Buhari sacks Paul Boroh as Amnesty Coordinator

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sacked his Special Adviser on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh (retd.).

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President also named Prof. Charles Dokubo as his replacement.

Gunmen kidnaps Edo State Oil & Gas Commission Chairman's Wife

Mrs Augustina Uwadiae, a staff of Egor Local Government Council, in Edo State, was abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers last Friday. The victim, who is the wife of the Chairman, Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGRADEC) Mr Vincent Uwadiae, was kidnapped at Ugbiyokho community on her way home from work.

Mr Uwadiae, who confirmed the incident on telephone interview with journalists, said that her kidnappers were yet to make demand for ransom payment.

Godsday Orubebe Acquitted over Suspected N1.97bn Contract Scam

An Abuja High Court has acquitted former Minister of Niger Delta, Godsday Orubebe, who is standing trial on a six-count charge of N1.97 billion contract fraud filed against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC.
Orubebe alongside the Assistant Director at the Ministry of Niger-Delta Affairs, Oludare Davis Alaba, and the Director of Contracts, Gitto Costruzioni Generali Nig. Ltd., Ephraim Towede Zari, Were standing trial for allegedly diverting N1.97 billion meant for the compensation of owners of properties on Eket Urban section of the East-West Road in Eket, Akwa Ibom State.

Photos of President Buhari & Gen. Yakubu Gowon @ the State House

President Buhari today received in audience former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon rtd at the state house Abuja.

President Buhari to Launch Economic Recovery & Growth Plan

President Buhari will launch the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) 2017-2020 tomorrow April 5th.

A statement released by Special Adviser to President Buhari on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, states that the launch of the Economic recovery plan would help in the furtherance of the current administration's drive to sustain and build on the successes so far recorded in tackling corruption, improving security and re-revamping the economy.

Atiku and Lamido may clash over PDP Presidential Ticket (2019)

Olusola Fabiyi, Abuja

There are indications that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and a former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, are making moves towards clinching the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2019 election.

See what Donald Trump accuses Democrats OF

Donald Trump who is being accused of having links with Russia during his campaign has accused Democrats of creating 'fake' stories. 

See what PDP youths wants Fayose & Wike to do for Pres. M. Buhari

The Youth Arm of PDP asked Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose and Rivers State Gov. Nyesom Wike, to visit President Buhari in London. They made the call via their twitter handle.

Court orders forfeiture of Diezani Alison-Madueke’s N34 billion

Justice Muslim Hassan of the Federal High Court Lagos, has ordered the forfeiture of about N34 billion linked to former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Anti-graft agency, EFCC, had asked the court to order the forfeiture after its investigations showed that the money was diverted from NNPC's accounts.

Delivering judgement in the application filed by EFCC, Justice Hassan said he was satisfied with the evidence provided by the EFCC.  

Whoopi Goldberg attacks Donald Trump over his relationship with Vladmir Putin

 
Hollywood actress Whoopi Goldberg has slammed U.S President Donald Trump for his reported bromance with Russian president Vladmir Putin, saying he doesn't put the interest of America or Americans first.

Egyptian minister fired for comments he made about Prophet Mohammed

Egypt's justice minister, Ahmed el-Zind, has been fired by the prime minister for what many see as his overzealousness. In his bid to convince citizens of his commitment to fighting crime, he said he'll imprison the prophet Mohammed if he committed a crime.

Auditor-General of the Federation says N36.4bn meant for construction of dams released to NSA's office in 2014

The Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation yesterday presented its 2014 annual report to the National Assembly detailing what it described as ‘massive fraud and financial irregularities in the NNPC and other government agencies’.‎

Dakuku Peterside assumes office as new DG of NIMASA

Former APC Governorship candidate in the last general election in Rivers state, Dakuku Peterside, assumed office today as the new Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency, NIMASA. His appointment was approved by President Buhari on March 10th. NIMASA is a parastatal in the Ministry of Transport which is overseen by Dakuku's political godfather, Rotimi Amaechi.

Gov. Ambode inspects site of collapsed Lekki Gardens Building

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode; Commissioner for Works & Infrastructure, Engr. Ganiyu Johnson; Special Adviser, Urban Development, Mrs. Yetunde Onabolu; during the Governor’s inspection of the site of the collapsed building in Lekki Gardens at Ikusenla Road, Ikate Elegushi, Lagos, on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. See more photos after the cut...

Governor Fayose says Buhari Abandoned Nigeria For Foreign Interest & Persecution Of Opposition

Extra speaking Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has told President Muhammadu Buhari to focus more on the problems affecting Nigeria instead of travelling round the world. Read the full statement below.

A statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, quotes the Governor as stating that it was strange for Buhari to be more concerned with the killing of 16 people in Cote D’Ivoire when the Fulani herdsmen’s murder over 300 citizens of Nigeria.

Dele Momodu is full of praises for Ibidun Ighodalo See Reason

Dele Momodu shared a photo of former Face of Lux and wife of Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, Ibidun Ighodalo kneeling down to greet him. "Bibi ire ko see fowo ra; Mrs Ibidun Ighodalo is a rare Lady who continues to confound me with her humility! We love you loads..." the publisher gushed.

President Buhari Departs Nigeria for Saudi Arabia/Qatar

President Buhari has departed Abuja for an official visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The Minister of State for Petroleum: Dr. Ibe Kachikwu is among the delegation on the Official Trip.

Forte Oil holds Safety and Awareness Campaign

Forte Oil holds Drivers Safety Awareness Campaign with the theme “Arrive Safely” to sensitize drivers on zero tolerance for road accidents. Picture shows (left – right) Mr. Godwin Umweni, Transport Standardization Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC);

Mr. Tunji Rabiu, General Manager, Operations, Forte Oil Plc; and Mr. Femi Giwa, Head of Operations, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) during a safety and awareness campaign with the theme “Arrive Safely” to sensitize drivers on zero tolerance for road accidents..

Buhari orders sack of DG's of NTA, VON, FRCN, NOA, others

President Buhari has approved the sack of the heads of the six information-related parastatals under the ministry of information and culture. According to a statement shared on the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture's Facebook wall, Lai Mohammed, who is the Minister of information and culture announced their sack at a meeting he held with the chief executives. The statement reads;

EFCC arraigns ex-military intelligence Chief, Gen. Wiwa over $2.1bn arms deal probe

 

As the probe into the $2.1 billion arms deal continues, the Economic and Fi­nancial Crimes Com­mission (EFCC), over the weekend arrested a former Director of Mili­tary Intelligence (DMI), Ma­jor General Wiwa, younger brother to late Ken Saro Wiwa, former Ogoni human rights activist.