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President Muhammadu Buhari in his interview to French radio has repeated his strong will to punish looters of the federal government and to return stolen money. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter President Muhammadu Buhari Nigerian leader was answering to the questions from the Hausa Service Radio France International. He said:  “I am sure that some monies are being returned into the account of government.” Buhari said his administration is planning to sue the looters before the court of law. “ We will not mention names for now, because we will sue them in court, and we will do that so that Nigerians would know who and who have stolen their wealth, either in cash or in crude oil and deposited the monies not in the government account, but in some one’s personal account and where the monies are kept ,” the president added. He clarified that they will do that so that people would know that the administration is not lying or blackmailing any. “We have documen...

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly cancelled his proposed visit to Cross River state. The visit by the Nigerian president was meant for the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a 260km superhighway, but had to cancel the trip because the state was not ready for it yet. Confirming the cancellation on Thursday was Christian Ita, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River, who informed that the decision to postpone the ceremony was communicated to the governor in a letter signed by Abba Kyari, the president’s Chief of Staff . The statement as obtained by Premium Times, read:  “The presidency attributed the shift to a letter written to the president by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Nana Fatima Mede. “She claimed that the proposed highway, if allowed to go on, would cut through the Cross River National Park. “The letter claimed that the Environmental ...

Public Health England 'concerned' about drug-resistant strain first reported in Leeds but which has spread to Macclesfield, Oldham and Scunthorpe Electron micrograph of Neisseria gonorrhoeae   Photo: Alamy An outbreak of highly drug-resistant gonorrhoea has been detected in the north of England, triggering a national alert. Fifteen cases have been detected by Public Health England (PHE) so far, the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV said. Reports to PHE's sexually transmitted bacteria reference unit (STBRU) of cases of the  infection being highly resistant  to the azithromycin drug have previously been rare, it added. Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium responsible for the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea.   Photo: The Science Picture Company / Alamy The outbreak, which was first detected in Leeds in March, has since spread - with cases reported in patients from Macclesfield, Oldham and Scunthorpe. ...

Four policemen on night duty have been arrested in Lagos after one of them shot at a couple in a tricycle for refusing to give bribe.  Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Tricycle operators protesting. Photo Credit: Vanguard The operator of the tricycle, Godwin Ekpo, was said to be returning from church on Wednesday, September 16 with his wife, Idongesit Ekpo and their four children when they were flagged down by the policemen apparently to extort money from them. According to Vanguard, Ekpo refused to give the policemen any money, arguing that he was driving his wife and children. It was reported that as soon as he drove off, a corporal fired at the vehicle shattering the skull of Idongesit and injuring Ekpo’s jaw. The four policemen, who were from the Isheri-Oshun division were said to have fled when they realised the extent of what they had done. The wife died on the spot while the husband is still in critical condition at the Lagos University Teaching Hos...

In a bid to reposition itself, opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has explained why it suspended the  proposed national conference. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter National publicity secretary of the party, Chief Olisa Metuh According to the national publicity secretary of the party, Chief Olisa Metuh, who spoke with news men in Abuja, said despite the acceptance of the national conference by the National Working Committee of the party, the party’s leadership called for the suspension to ensure all interests of the party is accommodated and taken into consideration. “We felt that if we are going to do it, all interests will be accommodated in terms of the leadership of the National Assembly and the Governors’ Forum. We will take nominees from state Houses of Assembly, nominees of youth leaders and the youth forum, because we want the party to go back to the youths. We want the youths to be involved in whatever we are doing,’’  he said. ...

Stakeholders in the extractive industry has advise that more powers should be given to the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). The stakeholders called for the assessment of the law setting up the NEITI at a roundtable on review of NEITI Act of 2007. In a press statement made available to Naij.com by the Director of Communication, Orji Ogbonnaya, the stakeholders were of the view that NEITI needs more powers to  “effectively police and monitor the oil, gas and mining industry given the present commitment to reform the sector” , and also  “enthrone transparency and accountability.” The review, according to participants at the roundtable is even more necessary considering the courage, competence, integrity and professionalism with which NEITI has executed its mandate over the years. The participants made of members of the National Assembly, the Media and the Civil Society and also development experts proposed a review of various areas in the N...

About 3,032 Nigerian soldiers who were pardoned by the Nigerian Army have been redeployed to the northeast to combat Boko Haram fighters. According to The Punch, the soldiers were part of the soldiers dismissed in 2014. The soldiers were said to have refused to combat the insurgents on the grounds that they were ill-equipped. The soldiers were dismissed by their commanders in what was considered an act of insubordination. Maj. Gen. Adeniyi Oyebade was reported to have  headed the review panel that eventually reinstated into the Nigerian army. The soldiers after the completion of a two week reorientation programme were deployed to the 7 Division Headquarters. According to a military source,  “The Army authorities have re-launched the 3032 soldiers who were granted pardon by the review panel into the mission area. “The soldiers were moved to the 7 Division Headquarters where they are expected to be deployed in various locations in the conflict area. “You know that...

Award winning Nollywood actress, Ini Edo who recently broke silence about why her marriage crashed, was blasted by a fan via the social media, Yesterday. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Ini Edo Ini Edo, who was unlucky in her previous marriage to her American-based hubby Phillips Ehiagwina, crashed due to family pressures posted a picture of her in a lounge on Instagram and got blasted by a fan few hours later. The actress posted the picture with the caption  “#yesterday……#mimzcountdown ”. Minutes after, an angry fan replied her post with a harsh criticism saying “ Lounge owner! Only irresponsible female run such business. Go trace ur steps or you will continue failing in all marriages u get into…Menopause is now 40…just saying ”. Ini Edo, who could not without her anger replied saying “ one can’t help but feel sorry for you. Until your opinion can pay bills, stuff it. Sad woman ….”. Ini Edo’s marriage was reported to have crashed because she could not hav...

Powerful explosion rocked the Rivers state capital on Thursday evening, killing four people. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Powerful explosion kills four in Rivers File photo Four people were killed in Port Harcourt as a result of powerful explosion on Thursday evening. The most likely cause of the explosion was the gas leakage. According to the reports from the scene, a gas cylinder used for welding exploded around 5 pm in a workshop situated near the ABC Bus park at the crossing of Eliozu road and the East-West road. Hearing the explosion residents, motorists and passers-by ran for cover. Two people were killed at the spot, with their legs severed in the blast. Another person injured in the explosion died on the way to the nearest hospital, where the fourth victim died having not received the necessary assistance, while medical staff on duty demanded to pay N35,000 to start his treatment. Rivers police spokesman, Muhammad Kidaya Ahmad, confi...

The Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja begins its hearing over Senate President Bukola Saraki for supposed “ false declaration of assets.’’ However, Senate president missed at the trial and is represented by his legal counsel, Mahmud Magaji. M.S. Hassan, the prosecuting counsel, asked the court to issue a bench warrant against Saraki for failing to appear before the court after being summoned. ‎He particularly demanded that Saraki should be detained within two hours and brought to court. In defence of Senate president, Magaji reasoned that the prosecuting counsel, who is a deputy director at the ministry of justice and who signed the accusations against Saraki, has no locus standi on the development. He argued that charges could only be brought against Saraki by the attorney-general of federation, who is yet to be nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari. Consequently, Magaji,‎ asked the court to strike out the case. Magaji, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), brought th...

Muhammadu Buhari is currently faced with the task of restructuring the judiciary in line with his quest to ensure that his administration succeeds in the anti – graft war. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Poised to use the judiciary as a viable tool in the course of change, the president has tasked Yemi Osinbajo, the vice president, to come up with a lasting solution to certain malignant problems in the judicial system. This Day reports that the vice president in getting the task done has constituted a committee consisting of: Justice Olubunmi Oyewole of the Court of Appeal, Rahman Adeola Ipaye, the deputy chief of staff to the vice president, Femi Falana (SAN) and Tunde Irukera  managing partner of Osinbajo’s law firm Simmons Cooper Partners, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, and Mrs Maryam Uwais. Information gathered states that the committee has started functioning, making vital suggestions regarding a redirection and re-positi...

FIFA has announced that Monday 11 January 2016, will be the day the best player in the world for 2015 will be awarded the prestigious FIFA Ballon D’or award in a ceremony in Zurich. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Cristiano Ronaldo won the 2014 Ballon D’or The award is intended to be given to the best player in the world for January 2015 – December 2015. Its a calendar year award not a seasonal award. The best male footballer wull be awarded the FIFA Ballon d’Or, while the best player in women’s football will be honoured with the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year trophy. The scorer of the best goal of the year as voted for by football fans via FIFA.com will be given the  FIFA Puskas award. An organisation, team or individual that has inspired others with a special gesture of sportsmanship in football will take home the FIFA Fair Play award. The FIFA FIFPro World XI of best players for the past year and the FIFA Presidential Award will be given that night. ...

Controversial Nollywood actress, singer and a  born-again Christian, Anita Joseph , has shared photos of herself smoking with friends. Anita’s colleague Sophia Chikere shared the pictures on her Instagram page. The ladies are on the set of a new movie in Asaba. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Twitter According to Anita, life of an actress is  “a queer life because there is no privacy. Everything you do and say is made public. Any man you date is published on the pages of magazines/newspapers. It is a life that lacks privacy. Though interesting, there are times you don’t want to have your pictures splashed everywhere. I sing, I am a model and I’m sexy. So many people say lots of negative things about me. I am not bothered. I have grown a thick skin. It only makes me stronger because I didn’t do those things”. Anita had revealed that she has tattoos in six parts of her body: bac...

Lagos state’s Third Mainland Bridge is one of the longest bridges in Africa and the modern Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge is a symbol of engineering masterpiece. Not all bridges in the city are easily passable. The slum parts of the city are usually at the receiving end of neglect. The Igando-Ayobo Bridge is a wooden bridge that connects the two areas. The deteriorating state of the bridge is a cause of worry for the residents and commuters in the area. Naij.com’s photojournalist, Michael Obasa provides pictures that show the dangerous and scary bridges in Lagos Share on Facebook Share on Twitter An ingenious but dangerous wooden bridge in Lagos Share on Facebook Share on Twitter layers of planks used to make bridge in Lagos Share on Facebook Share on Twitter A wooden linking bridge in Lagos Share on Facebook Share on Twitter A rickety bridge in Lagos flanked by bushes READ ALSO:  Photos: Part Of Lagos Where They Use Wooden Bridges Shar...