charles Chinedu, 32, and Adebayo Alaba Saheed, 21.

GO TO COURT, FALANA URGES AMAECHI, OTHERS

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has urged Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and other govenors, who were denied entry into Ekiti State for Governor Kayode Fayemi’s re-election rally on Thursday to seek redress in court.

IMPEACHMENT: NYAKO BEGS IN ABUJA

The Adamawa State governor, Admiral Murtala Nyako and his Deputy, Mr James Bala Ngilari were yesterday said to be in Abuja, begging to be saved from impeachment by members of the state House of Assembly.
The House, Wednesday accused the Nyako and Ngilari of gross misconduct in its notices of impeachment on the two leaders. The notices, it was gathered would now be served through substituted service.

DREAMS FALL APART: STORY OF NIGERIAN EX-BANK MANAGER DYING IN US HOSPITAL

Inside the intensive Care Unit of Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, seven thousand miles from her country home, Ebere Ukwu sleeps, eyes open; kept alive by the hospital’s life support machine. Her fate is hanging between faith and modern medicine. Her life didn’t have to come to this painful circle. She was an ambitious dreamer that wanted to explore her young world and excel. The ICU room wasn’t supposed to be her final destination. But early spring of 2013, her exciting life of adventure suddenly collapsed during a visit to the Emergency Room for minor aches, pain and high body temperature.

APC FRUSTRATED ME – GOV AMAECHI

Embattled governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has finally opened up on his frustrations in the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC against the backdrop of the party’s recently concluded national convention held in Abuja.
Before now, other APC leaders had made similar complaints against the conduct of the convention and its outcome which they said fell short of ordinary democratic norms.
According to an online publication, thenigeriangazette.com, the Rivers state governor said he was roundly betrayed by former Lagos state governor and leader of the opposition party, Senator Bola Tinubu.

I AM OUT OF GOVERNMENT---OBASANJO

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo Thursday said, he is out of government for good.
He stated this at the 2nd World Sickle Cell Day event themed 'Improving blood safety in Developing nations' organised by the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
In his words, he said, "I am out of government for good. I am happy to be out of government.

Fresh Plot To Impeach Ameachi Tickens

The long rested plot to impeach the River state Governor, Rottimi Ameachi is taking a new shape by the move of the estrange six members allegedly loyal to a serving minister, who are hell bound to see they carry out the assignment of their pay master.

EKITI 2014: POLICE DEPLOY TROOPS, HELICOPTERS •NSCDC BOSS BRIEFS PERSONNEL

As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares to conduct Ekiti State governorship election on Saturday, the Nigeria Police, have deployed troops to maintain security in the state.
Speaking before the departure of the policemen, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Abubakar, said the police were also deploying three helicopters for surveillance in the three senatorial districts in the state.

WHY I BOYCOTTED APC CONVENTION – IKIMI

The controversy over the national convention of the All Progressives Alliance (APC) lingered yesterday as a chieftain of the party and former foreign affairs minister, Chief Tom Ikimi, explained why he boycotted the convention held in Abuja, on Friday.
Ikimi also said he would make his stand known on his speculated defection to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) this week.

IMO BOMBING ATTEMPT: GOVT LAUNCHES ‘OPERATION KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR’

Following the attempted bomb incident that took place on Sunday at the Winners’ Chapel Church in Owerri, the Imo State Government in collaboration with the security agencies in the state, has initiated some security measures to ensure adequate security of lives and property.

MASSOB TO TERRORIST: STAY OFF SOUTHEAST

THERE was outrage yesterday over the discovery of bombs that were planted in the Living Faith Church, popularly called the Winners’ Chapel, in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The Movement for Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra warnied terrorists to stay off the Southeast and threatened to “bring down” Nigeria should any part of the Southeast be bombed.
Six suspects are being held for the explosives. The motive of the planned bombing and its planners remain unknown.

3 MONTHS AFTER IMMIGRATION TRAGEDY: SAME FIRM RECRUITS FOR ARMY, NAVY, POLICE

The Ministry of Interior yesterday defended its choice of Drexel Global Tech Nigeria Limited for managing the process of recruiting staff into the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) early this year. It said it was informed by the reputation of its affiliate company, S. W. Global, known worldwide for excellent information technology (IT) services. The ministry noted that besides the company’s involvement in the e-passport project of the NIS, it had been handling e-recruitment data collection for renowned security outfits like the Nigeria Police, Army and the Navy.

3 MONTHS AFTER IMMIGRATION TRAGEDY: SAME FIRM RECRUITS FOR ARMY, NAVY, POLICE

The Ministry of Interior yesterday defended its choice of Drexel Global Tech Nigeria Limited for managing the process of recruiting staff into the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) early this year. It said it was informed by the reputation of its affiliate company, S. W. Global, known worldwide for excellent information technology (IT) services. The ministry noted that besides the company’s involvement in the e-passport project of the NIS, it had been handling e-recruitment data collection for renowned security outfits like the Nigeria Police, Army and the Navy.

FIRST LADY FOR ANOTHER MEDICAL CHECK-UP IN GERMANY

First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, may have travelled to Germany for a fresh medical check-up.
According to a competent source, Mrs. Jonathan may have gone to Germany where she is expected to undergo medical examination at St Joseph Hospital, Wiesbadan.
Although details of the expected medical examinations were not clear is at press time, a source revealed that it is a follow-up to the series of operations the First Lady had in 2013.

STEPHEN KESHI: THE WRONG COACH FOR THE WORLD CUP

This World Cup is done and dusted as far as Nigeria is concerned. We would be extremely lucky to get past the first round. There is no doubt in my mind that, barring an act of God, Nigeria’s chances are next to nothing. The only team we have a chance against is Iran and, even there, we are more likely to draw than to win.

What President Jonathan’s Appointment Of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur As ‘Ambassador-At-Large’ Mean

President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, the immediate past Chairman of the ruling PDP, as Ambassador-at-Large. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the appointment in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.

NIGERIA BATTLES IRAN IN CURITIBA

Nigeria and Iran go to battle in Curitiba tonight in their first match at the on-going World Cup in Brazil
The Super Eagles have taken just two points from six matches in their last two appearances at the World Cup, but have higher hope this time around after winning the Africa Cup of Nations last year.
And Coach Stephen Keshi believes getting the better of his opposite number, Carlos Queiroz, will be the biggest challenge for his side as they take on Iran.

START WRITING HANDOVER NOTE, RIVERS APC TELLS JONATHAN

Basking in the successful outing of last Friday’s Abuja national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the party in Rivers State has advised President Goodluck Jonathan to start writing his handover note well ahead of 2015 general elections.
In a statement congratulating the party’s leaders on the outcome of the Convention, the Rivers State Chapter of APC said that the success of the convention should serve as a warning signal to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the time for change has come.

WORSHIPPERS ESCAPE DEATH IN OWERRI AS POLICE UNCOVER DEADLY EXPLOSIVES IN CHURCH

The Police in Imo state have arrested six suspects over the discovery of two Improvised Explosive Devices in a church in Owerri, the state capital, the Commissioner of Police, Abdumajid Ali, and spokesperson for the command, Andrew Enwerem, have said.
Mr. Enwerem, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, told PREMIUM TIMES the police was alerted to strange objects at the entrance of the Port Harcourt Road branch of Winners Chapel around midnight on Saturday.

6 ARRESTED FOR PLANTING BOMBS IN WINNERS CHAPEL •OKOROCHA CONDEMNS ACT, COMMENDS SECURITY AGENCIES

POLICE, on Saturday night, foiled an attempt to bomb a branch of Living Faith Church (a.k.a Winners’ Chapel) in Owerri, Imo State, as they arrested six persons while trying to plant two bombs on the premises of the church.

Crisis Rocks Labour Party In Anambra

The Anambra State Chairman of the Labour Party, Mr. Sam Oraegbunam, was on Sunday suspended by the State Executive Committee of the party.

At a meeting, which took place in front of the party’s secretariat at Udoka Housing Estate, Awka, and convened by the state Secretary of the party, Mr. Tony Oraekie, the SEC accused of Oraegbunam of failing to call SEC meeting since November last year when the governorship election was held.

WHY OSOBA, MODU-SHERIFF, OTHERS LOST OUT IN APC POWER GAME

UNDOCUMENTED understanding to cede party structures to governors in states controlled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) led to the loss of party heavyweights in the struggle for power in the party, Nigerian Tribune has reliably learnt.
In the 16 states under the control of the largest opposition party, only one, Lagos, is reportedly exempted from this unwritten code.

KWANKWASO GOES FOR JONATHAN’S JOB 2015

After the much-awaited national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the stage is now set for the party’s search for a sellable presi¬dential standard bearer, who will square up to Presi¬dent Goodluck Jonathan, whose re-election bid is ex¬pected to be announced any moment.Checks by Daily Sun re¬vealed that with the purported zoning of the APC presiden¬tial slot to the North-West



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OBASANJO WAS A SCHOOL DROPOUT, KASHAMU TELLS COURT

Justice Valentine Ashi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has fixed July 28 to commence hearing on the N20billion libel suit instituted against former President Olusegun Obasanjo by a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the South-West, Mr. Buruji Kashamu.This came as the duo engaged in a fresh war-of-words, with the plaintiff alleging before the court that the erstwhile



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KWANKWASO GOES FOR JONATHAN’S JOB 2015

After the much-awaited national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the stage is now set for the party’s search for a sellable presi¬dential standard bearer, who will square up to Presi¬dent Goodluck Jonathan, whose re-election bid is ex¬pected to be announced any moment.
Checks by Daily Sun re¬vealed that with the purported zoning of the APC presiden¬tial slot to the North-West geopolitical zone, both Gen¬eral Mohammadu Buhari, former head of state and Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, were getting set to fight for the party’s presi¬dential ticket.
It was gathered that in preparation for his presiden¬tial bid, Kwankawso had made some deft political moves to position himself for the exalted position.

OBASANJO WAS A SCHOOL DROPOUT, KASHAMU TELLS COURT

Justice Valentine Ashi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has fixed July 28 to commence hearing on the N20billion libel suit instituted against former President Olusegun Obasanjo by a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the South-West, Mr. Buruji Kashamu.
This came as the duo engaged in a fresh war-of-words, with the plaintiff alleging before the court that the erstwhile President was a school dropout.

IRAQ: PHOTOS RELEASED OF 'MASS EXECUTION'

Sunni rebels in Iraq have posted pictures on Twitter apparently showing their fighters killing many Shia soldiers.
The pictures, posted over the weekend, purport to show scores of captured Iraqi soldiers being killed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), who wrested control of cities and towns in northern Iraq last week.