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.