65, 000 Nigerians die yearly due to air pollution ―Saraki

SENATE President, Senator Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, stated that about 65, 000 Nigerians, more than half of whom were children, were dying every year as a result of exposure to household pollution.
Speaking at the 2017 Nigeria Clean Cooking Forum, organized in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Environment in Abuja, the Senate President said globally, there were over 4 million deaths every year due to household air pollution and 24 per cent of global black carbon emissions came from cooking smoke.

Clampdown on frozen chicken, fish smugglers —Agric Minister tells Customs

THE Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has called on the Comptroller-General of Customs, Rtd. Col. Hameed Ali, to clamp-down on smugglers of frozen fish and chicken into the country.

Aregbesola suggests N250 daily tax for 1 million Osun residents

OSUN State governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, on Monday, underscored the critical need for all taxable adults in the state to fulfill their civic responsibilities, through prompt payment of taxes, saying that such development was capable of enhancing the economy and collective prosperity of the state.
In a statement broadcast to commemorate the seventh anniversary of his administration, he stressed “every taxable adult in Osun State must view it as a patriotic duty to support the government with tax payment as and when due.

Kwankwaso on wild goose chase for presidency - Kano commissioner

You were prominent in the PDP until recently. What factors would you say informed your sudden movement to the APC?
I would not want to believe that my decision to decamp to the APC was sudden. I rather see it as a result of careful calculation and observation of events since the last election that brought in the current administration of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. I carefully evaluated the progress being made by the administration in relation to the personal disposition of the governor. At the end of my evaluation, I concluded that it would be worthwhile to team up with this progressive governor and contribute to his drive for the development of the state.

Buahri Cautions Against Hate Speeches

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria must focus on rooting out hate as well as misrepresentation of religion and violence.
He said this at the Presidential Villa in Abuja today while launching the Policy Framework and National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism.
 `We must now while working together focus in rooting out hate, misrepresentation of religion and violence in our society," the president said.

Mama Taraba meets Buhari, keeps mum on Atiku

A loyalist of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is also the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, today declined comment on Atiku's defection from the All Progressives Congress.
The minister met with Buhari after she, alongside other cabinet members, had attended the launch of the Policy Framework and National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism.
When approached by State House correspondents for an interview on Atiku's exit from the APC, the minister declined.

Kaduna Assembly suspends 2 PDP members

The Kaduna state House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended two of its members indefinitely from the House for allegedly engaging in some ‘manipulative activities’.
The affected lawmakers are: Mr Bityong Nkom (PDP-Kaura) and Mr Danladi Kwasu (PDP- zangon Kataf) .

Clear salary arrears before Christmas, Buhari tells govs

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday directed the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun; the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma; and the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to work with state governors to ensure the payment of outstanding Paris Club refund before the end of the year.

Atiku’s exit: Accept my sympathy, Buhari tells Odigie-Oyegun

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday sympathised with the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, over the exit of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar from the party.

Buhari chose the venue of the inauguration of the Ama Pepple-led National Minimum Wage Committee to convey his sympathy to the party chairman, who was at the event along with top government officials.

Fayose, Falana trade words over Abuja N1bn property

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has criticised human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), over the allegation by the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), linking the lawyer to a N1bn property on Gana Street, Maitama, Abuja.

 Fayose said it was embarrassing, shameful, disgraceful that a man of Falana’s standing, reputed to be a human rights activist, friend of the masses, crusader of justice and defender of democracy, could be linked to such a scandal.

Anambra 2017: APGA chieftain, Ukachukwu vows to deliver Obiano

                                                                         By Kingsley Ezekwelu 

The game changer and one of the greatest grassroots mobilizer who also boasts of the strongest political structure and block in contemporary Anambra politics under the auspices of Ikukuoma Solidarty Movement, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu(Owelle Osumenyi) has now collapsed all his political structures and rallied support for Gov Willie Obiano's re-election.

The rally which took place at the Unity Park, Osumenyi, Nnewi South local government Area was attended by over three hundred thousand executive members and loyalists of Prince Ukachukwu across the 326 Wards in the state 

Anambra 2017: Obiano's hypes and propaganda won't save him - Obaze

The governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Oseloka H. Obaze, has said Governor Willie Obiano's continued expenditure of the state's resources on media hype and propaganda will not save him from the imminent loss. He said the only thing capable of securing the incumbent another mandate in a state like Anambra is visible dividends of democracy, not hype.

Speaking to Oraezue Non Natives, a group of non-indigenes resident in Nkpor, Idemmili North Local Government Area of the state, Obaze said Obiano's reelection bid has continued to suffer immense deficits, despite the enormous resources expended on media and publicity, because his government performed poorly.

When PDP's Obaze proved his unbending integrity

By Chima George

It was Martin Luther King Jr. who said that “the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversies.” This is not only true but has become a welcome benchmark to examine the integrity of leaders globally. 

Come November 18, Ndi Anambra will go to the polls to make an all important decision. Armed with their Permanent Voters' Card (PVC), they will collectively decide on the future of the state. Several candidates are running to secure the mandate of the people, but one man distinguishes himself from the rest. That man is the candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Oseloka H. Obaze. Having served four Presidents of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and four Secretaries-General of the United Nations, you won't expect less from the astute gentlemen who is currently wooing Anambra electorate on his campaign trail.

Anambra Guber: Ebube Muonso, Ven. Awuzie Supplicate For Chidoka

Count down to the Anambra governorship election, frontline Christian leaders including the spiritual Director of the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Obimma, popularly known as Ebube Muonso as well as prominent Anglican priest, Ven. Stanley Awuzie have offered supplications for the candidate of the United Progressive Party (UPP) Chief Osita Chidoka.

Chidoka, who has been in prayers since the commencement of the campaign, was on Wednesday in a special prayer session at St. Matthews Anglican Church, Egbema, Ozubulu bestowed with the symbolic laying of hands by Ven. Awuzie as a seal of divine validation for the new leadership role ahead.

Obaze in Lagos, vows to do one term

The governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Oseloka H. Obaze and his running  mate, Barr. Alexandra Onyemelukwu and their campaign train, led by the former Gov. of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi were in Lagos today as part of the campaign for the gubernatorial election slated for November 18.

The campaign train visited nine markets- Electronics/ Electrical Alaba; Balogun Business Association ( BBA); APT, ASPAMDA, among others.

An open letter to INEC on Anambra Governorship Election

By Ejike Anyaduba

Dear Professor Mahmood Yakubu,

I admit of no better time than now to write you this letter. With the November 18 governorship election in Anambra State within days of taking place it behoves us in the state to ask a few questions. I assume - even without being admitted in knowledge - that you have taken effective care to ensure that Anambra State witnesses a free and fair election. Nothing will be more gratifying than this realization.

Anambra Police Arrest Officer For Alleged Rape of Minor

The Police Command in Anambra has confirmed the arrest of a Police officer, Cpl. Bara’u Garba, who allegedly abducted and defiled a 14-year-old girl.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Garba Umar, said at a news conference in Awka on Monday, that the incident occurred recently.
According to him, the suspect abducted the minor near her residence at Hausa Quarters, Asaba, and kept her in custody for two days at Okpoko in Onitsha.
He said the suspect was attached to Mobile Squadron in Sokoto, but deployed to Anambra on special duty.

Okpoko stakeholders adopts Obaze, assures total support

Stakeholders in Okpoko community on Tuesday, adopted the governorship bid of the PDP candidate, Mr. Oseloka H. Obaze, as a community project declaring total support for their son.

Speaking at the event that brought all Okpoko Stakeholders across party lines together, Mr. Ezeanua Nzeribe, told the crowd that Okpoko and indeed Ogbaru Local Government Area now have the dream opportunity to present not just a governor but the best candidate for the election pledging the total support of the community to Mr. Obaze. He reminded the community that after this opportunity, they may not get a chance until about 20 years time urging them to mobilize total support for Obaze.

Ngige Absolves President Buahri of Alleged Marginalization of Ndigbo

 

Nigeria minister of Labour and Employment Senator Chirs Nwabueze Ngige has absolved President Muhammadu Buhari from the wide acclaimed marginalization of the people of the south east of juice cabinet position in his administration.

He said the president has four out of five eastern states representatives in his cabinet as substantive ministers occupying juicy position that is strategic to their area of need and importance.

The ministers drop the hint after a close door meeting of the newly inaugurated committee for Dr. Tony Nwoye’ governorship election in Awka, said the four ministers are currently in-charge of the growth of the economy.

Attributable to Mr. Oseloka H. Obaze, PDP Governorship Candidate on fake Facebook accounts opened in his name by the political opposition with malicious intent.

My attention has been drawn to a series of fake Facebook accounts (including this https://www.facebook.com/OHOPDP)  opened with my name by members of the opposition political parties who are bent on impersonating me to enable them drive the propaganda and lies on which they have built their campaign on. 

Meet Nigeria's youngest and brightest creative mind, exporting innovation to the world.

Described as an Amazon and an icon of innovation by Facebook's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, Daysman Oyakhilome is the nephew of famous Nigerian pastor, Rev. Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy and the son of Evangelist Kathy Oyakhilome-Woghiren who is also the director or the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry LMAM.

Obaze in Breakfast Meeting with Student Leaders, Reiterates Commitment to Quality and Affordable Education

The PDP Candidate for the Anambra State Governorship Election, Mr. Oseloka H. Obaze, earlier today, hosted Students Leaders to a breakfast meeting. 

In his remarks, Mr. Obaze reiterated his commitment to meeting the United Nations threshold of dedicating 26% of the budget to education out of which 10% will be given to parochial schools to ensure free, quality and accessible education noting that only Sokoto and Kwara State have met that threshold.

IDYL, TVN2 WINNER GETS NEW CAR, THANKS AIRTEL FOR SUPPORT

Winner of The Voice Nigeria Season 2, Idyl has expressed appreciation to Airtel Nigeria, headline sponsor of the show, Airtel Nigeria during a prize presentation Ceremony, which held at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Saturday.

The talented 22-year-old singer, who was mentored by award winning musician, Timi Dakolo said “I want to express my profound gratitude to Airtel Nigeria, without their support and sponsorship I wouldn’t have gotten a platform to be heard or emerged winner of a show. I was able to utilize the tools provided and that is why I am here today. Airtel has given me an opportunity to grow and fulfill my life- long dream of being a musician”.

Special Announcement Flag-Off Of Chief Osita Chidoka's Governorship Campaign

The Osita Chidoka Campaign Organization and leadership of the United Progressive Party (UPP) heartily invite all Ndi-Anambra and all lovers of democracy nationwide to the official campaign flag-off of our candidate for Anambra governorship election, Chief Osita Chidoka.

Keyamo denies releasing video of Psquar fighting in his chamber

Lagos based legal practitioner, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Tuesday, said his law firm was not involved in the leakage of a video that showed ace twin musicians, Peter and Paul Okoye, otherwise know as Psquare, fighting in his chambers.

However, Keyamo, in a press statement he made available to Vanguard, admitted that the feuding brothers had in some occasions in the past, had squabbles in his chambers as late as 12 midnight and 2am, one of which he said was captured in the video circulating online.

While appealing to Nigerians to grant the Okoye family the privacy, prayers and support they need “at these trying times”, Keyamo, SAN, who is their lawyer, said effort was underway to reconcile the duo.
Noting that the Okoye brothers had in the past, overcame their differences and reunited, Keyamo, stressed that their wives had nothing to do with their current problem.