Mr. Oladejo Makinde, Minority Leader, Osun State Assembly Dies On His 48th Birthday

Mr. Oladejo Makinde, The Minority Leader of the Osun State House of Assembly, is dead.
Makinde who is popularly called Igwe, one of the two members of the Peoples Democratic Party at the House died on Sunday, the exact day he clocked 48, i.e on his birthday. Makinde died after a brief illness.
He was also a former Chairman of Ife Central Local Government Area and House Committee Chairman on Integration and Special Duties, before getting into the house.
– May his soul rest in peace.

PHOTOS: Ghastly Car Accident Along Kaduna–Abuja Expressway

A twitter user has shared some photos of a ghastly auto-mobile accident that occurred along Kaduna-Abuja expressway before Jere Junction. He posted a photo of the plate number and the remains of the car asking people to help identify the victims.
See another photo below...

14 Dead, Others Injured As Boko Haram Attacks Village in Borno State On Christmas Day

Not lessthan 14 people were killed and several others injured by Boko Haram gunmen in a Christmas Day attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria, vigilantes said Saturday.
Attacking astride bicycles, the jihadists invaded Kimba village in flashpoint Borno state around 10:00.pm on Friday, opening fire on residents and torching their homes.
“The gunmen killed 14 people and burnt the whole village before they fled,” – Mustapha Karimbe, a civilian assisting the military in fighting Boko Haram, told AFP.
“Not a single house was spared in the arson,” – another vigilante, Musa Suleiman, said after visiting the razed village. The attack comes just days after the Minister of Information and culture, Lai Mohammed said Nigeria had technically defeated boko haram.

No Community Is Under Boko Haram Control – DG NEMA Confirms Lai Mohammed’s Statement

The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sani Sidi, has confirmed the words of the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed that there are no cities or communities in the North East under the control of Boko Haram insurgents. He made the statement at an award ceremony organized by Northern Youth Council in Kaduna.
“There is no community that has not been liberated from Boko Haram now. We should thank our soldiers and the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to making sure this has come to pass,” – he said.

Two Killed, Others Injured in Ekiti State Bank Robbery on Christmas Eve

As preparations for the Christmas celebration peaked in Okemesi-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area of Ekiti State, tragedy struck, as dare-devil armed robbers invaded the town, leaving two persons dead and several others severely injured.

The two persons, killed in the operation that lasted for an hour, on Christmas eve, were identified as Mathew and a private security guard attached to a bank.

NPA Made ₦162billion, Spent ₦160billion in One Year – Adams Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole on Tuesday revealed that the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) generated ₦162bn and spent ₦160bn out of the sum in one year, remitting only ₦2bn to government coffers.

The Edo governor made the startling revelation at the 8th quadrennial delegates conference of the National Union of Road Transport Workers.

According to Oshiomhole, another revenue generating agency of government failed to make remittance to the federations account from the taxes collected, claiming that money generated was not enough to fund its operations.

PHOTOS: Zahra Buhari Becomes New ACE Charity Ambassador

The daughter Nigeria’s President, Zahra Buhari, becomes new ACE charity ambassador at large.

The tweet reads:
Meet our new ACE charity Ambassador At Large-@zmbuhari
Who is just as eager to make measurable sustainable impacts.
— ACE Charity (@Acecharity) August 9, 2015

She has signed charity agreement and shaken hands with a member of board – Mrs Emem Opashi.

President Buhari To Save $1millon For Nigeria, Cancels Government Delegation To Hajj

President Muhammadu Buhari has announced that there would be no federal government delegation for this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia. This is in a bid to cut cost of governance.


While the government will not be sending a delegation, it will continue its traditional roles of providing consular, medical and security services to Nigerian pilgrims. The president’s decision is expected to save about $1 million and ₦30million in local expenses.

According to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu who stated this on Monday, Buhari says that the decision was not targeted at any individual or group. He also said that States were free to sponsor their pilgrims, if they wish.

“The states can deal with that (appointment of own delegations) but this year at the Center, we will not be involved,” – Shehu said.

I Prefer To be Without a Party – Olusegun Obasanjo

The former president of Nigeria, Chief Obasanjo, Six months after quitting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with the symbolic shredding of his party membership card before TV camera, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, said he preferred to remain without party.

Obasanjo, a former Chairman, Board of trustees of the PDP, added that he would continue to be a statesman, without any party and also identify with any Nigerian having perceptible good leadership qualities.

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo Explains Why He ‘Hates’ The Media

Former Nigeria’s President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said what he hates about the media is ‘irresponsible journalism’, contrary to rumors flying around that he hates the media.

The former leader said this recently on his birthday, held at his Hilltop Private Residence in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital.

Obasanjo who opined that journalists have meaningful role to play in the society however said bad eggs in the profession must be gotten rid of.

The former president said although he has discussed in detail, the menace of the profession in his book ‘My Watch’, he would not cease to be blunt.

Former FRSC Boss In Trouble, After Buying Brand New SUV Worth ₦13million For ₦150,000

A former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Haladu Hananiya, is in trouble for allegedly paying ₦150,000 for a brand new Toyota Land Cruiser jeep worth ₦13million.

Mr. Hananiya is alleged to have used his position as former Chairman, Governing Council of the Adamawa State University (ADSU), to convert the vehicle to his personal property.

The university bought the brand new vehicle on January 28, 2015, several months after the former FRSC boss ceased to be chairman of the institution’s board.

Start Producing Weapons – President Buhari Tells Defence Ministry

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday directed the Ministry of Defence to produce a plan for the establishment of a military industrial complex for the local production of weapons for the use of the nation’s armed forces.

According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President gave the directive at the graduation ceremony of the National Defence College, Abuja.

Civil Defence Arrested a Fake NYSC Member in Jigawa State

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a man, identified as Muhammad Ibrahim for impersonating as a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Jigawa state.

The state command of the NSCDC said that Ibrahim was arrested Ibrahim at premises of the state secretariat wearing the NYSC uniform.

According to the state Commandant of the corps, Mr Muhammad Gidado, their preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was a fake corps member.

“On investigation, we discovered that he is not a genuine corps member; we are also skeptical about the contradictory responses he gave,” – Gidado said.

The commandant also disclosed that the suspect has been transffered to the DSS for further investigations.

Former HOD Mass Communication in Unijos Murdered by Son in Texas, United States

Authorities in the United States are charging a 31-year-old United States based Nigerian identified as Daniel Kadima, for murdering his mother a former Head Of Department (HOD) Mass Communication at the University of Jos, identified as Dr Hauwa Kadima.

61-year-old Dr Kadima was found dead at her Regency Park apartment in Texas USA in July 27 after they received a call alerting them of a person believed to be dead at her Longview apartment. An autopsy revealed she died from blunt impact to the head. She had fractures to her skull with laceration of the brain.

Depositing Cash into Domiciliary Accounts Has Been Banned By CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has banned the payment of cash into domiciliary accounts in the country. Director of Trade and Exchange, CBN, Olakanmi Gbadamosi, who made this known in a circular released on Wednesday, said the action is in line with decision by Deposit Money Banks.

Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko Sacks Over 400 Aides

Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State has terminated the appointment of his over 400 Special Assistants (SAs) and Senior Special Assistants (SSAs).

According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Enny Akinsola, Mimiko announced the disengagement of his aides during a meeting he held with them at the government house, Akure. It said Governor Mimiko expressed gratitude to all the aides for their selfless services to the state.

Drug Dealer Arrested By NDLEA in Aba, Abia State

Mr Bamidele Akingbade, the Commander, NDLEA, Abia State Command, has confirmed the arrest of a suspected drug dealer, Onyebuchi Agbo, who claimed to be an intra-city bus driver, was caught with 20.3 grams of cocaine, 27.5 grams of heroin and some wraps of cannabis.He said that the suspect was caught with over 100 small wraps of cocaine and heroin which he sells at ₦100 and ₦50, respectively.

He also said Onyebuchi will be charged to court this week but would appear before a judge at the end of their vacation.

President Buhari Sacks Joseph Dawha as GMD of NNPC, Appoints Emmanuel Kachikwu

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu as the Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

Kachikwu, who was until his appointment, the Executive Vice Chairman/General Counsel of ExxonMobil (Africa) replaces Dr. Joseph Thlama Dawha as the NNPC chief.

According to a statement by Mr. Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Dr. Kachikwu hails from Onicha-Ugbo in Delta State.

The statement reads:

Ilicit Oil Sales Could Be Funding Boko Haram – U.S Congressman, Darrel Edward Issa

A United States Congressman identified as Darrel Edward Issa, has suggested that there is a link between the Boko Haram sect and oil bunkering.

Issa, who spoke at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, said the sect could be getting its funding from illicit trade of oil in the international market.

Federal Government Won’t Tolerate Illegal Mining – President Buhari

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday declared that the Federal Government will no longer tolerate illegal mining and other improper activities that had inhibited the growth of Nigeria’s solid minerals sector.

He issued the warning after receiving a briefing from top officials of the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development led by the Permanent Secretary, Baba Umar Farouk.