Buhari May Not Name Ministers Until September - PUNCH -

FOR those that are eager to hear President Muhammadu Buhari name his cabinet members, they will have to tarry awhile because the President’s cabinet members may not be announced untill the end of August or early September.

A source very close to the President confided inThe PUNCHon Sunday that Buhari would not form any cabinet until the “rot left behind by the past administration” is cleared.

House Apologises To Nigerians For Fight During Plenary

The House of Representatives has apologised to Nigerians over the actions of some lawmakers who disrupted the proceedings in the House and attempted to seize the mace during plenary on Thursday.
Addressing reporters after the rowdy plenary, the Chairman of the House ad-hoc Committee on Media, Honourable Sani Zorro, condemned the lawmakers’s actions, saying “the House sincerely apologises to Nigerians for the events of the day”.

Saraki rubbishes APC, names Ndume senate leader

Bukola Saraki: emerged senate president via a coup

Nigeria’s Senate President Bukola Saraki during plenary on Thursday named Senator Ali Ndume as Senate Leader and Bala Ibn Na’Allah as Senate Deputy Leader, rubbishing his party, the All Progressives Congress.
The Senator Ahmed Lawan-led faction objected the reading of the list by Saraki but their efforts were not enough.
Senator Kabiru Marafa who raised a point of order was ruled out of order by the Senate president.
The announcements of the new officers will further widen the gulf between Saraki and the leadership of All Progressives Congress.

Senate Will Reconvene To Consider Ministerial List — Saraki

                                                                         The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has assured that members of the Red Chamber will reconvene any time before the adjourned date to consider any matter of urgent national importance or to attend to any national assignment requiring its attention, especially the nomination of ministers by President Muhammadu Buhari.
He made this clarification in a statement released by his media team.

Caption These Pictures From Today's Fracas At The NASS

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Queen Of England Honours Nkechi Azinge, Nigerian (photos)

The Queen of England has honoured a young Nigerian girl.

The young Nigerian girl, Nkechi Azinge, who is sold out to catering for sickle cell patients was among the four Nigerians who were honored by the queen of England.

They were awarded yesterday, June 22, 2015 at the The Queen’s Young Leader Award which held at the Buckingham palace. Azinge who runs a Sickle Cell Foundation also got support for her work from David Beckham and the executive producer of 12 Years a Slave, Steve McQueen.

Just few days ago, ex-beauty queen and Nollywood actress Stephanie Okereke-Linus and her husband, Linus Idahosa were specially invited by the Queen of England to be honoured at the 2015 edition of Queen’s Young Leaders Award. Here are photos of
the actress at the event:

Top 10 Richest Musicians in Nigeria 2015

Richest Musicians in Nigeria .the music industry in Nigeria has witness serious financial boom. Wealthy Nigerian musicians now change cars, jewelries and houses. This is one of the reasons the average youth regard music as a quick route to wealth. unfortunately, thousands of young talents die in this hustle to break even without even getting known
They get stucked at the ‘upcoming status’ without getting the chance to ‘come up’ Many artistes have hit the limelight in the past few years but the big question is who are the richest musicians in Nigerian and how much are the worth?

The Jumbo N9b NASS Wardrobe Allowance

 

Nigerians are not happy about reports that members of the National Assembly would receive a wardrobe allowance of about N9 billion ($45m) over the course of the four-year term. Many have taken to social media platform, Twitter, to express their disappointment and disgust at the huge sum of money allegedly earmarked for clothing by the Red and Green Chambers. Some have even questioned the ‘Change’ widely preached by President Muhammadu Buhari and his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC.

MultiChoice to work with CPC on inquiry

John Ugbe, Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria

MultiChoice Nigeria, promoters of DStv, have promised to cooperate with the Consumer Protection Council (CPC), which recently announced its intention to probe alleged consumer rights violations by the pay-TV company.

MultiChoice was responding to media reports on Monday that a notice of commencement of investigation into a range of alleged customer rights violations had been served on it by the CPC.
In a statement issued on Monday, the pay-TV provider said it recognises the role of the CPC as the body established to ensure the respect of consumer rights, welcomes its intervention and is willing to cooperate fully with the CPC when it begins its investigation.

Kidnap: Police arrest Kogi politician, 44 others

IG of Police, Solomon Arase

The police have arrested a politician in Kogi state along with 44 others suspected to have connection with kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes in the last three weeks.
The Inspector-General of police, Mr Solomon Arase, through the Force Public Relations Officer, CP Emannuel Ojukwu, announced the arrest in Lokoja on Monday at a news conference.
NAN reports that following the spate of kidnapping in the state, the I-G deployed a Special Anti-Crime Task Force headed by CP Chris Ezike from Edo, to tackle the crime.

Keshi: I’m Okay With Eagles Job

Coach Stephen Keshi

Chief Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi has told who cares to listen that he is happy handling the country’s senior national team for now.

Keshi, who was reportedly listed as an applicant by the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) alongside 58 other coaches denied he ever applied for the job. Keshi is one of two Africans on the list. The other is Ivoirian Yelato Silue.

“If Keshi is to leave, his contract is explicit on how he can go about it, but he is happy with his job and he is willing to see out his two-year contract, we don’t know why people are creating crisis where there is none,” said Emmanuel Ado, Keshi’s agent.

Ado said if Keshi was to apply for the Ivory Coast job, he would be the one to handle it and he never sent Keshi’s CV to the Ivorian Football Federation.

Change is not going to be an easy process, says Osinbajo

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria on Monday called on Nigerians to be patient and keep faith with the Federal Government to enable it bring about the desired permanent change in the country.

Osinbajo, who spoke to State House correspondents on his first day in office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, challenged Nigerians to show understanding on what the government needed to do for the general good of the society.

National Assembly Jumbo Salary: Labour To Shut Down The Economy

 

Labour insisted yesterday that federal lawmakers must further cut their N120 billion budget —in line with economic realities.
The Joe Ajaero-led Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) faction said the reduction of the National Assembly’s budget from N150 billion to N120 billion “is too token and not far reaching enough”.

It threatened a mass revolt should the lawmakers and the executive fail to bring down their recurrent expenses.

Suicide bombers attack Afghan parliament in Kabul

Suicide bombers have attacked the Afghan parliament in Kabul, forcing politicians to evacuate.

Al Jazeera’s Jennifer Glasse, reporting from Kabul, said the Taliban claimed responsibility for the ongoing attack on Monday morning.

There were no immediate reports of casualties.

According to a Philosopher ..

He said, “Seriously, in a corrupt ridden country like Nigeria, until the penalty for corrupt practices in government, and even private firms is a “DEATH PENALTY” for any one found guilty of it, there is no chance of a civil change from corrupt practices to a high sense of probity and integrity. We are all deluding ourselves and living in cloud cuckoo land if we still believe jobbery, venality and unabashed corruption in government can be eradicated with the present democratic dispensation in Nigeria.”
(Politics and having a sense of serenity and sanity in society)

~Prince DF

 

According to a Philosopher ..
He said, “Seriously, in a corrupt ridden country like Nigeria, until the penalty for corrupt practices in government, and even private firms is a “DEATH PENALTY” for any one found guilty of it, there is no chance of a civil change from corrupt practices to a high sense of probity and integrity. We are all deluding ourselves and living in cloud cuckoo land if we still believe jobbery, venality and unabashed corruption in government can be eradicated with the present democratic dispensation in Nigeria.”
(Politics and having a sense of serenity and sanity in society)
~Prince DF.
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According to a Philosopher ..
He said, “Seriously, in a corrupt ridden country like Nigeria, until the penalty for corrupt practices in government, and even private firms is a “DEATH PENALTY” for any one found guilty of it, there is no chance of a civil change from corrupt practices to a high sense of probity and integrity. We are all deluding ourselves and living in cloud cuckoo land if we still believe jobbery, venality and unabashed corruption in government can be eradicated with the present democratic dispensation in Nigeria.”
(Politics and having a sense of serenity and sanity in society)
~Prince DF.
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According to a Philosopher ..
He said, “Seriously, in a corrupt ridden country like Nigeria, until the penalty for corrupt practices in government, and even private firms is a “DEATH PENALTY” for any one found guilty of it, there is no chance of a civil change from corrupt practices to a high sense of probity and integrity. We are all deluding ourselves and living in cloud cuckoo land if we still believe jobbery, venality and unabashed corruption in government can be eradicated with the present democratic dispensation in Nigeria.”
(Politics and having a sense of serenity and sanity in society)
~Prince DF.
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According to a Philosopher ..
He said, “Seriously, in a corrupt ridden country like Nigeria, until the penalty for corrupt practices in government, and even private firms is a “DEATH PENALTY” for any one found guilty of it, there is no chance of a civil change from corrupt practices to a high sense of probity and integrity. We are all deluding ourselves and living in cloud cuckoo land if we still believe jobbery, venality and unabashed corruption in government can be eradicated with the present democratic dispensation in Nigeria.”
(Politics and having a sense of serenity and sanity in society)
~Prince DF.
- See more at: http://ooduarere.com/politics/should-death-penalty-be-given-to-corrupt-politicians-and-private-firms-in-nigeria/#sthash.JOz7gdPB.dpuf

According to a Philosopher ..
He said, “Seriously, in a corrupt ridden country like Nigeria, until the penalty for corrupt practices in government, and even private firms is a “DEATH PENALTY” for any one found guilty of it, there is no chance of a civil change from corrupt practices to a high sense of probity and integrity. We are all deluding ourselves and living in cloud cuckoo land if we still believe jobbery, venality and unabashed corruption in government can be eradicated with the present democratic dispensation in Nigeria.”
(Politics and having a sense of serenity and sanity in society)
~Prince DF
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Should “DEATH PENALTY” be given to corrupt Politicians and Private firms in Nigeria?

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Should “DEATH PENALTY” be given to corrupt Politicians and Private firms in Nigeria?

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Should “DEATH PENALTY” be given to corrupt Politicians and Private firms in Nigeria?

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Should “DEATH PENALTY” be given to corrupt Politicians and Private firms in Nigeria?

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Should “DEATH PENALTY” be given to corrupt Politicians and Private firms in Nigeria?

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Senate: Saraki, Lawan groups’ rift deepens

Saraki, Lawan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The crisis within the ruling All Progressives Congress took a new turn on Sunday with the Senator Ahmad Lawan group in the Senate accusing the Bukola Saraki group of plotting to make President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration fail.

“The election of a Peoples Democratic Party senator as deputy senate president is evidently a grand conspiracy to sabotage the Buhari government,” spokesperson for the pro – Lawan group, Senator Kabiru Marafa, said in an interview with one of our correspondents in Abuja.

Buhari relocates to Aso Rock

President Muhammadu Buhari

Three weeks after his May 29 inauguration, President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday evening relocated to the Presidential Villa, Abuja.He joined his wife, Aisha, who had moved in on Thursday.Before he finally moved in, the President had in the afternoon of Sunday visited the Presidential Villa where he stayed for about 30 minutes.

Rector goes into hiding as students protest in Ogun

Pandemonium broke out last week Thursday at the Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa, Ado-Odo-Ota local government area of the state when students of the institution went berserk and shut down the school.
The protest which reportedly forced the rector of the College, Dr. Olufunke Akinkuolere to go into hiding and her whereabouts is unknown as at the time of filing this report.
The atmosphere in the area became more tensed forcing residents and traders around the school to hurriedly closed their shops and run for safety.
Our correspondent reliably gathered that the students allegedly threatened to deal with the rector because she was going to cancel the election of the institution’s Students Union Government, SUG.

Wike’s probe a fraudulent witch-hunt, says Amaechi

Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi

Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi

The immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has described the so-called probe of his administration by his successor Nyesom Wike, as a sham, a fraudulent witch-hunt meant to deceive the public.
In a statement released by the former Governor’s Media Office on Sunday, the former Governor also took a swipe at his former deputy Tele Ikuru over his claims that the Amaechi administration under which Ikuru served as deputy governor was the most corrupt in the state.

Comedian AY To Share Complete Happiness At Abuja

•Comedian AY

Following the resounding success of the 2015 AY Live Special Easter Edition in Lagos, the second leg of the ‘Complete Happiness 2015 AY Live’ series sponsored by Maltina will hold this weekend in Abuja.On Father’s Day, Sunday 21 June at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, AY will be leading other great comedy stars, including Elenu, I Go Dye, Ushbebe, Gordons, Helen Paul, Akpororo, Fred Bright, Chucks D General, as well as music talents like MI and Phyno, to an exciting performances.

Show organiser and headline act AY is of the opinion that the Abuja edition will be even better than the Lagos edition.

“The Lagos edition was a great opening to the 2015 series of the show. We had some awesome performances and there was an insane amount of laughter. We definitely do not want Abuja to miss out on the fun, so we’ve put everything in place to ensure that everyone has the best experience possible at the Abuja show this weekend,” he said.

NFF Goes For Foreign Coaches

In the wake of the Flying Eagles and the Super Falcons’ unimpressive outings on the international scene, the Nigeria Football Federation seems to be looking towards the direction of expatriate coaches to handle the national teams. While the football house would insist on having expatriates head the technical crews of the various national teams, the back-room staff would still be headed by the indigenous coaches.PINNICK-NFF

Asa And Darey Art Alade In The Studio (pics)

Darey is apparently working on a new collaboration with Asa... #can'tWait to hear it ooo

Wole Soyinka Loses On Becoming Oxford's Next Professor Of Poetry.

Prof. Wole Soyinka has lost the race to be Oxford’s Professor of poetry to British poet, Simon Armitage.Armitage, a popular poet and broadcaster, secured 1,221 votes – 301 more than his closest rival, Wole Soyinka.
Armitage was backed by 58 names, including John Carey and Melvyn Bragg. Bragg had previously supported Soyinka, but later publicly switched his allegiance to Armitage, saying the 80-year-old might not “bother to come to Oxford” if he were to win.

Ten Most Influential Singers In Nigeria 2015 - T.I.N

T.I.N MAGAZINE have just rated and list Nigeria's ten most influential singers of 2015. The listings were rated according to the level of influence each singer has in the music industry and Nigeria as a whole. This list wasn't judged based on the fame or money a singer has but their influence in someway or the other. The no.1 person on the list is to be considered to be the most Influential singer in Nigeria for year 2015.

NOTE: This list is only for singers not rappers,

Buhari to Nigerians: accept democracy as lifestyle

•President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to be patient with democracy and accept it as a lifestyle and not as a system of government.
Democracy, he said, should be a lifestyle towards ensuring development of the country.
Buhari made the remark when he paid homage to the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruk Umar on Friday after attending the Juma’at prayer at the Low Cost Mosque in Daura, Katsina State.
He said: “If Nigerians continuously follows the tenets of democracy the country will always be at peace since democracy on its own with its institutions has the mechanism for resolving conflicts peacefully.”

Banned Routes: Lagos To Arrest Okada Riders

The Lagos State Government has ordered commercial motorcycle operators popularly known as okada riders out of the 475 restricted routes across the state in a renewed attempt to check their excesses.

In 2012, the Lagos State Government banned okada riders from plying 475 roads in the metropolis, but in recent time, okada riders are fully back on the restricted routes.

At a news conference in Alausa, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, on Thursday, the government frowned at the rate the riders are flouting the traffic law of the state, saying that government would no longer fold its hands and allow the impunity to continue.

Project Fame West Africa Season 8 Auditions Begin

MTN Project Fame West Africa, the music talent discovery and grooming competition, is back for an eighth straight season.

The annual show that seeks to discover raw talents, will commence auditions on Saturday, 20 June, in some West African major cities and conclude the auditions in Lagos on 3 and 4  July.

This year, thousands of young talents will fight to get into the prestigious Project Fame Academy, where superstars are made, to be tutored by the best in the music and entertainment industry.

For this Season, a major innovation that encourages participation from the comfort of one’s home has been introduced.

Crowd Welcome Saraki At Ilorin Airport (photo)

At the airport as @bukolasaraki arrives Ilorin, after becoming S/President. Crowd cheer as he steps out.

Why I Visited Obasanjo - Bukola Saraki -

 

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Friday said his visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo was to receive his blessing and consult him on how to assist him in moving the Senate and the nation forward.Mr. Saraki made this known to journalists during an interview after his over two hours closed-door meeting with Mr. Obasanjo at his Hilltop home in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.

The senate president said he and members of his delegation also came to tap from Mr. Obasanjo’s wisdom and knowledge.“I’m here with some of my colleagues,” Mr. Saraki said. “Since I’ve been the Senate President, as one of our fathers, the former president, we are here to pay our homage to him, to seek his advice, to get his blessing and also to consult.

Nigeria’s Four Refineries To Begin Operation Next Month – NNPC

Nigeria’s four refineries will resume production next month, spokesperson of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has said.
Ohi Alegbe on Thursday said the four refineries – two in Port Harcourt, one in Kaduna and the other one in Warri will be fully operational from next month.Speaking to AFP, Alegbe said “the operations resume after a successful turn-around-maintenance (overhaul) of their facilities”.

Saraki, Oyinlola, others in closed-door meeting with Obasanjo

Senate President Bukola Saraki is in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, holding a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo.Also in the entourage of the Senate President on the early Friday visit are Senators Andy Uba, Danjuma Goje, Ahmed Yerima, Tayo Alasoadura and a former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola.

Protesters Storm N’assembly, Demand Death Penalty For Corruption

Some protesters stormed the National Assembly on Wednesday and demanded a legislation that would prescribed death penalty as punishment for corruption in the country.Speaking under a group, Voice of the Voiceless, they said there was no way Nigeria would made progress if corruption in public office was not brought under control.

Another fallen hero...RIP Amos!

Amos Erekose, a section commander in the Nigerian military lost his life recently during a battle with Boko Haram members in the Northeast. May his soul rest in peace Amen. Another photo after the cut

Wike sacks 344 staff of State Polytechnic

Felix Obuah, Peoples Democratic Party Chairman, Rivers State

The gale of sacking in Rivers State has predictably started with the immediate termination of appointments of 344 employees made up lecturers and non-academic staff of Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori.
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state had in April this year raised alarm that the management of the state Polytechnic was illegally employing people without going through due process.
According to PDP in a statement issued by its state Chairman, Felix Obuah, the party had described as frightening, illegal employment in Rivers State Polytechnic Bori, where about 500 people have been secretly employed without due process.

I’m still going to buy Arsenal, says Dangote

Aliko Dangote: has got his sight of Arsenal

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is optimistic that he will buy English Premier League club, Arsenal FC in the nearest future.

The Nigerian has an estimated fortune of some £12.2billion and is reported to have wanted to purchase a holding in the Gunners when former director Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith was selling her stock in 2011.

Photo: Ogun deputy Gov stops her convoy to help accident victim

Ogun State Deputy Governor, Chief Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga pictured above in the middle as she worked with her staff to save a truck driver who was involved in a lone accident along Ijebu-Ode/Sagamu road in Ogun state.

Music star Kiss Daniel writes emotional letter to his late father

The Woju crooner shared a photo of his late dad and wrote an emotional tribute. Read below... 

Saraki receives agency responsible for allowances of Assembly members, releases statement

The Senate president this afternoon met with the management of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation & Fiscal Commission RMAFC, to clarify issues bothering on the alleged N8.64 billion wardrobe allowance the newly inaugurated Assembly members are entitled to.

At the meeting, the Chairman of RMAFC, Engr. Elias Mbam denied the media reports, stating that each lawmaker is entitled to N506, 600 wardrobe allowance per annum. A press statement from Senator Saraki on the matter after the cut ..

senator Ben Murray donate to osun worker

Senator Ben Bruce-Murray

Senator Ben Murray Bruce representing Bayelsa East is gradually warming his way to the heart of thousands of Nigerians after he decided to donate his share of the controversial wardrobe allowance to unpaid workers in Osun state and widows of his constituency in Bayelsa state.

APC slams ‘PDP Media Watchdog’ for asking Buhari to resign

Lai Mohammed, National Publicity Secretary, APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as a product of poor thinking and deliberate mischief the statement credited to the so-called PDP Media Watchdog asking President Muhammadu Buhari to resign because of his comments over his age.

Massive Recruitment at Volunteer Engagement Network-100 positions

Volunteer Engagement Network - Our client an indigenous company involved in the Electricity tariff, bill payment and distribution of electricity in the south south region is seeking to employ:

Job Title: Junior Accounts Executive

Location: Rivers

Slot: 100

Mimiko Emerges Chairman Of PDP Governors Forum

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum has elected Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State as its chairman.This decision was announced by the Abia State Governor, Mr Okezie Ikpeazu, after a meeting of the governors in Abuja that lasted about four hours.Governor Mimiko takes over the leadership of the forum from former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Godswill Akpabio who is now a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Missing Ogun Poly Student Found Dead In Shrine

It was a horrific sight when the decomposing remains of 21 year old Morenikeji Owolabi were discovered in a shrine at the rustic Eposo village, Ishara, in Remo North Local Government Council of Ogun state.
Morenikeji, a female student of Science Laboratory Technology department at the Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade, hails from Ekiti state but was said to be missing some days ago.
But on Tuesday, her dismembered and decomposing remains were found littered at a Shrine by policemen.

Abandoned IEDs By Boko Haram Kill 63 In Borno Town

A bag filled with improvised bombs discovered by operatives of youth vigilante at a deserted camp of Boko Haram near Monguno village in Borno state accidentally exploded, killing at least 63 persons, witnesses and security sources said.The explosion, which occurred at about 5pm on Tuesday also left many persons injured.

Nigerian appointed secretary of CTO

Shola Taylor, appointed secretary of Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation

A Nigerian Shola Taylor has been appointed secretary-general of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO), an international organisation headquartered in London. Taylor is expected to start in this new role on 17 September this year.
Taylor is the chief executive officer of Kemilinks International, a global ICT consultancy firm based in Lagos. A telecommunications engineer by training, he brings to the CTO over 35 years of global experience in ICTs with government and the private sector.

Bart Nnaji’s Geometric Power to build 1,080MW plant

Barth Nnaji

LAGOS, (Reuters) – Nigeria’s Geometric Power will build a 1,080 megawatt power plant jointly with General Electric , with the first phase of the project generating 500 MW expected to be completed in 2019 at a cost of $800 million.

Geometric Power CEO, Barth Nnaji said the firm had also appointed London-based Standard Chartered Bank as financial advisers for the first phase of the plant.

Ramadan Begins

Saudi Arabia and several other Arab countries have announced that the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan would start on Thursday.Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, announced on Wednesday that it would be the final day of the lunar month of Sha’aban.

Copa America: Messi Rejects Man Of The Match Award

Argentina captain Lionel Messi refused the man of the match award for his side’s 2-2 draw against Paraguay because he was furious with how his team threw away a two-goal lead in their Copa America opener.

Messi was key in the build-up to Sergio Aguero’s strike and scored Argentina’s second from the penalty spot, but missed chances in the second half to put the game out of Paraguay’s reach and was in no mood for a photo call following the final whistle on Saturday.

2014 Batch 'B' Winding-up/Passing-out Approved Programme of activities

NYSC Management has approved the following programme of activities for the 

2014 Batch 'B' Winding-up/Passing-out exercise:

Senseless Killing Of Corp Members

The recent senseless killings of National Youth Service Corp, NYSC, members serving in various parts of the country is unacceptable and must be immediately addressed by security agencies. The true essence of the NYSC scheme is to engender national integration and unity in the country. For this reason, university and polytechnic graduates are posted to various parts of the country to serve their father land.

Over the years, the scheme has been highly successful until recently when the economic and security situation in the country prompted many to call for a review of the scheme. Since the onset of the Boko Haram terrorism challenge, a good number of young graduates serving in the scheme have lost their lives mostly in the northern part of the country. An unconfirmed report estimated that over 500 corp members have so far been killed by Boko Haram terrorists in the last five years. The number is also estimated to rise as the mayhem unleashed on the country by the sect continues unabated.

Buhari to meet anti-corruption watchdog head

President Muhammadu Buhari

ABUJA, (Reuters) Nigeria’s new leaders will meet the head of a leading global watchdog on corruption to see how billions of dollars in oil revenue leakage can be curbed.The head of Oslo-based the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is expected to meet Nigeria’s president or vice president this week, its local arm said on Monday.

See Photo of Man Caught Stealing on a Lagos-Abuja Aero Flight Today

See Photo of Man Caught Stealing on a Lagos-Abuja Aero Flight Today