Nigeria:Buhari's Political Associates Surprised By London Trip, Diezani Denied Conversation With Him Throughout Trip

Buhari's Political Associates Surprised By London Trip, Diezani Denied Conversation With Him Throughout Trip

Last night’s secretive and rather abrupt trip to London by Nigeria President-Elect Muhammadu Buhari caught several of his political associates unawares, several of them learning about it only when we broke the story. President -Elect, Muhammadu Buhari Wikipedia

Asked if the President-Elect had any health issues that may have required urgent travel overnight, they insisted he appears to be healthy.

Nigeria:Northern Leaders Demand Pardon For Boko Haram

Prominent Northern leaders including the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Mohammed Uwais have called on the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to declare amnesty for Boko Haram insurgents when he takes over power on May 29.

The leaders include; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe and former Nigerian Ambassador to the United Nations, Ibrahim Gambari.

NDLEA Officials to extracdit Buruji Kashamu’s Home

Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have reportedly surrounded the residence of the Ogun state senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu.

According to Channels TV, the drug enforcers are set to extradite Kashamu to the US to answer to drug charges levelled against him.
Recall that Kashamu Buruji sued the chairman of the National Drug Laws Enforcement Agency and 11 others over an alleged plot to extradite him to the United States of America to face trial on alleged drug-related offences.

The senator-elect is alleged to have been indicted for drug dealing in Chicago in 1998, a report which he has denied on several occasions.

2015 Budget Gets Jonathan's Approval

With just over a week before his official handover, the outgoing President, Goodluck Jonathan, has approved the sum of N4.5 trillion ($22.6 billion) budget for 2015.
According to a statement credited to the president’s spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, the budget, which was by the National Assembly in late April, was approved by the Nigerian president on Wednesday, devoid of the usual fanfare.
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It was also reported that the budget is 3.2% smaller than last year’s, following the issues associated with global crude prices which are responsible for the cash crunch in the country.

Billboard Music Awards 2015: Nicki Minaj Gives Us a "Night" to Remember

Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Harry Styles of One Direction, winners of the Top Duo/Group and Top Touring Artist awards, pose in the press room during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jason Merritt/Getty Images

The 2015 Billboard Music Awards were much more than just the unveiling of Taylor Swift's new

INEC Denies Akwa Ibom APC Access To Election Materials, As REC Orders Detention Of His CSO For Demanding Share Of Bribes

 

Governor Akpabio

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom State on Friday May 15, 2015 deliberately frustrated and undermined the efforts by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and

Afghanistan-Suicide car bomb kills at least three people near Kabul airport

KABUL, Afghanistan — A Taliban suicide bomber detonated an explosives-packed car near the international airport in Afghanistan's capital on Sunday, killing at least three people and wounding 18 in an attack that appears to have targeted vehicles of the European Union police training mission, officials said.

Nigeria:PDP Crisis: Party Trying To Join APGA, LP in coalition

Babangida Aliyu

As the Peoples Democratic Party continues to battle with an internal crisis, major stakeholders have unfolded plans to merge the party with other parties of a “similar ideology”.
This move, according to the leaders of the party, is to make the PDP a stronger and fresher coalition after the handover of power on May 29.

Nigeria:Complete List Submited by Buhari For Ministerial Posts

General Muhammadu Buhari has submitted to the security agencies for screening 40 names being considered for ministerial appointments .
According to Daily Post, the names were submitted by the president-elect about a week ago.

Tinubu, Amaechi, Buhari meet

The Department of State Services, the Directorate of Military Intelligence and the National Intelligence Agency are the security agencies screening the potential ministers.

Gunmen Kidnap Adamawa Lawmaker

Lawmaker, Alhaji Adamu Usman representing Toungo Counstituency in the Adamawa House of Assembly has been abducted by unknown gunmen in the state capital, Yola.
The lawmaker was snatched at his home at Kofare Ward of Yola last night, NAN reports.
The Police have confirmed the incident, with Police Public Relations Officer, Adamawa Police Command, Mr Othman Abubakar revealing that Usman was kidnapped at gunpoint.

Pics of Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole and his new bride

Checkout First Pictures From Oshiomhole's Wedding

The wedding ceremony of the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole and his new bride, Miss Lara Fortes has commenced.

Oshiomhole tied the knot with Miss Lara Fortes in the Etsako West Local Government Area of the state.
The reception is to take place at Oshiomhole’s country home in Iyamho.
Lara Forte, a Cape Verde national, and former air hostess at Emirate Airlines, is in her early thirties, aides of the governor say.
Check out pictures from the wedding below.

The officiating minister hands the marriage certificate to the Comrade Governor.

I am here to pledge my support to your administration:Benin President told Muhammadu Buhari

The president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has warmly welcomed the president of neighbouring Benin Republic, Boni Yayi.

The president of Benin promised his support and collaboration to the incoming government.
He said: “I am here to pledge my support to your administration because of your integrity and respect for your anti-corruption campaign slogan, and the fact revealed that you were voted by Nigerians because of these purposes.”

Minister: 3 bodies found with wreckage of missing U.S. helicopter in Nepal

The King of Blues, B.B. King, has died at 89 years old

B.B. King, "The king of Blues," a Mississippi-born son of sharecroppers whose shimmering guitar leads and endless touring schedule came to define the blues across multiple generations, has died. He was 89.

Burundi's President Returns, Gunfire Erupts

Earlier today gunfire erupted in Bujumbura, the capital, following the coup attempt. Troops of the president claim that they continue to remain in control of the city.

 
Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza African Spotlight Pierre Nkurunziza, the President of Burundi, has returned to the country according to an announcement he made on Twitter.

Emulate Mandela - PDP Advice General Muhammadu Buhari

Amid crisis rocking its camp, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sent a word of advice to General Muhammadu Buhari as all is now set for the president elect’s inauguration on May 29.
Speaking with journalists yesterday, the Deputy National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus advised the president-elect to be a father on issues brought before him and avoid taking sides with any party, This day reports.
Citing one of Africa’s foremost leaders, the PDP urged Buhari to always adopt the principles of the Late Nelson Mandela.
Mr. Secondus said the president-elect should emulate the nature of the former President of South Africa and deal with them with passion of a father.

General Muhammadu Buhari and Late Nelson Mandela

Excerpts from the statement reads; “Buhari is the president-elect and indeed the father of all. He

Boko Haram Insurgents Burnt Down Borno Village

Suspected Boko Haram fighters have reportedly attacked Gur, a village in Biu local government area of Borno state on Thursday, May 14.

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed at least six people in an attack on Gur, a village in Biu local government area of Borno State.

— Nigeria Newsdesk (@NigeriaNewsdesk) May 15, 2015

The locals informed that the insurgents burnt down the village and killed six people while several others sustained gunshot injuries.
According to Daily Post, several others sustained gunshot wounds.

Boko Haram Attack Around Kayamla: 60 Fear dead

At least 27 civilians and 35 Boko Haram insurgents were reportedly killed in the course of the recent Borno attack.

The clash between the 7th Division of the Nigerian Army and the militants took place around Kayamula village. The situation was not initially clear as it was feared that the insurgents had stormed the Borno state capital Maiduguri located nearby.
Following the May 13 attack troops imposed a 24-hour curfew on Maiduguri on Thursday morning.
Vanguard reports with reference to its sources that the assault had been launched by the insurgents who attempted to invade the city with heavy weapons to destroy military formations including Giwa Barracks.

APC Remains Silent As Nigerians Demand For “Open National Assembly” -BudgIT

The All Progressives Congress has failed to respond officially to queries from BudgIT and to the pointed demands of Nigerians on social and offline media in the quest for a transparent and accountable National Assembly. Recently, Nigerians took issue with the current situation where the National Assembly has spent over N600bn in four years, without granting the public access to knowing precisely how the funds were spent.  Dino Melaye (now a Senator-elect) arriving the National Assembly

This is against a general backdrop where an estimated N1.26 trillion has been disbursed to the National Assembly from 1999 to date.

Patience Jonathan Dragged To Court

Following her decision to host the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) summit in Abuja on Friday, May 15, as against the scheduled date, which is June, First lady, Patience Jonathan has been handed a law suit. 

Patience Dame Jonathan

The plaintiffs, whose suit was submitted at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, prayed the court to restrain Patience, from holding the emergency meeting.
The plaintiffs also said the meeting organised by the incumbent first lady was intended to scuttle the chances of the first lady-elect, Aisha Buhari, from becoming the President of the mission.
According to Leadership newspaper, the plaintiffs comprised Nana Module Onwodi, Ekemma Ugborough Arisa, Louisa Ono Eikhomun, Deborah Oboh, Juliet Mene, Juliet Pearce, Sonia Adolf and Kate Duru.

Emir of Kano Reveals How $12.5bn Disappeared Under GEJ

Emir of Kano reveals that under Goodluck Jonathan’s rule more than half a billion dollars in oil revenues were disappearing every month in the unknown direction. Thus, up to $40 billion could have been diverted from treasure during five years of GEJ rule.

Emir of Kano slams Diezani Alison-Madueke

You can suspend a man, but you cannot suspend the truth, told the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi

Jay Z & Beyonce Met With Freddie Gray's Family in Baltimore .billboard.com

 
Jay Z and Beyonce attend the "China: Through The Looking Glass" Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 in New York City. 

Desperation Sets In As Senate President Seat Hots Up

As the race for the senate presidency heats up in the incoming 8th National Assembly, campaign coordinators of the senators vying for the no. 1 seat on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, disrupted proceedings in the upper chamber as lawmakers were deliberating on the National Tobacco Control Bill. 

Nigeria Police Say They Have Arrested Another Officer In Videotaped Bribe Scheme

Video of Nigerian Police Traffic Officer Caught On Tape Negotiating And Extorting Inside Police Station

Nigerian Police Traffic Officer Caught On Tape Negotiating And Extorting Inside Police Station Nigerian Police Traffic Officer Caught On Tape Negotiating And Extorting Inside Police Station

The Nigeria police have arrested one of their officers recently videotaped as he harassed a Lagos driver for a bribe, according to an official post on social media on Tuesday. 

The police announced on social media that the officer involved in the tape has been arrested, and that the process for his trial had been set in motion.

Saraki Gets More Endorsement For Senate President

Doctor Bukola Saraki, the ex-governor of Kwara State, seemed to be in a good position to win the President of the eighth session of the Senate.
This is coming as Saraki gets more endorsement.
The sources inside the All Progressives Congress (APC) has recently said that party and the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari don’t want to get into any collision course with the senators and members of the House of Representatives, henceforth the decision to support popular candidates as the Senate President or the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Meanwhile, a group known as the Buhari Legacy Foundation, called on senators-elect to choos
Bukola Saraki.

Obasanjo And Anne Welsh Linked To Financial Transactions Outside Charity Work

An ongoing investigation by SaharaReporters into the money laundering scandal involving the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation has revealed significant instances of conflicts of interest involving former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his recently fired aide, Anne Welsh.   

Sierra Welsh

Our investigation exposed suspicious financial dealings that connect Mr. Obasanjo with Ms. Welsh and her husband, Marvin Welsh. Mr. Welsh is a Canadian national and an oil executive doing international business.

Nepal earthquake, magnitude 7.3, strikes near Everest

A major earthquake has struck eastern Nepal, near Mount Everest, two weeks after more than 8,000 died in a devastating quake.
At least 16 people have been killed and 846 injured, according to Nepal's information minister.
The latest earthquake hit near the town of Namche Bazaar, near Mount Everest.

Andover girl is youngest US female chess master

11-year-old shows a rare creativity in competition

 

Carissa Yip can play chess with her eyes closed.

The Andover sixth-grader doesn’t need a board, no stoic chessmen at the ready. In her mind, she can lead a kingdom into a war of wits and strategy, visualizing each move. And several that will follow.

Ukraine crisis: John Kerry to meet Putin in Russia

US Secretary of State John Kerry is to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during his first visit to Russia since the Ukraine crisis began in early 2014. 

Ekiti: Fayose Explains Recent Spate Of Kidnapping

 Ekiti State governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose has reacted top the sudden spate of abduction in his state, promising to bring back the victims alive.
Fayose was speaking to staff of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti and talked of the kidnappings which have been affecting the state for the past two weeks.

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State

He told the staffs that his administration will make sure Mrs. Aladeneka, would regain her freedom and won’t stop until peace returns to Ekiti state.

Kanye West has an ultra-exclusive gold Apple Watch that is impossible to buy

Kanye West is part of a very exclusive club.

Along with two other A-List celebrities, 9to5Mac reports, he is one of only three people in the world (that we know of) to own the ultra-exclusive gold link bracelet Apple Watch.

Rivers’ Commission: PDP Thugs Came For Blood - Witnesses Testify

The Rivers State Commission of Inquiry probe into the pre electoral violence committed in the state continued today.

The Commission was directed by current Rivers State governor, Chibuike Amaechi to investigate the violence which occurred in the state during the weeks before the first vote was cast.

Rivers Pre electoral violence

Thirteen witnesses were called on to bear their testimonies on what occurred during the campaign trail.

One witness, 69 year-old APC community worker, George Oreremie explained that on January 10th, 2015 he and 15 others men were attacked by unidentified men with cutlasses.

Aso Rock: SSS Send Out Journalist

Security operatives in the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja today walked out Ubale Musa, the State House correspondent of German Radio, Deutsche Welle, Punch reports. 

According to the Cable, the security operatives were embarrassed after Musa asked visiting President of Chad, Idriss Deby about the present location  of Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau.

Idris Derby Visits Muhammadu Buhari In Abuja

Idris Derby, the president of Chad, on May 11, Monday, visited Nigeria’s President-elect Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.

Idris Derby visits Muhammadu Buhari on May 11

The two leaders met behind closed doors days before the power handover in Nigeria scheduled for May 29. According to The

PDP Crises: Muazu Must Go - Anenih

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Pioneer National Woman leader and member of the Board of Trustees, BoT, Iyom Josephine Anenih, has demanded for the resignation of Alhaji Adamu Muazu, and the National Working Committee.

Anenih, in a statement issued on Sunday titled: “Put the party first”, a copy obtained by Vanguard, asserted that Mu’azu and the BoT committee should resigned following the defeat suffered in the hands of the All Progressives Congress, APC, at the just concluded March 28 Presidential election.
The former Minister of Women Affairs questioned why some party members will be thinking of personal power instead of thinking of a way to come back after the woeful defeat they suffered in the hands of the APC.

Adamu Muazu and President Goodluck Jonathan

Anenih, who blamed the party’s BoT for failing to play its role said, PDP needs to put it self in check because no governor, minister was bigger than the party.

Okogie Throws Weight Behind Buhari To Succeed

Cardinal priest, and formerly Archbishop of Lagos in the Roman Catholic Church, Anthony Olubunmi Okojie has urged President-elect to give Nigerians a taste of good governance when he’s inaugurated on May 29.
Speaking on Sunday, the catholic bishop emeritus urged the President-elect to focus on providing quality governance on assumption of office, and pay less attention to distractions.
The cleric gave this advice in a statement made available to NAN as he also urged the President-elect to adhere to the blueprint and road-map of his party that had brought about growth and development in the states where they had been implemented.
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“It is heartening to know that he has made anti-corruption campaign the metier of his administration.
“In order for this not to run out of steam, he must build institutions, both formal and informal, that will fight corruption and ensure Nigeria becomes a society of law abiding citizens.
“His transition team and board of advisers should shun the temptation to secure their selfish interest and come up with pragmatic action plan that will help the president-elect realise his goal,’’ he said.

Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie of Lagos, Nigeria

INEC Card Reader Exposes Electoral Fraud In Delta Governorship Election With Conflicting Records Of Accredited Voters

A monumental electoral fraud in the April 11 Delta State governorship contest has been exposed.

An impeccable senior staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja has told SaharaReporters that at the headquarters of the commission in Abuja, the Certified True Copy of Card Readers record of accredited voters showed that Card Reader accredited voters was only 709,700.  This is contrary to the Delta State INEC record, which put the number of accredited voters at 1,017,796.  This is significant because by himself, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, grabbed nearly 15,000 more votes all by himself: 14,980 votes. Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan and Ifeanyi Okowa during the service
Announcing the result of the governorship contest on April 13, the Returning Officer, Prof. Bio Nyananyo, said Okowa had polled 724,680 votes to beat his closest rival, Chief Great Ogboru of the Labour Party, who got 130,028 votes; while   Olorogun O’tega Emerhor of the All Progressives Congress (APC) finished in the 3rd position with 67,825 votes.

Tour Of Buhari's Country House In Katsina (PHOTOS)

The president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, owns a modest apartment in his hometown Daura, Katsina state. Daura is a very important town not only to Katsina state but to the entire Hausa race, The Punch reports.
Daura is generally accepted as the origin of the Hausa states (Hausa Bakwai) and it had in time past been under the rule of queens, known as Magajiya. It is a predominantly Hausa/Fulani Muslim town centrally located on the northern apex of Nigeria which borders Kano, Jigawa states and Zinder in Niger Republic.
The personal residence of the president-elect in Daura is located in the Government Reserved Area.
Buhari’s modest three-bedroom bungalow is located a few metres off Daura-Kwangolam road, nestling the Daura Shagari Low Cost Housing Estate. The building is almost nondescript thus attracting no attention. It is painted white.
The structure is, however, protected by an average-height concrete perimeter fence. The massive dark-green metal gate that serves as an entrance is bordered by a gatehouse with a small window and a security guard inside.

Entrance to Buhari’s house

The structure reportedly was built in 1983. The same year Buhari became the military head of state in a coup d’état on December 31. Prior to this, he was a one-time military governor of North-Eastern (now Borno) State, a former federal commissioner for petroleum and atural resources, and a general officer commanding more than two military divisions.

Putin just dismissed nearly 20 generals

Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed nearly 20 generals just a day before Moscow was set to host a Victory Day parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, RIA Novosti reports. 

The generals were dismissed by a presidential decree. Among those let go was the lieutenant general of police, Sergey Lavrov, as well as the head of media relations in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Andrei Pilipchuk.

Professor Yemi Osinbajo, vice president-elect, delivered a touching speech during the monthly Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

Prof Yemi Osinbajo

The All Progressives Congress politician and pastor thanked Nigerians for their love and support that led to the party success at the recently

Rivers Governor-elect, Nyeson Wike, A Goner; INEC Document Exposes Massive Fraud By PDP, INEC, In Guber Poll

Except the five governorship candidates challenging the credibility of the April 11 governorship election in Rivers withdraw their cases from the election petition tribunal or fail to present material evidence like the one exclusively obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, Nyesom Wike of the Peoples

GMB Men to Get N9 billion in ‘welcome perks’, Punch reports.

House of Representatives senators and the eighth National Assembly members, as well as ministers appointed by president-elect Muhammadu Buhari will, on assumption of office, receive up to N9 billion in ‘welcome perks’, Punch reports.

The eighth National Assembly is to be inaugurated by Buhari on June 5, as the tenure of the seventh National Assembly expires on the same date. The eighth National Assembly will comprise 109 senatorial and 360 members of the House of Representatives seats.

JONATHAN'S ADMINISTRATION POLITICAL RESTAURANT SHEHU SANI. NAIJ NEWS

Shehu Sani, senator-elect for Kaduna Central, on May 9 criticized Goodluck Jonathan’s administration over the sale of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria and the last-minute sale of the Nigeria Telecommunications Limited.

Sani characterized President Jonathan’s privatization moves as a theft of Nigeria’s resources, as he received the Kaduna state executive of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

He was quoted as saying by Premium Times:

Prince Tony Momoh, has stated that the incoming president will not tolerate corruption.

Prince Momoh noted that any corrupt elected official who is found compromising his position will be jailed by the president-elect, Leadership reports.

Chief-Tony-Momoh, former Minister of Information and Culture

Momoh, who was spoke during the maiden meeting of the One Voice Nigeria (OVN)-Discourse/Leadership Colloquium, also stated that the Buhari administration will follow fully, the rule of law and would not in any way tolerate any one compromising his position.
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He commended the group for putting up a formidable force that fought tirelessly through the social media which aided a great deal in the presidential victory of Buhari during the general election.

“We didn’t have money for space in newspaper and to talk in the radio or television station about ourselves. If election was to have been conducted in radio and newspapers, we would have lost. But it was the voters that had the say, and they voted for Buhari,” he said.
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The ex-minister also described Buhari as a simple man who did things without compromise and urged elected officials to be prepared to emulate the president-elect by following the rules and regulations without attempting to bend them.

Obasanjo Foundation Trustee Implicated In $4.9 million money laundering scheme

The Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, today revealed that they have relieved a woman of her position in the foundation after reports surfaced showing that she helped some Lebanese businessmen to launder millions of dollars.

The trustee, Anne Welsh was video tapped negotiating a $4.9 million money laundering scheme that would have seen

her pocket about a million dollars.

Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo

The video showed that Mrs. Welsh “operated a well-oiled money-laundering scheme for many

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This is what is tipped to happen under David Cameron's government over the next five years

Against the odds, Prime Minister David Cameron has won a suprising victory in the British general election. His Conservative party managed to gain 326 seats in parliament, enough to win a narrow majority in government.
With Cameron returning to 10 Downing Street for a second term, here's what to expect from his government over the next few years.

ritain's Prime Minister David Cameron addresses after winning his seat at the counting centre for his local constituency as ballots are tallied in Britain's general election, in Witney, Britain May 8, 2015.

David Cameron gets second term in huge party win; Uk Election

Pre-election polls predicted a close race and a hung parliament, but David Cameron's Conservatives had a surprising showing, securing a second term for the prime minister. Mashable is covering the latest developments below.

APC Reacts To Journalist Death and also condoled with Family

The Niger State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has reacted to the death of a renowned Channels Television correspondent.
The party in a statement issued on Thursday in Minna, by its Publicity Secretary, Jonathan Vatsa, described the demise of Mr. Gilbert Stephen as painful.

Retirees Accuse Jonathan Of Using Their Money For Campaign

Federal pensioners lamented that Federal Government used their 10 months unpaid contributory pension to support the presidential campaign project of President Goodluck Jonathan.

The retirees said the action exposed them to abject poverty.
They made the accusation at a press conference in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while protesting their unpaid monthly allowance.
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They said over 20 of their associates died in the struggle to have their pension paid.
The over 100 pensioners  carried banners with different writings such as “We have suffered enough after 35 years service to our fatherland”; “PenCom is owing retirees 10 months arrears of unpaid pension and gratuities”;  and “N4.6 trillion has been used for campaign, Abi na lie”.

Jonathan And Buhari Meet Behind Closed Doors In Abuja

The outgoing and the incoming presidents reportedly held a private meeting on Wednesday night.

Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan

According to Vanguard, Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari met behind the closed doors of the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss the details of the handover.
The Nation adds that the May 6 meeting started around 9pm and lasted just 30 minutes. There were no media present, and there was no official statement on the results.

Delta Govt building $57m massive shopping mall in Effurun Delta state to be open 14th may, 2015

 
The Delta State Government in collaboration with Shoprite have started construction on a massive shopping mall called the Delta City Mall in Effurun, Uvwie LGA near Warri in Delta State said to cost $57million. The government said the idea of building the mall was to help improve the economic activities of the state.

Jonathan Reveals Secrets Behind Military’s Success Against Insurgency

As the Nigerian military continues to record resounding victories over terrorist group, Boko Haram, President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed the secrets behind the success against insurgency.

Speaking on Thursday at the induction of Batch “A” corps members deployed in Rivers state, the president declared that Nigeria had made remarkable progress in her fight against insurgency and terrorism, Punch reports.

Anger as fuel scarcity defies solution

The fuel situation in the country appears to have defied all solutions, as the scarcity worsened yesterday, heightening the sufferings of motorists and the public in general.

Despite promises made by oil marketers, Monday, that the country will be flooded with petrol in the coming days, the situation had continued to deteriorate on a daily basis with people finding it

Talk less, plan more, Presidency tells APC

ABUJA — The  Presidency, Wednesday, chided the All Progressives Congress, APC, over its claim that President Jonathan is running the economy aground before handing over, saying “the allegation is immature, reckless and out of tune with the President’s desire and patriotic commitment to a peaceful transfer of power.”

Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs, Prof. Rufai Alkali, who reacted to APC’s allegation, yesterday, urged the party to talk less and plan more as the nation moves towards May 29 inauguration date.

Alkali reminded APC that “governance is a serious business,” adding that “with the sudden and unexpected concession of victory to them, it appears that the APC is beginning to face the full reality of managing the great challenges of a complex nation.

“Their recent, frequent and unnecessary attacks on the President clearly shows that they are losing their nerves and are beginning to lay foundation to justify their failures in the near future and we want to remind them that Nigerians are not ready to accept any excuses for their failure. They promised to bring change, so they must bring positive change to the well-being of Nigerians and urgently too.

My Family Money Crisis-Tottenham Striker, Emmanuel Adebayor

Tottenham and former Arsenal Striker, Emmanuel Oluseyi Adebayor has taken to 
 all the rumours circulating about him and his relationship with his siblings and mother. Emmanuel Adebayor and mother Daily Mail
The 31-year-old striker said he decided to bare all to ensure other African families learn from his experience.

Buhari Orders His Security Personnel To Obey Traffic Rules

In a statement released by his media team in Abuja, General Buhari said law abiding would be the guiding philosophy of his administration, adding “without leadership by example, the ordinary citizens would become copycats of the lawlessness of their leaders.”

 

GMB stops at traffic point

Abuja, Nigeria, 06 May 2015: In what appears to be an unusual step to demonstrate his leadership style, the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, has instructed police and military security personnel attached to him to respect traffic regulations during his movements.

Uneasy Calm In As Nigerian Secret Police Promotes Spokesperson Accused Of Taking Bribes

There is an uneasy calm in the State Security Service over a promotion exercise conducted recently by the leadership of the Service.  

SSS spokesperson, Marilyn Ogar

No fewer than 45 officers of the Service, including its spokesperson, Marilyn Ogar, were promoted to different grade levels during the exercise.

Story Of Herbalist Who Saved Buhari In 1984

Flora Nkemakonam Ilonzo, who is famous internationally commended herbalist, has reminded how she ‘saved’ President-elect, Mahammadu Buhari in 1984.
Buhari that time was military Head of State.The herbal practicioner said she was the savoiur of Buhari in 1984 in Enugu when a coup was planned to remove him.
Ilonzo said she used her power to spoil the plot.

Court Bans Constitution Amendmet

NASS Received Status Quo On Constitution Amendment

The Supreme Court has banned the National Assembly from taking further steps towards amending the ‎1999 constitution.
According to Vanguard, a panel consisting of seven justices of the court, headed by the chief justice of Nigeria, ‎Justice Mahmud Mohammed, demanded the National Assembly keep status quo on the case until June 18.

Swearing-in - Wike Dismisses Absence of Rivers Chief Judge

The Rivers state governor-elect, Nyesom Wike, has said that nothing can stop his inauguration, even the absence of a substantive chief judge in the state, on May 29.
Wike revealed this through his media aide, Simeon Nwakaudu who blamed the All Progressives Congress (APC) for trying to create a constitutional crisis in the state.
“There is no constitutional crisis whatsoever. He is going to be sworn on May 29. These are issues being raised by the APC to confuse people,”  Nwakaudu told Premium Times.

Nyesom Wike

“There is an administrative judge in Rivers State as we speak as appointed by NJC. Even though the outgoing governor pretends not to recognise the administrative judge, the judge is still there. The administrative judge can still perform the function of the state chief judge.

APC Warns President Jonathan Against His Aide

Some Nigerians were really under the impression that the bad blood between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressive Congress (APC) would have been laid to rest by now following the victory of the latter.

National Secretary of the APC, Lai Mohammed Photo:completenewsng.com

The APC in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, cautioned President Goodluck Jonathan against his aides, a copy obtained from Vanguard.

President Goodluck Jonathan has been implicated in awarding multi-million dollars Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) contracts to two factitious firms, according to The Nation.

With less than a month to hand over, President Jonathan has come under scrutiny for making last minutes appointments

The contracts in question were said to have been awarded by the president to Messrs CTOW